From October 2nd to the 9th Pittsburgh takes center stage for the second annual Three Rivers Beer Week! As Pennsylvania craft beer enthusiasts we’re excited to see all the beer that will be showcased for the week-long celebration in October.
And with so much to do and see, we wanted to highlight some of the events we are most excited about during the week-long party. As a reminder, you can find all events here.
The list below showcased chronologically
Kölsch, Kölsch, Kölsch!
Date: Tuesday, October 4th
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: East End Brewing
“A celebration of Pittsburgh Kölsch! We’re doing an evening of “Kölsch Service”! But we’re modifying it slightly to allow us to feature Kölsch from FIVE Pittsburgh Breweries. You ticket gets you off and running on a synchronized flight of five Stange-sized pours coming to your table, just as you and your fellow passengers require them. After we run through all 5, you can hit the bar to re-up on your favorites in pay-as-you-go form until we close.”
Bloxtoberfest
Date: Wednesday, October 5th
Time: 3:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Old Thunder Brewing
“The second annual Bloxtoberfest at Old Thunder Brewing Company. An annual event to celebrate Oktoberfest-style lagers, including the release of Endless Moon (Märzen), and an assortment of Fest-style lagers from our brewery colleagues around Pennsylvania.”
Pints, Pups & A Picture
Date: Wednesday, October 5th
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Eleventh Hour Brewing
“Join us for a Block Party with your Pup! Beers, Pools, Toys, Dog Ice Cream, Dog Treats and a Movie out back! We will be blocking off the Alley behind the brewery for a fun, Dog themed event. Bring your pup along for a relaxing evening out back. We will have dog pools, toys, ice cream and more! A fun event to come by, hang with your best 4 legged friends, have a pint or two and maybe stay for a movie under the stars! Stay tuned, more details to come”
Ice Cream Mixer with Millies
Date: Thursday, October 6th
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Abjuration Brewing
“Abjuration is partnering with Millies Homemade Ice Cream for a dessert beer extravaganza. Millies ice cream truck on site serving their incredible ice cream. Feralcat and the Wild will be soothing us from 6-8pm with his spectacular sounds. Three ice cream sours releasing. All three to mimic Millies flavors.”
Cinderfest
Date: Thursday, October 6th
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Cinderlands Warehouse
“Join us for a night of proper modern Oktoberfest celebration at the second annual Cinderfest at the Cinderlands Warehouse! Live music from (5:30-8 PM) Stump, cornhole, giant beer pong and more: beat the brewers for prizes Steinhoisting competition at 7 PM (limited to first 50 entrants, sign up at host) Costume contest: wear your dirndl or lederhosen if you got ’em! Scratch traditional German food from our kitchen: kielbasa, bratwurst, knockwurst, pierogi, potato salad, and cheesy spaetzle”
Midnight Sunglasses
Date: Friday, October 7th
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Location: Hop Farm Brewing
“80s themed beer and dance party similar to last years hit party Disco Boogie. JOIN US Friday, Oct 7th 7pm-12am MIDNIGHT SUNGLASSES: An 80s Dance Party in celebration of Three Rivers Beer Week –FREE ADMISSION– Featuring: “Strangeways”- @strangewaysusa DJ Dini Daddy – @dj_dinidaddy DJ Zano – @epicastnetwork Beer/ Cocktails/ Food Specials PRIZES for best dressed 80s icon.”
Lincoln Avenue Brewery – Oktoberfest
Date: Saturday, October 8th
Time: 12:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Lincoln Avenue Brewery
“Oktoberfest / Live Music / Great Food. We’ll be rolling out this years Oktoberfest Beer along with some great live music all day. There will be some awesome German food. We’re shutting down the street so that we can party all day long! Hope to see you all.”
Brewer Fashion Show
Date: Sunday, October 9th
Time: 5:00 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Hitchhiker Brewing (Sharpsburg)
“Pittsburgh brewers showcase the latest in brewing fashion! Come by Hitchhiker Brewing in Sharpsburg and see local brewers showcase the latest in brewing fashion! Sip beer, enjoy music and gander at the hippest styles as brewers strut their stuff down the runway!”
