Bok’s Annual B[L]OK Party Returns This Weekend With Live Music, Food Trucks, a Marketplace, Family Activities, & More

Bok’s Annual B[L]OK Party Returns This Weekend With Live Music, Food Trucks, a Marketplace, Family Activities, & More

One of South Philly’s favorite neighborhood traditions is back this summer as Bok prepares to host their Annual B[L]OK Party on Saturday, June 13, bringing together local artists, food vendors, musicians, families, and community organizations for an afternoon of celebration.

Taking place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. along Mifflin Street between 8th and 9th Streets, the free event transforms the area surrounding Bok into a lively block party filled with live entertainment, local shopping, food, drinks, and activities for all ages.

Now entering its ninth year, the B[L]OK Party has become a beloved South Philly tradition, drawing hundreds of residents and visitors to celebrate the creativity, diversity, and community spirit that define both Bok and the surrounding neighborhood.

A South Philly Block Party With a Bok Twist

Inspired by classic city block parties, the B[L]OK Party offers a uniquely Bok experience, showcasing many of the artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and organizations that call the building and neighborhood home.

Guests can spend the afternoon exploring vendor booths, enjoying live performances, grabbing a bite to eat, and letting the kids burn off some energy in family-friendly activity zones.

Of course, organizers promise the return of one of the event’s biggest crowd favorites: the bounce house.

Shop Local Makers and Artists

The event will feature a curated marketplace of local artists, makers, and community organizations offering everything from handmade goods and ceramics to fiber art and community resources.

Participating vendors include:

• Alloy Atelier
• Hilo Fiber Bar
• Stover Ceramics
• Rider Ceramics
• SpArc Studios
• ArtByAlicia
• Wear Philthy
• Remark Glass
• Bok Tech Alumni
• Office of State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler
• South Philadelphia Community Fridge

The marketplace provides visitors with an opportunity to support local creatives while discovering unique handcrafted products and community initiatives.

Food and Drinks From Some of Philly’s Favorites

No South Philly block party would be complete without great food, and this year’s lineup offers plenty of options.

Food and beverage vendors include:

• Bok Bar
• Pink’s Cold Treats
• Korea Taqueria
• Kouklet
• The Underbite Bites
• Taqueria Morales
• Los Cuatro Soles
• Babalouie BBQ

Whether you’re craving tacos, barbecue, pastries, frozen treats, or drinks from Bok Bar, there will be something for every appetite.

Live Music and Performances

Throughout the afternoon, attendees can enjoy a diverse lineup of live performances showcasing local talent and community arts.

Scheduled performers include:

• CAGE
• PME
• Nuuxakun
• DJ Global Master Groove

The performances will provide a soundtrack for the day’s festivities while highlighting the creative energy that has become synonymous with Bok.