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Philadelphia Folk Festival

Philadelphia Folk Festival

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The 63rd Philadelphia Folk Festival (Aug 14-16, 2026) at Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, PA features traditional and contemporary folk music across multiple stages with camping, workshops, and family activities.

The Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, returns for its 63rd edition August 14–16, 2026 at Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania. This multi-day camping festival features performances from 11 AM to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 9:30 PM Sunday across seven stages showcasing folk, bluegrass, roots, and contemporary folk music. Attendees enjoy on-site camping, food trucks, craft vendors, educational workshops, and family-friendly activities.

Lineup

  • Leftover Salmon
  • Tom Rush
  • Mary Gauthier
  • Eddie 9V
  • Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
  • Big Richard
  • RUNA
  • Damn Tall Buildings
  • Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
  • John Flynn

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Location
Philadelphia
Dates
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026 (America/New_York)
Ages
All Ages
Stages
7
Venue Type
Outdoor / Camping
Parking
Parking information available at https://folkfest.org/parking/
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CampingWorkshopsFood TrucksFamily Friendly

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Scheduled to Appear

Big Richard
Damn Tall Buildings
Eddie 9V
John Flynn
Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert
Leftover Salmon
Mary Gauthier
RUNA
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
Tom Rush

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A Multi-Generational Folk Music Gathering

The Philadelphia Folk Festival stands as one of the nation's longest-running celebrations of folk music. Since its founding in 1962, it has cultivated what organizers describe as a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations. The festival has hosted legendary performers including Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell across its six decades of programming.

The 2026 Edition Experience

The 2026 edition marks the festival's 63rd year, hosted on the historic Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania, approximately 45 minutes outside Philadelphia proper. Musical performances run from 11 AM to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 AM to 9:30 PM on Sunday, distributed across seven performance stages. The 2026 lineup includes acts such as Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush, Mary Gauthier, Eddie 9V, and Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, with additional performers to be announced.

What Awaits Festival Attendees

Beyond the music stages, attendees encounter a full ecosystem of festival experiences including camping facilities on the grounds, food trucks offering a variety of options, craft vendors displaying handmade goods, and educational workshops presented throughout the weekend. The festival emphasizes family-friendly programming and activities designed to serve visitors of all ages. The Philadelphia Folksong Society, the nonprofit presenting the festival, remains dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music through both this annual gathering and year-round educational programs and events.

Community and Continuity

The festival's legacy rests on cultivating a multi-generational audience where returning visitors treat the festival as an annual reunion. The festival website explicitly states that strangers become friends and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome. This emphasis on community continuity—families and friendship groups returning each summer—sets the cultural tone alongside the music itself. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the weekend, with discounted volunteer and volunteen tickets offered through mid-June for those interested in deeper participation.

Dates

Fri, Aug 14, 2026 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026 (America/New_York)

Tickets

Price
$50.00

Venue Info

Stages
7
Outdoor
Yes
Camping
Yes

Visitor Info

Age Restriction
All Ages
Parking
Parking information available at https://folkfest.org/parking/

Location

Old Pool Farm, 1323 Salford Station Road, Harleysville, PA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

19438

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CampingWorkshopsFood TrucksFamily Friendly

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May 2026