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55th Philadelphia Folk Festival

By Philadelphia Folksong Society (other events)

Thu, Aug 18 2016 10:00 AM EST Sun, Aug 21 2016 10:00 PM EST
 
ABOUT ABOUT

Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society

 

A three day extravaganza of traditional and contemporary music, dance, crafts, camping, and children’s activities will be hosted at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township.

 

CLICK HERE FOR FRIEND OF FESTIVAL VIP TICKETS

Reserved seating and TramCart will be presented upon check-out.

Come to the Philadelphia Folk Festival for a day, or stay for the entire weekend … 

EXTEND THE FUN AND CAMP!
The campground at the Philadelphia Folk Festival is considered the Ultimate Folk Festival Experience where jamming and camaraderie is shared throughout the entire weekend.  Campers also enjoy an exclusive concert on Thursday night designed to kick-off the Festival in style. This is an event that you won't want to miss!  Purchase an All-Festival Camping ticket and guarantee your place in the coveted campgrounds!

The campgrounds open at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 18 and will close at 12 NOON on Monday, August 22.

Gates open daily to the public at 10:00 AM and the fun continues through midnight on Friday and Saturday, and until 9:30 PM on Sunday night. 

Workshops, showcases and concerts, craft demonstrations, children's attractions and food galore... the Philadelphia Folk Festival is the perfect way to spend a summer day!

Youth Tickets for Kids 12-17 are 50% off the Adult Gate ticket price when purchased with an adult ticket.  

 A parent or guardian must accompany all persons under 18.  

RV Passes

There are a limited number of RV passes available for purchase when you buy your All-Festival Camping tickets.  They come in two choices.

RV-Little should be purchased for smaller RV's, Pop-Up Campers and Van Conversions, up to 21 feet in length when fully set up.

RV-Big should be purchased for all other RVs longer than 21 feet in length when fully set up.

An RV pass is required for each RV to enter the Folk Festival grounds and park in the designated RV/Heavy Camping only areas.  Tent camping is not permitted in this area.

An RV is defined as any vehicle larger in length, width, or height than a 15-passenger van.  All oversized vehicles, trailers, campers that are towed, and buses are considered RVs.

Important Stuff to Know:

All occupants in the RV are required to have their own All-Festival Camping ticket (sold separately).  Only one RV Pass is required per vehicle.

There are no hookups, or plug-ins,  Please come prepared.

No companion vehicles are permitted in the campgrounds.  Tow vehicles must be parked in one of the available lots, either reserved or free.

All RVs are subject to search.

Why wait to shop at the Festival, you can do so now at http://www.folkmart.org  

Restrictions

We want you to have a great time at this event but remember; No Alcohol, Illegal Substances, Regulated Items of any Kind, or Weapons. No Pets (except Guide Dogs). All Events go on as scheduled, RAIN OR SHINE. No Smoking except in designated areas. TramCart service runs as weather permits.

NO REFUNDS

The HOLDER of this ticket expressly assumes all risk incident to the event, whether occurring prior to, during or subsequent to the actual event and agrees that all participates, employees, volunteers. agents, officers, and directors of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, its affiliates and subsidiaries are hereby released from any and all claims arising from the event, including claims of negligence.

The lighting of Flying lanterns is prohibited in the Campgrounds.  Please respect this.  It is a safety issue and a fire hazard to the surrounding neighborhood.  Anyone caught using them will be asked to leave.

Philadelphia Folksong Society

Mailing Address

6139 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128