Celebrate Bavarian tradition in the ‘burgh with live music, food, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy authentic German fare and a biergarten under the festival tent, shop for unique merch, and cheer on competitors in the Stein Holding contest. Kids and adults alike can join in Karneval-style games and activities, while Oompah bands and polka tunes keep the energy high all day and into the night. Admission is free, while tickets are required for select activities. Food, drinks, and alcoholic beverages (21+) are available for purchase.

Works from the National Academy of Design, alongside pieces from The Westmoreland’s collection by National Academicians, offer a unique narrative of American art from the 1800s to today. The exhibition includes portraits, as well as other works, by artists from both the Academy and the Museum’s collection, including Thomas Eakins, Henry Ossawa Tanner, and John Singer Sargent. Since its founding in 1825, each elected National Academician has donated a work to the collection, including portraits of members—either self-painted or created by fellow artists. These “diploma works” and “diploma portraits” are central to the Academy’s holdings and provide insight into the