The Britsburgh Festival is bringing British-themed food, drinks, events, and culture to the city of Pittsburgh for the third year in a row.
The event is hosted by Britsburgh, a nonprofit British-American connections group. Britsburgh builds the community spirit of Pittsburgh by creating societies based upon shared interests of subjects like art, beer, literature, innovators, history, commonwealth dining, and tea.
The events for the Britsburgh Festival align with the interests of these different societies, such as high tea, beer tappings, and theatrical performances.
The 3rd Annual Britsburgh Festival will run from September 5 through September 10, and include 25 different events across the city of Pittsburgh.
Some of the featured events for this year’s festival include:
 A Right Royal Afternoon Tea (Wear Your Hat!) @ Mansions on Fifth
Tuesday, September 5, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wear your finest clothes, hats and fascinators for a royal afternoon tea at the Mansions on Fifth. Guests will take part in discussions about familial history and Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle. Tickets are $35 can be purchased online.
Britsburgh Ale “Tony Knipling Cask” tapping @ East End Brewery
Tuesday, September 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Stop by East End Brewing on September 5 as they celebrate the life of Tony ‘The Beerman’ Knipling with the tapping of the “Tony Knipling Cask” of East End Brewing’s Britsburgh Ale. Tony Knipling helped Britsburgh establish its Beer Society, and passed on July 26th. The beer is an ‘Extra Special Bitter,’ and one dollar from each pint will go towards the costs of putting on the festival. More information can be found online.
Music by Moonlight from Hartwood Acres Mansion
Wednesday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. – 9:35 p.m
Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests of the event are able to purchase a picnic basket (byob) to enjoy before the show. At 7:15, entertainment provided by Pittsburgh Savoyards, Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Festival Opera will begin. This event will take place at the Hartwood Acres Mansion glass roofed Grand Pavilion. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.
The Quest for the Grail & Ale – a night of British comedy @ The Leaning Cask
Thursday, September 7, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Its time for comedy and beer at the Leaning Cask – a new brewery in Springdale. Entertainment will be non-stop British film and TV comedy shown on the brewery’s big screen. “Food Baby” food truck will be parked outside and will be providing British food such as bangers n’ mash. More information can be found online.
Afternoon tea and the Story of Simon Girty @ Tupelo Honey Teas, Millvale
Friday, September 8, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Learn more about Simon Girty – an American colonial of Scots-Irish descent who served as a liaison between the British the the Indian allies during the American Revolution (and played on both sides.)Â Guests will meet relatives of Simon Girty, check out memorabilia collected by the family, and learn about his connection to Pittsburgh. Tickets are $15 and include tea and scones.
Britsburgh Ale @ Steel City Big Pour
Saturday, September 9, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Britsburgh Ale from East End Brewing will be at the 2017 edition of Steel City Big Pour. Secure tickets to this event and enjoy beer from over 45 local brewers, and 20 food purveyors (as well as live music). Tickets can be purchased online.
For a full lineup of events happening at the 2017 Britsburgh Festival, please visit the website.
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