The Pittsburgh Folk Festival Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that began in 1956 with seventeen nationalities whose purpose was to promote "Unity in Diversity" by presenting an annual festival of cultures. The festival now highlights the cultural diversity of more than 30 nationalities in the Pittsburgh area.
The mission of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival Inc, is to promote unity in cultural diversity by organizing and presenting an annual Folk Festival to showcase the diverse cultures of people in Western Pennsylvania.