[Photos] 3,000 Brave Drizzle, Schmutz of Pizza Fest Day 1

Gotta love Beijingers: They're a robust sort. Despite the threat of rain and near airpocalypse-level air quality, more than 3,000 poured through the gates at Wangjing SOHO to enjoy pizza by the slice from 24 Beijing vendors, as well as 49 varieties of beer, live bands, kids activities and other fun.

If you were one of the many scared off by the bad weather yesterday, never fear: Saturday tickets will be honored Sunday as well.

The good news is the drizzling rain that is forecast for later this evening should pave the way for cleaner air tomorrow … not to mention that there will be little chance of rain Sunday.

Come check it out to give your tastebuds a ride before casting your ballot in our annual survey to choose the city's best pizza -- polls open Sunday night at 8pm.

There's plenty more on tap for activities on Sunday, as well as food, beer gelato and a bunch of other goodies, so come on out.

Unfamiliar with Wangjing? It's just a 15 minute jaunt from Lido/798 and a half an hour Uber ride from Sanlitun.

In the mean time, here's some candids from yesterday's fest courtesy of our staff photog Uni You:

Make sure to plan ahead early by knowing how to get to the event venue. Click here to get directions via subway, bus, taxi, car, or even by bike!