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Throughout the 11-day festival, Market Square will be transformed into a Karneval and Biergarten with activities for everyone, including Feats of Strength competitions, live music, a KinderPlay family area, and more.
A family-friendly zone will be set up on the Sixth Street Bridge with games, vendors, and activities, including a 60-foot Ferris wheel on the bridge for the duration of the event! Experience unique views of the city and sister bridges like never before. Ferris Wheel tickets are on sale now!
Karneval Ferris Wheel Tickets – On Sale Now!
In addition to Market Square activities — A Karneval will find its home on the Roberto Clemente Bridge and will deliver a wide range of games and activities, including a 60’ Ferris wheel at the crest of the bridge, providing scenic views of the Allegheny, Point and Downtown. The Ferris wheel is co-produced with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Flyspace, and Riverlife, a local nonprofit that conserves Pittsburgh’s riverfront.
“Oktoberfest Pittsburgh is a celebration of our city’s unique character, so naturally we had to find a way to incorporate our iconic bridges and rivers,” said Jeremy Waldrup, president, and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. “The Ferris Wheel will offer festival goers an incredible opportunity to see the city like never before.”
Tickets for the Ferris wheel cost $5 and are now available for purchase here: https://www.oktpgh.com/ferris-wheel
Register Now for ‘Feats of Strength’ Competitions
To add some friendly competitive spirit into the mix, the UFC Gym is sponsoring Oktoberfest Pittsburgh’s “Feats of Strength,” a series of individual and team competitions that includes traditional Oktoberfest games: Barrel Rolling, Stein Racing, Keg Lift Racing, and the official Stein Holding Competition. The Feats of strength will take place in Market Square each Saturday and Sunday during the Festival and will be hosted by YaJagoff Media.
Learn more and register for Feats of Strength events here: https://www.oktpgh.com/feats-of-strength
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For email updates, activity tickets and event details, visit www.oktpgh.com.
