Yinzerfest is the first-of-its-kind celebration of all things Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Yinzerfest is the ultimate family-friendly four-day event that will offer local bites, live music by Pittsburgh’s favorite bands, a cooking stage featuring local chefs, vendor booths from your favorite crafty Yinzers, and a comedy stage featuring our hometown comedians!

Eat till your heart's content at one of our local food vendors, meet and get an autograph from your favorite sports heroes, dance the day away with any or all of the locally based bands, and take home a piece of 'da Burgh by visiting one of the many businesses that are participating in the celebration of our great city!

Schedule:

Music Stage Schedule

Thursday, April 25, 2024

4:12 PM-5:15 PM: The Mazeroski's

6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Smells Like the 90's

8:30 PM-10 PM:
Pittsburgh Yinzerfest will feature local musicians and bands live on stage daily with 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.

Comedy Stage Schedule

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

Yinzerfest Chef Schedule

3 PM - 3:30 PM
Executive Chef, Anthony Marino
Don's Appliances
Pittsburgh Classic Reinvented - Triple Decker Ham BBQ & Multi-Layer Klondike Cake

Friday, April 26, 2024

Music Stage Schedule

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Keely Singer
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM: Totally 80's
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM: The Jaggerz

Comedy Stage Schedule

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

Yinzerfest Chef Schedule

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Executive Chef, Anthony Marino
Don's Appliances
Pittsburgh Classic Reinvented - Triple Decker Ham BBQ & Multi-Layer Klondike Cake

1 PM - 1:30 PM
Chef Terry Smith-Rawicki & Owner Jess Gosia, Interpreter
Gosia's Pierogies
Potato & Cheese Pierogie

2 PM - 2:30 PM
Executive Chef, Anthony Marino
Don's Appliances
Pittsburgh Classic Reinvented - Triple Decker Ham BBQ & Multi-Layer Klondike Cake

3 PM - 3:30 PM
Executive Chef, Arnold Ivey
Revel
Loaded Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Music Stage Schedule

4 PM - 5:00 PM: BB Steal 80's Live

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM: Bon Journey

8:45 PM - 10 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)

Comedy Stage Schedule

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

Yinzerfest Chef Schedule

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Executive Chef, Nicholas Saxon
Braddock's Rebellion at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Black Bean & Beet Burger, Soy BBQ Glaze, Pepper Jack

1 PM - 1:30 PM
Owner, Danielle Doebereiner
Nosh & Curd
Creating the Ultimate Pittsburgh Charcuterie Board

2 PM - 2:30 PM
Pastry Chef / Owner Hannah Olsen
Aycho Melange & Batches Bakehouse
French Macaroons

3 PM - 3:30 PM
Owner/Chef Janet Loughran
Red Wagon Meals
Grandma Cecelia's Cabbage Rolls & Haluski

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Music Stage Schedule

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Ruff Creek
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Joe Wodarek & the 51 South Band
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Amanda James

Yinzerfest Chef Schedule

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Owner/Chef Frank Vitale
Cucina Vitale
Ricotta Gnocci topped with Marinara Sauce

2 PM - 2:30 PM
Executive Chef, Jeff Maag
Nate's Chop House
How to Prepare the Perfect Steak w/ Marinades &  Techniques

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Executive Chef, Ed Smith
Ritual House
Chef Specialite

SignTasTic

This is one show that you want to see!  

It will run Friday through Sunday from 12pm- 1pm.

SignTasTic! is bridging the gap between the Deaf and Hearing worlds!

The SignTasTic! Road Show brings the experience of the original ASL game show to audiences everywhere.
We do this by:

Sharing Deaf culture and exploring diverse communities across America.
Educating audiences with basic ASL acquisition.
Immersing contestants in all the thrills of a televised game show - the lights, music, and even prizes!

The host of SignTasTic!, Daniel D. Cook, is America's first deaf television game show host. By using his platform and personal experiences, Dan inspires and informs the next generation of sign language users all around the world!

Date: April 24-27, 2024

Time:
April 25, 2024 from 3:00pm to 11:00pm
April 26, 2024 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
April 27, 2024 from 11:00am to 11:00pm
April 28, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm

Location: David L Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Dusquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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