Make Way for Prostburgh: Oct. 1- 11 Throughout the Golden Triangle

MAKE WAY FOR PROSTBURGH: Oct. 1- 11                                                                         THROUGHOUT THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE              Downtown Pittsburgh becomes PROSTBURGH as Oktoberfest returns with big brews, big views, and bountiful Bavarian fun! “PROST” BURGH (Aug. 28, 2026) – Presented by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP), and Flyspace Productions, Oktoberfest Pittsburgh “polka’s” to Downtown for its third year (Oct. 1-11) with new and returning attractions, including the Ferris Wheel on the Clemente Bridge and Stein Holding Competitions, Wiener Dog Races, Kinderplay activities, and more in the recently modernized Market Square!   The 11-day German-inspired celebration filled with beer, food, music, and entertainment will transform Pittsburgh into PROSTBURGH — the ultimate destination for non-stop Bavarian fun.   “The PDP is committed to continuously bringing unique experiences that can rarely be found outside of major cities across the country to Pittsburgh,” says PDP President and CEO Jeremy Waldrup. “From Picklesburgh to “PROSTBURGH”, we believe in offering our community authentic opportunities to celebrate with one another in this beautiful city we all call home. We hope to see everyone for our biggest Oktoberfest celebration to date!”   “In simple terms, the word Prost translates to “may it be beneficial” in English, and nothing is truly more beneficial than connection,” says Shannon Baker, PDP Board Chair and President of the Gatesman Agency. “As our team worked on this new concept for Oktoberfest Pittsburgh alongside the PDP, we wanted to find a way to capture that feeling, and therefore PROSTBURGH was born!”   “Oktoberfest Pittsburgh has quickly become one of the city’s favorite fall traditions,” says Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive. “This festival supports our city through all cylinders, b