This all-day celebration is set to fill the 3rd Street corridor and Liberty Lands Park with seasonal experiences for every age group,including live music across two outdoor stages,a Philly sports-themed fan zone at North Third,the City Winery Wine Lounge,and a Family Fun Zone with pumpkin painting,games,and more.Guests can shop from dozens of local makers and artists,savor food and drink from neighborhood favorites,and take part in interactive activations like Kin Creative House’s Polaroid Wall.Festival-goers can also meet the team from Sprouts Farmers Market,sample their exclusive fall products,and explore wellness offerings perfect for the season.
“Northern Liberties BID is thrilled to bring back our Fall Festival for its second year,” said Sydney Rexroad,Executive Director of NLBID.“We’re expanding the celebration with even more vendors,family-friendly entertainment,and seasonal treats.With support from our presenting sponsor,Sprouts Farmers Market,and our community partners,Fall Fest is quickly becoming one of Northern Liberties’ signature events.We can’t wait to show off the best of our neighborhood – whether you’re enjoying the live performances,grabbing a bite from local favorites,or joining in the family activities,there’s truly something for everyone.”
Entertainment will keep the neighborhood buzzing all day long with two stages of music and more.At the Ortlieb’s Stage,presented by City Winery,festival-goers can catch performances from The Warhawks,Cadre Noir,Mandy Valentine,So Totally,and more,plus a hot dog eating contest,free indoor comedy sets,and an after-party inside Ortlieb’s with Reef the Lost Cause and Full Bush.Over at the Liberty Lands Stage,sponsored by GoPuff,programming kicks off with a $5 yoga flow with Monarch Yoga,followed by a dance showcase from Living Arts,a kids’ costume event with Tula Yoga,and live music from Taylor Kelly,Huston West Banjo,and Bill Saurman’s School of Thought to close out the afternoon.
Festival activations extend beyond the stages with unique zones designed for every interest.The North Third Philly Sports Zone invites fans to celebrate football season with a Philly sports-themed hangout featuring DJs,outdoor tables,bar service,and plenty of screens to watch the action.City Winery’s Wine Lounge sets the mood with cozy seating,wine tastings,and bottles available for purchase,while the Family Fun Zone,sponsored by Little City Montessori,offers pumpkin painting,bowling,scavenger hunts,face painting,and seasonal games for kids.Guests can also stop by the Kin Creative House Polaroid Wall,an Instagram-ready photo backdrop where attendees can snap keepsake Polaroids and share their festival moments online.
Festival-goers can also shop over 40+retail,art,and service vendors,including 70SIX Boutique,Ana Thorne,Lucky Bond,Indy Hall,Petal to the Metal Decor,and Sisterly Threads.Food and drink vendors include neighborhood favorites Bourbon&Branch,El Camino Real,Hudson Table,Jerry’s Bar,Milk Jawn,North Third,Urban Village Brewing,and more.
The Northern Liberties Fall Festival is presented by Sprouts Farmers Market,with additional support from Specialty Productions,M3 Printing,Piazza Alta,Wonder Food Delivery&Take-out,and community partners.
About Northern Liberties Business Improvement District
Formed in 2018,the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District(NLBID)enhances the municipal services provided by the City of Philadelphia.NLBID strives to maintain a safe,clean,and vibrant commercial district for the benefit of residents,visitors,business owners,and property owners within Northern Liberties,as well as for the greater Philadelphia community.Through collaboration with local businesses and residents,NLBID facilitates improvements to the district and develops programs that ensure Northern Liberties remains an attractive place to live,work,shop,invest,and visit.
