Welcome!
Join our 18th Annual Celebration at our
NEW LOCATION!
The Pittsburgh Irish Festival IS going to be held
September 5-6-7, 2008 at Riverplex at Sandcastle.
Our full festival WILL take place even without the Amphitheatre. We will be moving our annual three-day cultural festival to Riverplex at Sandcastle near the Waterfront in West Homestead/Pittsburgh.
Where: Riverplex at Sandcastle/West Homestead
When: Friday, September 5 4pm-12 midnight
Saturday September 6, 11am-12 midnight
Sunday September 7, 9am- 6 pm
Tickets:
Adult -
$8 advance, $10 at the gate
Child - $3 (ages 3-12 years) Free (under 3 years old)
Military - $5 (Active/Retired with ID)
Students/Seniors (with ID)
$8 (any student high school, college, graduate, community, etc.)
SPECIALS - $1.00 admission Friday - 4:00 - 6:00pm ALL AGES
STUDENT SPECIALS
FRIDAY 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 1/2 price (off regular admission)
for students = $5.00 admission
FRIDAY 8:00 pm 12:00 am 1/2 off regular admission price
with Greek Letters = $5.00 admission
ANY DAY - Bring in Facebook.com Irish Group page -
receive $1.00 off regular student rate = $7.00 admission
GROUP - Group Rate $7 (group of 20 - 49 people) (groups over 50
people, please call 412-654-9000 for price)
Call 412-422-1113 for more information or purchase tickets online
Host Hotel: To be announced...
Another resource is Visit Pittsburgh who can direct you to various priced lodging throughout the city and surrounding areas. Their number is 1-877-LOVE PGH and their website is http://www.visitpittsburgh.com/packages/
Further Information
If you are interested in more detailed information, future mailings, or possible involvement, please contact us at: 412-422-1113 or email nan@pghirishfest.org
Mailing List
If you are NOT on our current mailing list and would like to be, sign up in the box on the right.
Memberships
Visit Pittsburgh
International Festivals and Events Association
Alcohol Philosophy
The Pittsburgh Irish Festival's alcohol philosophy is consumption in moderation. If you are taking medication or are pregnant, do not drink alcohol. We reserve the right to limit drinks served per person. We will not knowingly serve someone who is intoxicated. If you feel you or someone you are with has consumed too much, please inform us and we will make sure that you or they get home safely.
Designated Drivers Program
We encourage anyone 21 years or over, with a valid driver's license, to register as a Pittsburgh Irish Festival Designated Driver. Participants will receive two free soft drinks upon showing registration. Please sign up at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival Volunteer Booth.
