Pittsburgh 2008 Official Visitors Guide - (Page 22) Big Stuff May 3 – January 11, 2009 Carnegie International Life on Mars, the 55th installment of the Carnegie International, examines what it means to be human in the world today. Considered one of the best modern art exhibits in the world. Carnegie Museum of Art www.cmoa.org May 3 – 10 Pittsburgh Wine Festival Considered “one of the Top 10 wine festivals in the country,” the festival is host to some of the world’s finest wine makers, educators and chefs. Heinz Field www.pittsburghwinefestival.com May 9 – 18 Silk Screen: Asian American Film Festival Diversity and multi-cultural appreciation through film. Various theaters www.silkscreenfestival.org May 10 – 11 Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show A military air show featuring military and civilian aerial demonstrations and static displays as well as lots of children’s activities. The 911th Airlift Wing in Moon Township www.wingsoverpittsburgh.com May 14 – 18 Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival Five days of the best professional children’s theater from around the world. Oakland www.pghkids.org May 16 – 18 Pittsburgh Folk Festival A weekend-long multicultural celebration of more than 30 nationalities, featuring traditional ethnic entertainment, food and crafts. David L. Lawrence Convention Center www.pghfolkfest.org May 16 – 25 Great Outdoors Week A week chock full of outdoor recreation happenings and fun, highlighting the amazing outdoor recreation opportunities in southwestern Pennsylvania. Various locations www.greatoutdoorsweek.org May 17 Venture Outdoors Festival The region’s premier outdoor recreation event; sample kayaking, biking, dragon boating, rock climbing, inline skating, fishing and more. Washington’s Landing, Millvale Riverfront Park www.ventureoutdoors.org May 18 – 24 Jimmy Stewart Festival Enjoy a week-long festival celebrating Jimmy Stewart’s 100th birthday, including the annual Harvey Award Dinner. The Jimmy Stewart Museum www.jimmy.org June 6 – 22 Three Rivers Arts Festival Arts, crafts, food and free musical performances make this 17-day festival a must-see. Downtown – various locations www.artsfestival.net Happening June 20 – 22 Federated Investors Parade of Champions A weekend celebrating Pittsburgh’s great tradition of sports, featuring athletes, activities and a fan-fest atmosphere. Senator John Heinz History Center www.pghhistory.org www.imaginepittsburgh.com June 22 Pittsburgh Pride Fest Daylong PrideMarch and Festival bringing thousands of people together from around the region for music, food and entertainment. Pride in the Street is the evening event in the heart of Downtown. Downtown www.glccpgh.org June 28 – 29 American Eagle Outfitters Tour of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh A signature sporting event celebrating Pittsburgh’s 250th birthday. The very first Tour de France-style race in the U.S. with all competing riders under the age of 25. Philadelphia to Pittsburgh www.tourofpa.com July 3 – 4 Three Rivers Regatta & Fourth of July Celebration Family-oriented celebration features water fun and fireworks. Station Square www.pghregatta.com 1-877-LOVE PGH 22 http://www.pghfolkfest.org http://www.cmoa.org http://www.pghhistory.org http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com http://www.pittsburghwinefestival.com http://www.greatoutdoorsweek.org http://www.glccpgh.org http://www.silkscreenfestival.org http://www.ventureoutdoors.org http://www.tourofpa.com http://www.wingsoverpittsburgh.com http://www.jimmy.org http://www.pghregatta.com http://www.pghkids.org http://www.artsfestival.net
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