A favorite of foodies, Taste of Philadelphia – the official kick-off to Wawa Welcome America! – returns for the fifth year, with more restaurants than ever joining the gastronomical festivities. Some of the city´s most popular eateries serve up their specialties, and entertainment by Morris Day and the Time & to the festive atmosphere.
Admission to Penn´s Landing is free and the
Celebrate spring at Peddler´s Village´s celebrated Strawberry Festival, where festive foods, children´s activities, pie-eating contests and a lively lineup of family entertainment are just some of the weekend´s exciting attractions.
Culinary highlights include strawberries served fresh and unadorned, dipped in chocolate and deep-fried in fritters or simply in shortcake, assorted pastries and fruit smoothies. More than 30 craftspeople will exhibit and sell their original handcrafted works.
Artisans show their wares and demonstrate their skills at the Street Road Green Artisan Area, while live entertainment and pie-eating contests add to the festivities of this traditional Spring celebration.
You are never far from history when in Germantown, one of Philadelphia´s most historic neighborhoods. However, it is on full display during the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, a day-long festival that celebrates the rich history of Germantown and features the annual reenactment of the Battle of Germantown, the only military battle ever fought within the borders of Philadelphia.
Escorted bus and walking tours make getting around simple while special programs at ten historic sites throughout the community provide something for every size and taste.
Learn the inside stories of some of Philadelphia´s most important colonial landmarks: put your hand to colonial paper-making techniques at Historic Rittenhouse Town; try out some early American toys at Upsala; and
Festival Pier at Penn´s Landing
Columbus Boulevard at Spring Garden Street
The Roots – the Philly natives also known as the Legendary Roots Crew – have gathered a diverse lineup of talent for this third annual music festival, including: Vampire Weekend, Mayer Hawthorne, The Very Best, Clipse, Nneka, Jay Electronica, Tune-Yards, Das Racist and more – including a performance by Wu-Tang members Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface.
Of course, The Roots couldn´t just throw a music festival with their favorite acts and not grace the stage. The hometown heroes will be performing two sets of their unique, high-energy live sound.
Live music will be playing from two stages during this all-day event.
