For 12 years, Four Chord Music Festivalhas called Pittsburgh home, and this weekend, thousands of fans packed F.N.B. Stadium for another year of music, merchandise and memories.
The two-day festival featured nearly 30 acts performing across two stages Friday and Saturday, keeping live music going from the first set of the day to the final headliners each night.
Fans traveled from across the region to catch performances from some of the biggest names in punk, pop-punk and hardcore, helping turn the riverfront venue into one of the region's largest celebrations of alternative music. Knocked Loose was the headliner Friday, and Pierce the Veil was top of the bill Saturday.
Beyond the stages, rows
of merchandise tents gave concertgoers the chance to support their favorite bands by purchasing shirts, records, posters and other memorabilia. Food vendors were also spread throughout the festival grounds, serving festival favorites and local eats as attendees moved from stage to stage.
One of the weekend's most unique attractions was a live tattoo tent, where fans could get tattooed on-site and leave with a permanent reminder of their festival experience.
The event's return to Pittsburgh marked another milestone for Four Chord Music Festival, which has grown significantly since its early years and continues to draw fans from around the country. Between the music, food, merchandise and fan experiences, the festival once again transformed F.N.B. Stadium into the center of Pittsburgh's punk rock scene for the weekend.
As crowds sang along, browsed vendor booths and packed both stages throughout the two days, Four Chord proved why it remains one of Pittsburgh's most anticipated annual music events.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Four Chord Music Fest brings nearly 30 acts to Pittsburgh for 12th year
