Pittsburgh Christmas Market and Strip District, November 22, 2024

Reservations are due by November 15, 2024.

Join us on Friday, November 22, as we travel to the Pittsburgh Peoples Gas Holiday Market and the Pittsburgh Strip District to kick off the Christmas shopping season. The perfect place to find that wonderful, unique gift for your loved ones.  You may enjoy strolling through the holiday markets for that perfect gift or simply browse the festive atmosphere of seasonal decorations, artisans and vendors.

We will then travel to the Strip District for more shopping and dining.  The Strip District is a foodie heaven and as authentic as it is fun.  Locals love it for its low prices and tremendous selections. This shopping district consists of ethnic grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets and sidewalk vendors.  The Strip District also gives you the perfect opportunity to shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. 

The cost of the trip is $37.00 per person. We will depart Morgantown at 9:30 a.m. from the Mountaineer Mall.  We will return around 4:00 p.m.

If you have questions or need more information, you can contact one of our event coordinators:  Lana Cantoni at 304-685-4532 or Susan Petsko at 304-290-6420. 

Refund Policy:  Reservations are due by Friday, November 22, 2024.  On that day we will make our commitment to the bus company.  As a result, we will not be able to make any refunds after that date.  

Making reservations is a three-step process.  You need to: (1) reserve your seat(s) on the bus, (2) write your check to the Foundation, and (3) mail your check to the Retirees Association. 

(1) Reserve your seat(s) on the bus: 

To reserve your seat(s), click on Christmas Market.

(2) Write your check for the $37 per person payment to: 

WVU Foundation 
On the memo line:  Christmas Market - 2W924 

(3) Send your check to: 

WVU Retirees Association 
PO Box 6640 
Morgantown WV 26506