Downtown Pittsburgh’s Oktoberfest (Prostburgh) returns Oct 1–11 with free admission, biergarten tents, Bavarian food, oompah, stein-holding, Karneval games, and Ferris-wheel energy around Market Square and the Roberto Clemente Bridge corridor. Daily hours: Sun–Thu noon–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat noon–10 p.m. This listing covers the opening five-day block Oct 1–5 only (platform span cap); full run continues through Oct 11. Daily schedule / notes: Full event Oct 1–11 exceeds 5-day platform max. Listing = Oct 1–5 opening block. Hours Sun–Thu 12–8, Fri–Sat 12–10. Free GA.