Recently had the pleasure to attend this festival which I never knew about until someone mentioned…read moreit on a group chat. We tried the Beef shawarma sandwich - which was juicy and rich in flavor, Lebanese red wine and Za'atar Man'oushe flatbread. I regret not having anything for dessert because we had reservations elsewhere but will definitely return next year!

Great music, awesome food, reasonable prices, fun for everyone. There was some sleazy carnies…read morescamming people out of money but you can't win them all right? Happy to see people taking part in their roots.

I had no plans for the weekend and last minute decided to go to this festival with my family. We…read morearrived around 3:30 and after 10 minutes of looking for parking we decided on the parking deck which was a great decision considering how packed the festival was. We had a ball, we walked the entire festival area, heard some good live music, ate delicious food (including tacos and street corn), and had some good beer and cocktails. We are beat and that is a sign we had a great time!

A lot of fun in great weather. Lots of food options…read more Make sure to get the Bavarian pretzel from Brauhaus. Don't forget to look for freebies and food samples too.

Don't come expecting a "festival" per se; this is a good old fashioned neighborhood block party…read more Laid back, well behaved, family style event with enough beer, food, and music to keep you entertained for the afternoon. If your in the hood around graduate hospital and it's a sunny day - well you could do worse. Hang out, dig the the tunes, quaff a few, and feed your taste buds a few tasty morsels. Trust me- it's great way to pass a nice day. Bring the dog- everybody does....

This festival was really more plaza than palooza. On a gorgeous spring day with 5+ festivals, this…read morebarely made a blip on most people's festival radar. But I was determined to hit as many festivals as possible so I made this stop 2 (of 5). It was definitely my shortest stop of the day. With only a few good trucks ( what up poi dog) and tables, there wasn't much to palooze. There was a good amount of seating area and it was not nearly as crowded as the Rittenhouse Row Festival, Headhouse/South Street Fest, Maifest or the Piazza though which was a big plus. Live music was great and I think they were giving out free pretzels. Just a cute little neighborhood fest. Not worth the trip from out of town, but totally worth venturing to if you're in the hood and like festivals and truck food but not crowds!

I'm what you might call a festival-phile. As my friend said when he ran into me at yet another…read morefestival for three weeks in a row "if there is a festival in Philly Melissa P. is there!" True story. This was my second year at Bloktoberfest and it was once again a good time despite the little fall of rain and some intense lines. $15 presale online (with a few dollars processing fee) gets you 3 beer tickets and a sweet wristband, they're $20 the day of. You can get a 5 beer ticket for $25 or additional beer tickets for $5. There are some fancy strong beers, some ciders, and a lot of pumpkin ales and Oktoberfests. I would recommend going with 3 tickets and taking it from there in case it rains/gets too loud/crowded/your lame friend wants to leave/your awesome friend gets too drunk and needs to leave, etc. Lots of food trucks are out and places like Jamaican Jerk Hut, Sawatdee, and Magpie have food for sale. Lots of live music and even activities/performances for the kiddies (but ya know 26 year olds like to paint pumpkins too!) Some freebies from State Farm, City Fitness and even free on site eyebrow wax! Also love the print your own instagram table. It gets really crowded though so if you're not into things like night market... I would not recommend. I'm really not sure what my weekends will look like without all these fall fests, probably a lot of crying and moping around the house.

Had I had even considered reviewing Bloktoberfest before I would have done so 5 years ago when it…read morewas Graduate Hospital's event of the year! But since that time I've have seen it grow into a big time festival that showcases everything that's awesome about my favorite side of South Street. Deep down I'm happy to say that I was at the first 2 Bloktoberfest's that took up 2 to 3 blocks of the Graduate Hospital hood just south of Sidecar. And even though they were smaller scale, had fewer food trucks and brews, and the 2nd one suffered a huge hit by a considerable rain storm; it was a solid event that showcased the best of a South Philly community. And even when it expanded onto the best of South West South Street, teamed up with Bella Vista Beer Distributors to bring in even MORE beer, added in even more food truck and restaurant involvement, and utilized even bigger musical acts; it maintains the central organic theme that it was based on. This years fest gave me the chance to catch up with bad ass Philly bands like Swift Technique, West Philadelphia Orchestra, and Jason Jefferies & Tall Trees. While it was great to catch up with old food truck standbys like Say Cheese, Koja, and Sugar Philly Truck; I was blown away by new trucks like Mom Mom's Polish Food Cart. Grabbing familiar brews from the likes of DuClaw and Clown Shoes was definitely a winning combo. But I enjoyed new brews from Horny Goat, and the fact thar Neshiminy Creek brewed Bloktoberfest's own fest beer. Add in some suitable previews of restaurants I've been meaning to try like Rex 1516 and Cambridge; and this year's festival might have been the best one yet!

Neighborhood pride at its best! A sign for the event and individualistic displays. One of the…read moredisplays had a fake snow machine running and certain displays needed wires to go down from the roof. A must see for locals and tourists alike who are in the area around this time.

Such a delight to see the community along this street come together to bring joy to their…read moreneighbors. It's an over-the-top spectacle in the very best way. I recommend you walk instead of drive. You can take your time to see it all and interact with the neighbors. If you must drive through, please relax, enjoy some hot cocoa while you sit in traffic, and don't hook.

The 10th Dîner en Blanc in Philadelphia was magical! This was my first time, and I did not know…read morewhat to expect. I went for an experience and definitely got one! First and foremost, the last time I was invited was July 2019 and did not go because I discouraged myself due to all the requirements that were needed. Honestly, I was like, why would I buy EVERYTHING for an event? This year, I received an email and immediately decided to go! Read and did some research on what was needed, created a list, bought items, tried not to be overwhelmed, and on the day of the event, things came together for the good! The process is so mysterious! I tried my best not to look too much on the internet at the many different Dîner en Blanc videos. I wanted to experience the event for myself. 48 hours before the event, received an email from the table leader to meet at a school with a statue. Arrived at the meeting spot and it wasn't as chaotic as I thought it would be. Very organized. Thankfully, the meeting location and where the secret location weren't far, and everyone walked together, and surprisingly, arrived at Logan Square! The experience was amazing and I have to express that I did not see everything I saw on social media that took place, but still had an excellent time! I cannot believe there were 5000 people beautifully dressed in all white. Walked around, saw the amazing table designs and the different fashions. The entertainment was fun! Met some awesome table mates! Dîner en Blanc in Philadelphia was amazing in 2022!

What a Pre Party and a Party it was. I really enjoyed the beautifully decorated tables 'Le Dîner en…read moreBlanc' style throughout The Bourse. They were all so lovely and I could only vote for one! Thanks to Feast your eyes catering for the delicious samples, you ARE my choice for Le Dîner en Blanc 2019! The discount food and drinks were flowing with the DJ pumping the great beats of all genres. Can't wait to party in August, see you then!

Loved the Mummer's Museum! The costumes on display were beautiful. The storyboard drawings were…read moreworks of art. Lots of Mummer history to learn. Very Philadelphia!! Yes, some updating is needed, though don't let that keep you away. Staff is friendly. Would have enjoyed a guided or headphone tour. A big video screen with bands playing would be good as well. Admission by donation - if you go, please donate.

Perfect place for any event! Easy location to reach with free parking and great folks to work…read morewith! My 80th birthday celebration was over the top! Mini museum on second floor with costumes you can try on! Folks are friendly and will share mummers history with you! Friends are looking forward to my 90th! Woohoo!

Great spring festival featuring over 50 food trucks and vendors!…read more Main Street is closed down with food trucks nicely dispersed to accommodate lines. They had benches and tables clustered every so often. There's also 3 stages with live music and bands performing. For adult beverages there's the Beer Garden on Cotton Street. There's also bars and restaurants along the street that have outdoor seating and offer drink specials. The Bayou and the Cactus are good choices to grab a drink, let yourself digest a little, and you'd also have access to an indoor bathroom. While there are a lot of options for drinking, people don't wander around drunk and the festival is still very family friendly. Would definitely recommend arriving early. The parking lot on Green Lane fills up pretty quickly at $20 for festival parking until 5pm. The Mac Mart Cart and The Cow and The Curd lines fill up quickly so I'd try to make that your first stop. I would definitely recommend: -Cheese Curds with Siracha Mayo from the Cow and the Curd $9 -Mochi Nori Fried Chicken from Poi Dog $7 -Strawberry Nova from Undrgrnd Donuts I would pass on: -Spinach Artichoke Mac & Cheese from the Mac Mart Cart - nothing too exciting, not worth the wait -Bahn Mi Waffle from the Foolish Waffle - tasted good but the toppings were pretty minimal

Hello cool weather, hello festival season! Heralding the gorgeous Fall season and Manayunk's…read moreRestaurant Week (9/14/15-9/25/15), the Manayunk StrEAT Festival takes over Main St and stretches from Shurs to Green. http://manayunk.com/signature-events/fall-streat-food-festival/ With a gorgeous day in the forecast, we took advantage of the seasonal closure of Martin Luther King Jr./West River Drive (April-Oct wknds) to bike to the festival. (Also wanted to burn calories and avoid driving ... because festival parking is as frustrating as the traffic). Vendors: * ~40 Food Trucks in attendance, as well as several arts/crafts, ice cream, wine/beer, and fashion trucks! Food prices vary, but most are in the festival-reasonable range of $4-$12. The wallet buster award goes to Surf and Turf for their $24 Surf and Turf Roll: Steak, lobster, kale, sundried tomato, and parmesan cheese. There was no line for this truck! * I noticed a high proportion of tots, mac+cheeses, and a multitude of pork products ... or maybe the fabulous smells and long lines of those units caught my eye more frequently. The trucks were well-clustered - there were a few strategic empty stretches on the street where folks have space to breathe. Omg I need a break!: * Most of the stores are open, allowing for a bit of quiet respite from the outdoor festivities. Spouse had a bike issue and stopped in Human Zoom for a quick repair. Whereas I underestimated the cooler temperatures and dropped by Philadelphia Runner for a pullover - giving it a road/bike trial run on the way home! I gotta go PP (cause, yea, you know me): * There are porta-loos strategically/discreetly placed around the festival. I did not use them, I did not smell them, I did not see serpentine lines leading to them. I even doubted they were there! Foot Traffic: * With the nice weather, the festival was quite busy but nowhere near the crushing insanity of Rittenhouse Row Festival. Pets are allowed, and strollers in abundance. Watch your step, and watch your pets! Notes: * Don't eat the morning of (and night before?) the festival to max stomach space for yums. * Walk on sidewalks for free smells (kitchen vents out the back of the trucks) * Walk on sidewalks to fast track to desired destination(s) * Bring cash - don't let a faulty card swipey thing stand in the way of noms! * Bike/take mass transit if possible - vehicle parking is scarce! Will definitely be back in Spring 2016 if weather permits!