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Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival happening today

July 30, 2022 / 4:34 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Fest kicks off

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - You can also dance to the beat this afternoon at the Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival.

It's happening at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center in Cheswick. Gates opened at noon and performances started at 1 PM.

Tickets are $40 at the gate. Kids 16 and younger get in for free.

Proceeds from the festival benefit local youth and adults who are living on the autism spectrum.

Garrett Behanna is a digital producer for CBS Pittsburgh who has been with the KDKA team since May 2022.