OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
From: William Marshall, Founder
Pittsburgh Soul Food Fest – A Soulful Taste of the Burgh
When: Sept. 1-3, 2023
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Market Sq, PPG Plaza & Blvd of the Allies)
Times: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Daily
Greetings
Join Us on Friday, September 1st, through Sunday, September 3rd, for the annual Pittsburgh Soul Food Fest- A Soulful Taste of the Burgh in Downtown Pittsburgh with local and national food companies showcasing American Traditional Soul Food and other ethnic cuisines.
Started in 2019 to highlight and honor past African American Food Business Operators, and present-day entrepreneurs (see attached Proclamation), the Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival has now been recognized as one of the Top 7 Festivals across the country for African Americans to experience. https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/culture/seven-black-festivals-to-attend-at-least-once-in-your-life?fbclid=IwAR3hi5nPYJh_mbS3RGBL4wksbqjKd0hkMhS8KVHF3eNV66F25aZySZxpuOU&mibextid=nv89al#l8wcj257l169f8vuwtc
This Free Community Festival includes Youth Fun, Cultural Activities, Craft and Item Vendors, and National Entertainment.
On Friday, September 1st, We Kick-off the Festival with a special tribute and celebration of the 50yr Anniversary of Hip Hop featuring Rap Icons TRINA (BET’s 2022 “I am Hip Hop” award recipient and the Star of TV Reality Show- Love & Hip Hop Miami) and Texas Rap Legend BUN B, the owner of the new Specialty Food Item, “Trill Burgers“. At 6:30 pm, a Special Proclamation Service will be conducted by the City of Pittsburgh in honor of the Soul Food Fest and the 50-year Anniversary of Hip Hop, Proc presented by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
On September 2nd, at 4 pm, join us for the annual BBQ and Mac-n-Cheese competitions presented by Giant Eagle and featuring some of the top Soul Food Caters and Restaurants in Allegheny County. Celeb Judges include:
Chandi Chapman, News Anchor- WTAE | Rick Sebak, TV Producer- WQED | Ira Lewis, Owner, Wilson’s Bar-B-Q | Bill Hawthorne, Insurance Broker, A For the People.
National Entertainment highlights, from 4 pm to 9 pm Daily, include:
Friday, Sept. 1st: DJ Fatman Scoop, Hip Hop RnB Group CRAVE, TRINA, and Bun B
Sat. Sept. 2nd: the Bill Henry Band, Hip Hop-Soul Artist SUNSHINE ANDERSON, and Hip Hop-Soul Artist LIL’ MO
Sun Sept. 3rd: DJ Ellery (Cleveland), RnB Artist KeKe Wyatt, and RnB Sensation CARL THOMAS
LOVE & HIP HOP Miami Coverage
We are pleased to announce that the Reality TV Show Love & Hip Hop Miami will be covering this event for segments with TV Reality Show Star TRINA, airing on this year’s program, which starts Monday, August 14th on VH1.
Pittsburgh Soul Food Fest (“SFF”) Footprint, Detours and Street Closures from August 31st to September 4th:
SFF Footprint: Market Square, PPG Plaza, and Blvd of the Allies from Market street through Stanwix street.
Street Closures
1. Entering Market Square from 5th Avenue
2. Entering 3rd Avenue from Wood Street to Stanwix
3. Blvd of the Allies from Market street to Stanwix street
Downtown Detours:
See the Detour Map for Blvd of the Allies Street Closure.
SPONSORS
We are very proud to recognize Our generous Sponsors who made this event Free to the Public:
Giant Eagle | UPMC | Stop the Violence Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership | Highwoods Properties, Inc.
For more information, visit: https://www.stoptheviolencepgh.com/a-soulful-taste-of-the-burgh/
SOURCE: Stop The Violence Pittsburgh
