SpaceBurgh

SpaceBurgh

October 19, 2024

A free space festival in market square

Celebrating Pittsburgh’s contribution to all things Space

SpaceBurgh is a festival of space science, robotics, and science fiction, taking place in Pittsburgh on October 19th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Our mission is to inspire and educate the public about the wonders of space through engaging activities, interactive exhibits, and fascinating presentations.

Pittsburgh is an emerging space city with significant advancements in robotics, astronomy, and space science.

SpaceBurgh aims to highlight these achievements and bring the community together for a day of exploration and discovery.

Space is about hope, perspective, collaboration and inspiration.

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The program

Explore our exciting lineup of activities and experiences at the SpaceBurgh Festival:

  • Interactive Space Exhibits: Get hands-on with science and technology.

  • Robotics Demonstrations: See robots in action from K-12 groups, Carnegie Mellon University, and professional partners like Astrobotic.

  • Carnegie Science Center interactive exhibits: Rolling Rovers (Participants will construct and test a vehicle that can successfully roll across a variety of uneven and dangerous terrain), and the Return Voyage (participants can test different objects in a vertical wind tunnel.

  • Demos from the Allegheny Observatory, Moonshot Museum, and University of Pittsburgh: Discover the wonders of the universe.

  • Science Fiction and Culture: Immerse yourself in the world of sci-fi with panels and presentations.

  • Food & Drinks: Enjoy delicious food and space-themed brews from local craft brewers.

  • Live Music: Groove to spacey tunes throughout the day.

Stay tuned for our detailed schedule of events, including times for presentations, demonstrations, and activities. Make sure to mark your calendar and join us for a full day of excitement!

Sponsorship and participation options

We are proud to partner with leading organizations and companies that make the SpaceBurgh Festival possible. Thank you for your support!

  • Carnegie Science Center

  • Allegheny Observatory

  • University of Pittsburgh

  • Carnegie Mellon University

  • Astrobotic

  • Moonshot Museum

  • Mars Robotics Association

  • Keystone Space Collaborative

  • Western PA Sabre Legion

  • Parsec

  • Astronomy on Tap

  • Keystone Space Collaborative

  • Mars New Year

  • Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

  • Visit Pittsburgh

  • This whole event could be presented by "your brand." Forever associating space and Pittsburgh with your company.

  • You are the sponsor of an entire quadrant of the square:

    1. Astronomy and Space Science

    2. Robotics and Space Engineering

    3. Sci-Fi Culture and Arts

    4. The Stage and Biergarten

  • 1 Tent (rentable tents or we can provide space for your tent)
    2 Tickets to post-festival party at Space Bar

  • You would like to help provide programming, we would love to have you. Please contact us for opportunities.