Chestnut Hill’s Home + Garden Festival Returns With 250+ Vendors, Live Music, and Spring Inspiration

Chestnut Hill’s Home + Garden Festival Returns With 250+ Vendors, Live Music, and Spring Inspiration

Spring takes center stage as the Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival returns on Sunday, May 3, Germantown Avenue into a vibrant, open-air marketplace filled with plants, art, food, and live entertainment.

Hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District, the annual festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., drawing thousands of visitors to what’s widely known as Philadelphia’s “Garden District.”

More than 250 vendors—including local businesses, artists, and crafters—will line the cobblestone stretch of Germantown Avenue, offering everything from seasonal plants and garden décor to handmade goods and unique home accents.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your space, shop for spring blooms, or discover one-of-a-kind pieces, the festival delivers a mix of inspiration and local flavor.

At the heart of the festival, Maker’s Village will showcase live craft demonstrations where attendees can:

• Watch artists and makers at work
• Learn new creative techniques
• Engage directly with local artisans

Festivalgoers can explore a wide range of food options, from neighborhood favorites to popular food trucks.

Highlights include:

• Lovat Square – upscale wine shop and tasting room
• The Blue Warbler – café, diner, and neighborhood pub
• Food trucks like FlatBelly Veg, Sum Pig, and Korea Taqueria serving everything from plant-based dishes to global street food

Live performances will take place throughout the day, featuring local acts like:

• The Dukes of Destiny (blues and soul)
• The Walk-Ins (rock covers)

Additionally, Stagecrafters Theater will present special performances celebrating both its 90-year legacy and America’s 250th anniversary.

Beyond the festival itself, visitors can explore more than 80 specialty shops and restaurants that define Chestnut Hill’s charm. The event also highlights the neighborhood’s long-standing home and garden retailers, including:

• Robertson’s Flowers
• Laurel Hill Gardens
• Kilian Hardware
• HOST Interiors
• Kitchen Kapers
• Gravers Lane Gallery
• And many more