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The Kickoff and Rib Festival was started in 1990 at Three Rivers Stadium. Much like today’s event, it featured concerts by national artists, national rib vendors, games and more. The event was set around the circular perimeter of Three Rivers Stadium with the main entrance at the foot of the Gate A ramp. After the closing of Three Rivers Stadium, Acrisure Stadium continued the tradition of hosting the Kickoff and Rib Festival. The event started in a parking lot adjacent to the stadium and then grew onto Art Rooney Avenue and now encompasses over half of Acrisure Stadium. The “midway” is set up along Art Rooney Avenue filled with rib vendors, festival foods and beverages, games, rides and more. The FedEx Great Hall is open for fans to view the team’s Super Bowl trophies, Hall of Fame Museum, Steelers memorabilia, the Terrible Towel Wall and more.
Western Pennsylvania is rich in football history and the annual Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival celebrates the kickoff of the region's favorite tradition.
Daily Activities
- Ribs from nationally renowned rib vendors
- Festival foods, including funnel cakes, lemonade, and more provided by Seivers
- Jim Beam “The Believe In Beam Experience,” FedEx Great Hall, Steelers Pro Shop, Hall of Honor Museum (ticket required), Rides, Games, Vendors & more!
- Bluespire Kitchen’s Interactive Kitchen and Music Display.
- Fri, Sun, and Mon: Steely McBeam appearances & Steelers Experience.
- Sat and Sun: Pittsburgh Knights Gaming Display
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Noon - 11:00pm
Daily activities plus:
- Steelers Pro Shop open
10:00am - 8:00pm
Closing time may change based on Sales Traffic - Pitt Panthers vs Kent State
Kickoff: Noon (Game ticket required)
Purchase tickets here >>> - The Pittsburgh Knights Gaming Display
Noon - 9:00pm on Art Rooney Avenue - Steelers Experience
2:00pm - 8:00pm - Steely McBeam Appearance
6:00pm - 8:00p - Country Star George Birge
9:00pm (Opening Act: Junior & The Push @ 7:30pm)
*Entertainment and activities subject to change
