Hey Art Lovers, The Chestnut Hill Fall For The Arts Festival Returns in September
The 37th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill on Sunday, September 25th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors.
An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. The Fall for the Arts Festival offers the perfect opportunity to throw on a sweater, grab a Pumpkin Latte, and spend the day exploring a neighborhood brimming with boutique shops highlighting the latest fashion trends while dining at one of the many restaurants serving up delectable dishes for patrons.
The Fall for the Arts Festival attracts more than 100 talented and diverse artists from the Mid-Atlantic region and locations as far away as New Mexico. A unique array of artistic choices are on display and for sale, including oils, watercolors, etchings, photography, sculpture, pottery, wood crafts, jewelry, and accessories.
Highlights Include
• Makers Village (Germantown Avenue from Abington Avenue to Hartwell Lane)
where visitors can watch artists, including glass blowers, weavers, potters, and
other crafters, demonstrate their craft.
• Sustainability Hub – (Germantown Avenue from Abington Avenue to Hartwell Lane)
A specialty area focused on green goodness — featuring individuals, makers, and
organizations working to support the goals of a more sustainable Philadelphia.
Speakers will share what’s happening at the forefront of green innovation in the
city, and vendors will sell their ethically made local goods.
• Fun Fest at Jenks Elementary School (8301 Germantown Avenue) – Head to the
playground at Jenks Elementary School, where children under 10 can have their
faces painted, enjoy arts and crafts, play games, and enjoy tasty food options for all
• Live Music:
o Bethlehem Pike Stage (8701 Germantown Avenue)
▪ 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Jonathan Savage & The Classic Rockers
▪ 2 to 5 p.m. – Melissa Martin & The Mighty Rhythm Kings
o Buckley Park Stage (Corner of Germantown and Hartwell Avenues)
▪ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Dukes of Destiny
▪ 2 to 5 p.m. – City Rhythm
• Book Sales: Hilltop Books (the non-profit bookstore of the Friends of the Chestnut
Hill Library) will host gently used book sales at two locations:
o The intersection of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike
o Inside the Sustainability Hub
• Subaru Display presented by Glanzmann Subaru
• B101.1 FM Activity Booths
