Forge Fest

Join us for Forge Fest 2026 on Franklin Ave! Enjoy a free Wilkinsburg block party with a BBQ, music, dancing, games & more! We love our community, which is why we’re transforming Franklin Ave into a big, free summer celebration! Consider this our love letter to Wilkinsburg… and you're invited to the party! We're bringing the community together for an afternoon packed with family-friendly activities, including: Take a hard hat tour for a special sneak peek at our new social hall Free BBQ by the Community Forge team Tasty frozen treats by Beedle’s Ice Cream Music and line dancing with 412Step An inflatable planetarium by Moonshot Museum Learn to bounce with the pros at Xpogo Fix-it help and skill-sharing with Repair Café Pittsburgh Custom shirt design and board game building with BootUp Crafting with Cure Violence East Get connected with community resources with Healthy Start, Inc., Repair Café Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Economic Development, Indivisible Regent Square, and the Wilkinsburg Land Bank Interactive games, face painting, bounce house and more! ‍ Saturday, August 15, 2026 12PM-4PM All ages welcome: Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Free!