Head 40 miles east of Pittsburgh this weekend for the Great American Banana Split Celebration, where a frozen dessert created in 1904 has become the excuse for a gloriously over-the-top hometown party—with lots and lots of ice cream.
Every summer, Pittsburgh transforms into the pickle capital of the world as Picklesburgh, one of USA Today's Best Specialty Food Festivals, takes over Downtown. In 2026, the festival extends over four brine-y days from July 16-19 and is bound to be bigger and better than ever. Here's your guide to it all.
Pittsburgh summer is at its peak, and so are the season's freshest ingredients. Our day-by-day guide to local farmers markets makes it easy to find just-picked produce, fresh-cut flowers, local meats, prepared foods, and standout local farms.
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