Frequently Asked Questions

  • The festival takes place annually on the second Saturday in May.

    This year’s festival is Saturday, May 11th, 2024 from 12pm-6pm.

  • The festival takes place on Frankford Ave between York St and Huntingdon

    If you would like to use an address for your GPS, use 2518 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125.

  • We strongly recommend walking, taking public transit, or biking. The closest SEPTA stop is the Berks Market-Frankford Line (MFL), and the #5 bus runs along the festival footprint on Frankford Ave. There is also an Indego bike share dock on York St.

  • Street parking is available. However, there aren't many parking lots or garages in the immediate area. There is, however, a paid municipal parking lot about 20 minutes away walking at the corner of Front St and Thompson St.

  • No, the festival is rain or shine.

  • The Derby will kick off from Trenton & Norris promptly at 2pm. The Mud Pit will take place after the parade approximately around 3pm.

  • YES! Join us for Derby check in at noon at Frankford & Hagert, and we'll get you all squared away! Don't forget a bike helmet though! You will NOT be allowed to participate in the race without a bike helmet.

  • YES! And TONS of it! Check out our line-up of music acts here.

  • YES! Just make sure to keep your doggo (or other animal companion) leashed at all times.

  • You can find this year’s Derby route HERE!

  • The following streets will be closed to traffic:

    Frankford Ave from York St to Huntingdon

    Hagert St from Martha to Trenton

    Letterly from Trenton to Frankford

    Cumberland from Amber to Frankford

    Seargent St from Kern to Frankford

    Amber St from Cumberland to Huntingdon

    Cars will be courtesy towed from the following streets/blocks:

    Frankford Ave from York t Huntingdon

    Hagert St from Martha to Trenton

    Amber St from Cumberland to Huntingdon

  • We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for bearing with us! Please call the 26th Police District at (215) 686-3260 to find out where your car was relocated. Or you can visit our info tent at Hagert and Frankford on the day of the fest.

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