The "largest Rib Fest east of the Mississippi" is coming back to Heinz Field for its 16th year and Eli Young Band will perform a free concert for fans.
More than 100,000 people are expected at the 2019 Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Fest which will take place Thursday, August 29th through Monday, September 2nd, featuring rib and brisket vendors from around the world as well as free music and events for the family.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 29th
- 7pm – Party on the Plaza – Steelers vs. Panthers
Friday, August 30th
- 7:30pm – Gene the Werewolf
- 9pm – The Clarks
Saturday, August 31st
- 7:30pm – Pitt Panthers vs. Virginia Cavaliers (tickets required, click here to buy tickets)
Sunday, September 1st
- 7:30pm – Tim Litvin
- 9pm – Eli Young Band
Monday, September 2
- 8am – Gatorade / Steelers 5k (registration required, click here to register)
- 2pm – Gatorade Junior Training Camp (registration required, click here to register)





