The hills of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania come alive every summer when music legends like Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Richie Havens share the sunlight at this festival of folk music and dance in the green valley of Schwenksville´s Old Poole Farm.
This year´s 48th annual festival features such notable acts as Adrien Reju, the Del McCoury Band and Iron and Wine, among others. All told, the festival features more than 75 hours of great folk music and more than 60 talented musicians.
Join thousands of people sprawled out on the hillside as you sing along, clap or just enjoy the music that fills the pastoral landscape. Five stages operate simultaneously, and daytime showcase concerts feature an array of exciting new performers.
Music is everywhere – from late-night singalongs, to bonfires in the festival campgrounds, to parking lot pickers having their own impromptu jam sessions. Don´t miss it!
History
The festival, which is produced and run by volunteers and sponsored by the non-profit Philadelphia Folksong Society, has been bringing world-class folk music to the area for nearly 50 years, and many music fans plan their vacations around the event.
The Philadelphia Folksong Society, the premiere folk organization in the greater Philadelphia region, is known nationally and internationally for producing the famous festival. It offers a wealth of member benefits, including Free House Concerts and Workshops and Sings as well as discounts to many other events.
COME PREPARED
Tickets range in price according to length of stay at the event, and you get a discount if you buy them in advance.
DON´t MISS
A mind-boggling craft show, which offer demonstrations as well as merchandise. And if you´re up for a fun weekend of camping, check out the special free concert in the campground Thursday night, which is only open to Festival Camping ticket holders.
Outsider Tip
Prominent artists like Bob Dylan, Tommy Smothers and Bonnie Raitt have shown up unannounced at the festival so look out for familiar stars.
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Saqib, 8 months ago
This was a four day festival and its run by non-profit Philadelphia Folksong Society.
I loved the play by all the bands, yes it may sound strange, but they all were amazing. And yes, try to get the ticket in advance, to get some bucks off.
I will definitely visit this festival next year.
Avinash, 8 months ago
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is an annual folk music festival.
It is held on the third weekend in August.
The event hosts contemporary and traditional artists in genres including World/Fusion, Celtic, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Country, Klezmer, and Dance.
avinash, 8 months ago
The event presents 75 hours of music with numerous bands on 6 stages. A special Camp Stage show takes place on Thursday night, hosted by WXPN radio for the nationally-syndicated “Live From the World Cafe.”