While thousands will be in Philadelphia for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day,
there’s more than one event in the city this weekend. On the West Side of South
Street, that’s South Street between Broad and 17th streets, this
Saturday, October 14, Blocktoberfest kicks off at 12noon.
The outdoor, all day event is free to attend. Food at Bloktoberfest is pay-as-you-go, and drinks are available via drink tickets and passes, which can be purchased for a discounted rate, online, ahead of time, or in cash, at the event.
Check out all the event details and ticket links below.
Restaurants all along the festival’s three blocks will be
selling their delicacies curbside, from venerable South Street institutions
like Jamaican Jerk Hut to relatively new additions like Indian Restaurant,
Sweet Freedom Bakery, and Quick Fixx. Food trucks will include The Dapper Dog
and Nomad Pizza
Food at Bloktoberfest is pay-as-you-go.
Beer will be available at several different locations,
provided by Bella Vista Beer Distributors. Beer passes are required. Passes are
cheaper, if purchased in advance here. Additional tickets are $5 each and Cash ONLY. Beer pours
will be 12 oz, so not tiny tastes here.
A Basic Beer Pass is $15 online/$20 day of, and comes with 3 drink tickets.
A Bonus Beer Pass is $25 online/$30 day of, and comes with 5 drink tickets.
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drink ticket = 1 beer of any kind on tap at Bloktoberfest.
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There will be two stages set up within the event, One at Jamacain Jerk
Hut, and One at Tritone. Music runs from noon – 10pm. The lineup can be found
here.
In addition to the beer, food and music, Blocktoberfest will also be
hosting a pop-up art gallery open from noon – 8pm offering selected works of
art and festival souvenirs. Paradigm Gallery & Studio, will be hosting a
children’s arts and crafts area, as well as artists including The Studio’s Sean
Montorana who will be onsite with original watercolor
and ink paintings, STUDiO necklaces and a few hand-painted/hand-dyed tote bags
for sale, as well as some give-aways like stickers and flyers.
There will also be a Family friendly zone with
face painters, balloon artists, and other all-ages entertainment planned throughout
the afternoon.
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