Pittsburners Meetup

When the Burning Man festival began 33 years ago, it was held on a beach in San Francisco, had 35 participants, and free admission. Now, it takes place in the middle of the Nevada desert, has nearly 70,000 participants, and a hefty admission fee. Safe to say that the festival — which is all about inclusion, community, and self-reliance — is not what it once was. Elon Musk attends! But for Pittsburghers looking for that kind of community, there is the Pittsburners Meetup at the Ace Hotel. Did you know that there are Burning Man-adjacent festivals all over the country? The closest one is Frostburn in West Virginia.