22nd Annual Shadyside Arts Festival (during August 25-26)

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22nd Annual Shadyside Arts Festival on Walnut Street August 25th & 26th, 2018

Saturday 10am - 7pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm

Free Admission!

This will be a great opportunity to spend a weekend afternoon in a relaxing atmosphere (as we also welcome many new Meetup members) at one of our region's signature festivals. We'll walk around a bit while checking out booths featuring local artists as well as a wide range of artists from around the country working in different mediums (painting, sculpture, etc.).

This festival of fine art started out as a neighborhood street fair and has gained a reputation as one of the top shows in Pennsylvania. This weekend art show hosts over 140 artists that create original hand-made artwork. We’ll have painters, potters, jewelers, photographers and much more. Here is your chance to speak directly with the artist and understand the inspiration behind each unique piece of art.

We'll also have a chance to visit various Shadyside boutiques, shops and galleries mingled with national retailers in a neighborhood of tree-lined streets and historic homes, and distinctive restaurants.

Depending on the interests of the group, we'll also have plenty of time to take some breaks for ice cream, cool drinks, and perhaps even a lunch or dinner.

The Shadyside Arts Festival involves over 140 artists/activities along Walnut Street -- centered primarily between the intersections with S. Aiken and Ivy. What started out as a neighborhood street fair, is now regarded as one of the top shows in our region.

For more information on the 22nd Annual Shadyside Art Festival festival, please visit http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/shadyside-the-art-festival-walnut-street-pittsburgh

MEETUP Considerations If the weekend forecast is looking pretty good, we'll try to arrange Meetup groups for both Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

As always, it is also fine if people prefer to check out the festival on their own (with family/friends) or in smaller groups.

One gathering location is at Bruegger's (corner of S. Aiken and Walnut) on Saturday August 25 from 12-12:30 PM, 3-3:15 PM, and 5:45-6 PM. With this option, people could gather at Bruegger's and then walk around the festival together during the early afternoon. And if some members arrive in the morning or later on in the afternoon, they could check out some of the festival and then meet the rest of the group at Bruegger's from 12-12:30 PM, 3-3:15 PM, or 5:45-6 PM.

Other locations/times (including for Sunday August 26) will be announced later on depending on the RSVP response, weather forecast, and other factors. Stay tuned for updates.

We'd also like to give members a few more options. While some may spend only an hour or two at the festival, others will stay longer or may want to have lunch or dinner or go shopping along Walnut Street.

When you RSVP, please indicate if you might also like to consider a lunch/dinner at a local Shadyside restaurant (either for Saturday or Sunday) so we may be able to adjust the meeting times.

We can also post additional locations/times so members have a chance to meet/mingle depending on when they arrive and how long they decide to stay at the festival.

Parking While there is a Pittsburgh Parking Authority garage in Shadyside which charges fairly reasonable rates ($2.50-$11 depending on how long one stays), the garage may be busy and thus many people visiting Shadyside Arts Festival opt for street parking and then just walk as there are many side streets in this neighborhood. But if you want to try swinging by the garage, it is located at 714 Bellefonte Street (a short distance off Walnut Street) or call 412-683-9017 or visit their website http://www.pittsburghparking.com/shadyside-garage

There is also plenty of public transportation that serves this neighborhood with stops within 2 blocks of the festival (64, 71B, 71D, 75) and 3-5 blocks of the festival (P1, 71A, 71C, 82, 86)

Stay tuned for updates!