FAQ
Q: How many donut shops will be participating?
A: The total number is TBD--you'll get a roughly 1/4 of a donut serving size sample from each participant. Pace yourself! Oh, and we'll have coffee samples too. You'll get tickets for those as well. You will be able to purchase donuts to take home and larger coffees from participating vendors that have items on sale.
Q: Isn't it unhealthy to promote the mass-consumption of deep-fried goods?
A: This is a fun fest to celebrate our love of fried dough that happens one day out of the year. We believe in healthy eating and moderation. Treat yo' self.
Q: Can I bring my kids?
A: Yes. Children over the age of 3 must have a ticket to attend. Children under 3 can attend with a ticketed adult, but only one goodie bag and tasting ticket set will be given per paid ticket.
Q: Will you be serving any booze at the fest?
A: Nope, just coffee and donuts!
Q: Where and when is the fest?
A: Donut Fest Pittsburgh information is can be found here.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Tickets are available for three sessions.
VIP session include:
Early admission with limited attendance
Tickets to taste from each of the session's participating vendors
Three coffee tickets
A limited-edition Donut Fest mug
A take-home goodie bag
General Admission session tickets include:
Entry into the fest
Tickets to taste from each of the participating vendors
Three coffee tickets
A take-home goodie bag
We reserve the right to add more to each ticket as well!
All tickets sales are final.
Q: How long does it last?
A: Hours are announced on our ticketing sites for each city.
Q: Is anything besides donuts and coffee going on there?
A: Sure there is! In addition the the tastings from each shop of their signature donut (included in your ticket price), you'll be able to purchase donuts to take home from vendors that are selling on-site. There will be fun. There will be voting. There will be music. And a bunch of other stuff, too. We'll announce it here as we go.
Q: Can my restaurant or bakery participate?
A: If your restaurant is interested in participating in 2022 or 2023, please contact us at hello@donutfest.com
Q: I have a group who wants to attend together, can we do group sales?
A: Available tickets will be first-come, first-serve when sales are announced and there are no group sales. Sign up for our mailing list on our contact page to get the latest information.
Q: I consider myself a donut aficionado, how can I be considered to judge Donut Fest?
A: Unfortunately, we have put together a full cast of extremely qualified judges. But all ticket holders at the fest get to vote for crowd favorite, so really, everyone's a judge!