YINZERFEST 2024

This extraordinary event brings together all the elements that make Pittsburgh truly special.

Yinzerfest is a FOUR-DAY first-of-its-kind celebration of all things Pittsburgh from our Black & Gold history to the future of our city.

COMEDY

The Slapsticks Productions Comedy Stage will feature Pittsburgh based comedians that will have yinz laughing all the way home.

Thursday

Early Show - Yinzer Material Show

Tracie Jayne

Ryan McBride

 John Benkart

 Abby Elias

Zach Funk

Ellen Lundie

 Ian Dougherty

 Amir Abdallah

 Wolfie

Late Show

Emcee - Tracie Jayne

Headliner - David Kaye

Friday

Early Show

Chris Nakis

Zach Funk

Ryan McBride

 Abby Elias

 Ellen Lundie

Nate Nagvajara  

Wolfie

and more...

Friday Late Show

Host/Emcee - Chris Nakis

Feature - Matty Malloy

Headliner - Matt Light

Saturday

Early Show

Kimberly Bennett

 Brandon Johnson

 Ian Dougherty

 Amir Abdallah

 John Benkart

 and more...

Late Show

Host/Emcee - Ryan McBride

Feature - Tracie Jayne

Headliner - Matt Light

MUSIC

Daily Music Features :

Thursday

4:12PM - The Mazeroskis

6:00PM - Smells Like the 90's

8:30PM - A special performance by Joe Grushecky & the House Rockers including a Celebratory Tribute to the legendary Iconic Musician Donnie Iris featuring Pittsburgh All Stars Scott Blasey, Jeff Jimerson, Pete Hewlett, Hermie Granati, Kelsey Friday, Melinda Colaizzi, Joe Wodarek and Rick Witkowski.

Friday

4 PM - Keely Singer

6:15 PM - Totally 80's

8:45 PM - The Jaggerz

Saturday

4 PM - BB Steal 80's Live

6:15 PM - Bon Journey

8:45 PM - The Nied's Hotel Band - Yinzer Rock-n-Roll Tribute : Featuring 

Billy Price, Frank Czuri (The Silencers), Larry Richert (KDKA Radio), Jim Krenn, The Granati Bros., Kenny Blake & Mia Z (NBC The Voice)

Sunday

1:00 PM - Ruffcreek

2:30 PM - Joe Wodarek & 51 South

4:00 PM - Amanda James

see www.pghyinzerfest.net for all of the details on artists and the schedule of events

COOKING

The Don’s Appliances Chef’s Stage will feature some of your favorite local chefs demonstrating and sharing some of their favorite Pittsburgh recipes.

• A Pittsburgh Classic Foods Reinvented with Executive Chef Anthony Marino from Don’s Appliances
• Chef Terry Smith-Rawecki and Owner Jess Gosia from Gosia's Pierogies
• Ultimate Pittsburgh Charcuterie Board demo by Danielle Doebereiner from Nosh & Curd
• Vegan burger demo from Executive Chef Nicholas Saxon from Braddock’s Rebellion
• Executive Chef Jeff Maag from Nate’s Chop House
• Grandma Cecelia’s Cabbage Rolls & Halusky demo from Chef Janet Loughran from Red Wagon Meals
• Macaroon demo from Chef Hannah Olsen from Aycho Melange and Batches Bakehouse
• Italian Cooking demo by Frank Vitale from Cucina Vitale
• Executive Chef Arnold Ivey from Revel
• Executive Chef Ed Smith from Ritual House

VENDORS

Take home a piece of Pittsburgh or sample a wealth of Local Pittsburgh cuisine by visiting a myriad of booths hosted by local crafters and vendors, and don’t miss The Terrible Towel Takeover Booth. (remember... its Draft Sunday !)

Enjoy beer, cider, wine & spirits from local cider houses, breweries, wineries or distilleries and stop by to grab a bite to eat from one of the local vendors food booths or food trucks.

Meet and Greet

To add to the Yinzer fun, there will be a Meet & Greet with some of your local sports and Black ‘n Gold heroes where you can snag a photo or autograph including:

Jason Grilli - former Pittsburgh Pirate, co-founder of Rock & Ball Wines and author of Just My Game.

Dick Roberts - Pittsburgh Author of Growing Up Yinzer: Memories from Beloved Pittsburghers.

Machine Gun Preacher - Author of Another Man’s War and Mother Teresa Award recipient.

And Many More !

SignTasTic!

The SignTasTic! Road Show brings the experience of the original American Sign Language (ASL) game show to audiences everywhere by sharing deaf culture and exploring diverse communities across America. The host of SignTasTic!, Daniel D. Cook will be using his platform and personal experiences, to inspire and inform the next generation of sign language users all around the world!

Just For The Kids

The Jumping Jumparoo Kid Zone will have activities for kids to enjoy.

Remember... Kids 12 and under get FREE ADMISSION to the event !

OUR CHARITIES

As part of the Give Back Initiative, Yinzerfest will be donating to a number of charities.

$1 of each ticket sold to 2 separate charities: Best of the Batch Foundation and Band Together Pittsburgh.

Raffle

In addition, a 2024 Nissan Frontier supplied by #1 Cochran will be raffled off with the proceeds to benefit Phase 4 Learning Center, Inc.a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization that helps at-risk and disadvantaged people earn their high school diploma and succeed in either higher education, the military, or the workforce.

See Yinzerfest Raffle to enter

The Yinzerfest team is giving back!

$1 of every ticket sold will be donated to each:

The Best of the Batch &

Band Together Pittsburgh

see www.pghyinzerfest.net for all of the details on artists and the schedule of events