On Saturday, Sept. 10, rev up the weekend at "Pistons in the Park," a cruise-in style car show presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. Enjoy an afternoon of classic and tuner cars, trucks and street rods along with music, food trucks, automotive vendors and more from Noon - 4 p.m. along West Ohio Street in Allegheny Commons Park on Pittsburgh's Northside.
"We're excited to present this event for a third year, and once again, all makes and models are welcome," according to Brandon D'Alimonte, Special Events Program Coordinator. "No registration is necessary, so participants can arrive any time after 10 a.m. and we'll present dash plaques and t-shirts to the first 100 participants courtesy of GoDrive, Distinct Automotive Appearance and Misfit Autowerks.”
New this year: Get ready to compete for Pittsburgh-theme trophies honoring “Pittsburgh Pothole Proof,” "Most Likely to be Ruined by a Pittsburgh Pothole," “Mayor’s Choice” and “Northside’s Favorite Ride” as well as best audio/lighting, cleanest detail, biggest misfit, most likely to get a speeding ticket, best theme and kids’ choice. No registration is required to compete for these trophies hand-crafted by Misfit Autowerks LLC and Skeptik Innovations.
Throughout the four-hour event, car enthusiasts will stroll the tree-lined street to the music of TJ the DJ from Audacy Pittsburgh and enjoy the delicious temptations of PGH Crepes, Sooo Delicious and Light of Life Rescue Dogs food trucks.
"This type of free event always attracts plenty of cruisers as well as car enthusiasts coming to check out what's on display," says D'Alimonte. "Premier vendors will include Distinct Automotive Appearance who will show off their top tier detailing and ceramic wrap work and Misfit Autowerks who will bring some truly unique creations from their custom fabrication shop."
2022 Pistons in the Park is sponsored by Distinct Automotive Appearance, Misfit Autowerks LLC, GoDrive, Skeptik Innovations, Steel City Society and 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA.
For information, visit www.pittsburghpa.gov/events, follow @PghEventsOffice on Twitter or LIKE @PghEventsOffice on Facebook.
