Visitor Information

Maps
Click here to download a printable Festival map
Click here to download a printable Artists Market booth map

Merchandise
Three Rivers Arts Festival merchandise, including new and vintage Festival t-shirts, sweatshirts and keychains, is available at the Joseph-Beth Booksellers tent in Point State Park and at the Information Tent in One, Two & Three Gateway Center Plaza. Pick up a souvenir today! Your purchases support the ongoing programs of Three Rivers Arts Festival.

Food
Three Rivers Arts Festival food vendors in Point State Park offer panini sandwiches, fried vegetables, Philly cheese steaks, kettle corn, corn dogs, pretzels, pepperoni rolls, pizza, chicken parmesan, stuffed shells, pasta, falafel, hummus, grape leaves, tabouleh, gyro sandwiches, Italian sausage, pierogies, haluski, funnel cakes, smoothies, French fries, fajitas, quesadillas, chicken on a stick, fried rice, noodles, ice cream, chocolate-covered strawberries and cheesecake bites, apple dumplings and of course, lemonade! You can also grab a snack at One, Two and Three Gateway Center plaza. If none of those things tickle your fancy, or you'd like to eat indoors, downtown Pittsburgh offers myriad dining choices. And picnics are welcome!

Pets
Dogs on leashes are permitted in Point State Park. Owners must pick up after their pets. Patrons are advised only to bring animals who are comfortable in crowds as the environment at the Festival can be disorienting for dogs. Please do not take dogs into the Artists Market at Gateway Center Plaza due to the tight space and fragile artwork. Dogs are not permitted at indoor venues. On-site police officers have the final say on public safety and may ask owners of unruly dogs to leave. Guide animals are welcome at all Festival venues.

Accommodations
Downtown Pittsburgh offers many hotels, all within walking distance of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Make a reservation today through VisitPittsburgh.

Public Transportation
Think green this year! Lower your impact on the environment by taking a Port Authority bus or subway (the T) to Three Rivers Arts Festival. Any subway train can take you between Wood Street and Gateway Center, the two stops nearest to Festival Activities. Also, the 33X and 100 buses can easily take you between Point State Park and the Cultural District. Bus rides and T rides within downtown Pittsburgh are free. Visit portauthority.org or call 412.442.2000 for assistance in determining the best route to take to the Festival.

Biking to the Festival
Riding a bike is another great way to reduce your environmental impact and enjoy a beautiful summer day. Trails all over our fair city converge at Point State Park, and many offer trailhead parking lots. Our friends at Bike Pittsburgh have a great bike map, complete with lots of tips for safe city cycling. Friday-Sunday, the Festival will offer a bike corral near the entrance to Point State Park, as well as additional racks near the Portal Bridge. Remember to lock up the right way.

Parking
There is plentiful parking downtown - just look at this map! All downtown parking is within walking distance of Three Rivers Arts Festival. Some street parking is available during limited hours. Many lots offer reduced rates evenings and weekends. Please be aware that other downtown events can affect parking availability and plan accordingly.

Accommodations for People with Disabilities
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located in Point State Park and Theater Square. ADA-compliant cable covers are used throughout the Artists Market. Guide animals are welcome in all Three Rivers Arts Festival locations. Large-print programs are available at each information location.

Restrooms
Portable restrooms are available at Point State Park. Indoor restrooms are located at Theater Square. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available in both locations.

Emergencies
Alert Festival staff immediately and call 911 if necessary.

Street Closures
Three Rivers Arts Festival will be closing the following streets June 2-17.

• Two southbound lanes and one northbound lane of Commonwealth Place between Penn Avenue Extension and Fort Duquesne Blvd will be closed from June 2-June 17.
• Fort Duquesne Blvd will be closed westbound from the Gateway Center turn-around to Commonwealth Place from June 2-June 17. Drivers will be able to travel east bound and make a U-turn at Stanwix Street. There will be no left turn out of the Gateway Tower turn around, the parking garage or the Gateway Center turn around.

Some or all of following streets will be closed for Artists Market loading times, which are 6pm - 12am on Thursday, June 4, and 8pm - 12am on Sunday, June 8, Tuesday, June 9, Thursday, June 11 and Sunday, June 14:

• Penn and Liberty Avenue Extensions in front of One, Two and Three Gateway Center Plaza, both directions.
• Curb lane of Ft. Duquesne Boulevard between Commonwealth Place and Stanwix Street.
• Parking meters along Commonwealth Place between Ft. Pitt Boulevard and Boulevard of the Allies.

All of the above closure are in addition to street closures for Port Authority construction, Pittsburgh Pirates games, Pride in the Streets and PrideFest, and Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Finals home games.