About Us

This is the 9th year of the 2nd Street Festival and it is because of the tremendous efforts of our sponsors, volunteers, and the Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association that this has become such a huge success. Last year, the fest raised $20,000 toward the creation of a business improvement district in Northern Liberties. 

Who We Are
The 2nd street festival was started in 2008 by 2nd Street business owners Owen Kamihira (Bar Ferdinand, El Camino Real), Oron Daskal (North Bowl) and William Reed (Standard Tap) with the goal of bringing people to the neighbor in a fun and engaging way. It has grown to one of the city's largest craft and music festivals.

Our GOAL
The festival has evolved over the years. In 2015 if finally found its mission: to fund a business improvement district for the neighborhood. This entity will eventually be responsible for creating the best possible business climate in Northern Liberties by way of block beautification, improved lighting, street and sidewalk cleaning and similar benefits that will increase foot traffic. 
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GETTING HERE

The festival is easily accessible from the Frankford El Spring Garden or Girard stops. Bus routes 5 and 15 typically route down 2nd Street and will be running an alternate routes through Northern Liberties the day of the festival.

Parking for a fee is available at the lot just north of the Piazza off of Germantown Avenue. Biking and walking are advisable.

There is a Indego bike share location at the north end of the fest at Germantown Ave.

For GPS coordinating: the festival spans the 600-1100 blocks of N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ORDER UBER/LIFT ON THE NORTH OR SOUTH BORDERS (GIRARD AVE OR SPRING GARDEN) TO KEEP IT SMOOTH.