Free beer offered to those who get COVID-19 vaccine at Shadyside art festival

PITTSBURGH — The Pfizer vaccine is being offered behind the William Penn Tavern during Saturday’s Art Festival on Walnut Street. The tavern owner said anyone who gets vaccinated can walk inside and get a free beer.

Festival organizers said more than 100 local and visiting artists will showcase their crafts, fine jewelry, hand-crafted apparel and decor during the two-day event.

Event safety measures will include:

• All attendees are asked to wear a mask upon entering the festival, with the exception of children aged 2 and under
• Entrances and exits will be monitored for one-way traffic.
• Visitors should reserve their free time slot at artfestival.com.
• Social distancing is required between artists and patrons, and patron groups.
• Patrons are asked to stay home if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are awaiting test results for COVID-19, or show any symptoms of the virus.
• Guests are also asked to utilize hand-washing and sanitizing stations on a regular basis and avoid casual touching.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

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