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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will host a music and arts festival at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, September 19th from 12 noon to 11:30 p.m.. The inaugural FestPGH will feature musical acts that range from hip-hop and soul to alternative rock and praise as well as a “performance painter,” Mass and more. The admission for this event is free, but guests must RSVP online. You can click here to register for a virtual ticket. The festival is designed to accommodate families with stroller-friendly paths, activities for kids and changing and nursing stations. Attendees will also get to connect with service opportunities at the Faith in Action Village and peruse the work of local and regional artists at the Artist Market.
The festival schedule is as follows:
- 12 noon – Doors open, Faith in Action Village opens with service areas, art vendors and a vocation area, Children’s Area opens with games, crafts, inflatables and more
- 1:00 p.m. – Confessions available
- 1:00 p.m. – The Arcadian Wild
- 2:15 p.m. – Performance art with Mike Debus
- 3:10 p.m. – Praise and worship with the Josh Blakesley Band
- 4:00 p.m.- Mass with Bishop Mark Eckman
- 6:00 p.m.- The Scally Brothers
- 7:00 p.m.-Jervis Campbell
- 8:30 p.m.- Switchfoot
- 10:30 p.m. – Afterparty with DJ Code
- 11:30 p.m. – Event Ends
You can click here for more information on becoming an art vendor. If you would like to be a volunteer at the festival, you can email festpgh@diopitt.org. All volunteers also be compliant with the safe environment policies of the diocese.