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Picklesburgh 2025
Multiple locations, Downtown. picklesburgh.com
Pittsburgh celebrates 10 years of being the destination for all things pickled when Picklesburgh returns. From Fri., July 11-Sun., July 13, the festival takes over Downtown with an expanded footprint, a limited-edition anniversary T-shirt, and more than 50 vendors serving “dill-icious” food, pickled drinks, desserts, and more. The line-up includes pickle gelato from Millie’s, last year’s fan-favorite Gherkin Grilled Cheese sandwich from Jenny Lee Bakery, pickled pepperoni rolls and a pickled Aperol spritz from DiAnoia’s, a “diña colada,” and pickle-themed merch.
This year, in addition to the Dill-Cathlon Games, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership debuts Pickle Riding (no comment from us on the name), inviting festival-goers to ride a mechanical bull-style gherkin stationed near PPG Plaza. Extend the pickle-mania and enjoy pickle food and beverages from 23 Downtown businesses at a Taste of Picklesburgh event running through Sun., July 13. Try a classic pickleback shot at Pittsburgh Pop-up (which is currently ’90s-themed), an oyster po’boy with fried pickle chips at The Original Oyster House, pickle lemonade at PAIR Charcuterie, and more. Buy a pickle-themed item and receive a free Heinz Pickle Pin while supplies last.
Old Thunder Brewing Company
340 Freeport Rd., Blawnox. oldthunderbrewing.com
Amidst the talk of Picklesburgh, don’t sleep on Pilsburgh. Now in its fourth year, the annual event returns to Old Thunder Brewing on Sat., July 12 from 12-10 p.m. to celebrate Pennsylvania-brewed pilsners. Enjoy beer from brewers around the state including Philly-based Brewery ARS, Northeast Pa.’s Bright Path, Pittsburgh’s Dancing Gnome, Homestead’s Golden Age Beer, and more. Redeye Bar-BQ and Black Cat Pizza will also serve food.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust x ALMA|LEWIS
809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. trustarts.org
ALMA|LEWIS and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust present Hard To Swallow: A Food Show Not About Food. The award-winning six-part docuseries explores the “culinary, poetic, and political journey” of chef/artist Tunde Wey while “building critique of the social structures that disenfranchise Black people globally.” The screening on Sat., July 12 at the Harris Theater will feature the series’ pilot, episode five, and finale, followed by a panel discussion with Wey and documentary filmmaker Theo Schear, moderated by Pittsburgh multimedia artist Njaimeh Njie. Tickets cost $5.
Abeille Voyante Tea Co. x Lemon Tree Coffee Shop
112 E. Sherman St., Millvale. instagram.com/lemontreepgh
What would a yinzer afternoon tea party look like? Lemon Tree Coffee Shop and Abeille Voyante Tea Co. are teaming up to find out. On Sun., July 13 from 2-4 p.m., Yinzer Tea Party N’at comes to the Millvale Food + Energy Hub. Sample “yinzer bites” including a brined course, “sandwiches of your youth,” a strawberry pretzel salad, and Lemon Tree’s Pittsburgh cookie table, while sipping AVTea Co.’s line of yinzer teas. Tea partiers can also shop “yinzer wares” from small businesses, including yinzer-themed clothes and gifts from LuluZ Designs. Tickets cost $30 (including meat and vegan options) and can be purchased online.
Millvale Community Library
213 Grant Ave., Millvale. millvalelibrary.org
Calling all Yinzer Yums fans! Millvale Library kicks off a monthly Cookbook Club on Sat., July 19 from 3-5 p.m. with the Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts. Participants meet at the library’s backyard and deck to sample no-bake culinary creations potluck-style while discussing the book, food, and cooking process. Online registration is required by Mon., July 14.
Penn Brewery x Kennywood
800 Vinial St., North Side. pennbrew.com
Kennywood teamed up with Penn Brewery to create a beer series inspired by the park’s iconic rides. The eight brews include a Kangaroo Hopped IPA, Thunder Malt, Potato S’mash, Jack Rabbit Wheeeeeeat, Lager Jammer, Old Mill Dark, Le-Mon Cachot Shandy, and the return of Strawberry Funnel Cake Shandy. Beers feature vintage can art by artist Paul Haggerty. The beers are available in variety six-packs at local beer distributors and in full sets of eight ($16) in limited quantities at Penn Brewery.
Chatham University
6035 Ridge Rd., Richland Township. farmtofork.chatham.edu
Farm to Fork, the sustainable dinner series at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus, is back for the summer with wine and beer. Taking place every second and fourth Thursday of each month, the series invites chefs to create meals using produce sourced from the campus’ farm and local vendors. Diners can enjoy items a la carte or purchase a full meal for $30.
For the first time, this year, Farm to Fork menus include local and beer and wine. Dinner on Thu., July 10 spotlights chicken and BBQ ribs with sauce made from local maples, while this summer’s finale on Thu., Aug. 14 features local craft beers with music and board games. View weekly event information, menus, and RSVP online.
Corner Taco
241 Forbes Ave., Downtown. ordercornertaco.com
There’s a new lunch spot to grab tacos Downtown. Corner Taco celebrated its grand opening on July 1, promising to serve up the “vibrant flavors of Mexico” a short walk from the Point. The menu features grilled chicken and beef tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and sides, including veggie options. Corner Taco is now open Mon.- Fri. from 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., including online ordering.
This article appears in Jul 2-8, 2025.
