Roxborough Spring Fest and Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show Return With 70+ Vendors, Live Music, and Philly 250 Celebrations
Roxborough Spring Fest and Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show Return With 70+ Vendors, Live Music, and Philly 250 Celebrations
Ridge Avenue will come alive this spring as the Roxborough Spring Fest and Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show return for a full day of community celebration on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hosted by the Roxborough Development Corporation and the Roxborough Ridge Runners Car Club, the event combines two of the neighborhood’s biggest traditions into one high-energy, all-ages festival.
Stretching from Leverington Avenue to Fountain Street, the festival is expected to draw thousands for a day of classic cars, live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly fun—all while celebrating Philadelphia’s 250th anniversary.
As part of the citywide Philadelphia 250 initiative, Roxborough Spring Fest is one of 20 neighborhood events supported through the “RingItOn!” program, designed to bring the anniversary celebration into communities across the city.
This year will also feature a special Liberty Bell installation in Pocket Park, along with neighborhood enhancements like commemorative benches, banners, and public art.
A major highlight of the day, the Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show will line Ridge Avenue with a showcase of classic, custom, and specialty vehicles—drawing car enthusiasts and families alike.
With three performance zones, the festival will feature a rotating lineup of bands, school groups, and performers throughout the day.
Main Stage lineup includes:
- The Providers
- Floating
- Ridge Runners
- Modern Munk
RoxYunk Porch Fest Stage:
- Strange Angels
- Kat Rivers and the Second Sight
- Hodgepodge
A Community Stage in Pocket Park will feature local talent and youth performances.
Festivalgoers can explore a wide range of food and drink options from trucks, tents, and local favorites.
Featured food vendors include:
New Ridge Brewing Company, The Foodery, Byzatien Empire, Deke’s BBQ, Frios, Hardee’s Funnel Cake, Humpty Dumpling, Los Gallos Restaurant, Miek’s BBQ, Mr. Burger, Put a Egg on It, Shugar Shack Soulfood, Taste of Philly, The Little Sicilian, and Twisted Flavors Funnel Cake.
Brick-and-mortar participants include:
Taylor’s Café, Lenny’s Hoagies, Café Roma Bakery, Roma Pizza, Barry’s Steaks, and Jenny’s Smoothie.
Attendees can also enjoy craft beverages from Pennsylvania-based brands like New Ridge Brewing Company and Top Dog Cocktails.
The festival will feature more than 70 local artisans, makers, and organizations, including:
Action Karate, Alejandra & Co, Anchor & Spruce, Anthony Chatfield, Art by Alicia, Art on the Ridge, Beth Deming, Boy Scout Troop 334, Carter James Collective, Central Roxborough Civic Association, Chop Shop, Cold Cuts Prints, Community Justice Partnerships, Eggloops, Emily Burke Art, Hannah Swoish, Hattal-Taylor Post 333, Hoffman Bread, Jay Mcquirns, Jennifer Glick, Joan by J Soap Creations, Kayla Jackson, Kendrick Gymnastics, Leverington Church, Lily Lough Jewelry, Lindsay Jean Design, MagHugg, Pauline Nader Flowers, North Light Community Center, Nottingham Bonsai, Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, Rena Blank, Rep. Tarik Kahn, Robert Shaak, Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy, Sow & Sew Boutique, Speedy Squirrel, The Block Church, The Metz Art Gallery, The Third Space Collective, Thornberry Apiary, Unity Recovery, Urban Princess Boutique, Village on the Ridge, and more.
