2nd street festival is Always on the first sunday in August!

This is the 12th 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.

The last three years, the festival raised $60,000 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 (El Camino Real), Oron Daskal (North Bowl & South Bowl) and William Reed (Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's & The International) 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. Our mission: to fund a business improvement district for the neighborhood. This entity is 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 MARKET FRANKFORD SEPTA train line and then getting off at the SPRING GARDEN stop.
  • 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.
There is an Indego bike share location at the south end of the festival on spring garden street.
For GPS coordinating: the festival spans the 600-1100 blocks of N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
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The official parking lot is located on germantown Ave. for $15.

Please ORDER UBER/LYFT to THE NORTH OR SOUTH BORDERS (GIRARD AVE OR SPRING GARDEN) during the festival.