OLD TOWN THIS SUMMER

Posted:  16 May 13

Ref:  Councilmember Ben Johnson's Facebook page

SUMMER EVENTS IN PITTSBURG

I will continue to re-post this event information weekly on my [Ben Johnson's] Facebook page. I have asked the City to also post this information in the newspaper and on our reader boards to get as much exposure as possible. I would also ask each of you to re-post my Facebook comment to your own Facebook pages [and do whatever else you can to help spread the word]

This will add much to summer fun in Pittsburg. 

I invite you to enjoy, celebrate, and support some of the City's delights!

Ben Johnson,
Council Member
Pittsburg City Council

City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565-3814


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[6+ things you might like to know]

Press Contact: 

• Culinary Crawl, Kolette Simonton (925) 252-4021
• Car Show, Rosemary Tumbaga (925) 252-6981

PITTSBURG, CA – The City of Pittsburg is pleased to announce its 2013 Summer Event Schedule (paragraph 4, below).  This year will highlight downtown restaurants, car shows, and the Independence Day Fireworks Display Celebration...

Pittsburg’s Old Town Events (summer season) covers Thursday nights, from June 20th through September 26th, and includes:


1.  The Culinary Crawl  [Brand New Event!]

===> Flyer at this link

• A walking tour that showcases ALL SIX Old Town restaurants by offering participants appetizing samples from each of them -- [every other Thursday, alternating with the car shows]
• with music and fun at a different host restaurant each "Crawling Thursday."
• The family-friendly event begins at 5:00 pm at the Railroad Avenue Book Depot
• The price is an amazing $5.00 per person per evening -- to sample and fill up on the delicacies to be readily found in Old town.  
• To maximize this great deal, don't miss a single Thursday Crawl. [there are only going to be SIX of them -- what an interesting coincidence! -- smile]

2. The Pittsburg Car Show [Updated tradition!]

• Remains one of the most attended car shows in the region, featuring live performances and other entertainment. 
• Car Shows begin at 5:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. 
• Car shows are every other Thursday, alternating with the Culinary Crawls -- SEVEN total car shows.

For Exhibitors Only

• The fee for exhibiting cars will now be $10 (but still FREE to the general public) -- to help defray City costs [fair is fair]
• All cars will need to be in their parked positions by 6:00 p.m. 
• Exhibitors must not leave the show until it is over (for liability purposes)

3. The Independence Day Fireworks Display Celebration [A Rescued Event, click here]

• Sponsored by the City of Pittsburg’s "Waterfront Department and its industrial tenants."
• Come have dinner at one of the Old Town restaurants, 
• Then walk to the Pittsburg Marina to watch the fireworks, at dusk.
• HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

4.  2013 Pittsburg Summer Event Schedule

20-Jun	Culinary Crawl
27-Jun	Car Show
4-Jul	FIREWORKS SHOW
11-Jul	Car Show
18-Jul	Culinary Crawl
25-Jul	Car Show
1-Aug	Culinary Crawl
8-Aug	Car Show
15-Aug	Culinary Crawl
22-Aug	Car Show
29-Aug	Culinary Crawl
5-Sep	No event due to Seafood Festival Preparation
7 & 8 Sep	SEAFOOD FESTIVAL*
12-Sep	Car Show
19-Sep	Culinary Crawl
26-Sep	Car Show

5.  Don't forget the Pittsburg Farmer's Market

• Saturdays
• 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 
• May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013 (except Seafood Festival Saturday 9/7)

6.  The Seafood Festival 2013* will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 September.