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Pittsburgh Folk Festival

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Pittsburgh Folk Festival
Pittsburgh Folk Festival in Schenley Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 3, 2016
Genremulticultural, various international ethnic heritages represented in song, dance, and cuisine, as well as arts and crafts
Datesfirst weekend of September (Labor Day weekend)
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Years active1956-present
Inaugurated1956
WebsiteOfficial website

The Pittsburgh Folk Festival is a large multicultural celebration of diverse international ethnic heritages in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Festival has been held annually since 1956. Various cultures are represented through music, folk dance, and performances on the main stage while different vendors sell traditional food as well as arts and crafts during the festival.