The Kickoff and Rib Festival was started in 1990 at Three Rivers Stadium. Much like today’s event, it featured concerts by national artists, national rib vendors, games and more. The event was set around the circular perimeter of Three Rivers Stadium with the main entrance at the foot of the Gate A ramp. After the closing of Three Rivers Stadium, Acrisure Stadium continued the tradition of hosting the Kickoff and Rib Festival. The event started in a parking lot adjacent to the stadium and then grew onto Art Rooney Avenue and now encompasses over half of Acrisure Stadium. The “midway” is set up along Art Rooney Avenue filled with rib vendors, festival foods and beverages, games, rides and more. The FedEx Great Hall is open for fans to view the team’s Super Bowl trophies, Hall of Fame Museum, Steelers memorabilia, the Terrible Towel Wall and more.Western Pennsylvania is rich in football history and the annual Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival celebrates the kickoff of the region's favorite tradition.

Ribs from nationally renowned rib vendors, Festival foods, including funnel cakes, lemonade, and more provided by Seivers Jim Beam "The Believe In Beam Experience", FedEx Great Hall, Steelers Pro Shop, Hall of Honor Museum (ticket required), Rides, Games, Vendors and more! Bluespire Kitchen's Interactive Kitchen and Music Display.

Schedule of Events:

Daily Activities
The Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival

Ribs from nationally renowned rib vendors
Festival foods, including funnel cakes, lemonade, and more provided by Seivers
Jim Beam "The Believe In Beam Experience", FedEx Great Hall, Steelers Pro Shop, Hall of Honor Museum (ticket required), Rides, Games, Vendors & more!
Bluespire Kitchen's Interactive Kitchen and Music Display.
Fri, Sun, and Mon: Steely McBeam appearances and Steelers Experience.
Sat and Sun: Pittsburgh Knights Gaming Display

Thursday, August 29, 2024
4:00pm - 9:00pm

Daily activities
The Beats and BBQ DJ Showdown
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Hosted by DJ Petey C, this interactive live event features the area's best DJ's, dancers, musicians, contests, and more in a one-of-a-kind extravaganza.
Steelers Pro Shop open
10:00am - 7:00pm
Steelers Hall of Honor Museum
11:00am - 3:00pm

Friday, August 30, 2024
Noon - 11:00pm

Daily activities
The Clarks
9:00 pm (Opening Act: Black Ridge at 7:30pm)
Steelers Pro Shop open
10:00am - 7:00pm
Steelers Hall of Honor Museum
11:00am - 3:00pm


Saturday, August 31, 2024
Noon - 11:00pm
Daily activities plus:

Steelers Pro Shop open
10:00am - 7:00pm
Pitt Panthers vs Kent State
Kickoff: Noon (Game ticket required)

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The Pittsburgh Knights Gaming Display
Noon - 9:00pm on Art Rooney Avenue
Steelers Experience
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Steely McBeam Appearance
6:00pm - 8:00p
Country Star George Birge
9:00pm (Opening Act: Junior & The Push at 7:30pm)


Sunday, September 1, 2024
Noon - 11:00pm
Daily activities plus:

Steelers Pro Shop open
10:00am - 7:00pm
Steelers Hall of Honor Museum
11:00am - 3:00pm
The Pittsburgh Knights Gaming Display
1:30pm - 10:00pm on Art Rooney Avenue
Street Party with DJ Petey C
2:00pm - 5:00pm


Monday, September 2, 2024 - "BBQ & Blues Monday"
Noon - 9:00pm
Daily activities plus:

Steelers Run Walk
8:00am

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Steelers Pro Shop open
8:00am - 6:00pm
Steelers Hall of Honor Museum
11:00am - 3:00pm
The Vets Place Corn Hole Tournament
Noon - 6:00pm (Registration begins 11:00am)

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Steely McBeam Appearance
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Steelers Experience
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Football Clinics presented by Giant Eagle
2:00pm

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Free to children in grades 1-8. Camp includes non-contact drills and pep talks.
Jimmy Adler Band
2:30pm
House of Soul Band
4:00pm
35-Year Rosebud Reunion featuring players throughout the years including a special introduction by Robin Fernandez
Billy Price
6:00pm

Date: August 29 - september 2, 2024

Time:
August 29, 2024 from 4:00PM - 9:00PM
August 30, 2024 from  12:00PM - 11:00PM
August 29, 2024 from  12:00PM - 11:00PM
September 1, 2024 from 12:00PM - 11:00PM
September 2, 2024 from 12:00PM - 9:00PM

Location: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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