How do I purchase tickets? |
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| Tickets are currently available online and at the Food Bank. Beginning May 15th, tickets will be available at these outlets: | |||
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Dave's Music Mine (East Carson Street) - (412) 488-8800. |
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What is the deal with FREE Friday? |
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| Thanks to the generosity of FedEx Ground and Hefren-Tillotson, admission on Friday, July 24th is FREE with a bag of non-perishable grocery items to donate to the Food Bank. We say "a bag" - so please be as generous as possible and bring a couple items per person. Children 12 and under are always free, but consider having them bring some items, too. Special thanks to FREE Friday media sponsors Fox 53 and WDVE. | |||
| Why are you charging an extra $5.00 to bring a personal cooler? | |||
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We know that patrons are used to bringing their own food and drink coolers to the regular Sunday evening Hartwood Acres free concerts sponsored by Allegheny County. But please understand that the Blues Festival Weekend is a totally different event; it is a fundraiser for the Food Bank. And a large part of the proceeds come from the sale of food and beverages go directly to feed hungry people in our community. To show our appreciation for your support, we make the ticket and food/drink prices extremely reasonable, far less than any other ticketed music event in this area, and parking is free. In return we are asking for your cooperation in either leaving your coolers at home or making an extra "cooler donation" of $5.00 at the gate. No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted. | ||
What are Blues Bucks? |
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| Blues Bucks are used in place of cash to purchase food and beverages (including beer) at Food Bank operated concession and beverage stands. 100% of the proceeds from Blues Bucks benefit the Food Bank! | |||
How do I get to Hartwood Acres? |
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Click here for a Google map of Hartwood Acres. Please note, Harts Run Road will be closed during the festival weekend. |
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How does the back stage pass raffle work? |
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If you purchase tickets in advance, either online or at a participating ticket outlet, you will receive one raffle ticket for each ticket purchased. The prize for this raffle is the opportunity to watch the headline act from backstage, and meet the musicians. Please note that the raffle tickets are numbered, and that we already have all the ticket stubs - you are already entered in the raffle. All you have to do is bring the raffle ticket with you to the Blues Festival; you will need it to prove you are the winner. |
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Are there places to stay near Hartwood Acres? |
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| Yes. Check out the Holiday Inn at nearby RIDC Park: 412-963-0600, and Super 8 Motel – Pittsburgh Harmarville: 412-828-8900. FYI: Allegheny County does not allow camping or RV's at Hartwood Acres over night. There are several tent and RV camping grounds within an hour's drive of Hartwood, in Beaver, Butler, and Westmoreland Counties. | |||
Where do I park and how much does it cost? |
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| Parking at Hartwood Acres is FREE - parking signs and volunteers will direct you. | |||
What should I bring? |
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Photo ID - proof of age necessary if you wish to consume alcohol - all IDs will be checked at the gate. | ||
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Lawn chairs and blankets - Come early to get a good spot - first come first served! | ||
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Weather gear - umbrella? Poncho? The Festival goes on rain or shine! (Limited tent seating available) | ||
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A sweater or jacket for later? | ||
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You may bring a camera, but reproducing and/or selling pictures of artists is prohibited - please refrain from taking flash pictures. | ||
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Bring the family - children 12 and under enter free! | ||
| • | Remember to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Food Bank - although donations are welcome any time, bring them Friday night and get in FREE! | ||
What shouldn't I bring? |
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Recording devices | ||
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Alcoholic Beverages - NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED. | ||
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Personal coolers, food, or beverages - funds raised at the Pittsburgh Blues Festival, including revenue from some food and beverage sales, goes to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. There will be plenty to eat and drink for everyone at reasonable prices! (However, if you choose to bring a cooler you will be asked for a $5 "cooler donation"!) | ||
Is Hartwood Acres handicapped accessible? |
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| Yes, including bathrooms and some paved paths. | |||
What kind of activities are there for children? |
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| Plenty of kids activities will be available in the KidZone sponsored by Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and UPMC Health Plan - check out the family page for details. This year we are also offering a Family Fun Pack - with discounts on tickets, food and souvenirs. Please note, parents must accompany children in the KidZone. | |||
How can I volunteer at the Blues Festival? |
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| Volunteer opportunities are posted and online registration is open! | |||
Can I become a Blues Festival vendor? |
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| Yes, contact Patty at the Food Bank for information on becoming a vendor. Click here to email Patty or call her at (412) 460-3663 x209. | |||
Can I become a Blues Festival sponsor? |
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| Yes, contact Anne at the Food Bank for information on becoming a sponsor. Click here to email Anne or call her at (412)460-3663 ext. 205. | |||
Would it be a Food Bank event without a food drive? |
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| ABSOLUTELY NOT! Bring your non-perishable food donations to get in free on Friday night. And food donations (no glass please)are always welcome any time during the festival. | |||
Still have a question? |
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| If you have a question that was not answered here, email info@pittsburghfoodbank.org and we'll get you an answer! | |||
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