Old City Fest

Old City District presents the seventh annual Old City Fest on Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 11:00am to 6:00pm, along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Activities will include the Family Fun Zone presented by Adventure Aquarium, dueling pianos presented by The Bourse Food Hall, Cherry Street Garden presented by City Winery, and a wide array of food, beverages, art, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ vendors participating. Admission is free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.  

OLD CITY FEST ACTIVITIES AND VENDORS 
  
FAMILY FUN ZONE PRESENTED BY ADVENTURE AQUARIUM 
The Family Fun Zone presented by Adventure Aquarium will feature special guests, performances, and activities throughout the day! 
 
Adventure Aquarium will offer parents the opportunity to register children ages 2-5 for their Pre-K Kid's Adventure Pass. Pre-K Kid’s Passholders enjoy FREE unlimited visits to Adventure Aquarium for one whole year! 

Look for Adventure Aquarium’s very special animal appearance at Old City Fest and learn more about the animals you can visit at the Aquarium. Plus, stop by Adventure Aquarium’s tent for other fun activities! 
 
Enjoy tours, Historic Chocolate Making demonstrations, and story time at the Once Upon A Nation bench at the Betsy Ross House, plus performances by the Give & Take Jugglers and Philadelphia Dance Academy.
  
FOOD AND DRINK 
The lineup of Old City restaurants showcases the wide variety of styles and flavors while highlighting some of the best food and drinks. With more than a dozen food vendors setting up shop for the festival, there is something for everyone. (*New to Old City Fest for 2022.) 
  
Buddakan -  Edamame Dumplings (truffled sauternes-shallot broth), Cantonese Spring Rolls (with shrimp and chicken), Pork Belly Bao Buns (charred pork belly, spicy shallots, napa cabbage), Red Zengria, Sapporo Draught (lager)
  
*Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks - Campo’s celebrates 75 years in business this year at Old City Fest selling their famous cheesesteaks and hoagies
  
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Chicken empanadas (chopped chicken, corn, and jack cheese), cinnamon sugar dusted churros, and our signature classic mojito (by the glass or in a fresh coconut)

Fork - Mini Bratwurst, Cocktails (Old City Crush, Fall Spritz), Beer. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Fork will also have a huge cake outside its 306 Market Street location! 
 
The Franklin Fountain - Vanilla, chocolate, and pumpkin ice cream, vanilla chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches, ice cream bars, caramel corn and Halloween candy
 
ICI Macarons & Cafe -  ICI Macarons & Cafe will have all 28 flavors of macarons and all pastries like Cruffins, Kouign Amann, butter croissant, Mushroom cheese steak croissant, Feta Spinach croissant. Drinks include: Lavender lemonade, Matcha Lemonade, watermelon Lemonade, and full coffee and espresso drinks

*Istanbul Café – Dine al-fresco and enjoy Turkish coffee and pastries as well as iced coffee, espresso drinks, and hot and iced teas  

Khyber Pass Pub - Caramelized onion dip (caramelized onions, vegan sour cream, Cajun spice Zapp’s chips)

*Kick Axe Throwing Philadelphia - Carne Asada tacos with shaved ribeye, queso fresco, white onion, cilantro and lime, Chicken tacos with roasted chicken, pickled onions, queso fresco, white onion, cilantro and lime

*Las Bugambilias – Chips and Salsa (Picante and Mexicana), Chips and Guacamole, Tamales de Puerco (Pork Tamales), Regular and Apple Churros, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Classic Margaritas, Bottle Beers (Hoegarden, Modelo and Corona Premier)

*Malooga – Hummus dip, falafel bites, vegan bowls (falafel, eggplant and cauliflower), protein bowls (lamb, chicken shawarma), drinks (iced mixed berries, sodas, water), rice pudding
  
*Oishii - Chicken satay, Korean meatball, beef bao, grilled corn, Thai tea (with or without boba), vegetable spring rolls, shrimp tempura, funnel cake, fried ice cream, water, soda  
 
*Riverwards Produce - Mulled cold cider, apple cake, cut apples with caramel
 
Sassafras -  Housemade Everything Pretzel, Sailor's Punch (Rum, Apple Cider, Coriander, Cinnamon Stick, Star Anise, Cloves, Nutmeg & Bay Leaves), Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head Pumpkin Ale

*Vista Peru - Look for food and drink from Vista Peru, plus a live band and dancing!

The Wellness Refinery - Juices including Clean Green (kale, cucumber, lemon, pineapple, apple), Rooted Up (beet, apple, lemon, ginger), Golden Punch (orange, pineapple, grapefruit, turmeric, peach blossom tea), Wellness Shots including Turmeric Zing Shot (turmeric, ginger, lemon, cayenne and black pepper, Charcoal Lemon Shot (lemon, coconut water, charcoal) and Bliss Balls including coco cherry bliss balls, granola butter truffles, raw cinnamon roll bites
 
CHERRY STREET GARDEN PRESENTED BY CITY WINERY 
Take a seat and relax at the Cherry Street Garden presented by City Winery! City Winery will serve their signature wine on tap and bites of popular dishes in the wine garden complete with rustic winery elements. Plus, look for local performers who are familiar faces at City Winery throughout the day.  Experience the ambiance and entertainment City Winery offers in an intimate venue along the festival footprint! 

  
THE BOURSE FOOD HALL PRESENTS DUELING PIANOS AND TASTE OF THE BOURSE FOOD HALL 
The Bourse Food Hall will bring The Philly Keys dueling pianos band out to the street for some lively and interactive sing-a-longs at 4th and Arch Streets! Plus, get a taste of The Bourse Food Hall as vendors Freebyrd Chicken, Grubhouse, Scoop DeVille, Rebel Taco, and more set up shop and serve up delicious food and drinks! 

WEDDING ROW 
Walk down the aisle at Wedding Row, featuring new Old City businesses Damari, SuitShop, and Philly Bride! Plus, enjoy live dance performances and lessons by Fred Astaire Dance Studio! You can also take your photo at the Wedding Lounge presented by Rosier Event Rentals! Hitched and Atelier Bianca will also participate in Old City Fest.

NEW OLD CITY BUSINESSES 
More than 50 businesses and organizations have opened in Old City since January 2021. Meet new Old City businesses and organizations including the American Vegan Center, Anima Natural Pet Products, BFIT4LIFE, Citizens, Claudia Mills Studios, Evolve Fitness, Museum of Illusions, Philadelphia Film Society, PingPod, Unique Photo, and Wax & Wine at Old City Fest! 
 
ART AND DESIGN 
Old City is Philadelphia’s hub for art and design.  This renowned arts district is home to more than 30 art galleries and home décor showrooms.  Be sure to experience all of the arts and culture the neighborhood has to offer. 
  

Old City art and design participants include: 
Claudia Mills Studio
Grossman Furniture 
Millesime 
More Than Old 
Old City Jewish Arts Center 
Petit Jardin en Ville 

SHOPPING 
Around every corner of Old City find the city’s latest fashions, gifts and home decor, plus a new emergence of vintage shops! Don’t leave empty handed with top brands, up-and-coming designers, local makers, and more. 
  
Old City retail participants include: 
Blokes Barbershop & Gentleman’s Emporium 
Philadelphia Independents 
  
Additional Old City participants in the Fest include: 
American Philosophical Society
Arch Street Meeting House
Level 1 Fitness
Museum of the American Revolution 
Olde City Day School 
Opportunity Barks
Veterans Multi-Service Center
 
In addition to restaurants, shops, fashion, family fun, music, artists, and makers, look for booths by local businesses, non-profits, sponsors, and other vendors!  
  
SPONSORS  
A special thanks to Xfinity, which has supported Old City Fest since its inception in 2013.  
  
Also thanks to Bacardi, Adventure Aquarium, City Winery, WSFS Bank, The Bourse Food Hall, 95.7 BEN FM, Wooder Ice, Citizens, MPN Realty, NRG Energy, Historic Philadelphia, Inc., PECO, The Rounds, TD Bank, Independence Visitor Center Corporation, Visit Philadelphia, Arch Street Meeting House, Long and Foster, and MVP Hauling, LLC!