Pittsburgh Fall Wine & Spirits Festival Returns

The Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival has been canceled due to financial strains, but the popular Nuit Blanche event will return, celebrating Napier's arts and culture with various activities and late-night openings from local businesses. Missouri’s Great Northwest Winefest is set to attract over 1,400 visitors on September 21, featuring wine tastings, live music, and food from local vendors, serving as a fundraiser for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation. In Pittsburgh, the Taste of Jazz Party will take place on September 20, showcasing vocalist Maysa and offering culinary samples from 19 local restaurants. The Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival is also returning on October 11, promising over 200 wines and spirits to sample, along with insights from industry insiders. These events highlight the importance of community engagement through arts and local businesses, despite challenges faced by larger festivals.