Philly’s Biggest Summer Block Party, The 2nd Street Festival, RETURNS AUGUST 4th!
Philly’s Biggest Summer Block Party, The 2nd Street Festival, RETURNS AUGUST 4th!
On Sunday August 4, 2019, the 2nd St. Festival will take over six blocks of 2nd Street between Germantown and Green streets in Northern Liberties. This all-day, FREE celebration of the community and businesses on 2nd Street has over 150 vendors including: handmade crafts, food vendors, beer gardens, three music stages, a street performance space, kids programs, green initiatives, and features a diverse local musical lineup. Art Star Pop Up Market will be taking place again this year on Fairmount and Green Streets. This year marks the 11 year Anniversary of the festival.
“The festival is a chance for our neighborhood to show off the diversity and vibrancy of Northern Liberties. We throw a huge party, and everyone’s invited.”
Reed is a founding sponsor, along with Oron Daskal of North Bowl, and Owen Kamihira of El Camino Real. Their restaurants, along with a host of others in the heart of Northern Liberties, provide the festival with plenty of food, fun times, and live entertainment. Thirsty festival-goers can also cool off in the Maker’s Mark lounge located in the North Bowl courtyard.
DJ’s on-site will get the crowd dancing between stops at neighborhood favoritesCantina Dos Segundos, Heritage, Urban Village Brewing, Bourbon and Branch, and Jerry’s Bar,
Acclaimed Food Trucks, such as Nomad Pizza, Poi Dog, Mom Mom’s Polish Cart, Dump N Roll, Lil Pop Shop, and Weckerly’s Ice Cream, will be slinging their fantastic street food! For those interested in shopping, expect a diverse group of vendors who will be selling unique and affordable goods that range from clothing, jewelry, housewares, prints, baby/kids items, stained glass, wood and more!
Stages at Brown Street, Germantown Ave, and the newly opened Pod Park will offer non-stop entertainment with performances by You Do You, Dirty Soap,Peace And The City Grease, and Stella Ruze, to name a few. The festival’s closing headliner will be announced late-July, along with the full line up!
For more information about the 2nd Street Festival, you can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to visit their website for up to date information about vendors and talent announcements!
