Some of the largest are outlined here, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. The Three Rivers Arts Festival also held at the Point is the largest Arts Festival in the area. Areas for visual and performing arts, children's entertainment, and artist markets are featured. Movie buffs will also enjoy the Three Rivers Film Festival. Ethnic food can be purchased at many festival booths.
Admission is free.
Nearby Shadyside has its own arts festival which occurs in August. Over 200 artists place their crafts up for sale each year. Good food and nightly jazz performances round out the three day festival located on Walnut Street in the business area. Admission is free. Many dishes are available. including beef stefathno, pastitsio, tiropeta.