It’s a whiskey-rific weekend in Pittsburgh, with Wigle’s Walkabout Apple Whiskey Weekend, plus beer dinners, farm festivals and more.
Friday, October 21
A Walkabout Apple Whiskey Weekend at Wigle Whiskey
This weekend, Wigle Whiskey is hosting a three-day party to celebrate the release of this year’s Walkabout, their apple cider-infused whiskey. Special events are happening each day, including a release party on Friday at the Barrelhouse, apple whiskey sampling and apple bobbing on Saturday at the Barrelhouse, and live music on Sunday at the Distillery. See the full schedule online.
Full Pint Beer Dinner at Dorothy 6 Café
Homestead’s Dorothy 6 Café is hosting a five-course beer dinner, featuring pairings from Full Pint Brewery, in their upstairs lounge. Tickets are available for $50 per person, and more information can be found online.
A Few Bad Apples Cider Fest at Bayardstown Social Club
Strip District’s Bayardstown Social Club is hosting a special event with live music, food truck, a build-your-own-s’mores bar, and plenty of cider. Tickets are $10 for members, and $15 for non-members. Find out more on their event page.
Craft Beers & Classic Cars at the Frick
Enjoy an evening of classic cars and craft beer at the Frick. They’ll be showcasing their collection of antique cars, while guests enjoy brews from six local breweries, including Apis, Grist House, East End Brewing and Voodoo. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on their website.
Saturday, October 22
I Made It Market at Bakery Square
The I Made It! Market is back at Bakery Square from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with 20 local artisans selling handmade wares, and plenty of food trucks serving up lunch, including Franktuary, PGH Crepes, Oakmont Barbecue Company and Millie’s Homemade. See more on their event page.
Garfield Community Farm Fall Festival
Garfield Community Farm is hosting their annual Fall Festival from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., featuring food from their restaurant partners (including Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream), homemade pies, live music, and family games. They’ll also have six different beers brews with Garfield Farm hops, two ciders fermented with Garfield Farm apples, pears and hops, and homemade Kombucha, too. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $10 for seniors and students. Visit their event page for more information.
Grains to Glass Brewery Tour at East End Brewing
Take a tour of East End Brewing Company, sampling brews along the way. Tickets to their (often sold-out) tours are $25 per person, and includes a sampling of four East End brews, a guided tour, and a Growler of East End beer. For tickets, visit their event page.
Hometown Homegrown at Heinz History Center
The Heinz History Center is hosting the fifth annual Hometown Homegrown food expo, with food samples from nearly 50 local vendors. They’ll also have cooking demos, live music, spirit sampling, and pumpkins for sale from Soergels Farm. Tickets to the event are included with regular Heinz History Center admission. To find out more, visit their event page.
After Dark at the Carnegie Museum
Enjoy the Carnegie Museum after hours at this adults-only event. The museum is hosting a special Halloween-themed After Dark, with special exhibits of vampires, blood science experience, and adult trick or treating. They’ll also have cocktails and beer throughout the museum. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online.
Sunday, October 23
Farm Dinner at Root & Heart
Root & Heart Farm is hosting a dinner, featuring six courses from Chef Brian Little, and the farm’s own produce. Tickets are $95 per person, and include cocktail hour and dinner. The event is BYOB, and more information can be found online.
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