Philadelphia Folk Festival

If you are a music lover then head for Upper Salford Township near the bucolic burg of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, a little more than 35 miles outside of Philadelphia, where the legendary Philadelphia Folk Festival transforms a working farm into a magical, musical sound park.

This event is the longest continuously running outdoor musical festival of its kind in North America and will celebrate its 55th Anniversary on August 18-21 at the Old Pool Farm.

The event is unique in that it is presented by a non-profit arts education organisation, the Philadelphia Folksong Society, and is operated with the help of 2,500 dedicated volunteers.

The Folk Fest is a perfect family event, with puppeteers, jugglers, aerialists, storytellers, hands-on crafts and of course, kid-oriented musicians gathering in Dulcimer Grove, the shady area that has become a haven for folk fans 12 and under.

Children up to 5 years of age are admitted free in the campgrounds; children up to 11 years of age are admitted free to the concert area. Older kids, 12 to 17, are eligible for the special “youth ticket”, allowing them into the festival for half the regular gate price when accompanied by an adult.

There will be the special Campers Only concert on Thursday evening where WXPN’s David Dye of the nationally syndicated World Café will host.

The campground at the Philadelphia Folk Festival is considered the ultimate Folk Festival experience. Just imagine settling into the 40-acre living room and becoming a part of the musical landscape!
Where: Old Pool Farm.
When: August 18-21,

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