Pittsburgh is ringing out the end of summer with farm dinners, beer festivals, and more this weekend!
Friday, August 18
“Where the F*** is Troy Hill” Birthday Party
To celebrate the Don Mahaney, the owner of owner of Scratch Food & Beverage’s birthday, the restaurant is encouraging everyone to figure out “where the F” Troy Hill is with a party at Scratch. Scratch serves upscale comfort food and has an incredible cocktail program. For this birthday bash, Ash&kris Kitchen will be on site with food, and there will also be karaoke, Full Pint Brewing beers for $3, and regular cocktails for $7. Yummyholic will provide the cookie table. A suggested donation of $5 will go to Community Kitchen Pittsburgh. Don’t miss this party! More information can be found online.
Wigle Whiskey and Wiggle Butts!
It’s a night of dogs and drinks at the Wigle Barrelhouse on the Northside! Stop by for this Friday for whiskey and adoptable dogs. Twelve percent of all drinks, bottles, and Wigle merch will be donated to Biggies Bullies, a Pittsburgh pit bull rescue and rehabilitation program. This event is dog-friendly for friendly dogs.
Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days
The 2017 edition of Little Italy Days begin this week, and runs through Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Explore Liberty Ave in Bloomfield and enjoy tons of Italian food and drinks, three stages of entertainment, “Italian Idol,” Bocce tournaments, and “Miss Little Italy” pageant. Check out our write up for more information on the event.
Saturday, August 19
2017 Mountaineer Brewfest
Celebrate West Virginia’s finest craft and microbrews at the fourth annual Mountaineer Brewfest in Wheeling, West Virginia. General admission tickets include ten beer samples, and VIP tickets include a special beer and food pairing. The event will also feature a “Beer Garden” with live entertainment, and beer and food for purchase. More information can be found on the event page.
2017 Corks & Kegs Festival
A free two day beer festival is happening this weekend in Washington County. The event will feature dozens of craft beers, regional wine, locally produced spirits, food trucks, live music, a classic car cruise and more. Saturday’s hours are 12:00 p.m. to 9: p.m. and Sunday’s hours are 11:00 a.m. am to 7:00 p.m. The festival is family-friendly, but only 21+ can enter the beer and wine tent. More information on this event can be found online.
Mash Bill Summer Music Festival
It is time for more fun at the Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse on the Northside. All summer long, Wigle is hosting free, live music every Saturday the Barrelhouse in the Northside. There will also be a food truck will also be on-site. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. More information can be found online.
Rummage Fest 2017
Spirit in Lawrenceville is hosting a community yard sale this Saturday to benefit Prevention Point Pittsburgh. Shop for used goods and raise money for a good cause. This event is free to attend as a shopper. Spirit, as always, will have drinks and pizza. More information can be found online.
Farm to Fork Dinner 2017
Soergel’s Orchard is hosting a farm dinner this weekend. The evening starts with a beautiful hayride to the dinner location where guests will be served cocktails and appetizers while listening to live music under the shade of mature trees. Dinner will feature locally sourced entrees and sides. The night will finish with dessert and coffee. Tickets can be purchased online.
Sunday, August 20
Farmer Dinner With The Vandal
The Ferderber Farm welcomes guests to a special Farmer’s Fork Dinner with The Vandal this Sunday. The event includes a farm tour, a dinner with drink pairings from Draai Laag and Maggie’s Farm Rum, and food from Chef Csilla Thackray at The Vandal. Music will be performed by Her Ladyship. Tickets can be purchased online.
Wigle Whiskey Shot and a Beer Summer Sundays with Dancing Gnome Brewery
Every Sunday at the Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse on the North Side, Wigle features a different brewery and serves their beers in $10 boilermakers from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This week they are featuring Dancing Gnome Brewery from Sharpsburg. There will also be food trucks on site. More information can be found on the event page.
Breakfast and a Movie: The Princess Bride
The Hollywood Theater in Dormont is showing a special screening of the Princess Bride this Sunday. Before the 11:00 a.m. screening, the theater will be serving a light brunch at 10:15 A.M. Tickets for the breakfast and movie are $15. More information can be found online.
Relish Co. Brunch and Brew at Caffè d’Amore
Relish Co. vegan treats are serving donuts and more at Caffè d’Amore in Lawrenceville this Sunday. Expect donuts, bagels, bear Claws, and, of course, delicious coffee from Caffè d’Amore. Serving while supplies last. More information can be found online.
OnTheRocks Pick-Up Party at Wigle Whiskey
To celebrate the arrival of DIY clear ice products OnTheRocks, the Rocks team celebrating by partnering with Wigle Whiskey for a fun Sunday-funday party. Come learn about clear ice and how to make it at home while supporting two local businesses. If you purchase OnTheRocks through their IndieGogo campaign, the company will buy you a complimentary Wigle cocktail. A limited supply of OnTheRocks units that you can purchase at the event. More information can be found online.
Ice Cream Sundays: Stickler’s Ice Pops
This Sunday at East End Brewery in Larimer, enjoy homemade popsicles from Sticklers, as well as craft beer from East End as part of their Ice Cream Sundays series. Sandwiches, empanadas, and more will be for sale from Tango Food Truck. Find out more online.
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