This Week in Philly Farmers' Markets

Looking for some local veggies? Here's a lineup of farmer's markets in the area.

Wednesday July 6
Haddington Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm 52nd & Haverford
South Street Farmers' Market 2pm – 7pm Broad & South
Cliveden Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Chew Ave & Johnson
Village of Arts & Humanities 2pm - 6pm 10th & Germantown Ave.
Schulkill River Park 3pm – 7pm 26th & Spruce
University Square Farmers' Market 10am - 3pm 36th St & Walnut
Fountain Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm E. Passyunk Ave, 11th & Tasker


Thursday July 7
Norris Square Farmers' Market 1pm – 5pm West Susquehanna & Howard
Cecil B Moore Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Broad & Cecil B.
Oxford Circle Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm 900 E. Howell St.
Palmer Park Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Frankford Ave. & E. Palmer St.
Clark Park Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 43rd & Baltimore
Fairmount Farmers' Market 3pm - 7pm 22nd & Fairmount
Jefferson Farmers' Market 11am - 3:30pm 10th & Chestnut


Friday July 8
Haddington Friday Farmers' Market 1pm - 5pm 52nd & Haverford
Germantown Farmers' Market 2pm – 6pm Germantown & Walnut Ln.


Saturday July 9
Fitler Square Farmers' Market 9am – 2pm 23rd & Pine
Overbrook Farms Farmers' Market 9am – 1pm Lancaster Ave at City Avenue
Clark Park 10am – 2pm 43rd & Baltimore
Hunting Park Farmers' Market 10am – 2pm West Hunting Park Ave & Old York Rd.
Rittenhouse Farmers' Market 9:30am - 3pm 18th & Walnut


Sunday July 10
Headhouse Farmers' Market 10am - 2pm 2nd & Lombard

More Info on Farmers' Markets can be found at farmtocity.org & foodtrustmarkets.org.

Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight at Headhouse

The 2011 Indie Film Series continues tonight at Headhouse Square with a screening of one of the most famous cult classics of all time: The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Each Wednesday throughout the summer, guest speakers and industry pros like local film-makers, stylists, makeup artists, directors and producers will introduce the night’s feature film at 7:30pm at 2nd & Pine. Tonight, Wednesday, July 6, the show begins at 8pm and don’t forget to bring your own chair. Being that it is the Rocky Horror Picture Show, get nostalgic and bring along some rice for the wedding scene!

After the screening, local South Street businesses are offering specials for those who attended the movie including Steaks on South, Bistro Romano and Headhouse Café. A full listing can be found below.

Mention the South Street Headhouse District Indie Film Series and receive discounts at these participating shops, before or after the movie.

Tallcow Cards & Goods (616 S. Third Street)
10% any one item purchased through Indie Film Series promotion

Steaks on South (308 South Street)
Free Fries with purchase of any sandwich on evening of Film Series (with mention of series)

Bistro Romano (120 Lombard Street)
Five at $5 Happy Hour, 5 - 7pm prior to the Film and enjoy FREE FOOD and discounted drinks;
Vino, Champagne & Mixed (well drinks) $5, Domestic Beer $2.50

Siglo Accessories (644 South Street)
15% Discount during evening of the Summer Indie Film Series (with mention of series)

Headhouse Cafe ( 122 Lombard Street)
$1 off all drafts, $4 wine, and $5 well drinks with the mention of the Indie Film Series

uwishunu About the 3rd Annual Summer Ale Fest

The Summer Ale Festival is back for its third year at the Philadelphia Zoo. On Saturday, July 23, from 6:30–10 p.m., the Philadelphia Zoo will open its gates for an evening of music, food and seasonal brews.

Guests will have free reign of the grounds and will be able to take in the wildlife while sampling some of the tastiest seasonal ales of the summer. There are more than 20 craft breweries participating in the fundraising event: think Sly Fox, Philadelphia Brewing Company, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, Dock Street Brewery, Victory Brewing Company, Flying Fish Brewing Company and more.

There are also 30 different local restaurant tasting stations. Sample regional fare like locally-sourced farmstand products from Sweet Stem Farm (pork), Templ Foods (seitan), Eclat Chocolate (chocolate), The Bent Spoon (ice cream), Milk & Honey (honey), and the Fair Food Farmstand (produce, cheese and bread) plus urban farm-inspired dishes from Marathon.

Tickets, only available for advanced purchase, are $60 for general admission. Designated driver tickets are available for $30 and entitle the evening’s DD to two non-alcoholic beverages, and of course, access to all of the food tasting stations. VIP tickets are also available for $90 per person and grant guests early arrival at 6 p.m. and entry into the VIP tent from 6–7:30 p.m.

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uwishunu About the Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, representatives from America’s original 13 colonies approved the Declaration of Independence. But it wasn’t until four days later, at noon on July 8, 1776, that the work of the Second Continental Congress was shared with the people.

On that day, the Liberty Bell rang out, summoning Philadelphians to the State House where Colonel John Nixon read the decree publicly for the first time.

In celebration of that day, the National Park Service will hold a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Friday, July 8, on the Walnut Street Side of Independence Hall from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The sounds of the Liberty Bell will begin the ceremony.

National Park Service rangers will be giving out free copies of the Declaration of Independence to those in attendance. Following the event, both uniformed and costumed park rangers will be available for interviews and photographs.

In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to Congress Hall, located directly next door where seating will be limited to 150. An American Sign Language interpreter will be interpreting the event for the hearing impaired.

Note: due to the current renovations of the Independence Hall Tower this year, the bell that chimes will be virtual and the event will be held outside the security zone.

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Drink Philly’s First Friday Festivities

While First Friday is still in Old City, check out tonight’s Drink Philly party from 5pm – 9pm. There will be live jazz, free snacks and drinks, and of course, art. The monthly event is free to get in, but you must be 21.

Drink Philly 239 Chestnut St. 2nd Fl. Unit B. Philadelphia PA 19106