Shop for Vintage Goods at the Heinz History Center
The Neighborhood Flea’s 12th-annual Vintage Pittsburgh Festival will feature more than 50 vendors.
PHOTO COURTESY JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER
From vintage jewelry and toys to size-inclusive retro dresses, connoisseurs will be able to find it all for sale at the Senator John Heinz History Center in April.
In partnership with The Neighborhood Flea, the museum will host its 12th annual Vintage Pittsburgh retro fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. The event will feature more than 50 makers and vendors, selling vintage clothing, accessories, home decor and vinyl records.
Among this year’s participants are Archaic Allegheny, which sells vintage goods and clothing from the 1940s through the 1980s, as well as vintage Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania items; Toysburgh, a vintage toy seller and collector; and The Brooch Bro, a curator of vintage and antique brooches.
PGH Crepes and Main Squeeze food trucks will be parked in front of the museum, and Nedal Gyro and Piebird will be located on the third floor.
The Neighborhood Flea was established in July 2014 and brings a curated selection of Pittsburgh’s hidden treasures to collectors and aficionados across the city. It is organized by the team behind I Made It! Market, Pittsburgh’s nomadic artist market.
“Vintage Pittsburgh brings together some of the region’s premier vintage sellers, complementing the History Center’s exhibits and showcasing the best of Pittsburgh’s past,” says Carrie Nardini, founder of The Neighborhood Flea. “Shoppers can explore more than 50 Neighborhood Flea vendors across five floors of the museum, so guests can come for the shopping and stay for the full experience. It’s a chance to share memories with the friends you’re shopping with and connect with sellers whose curated goods spark joy.”
Pittsburgh’s Hidden History is on exhibit, featuring rare and never-before-seen objects from the museum’s archives. Ahead of the country’s 250th birthday, a contemporary art installation called My America: An Illustrated Experience is on display, too, featuring 63 original works by 35 illustrators that reflect on the ideals associated with the American Revolution.
Access to Vintage Pittsburgh is included with regular admission: $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens, $11 for students with valid ID and free for History Center members. Admission is also free for kids aged 17 and under, supported by the Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative.
A full list of vendors can be found on the event website.
