Festival of Combustion

Thanks to all for an amazing 2023 event!
Save the date for the next one—Saturday, October 5, 2024
A celebration of the industrial arts and American crafts at the Carrie Blast Furnaces

Thanks to everyone who helped celebrate the Festival of Combustion in 2023! This one-of-a-kind extravaganza brought together communities of creatives—and our largest crowd to date to celebrate with! We're looking forward to 2024!

Chris McGinnisDirector of Arts, Rivers of Steel
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Experience the Festival

The Festival of Combustion features hands-on activities for adults and children alike with demonstrations and experiences throughout the entire day and evening.

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Hands-On Experiences

Expect a full day of exciting demonstrations and hands-on experiences!

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So Much More!

Mini-Tours of the Carrie Blast Furnaces, a Makers' Marketplace, food trucks, craft beer and spirits, and more add to the festival atmosphere!

Location & Directions

The Carrie Blast Furnaces are located in Swissvale and Rankin, PA in the Monongahela River Valley.  The address of the site is 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15218.

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