We can't wait to see you here!
For more information on the festival, please call 412-276-1414.
Calling All Volunteers!!
Carnegie Arts & Heritage Festival: September 8 – September 10
The 24th Annual Carnegie Arts and Heritage Festival is right around the corner! Volunteers for this years festival are still welcome.
In order to guarantee that the excitement of this annual event for another year in Carnegie please come and donate your time. Whether it is one individual or a group of people helping, all are welcome and needed to join in the effort.
Spots are open for anyone interested in the Family Fun and Children area. Volunteers for this area would be in charge of handling the games for the younger children to enjoy!
For more information on how to volunteer, available openings and committee events please call 412-276-1414
or email volunteer@carnegieartsandheritage.com.
Thank you very much!
**2011 FESTIVAL TRAFFIC ALERT**
ATTENTION PERMIT PARKING LEASE HOLDERS, BUSINESS OWNERS AND RESIDENTS!!
The Annual Arts and Heritage Music Festival will be held on
September 8, 9 and 10. Festival activities will take place on
Main Street, between Washington Avenue and Elk Avenue.
To accomodate stages, tents and booths in the affected area, it will be necessary to implement the following parking a and traffic restrictions:
Effective Wenesday September 7th, 2011 at 7:00 am, parking and traffic will be prohibited on East Main Street between
Washington Avenue and Elk Avenue.
All vehicles must be moved from the street before the designated date and time. Parking will also be prohibited in Borough Parking Lot #10
for the duration of the event. Violators will be tagged and towed at the owners expense.
Additionally, both Mary Street and Broadway Street will be closed to through traffic during this time period for Festival Acitivies. People needing access to the Elk Avenue and Williams Way Parking Lots can use West Main Street, cross the bridge and make a right onto Elk Avenue, or access Williams Way from Washington Avenue.
The Carnegie Police Department appreciates your cooperation and understanding with these restrictions during the Festival.
Normal parking and traffic patterns will resume on
Monday, September 12, 2011.
*Permit Parking Lease Holders should contact Darlene at (412) 276-4245
for instructions on alternate parking.
Three days of music and entertainment on three stages, a creative marketplace filled with vibrant arts and crafts, a food court featuring sumptuous ethnic foods and a children’s area to keep the youth entertained all day long! That's Carnegie's Arts & Heritage Festival!
It's our 24th Annual Arts & Heritage Festival!
You’ll find food, music, fun and games on Carnegie’s Main Street again this September during Carnegie’s 24th Annual Arts & Heritage Festival.
MUSIC
In addition to three days of local rock, blues and alternative music Saturday afternoon is once again devoted to the Battle of the Bands. Five local bands will compete in the first ever Battle of the Bands for prizes of $500 and an official gig in next year’s festival.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!
Visit the Music page for the complete schedule.
CREATIVE MARKETPLACE
Visitors can stroll under the various tents and choose from a variety of original art and prints, handmade jewelry and ceramics and even handmade apparel. Visit the Creative Marketplace page to read about the artists who will be joining us.
FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT
The Family Fun and Entertainment Area, sponsored by Adventist Community Services – Greater Pittsburgh, will feature an exciting array of hands-on activities, games, events and more. There will truly be something for everyone! Check the Family Fun page for hours and information.
COMMUNITY STAGE
And on the community stage—well, we know you will find something you like. During the three days of the festival you’ll not only enjoy jazz, folk and alternative rock, but also belly dancers and student ballet dancers, plus klezmer, pop and a taste of the Chapman Stick. The schedule for these performers is also posted on the Music page.
FOOD
For some people who frequent festivals, it’s all about the food and this year’s Food Court features everything from snacks to full meals representing over a half-dozen nationalities. Check the Vendors page to see what's cooking.
Visit these links about previous year's festivals.
See us on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live!
In the Signal-Item: Carnegie's Party Features Fun, Food and Serious Music
In the Post-Gazette: Arts & Heritage Festival Kicks Off Today in Carnegie