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Your Arts Festival just moved homes. Here's why.

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Your weekend plans just got way more artistic

So listen—yinz know how much I love seeing Pittsburgh just keep on transforming, right? From old steel towns to tech hubs, we're always doing something new. And this weekend, somethin' pretty big is happening that perfectly shows that spirit: The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, which is practically a Pittsburgh institution, is movin' homes! For decades, if you thought "Arts Festival," you thought Point State Park, right where the three rivers meet. Not anymore!

It's heading to a brand new spot called Arts Landing. Now, I know what some of yinz are thinkin' – "The Point is *the* place!" And yeah, it's iconic, the perfect spot with the fountain and everything. But a change like this? It's exciting! It shows our city ain't afraid to try new things, to find new ways to highlight our incredible local artists and bring people dahntahn. It’s still right on the water, still gonna bring that great energy.

* **What's New:** The festival is moving from Point State Park to the brand-new Arts Landing.

* **Why It Matters:** This isn't just a location change; it's a sign of Pittsburgh's continued evolution, embracing new spaces while still celebrating our vibrant arts scene.

* **For Yinz Locals:** Expect the same great art, music, and food, just with a fresh backdrop along the riverfront. It’s gonna feel different, but different can be good, n’at?

This move for the Arts Festival just proves that Pittsburgh isn't static. We're always building, always creating, always finding new ways to celebrate what makes us special, even if it means moving a beloved event a few blocks. That's the Burgh, yinz — steel town heart, no matter what.

KDKA and the morning crew are talkin' all about it – catch 'em live at mornings.live!

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