Mattress Factory’s blow-out Community Fest, celebrating the incredible talent of local and regional artists, musicians, designers, and vendors will take place on Sunday, August 6 from 1-5 PM!
This year, we are excited to celebrate and highlight the incredible potential of reuse, recycled goods, and thrift to the creative process.
Don’t miss a day of energizing musical performances, one-of-a-kind fashion designs, and incredible selection of local artist vendors, not to mention delicious food and beverage options from Pittsburgh favorites! The Community Fest will also provide mentorship and entrepreneurial opportunities for emerging youth artists.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES!
TRASHION SHOW!
LOCAL MAKER MARKET!
HANDS-ON MAKING ACTIVITIES!
FEATURED RESTAURANTS AND BREWERIES!
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Bands
Rex Tycoon, Natural Rat, Merce Lemon Band, Trip Lotus
Solo Performers
Henry Bard, Jesse Crownover, SpeciàlK, Craig Philip, Brenna Dugan
Fashion Designers
Elaine Healy, MelissaSade’s Designs, Papa Jeans Co., Vindeezy, SFC suits (SmallFloofsCreations), GOODWEIRDpgh
Market Vendors
The Government Center, The Refillery, Forage Vintage and Goods, Flux Bene, Edge Life, Megalons Stained Glass, Leather Trash, Gay Raccoon Art, Loose Threads, Vindeezy, Katie Bullock Art, Kathy Vo Art, Steph Neary Art, Mattress Factory staff booth
Food & Drink
Gari Shoyu Sando Co., Badamo’s Pizza, Goodlander Cocktail Brewery and Lo Bar Cocktail Services, Allegheny City Brewing
Activity Partners
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, City of Pittsburgh, Dept of Public Works, Allegheny Cleanways, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Pennsylvania Resources Council, WorkshopPGH
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Special Thanks