[note] I would put this event down on my short list of interesting Pittsburgh events that more people should know about. [/note]
If you like to make things and are looking for some unique fabric and craft supplies this event is not to be missed. Each year, usually one of the first Saturdays in April, for a few hours, the Salvation Army takes over the Home Economics Building at the South Park fair grounds for a massive sale
http://storify.com/iheartpgh/the-things-you-can-find-at-the-fabric-fair
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I know there are a few people who didn’t get to dust of their lederhosen and make it to the annual Oktoberfest celebrations at Penn Brewery and Hofbrauhaus. But there is more Oktoberfest fun to be had in Pittsburgh…
PUMPtoberfest – celebrate fall and 15 years of PUMP with unlimited beer
October 8, 2010
7pm-Midnight
Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip District – 2524 Liberty Ave, 15222
Facebook Event Page
The Knights of Columbus and St. Thomas á Becket Oktoberfest
Oct. 16, 2010
Mass begins at 5 p.m. with sacred hymns to a polka-style beat by the Henny & The Versa J’s.
7 to 10 pm – After the Mass, dinner and dancing will be from at the VIP-Garden Room along Corritan Drive in South Park.
The public is invited. For more information, call 412-655-2885.
Sisters of Divine Providence Church Oktoberfest
October 16, 2010
Allison Park, PA
Thanks to the Savvy Grouse for the heads up on this event.
Pizza Sola is stocked with Oktoberfest Beers – you can read about their favorite Oktoberfest beers here.