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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
Monday, September 2, 2024 - "BBQ & Blues Monday"
Noon - 9:00pm
Daily activities plus:
- Steelers Run Walk
8:00am
Click here to register >>> - Steelers Pro Shop open
8:00am - 6:00pm
Closing time may change based on Sales Traffic - Steelers Hall of Honor Museum
11:00am - 3:00pm
Book a Tour >>> - The Vets Place Corn Hole Tournament
Noon - 6:00pm (Registration begins 11:00am)
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2:00pm - 4:00pm - Steelers Experience
2:00pm - 8:00pm - Youth Football Clinics presented by Giant Eagle
2:00pm
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Location: Acrisure Stadium field
Free to children in grades 1-8. Camp includes non-contact drills and pep talks. - Jimmy Adler Band
2:30pm - House of Soul Band
4:00pm
35-Year Rosebud Reunion featuring players throughout the years including a special introduction by Robin Fernandez - Billy Price
6:00pm
*Entertainment and activities subject to change
