North American Festival of Wales comes to Philadelphia

Welsh Week in Philadelphia August 27th through September 4th, 2022. Explore all things Welsh, food, culture...the language!

Saturday 27 August 2022 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; F ORT TOURS: At 12:00 and 2:00

Historic Fort Mifflin partners with the Welsh Society of Philadelphia and the North American Festival of Wales for a unique new event to kick of Philadelphia’s “Welsh Week” with "Welsh Tract Day"!

Tickets are required, get them Here

THE WELSH TRACT TAVERN: An 18th century themed tavern with authentic 18th century Spruce Beer, water, iced tea, and Welsh snacks such as Bara Brith and Welsh cakes for sale. 18th century toys and games.

MARI LWYD PARADE: Yes, it's not New Years, but it is such a distinctive and unique Welsh folk tradition!

WELSH LANGUAGE: A 30 minute presentation with a lesson on Welsh language basics by Mathew Rhys

HISTORY: 30 minute presentation of the history of the Welsh Tract and the Welsh in America by Connor Duffy

The Griffith Morgan House will be setting up a table with a small display on their site as well as Welsh History in general

Fire a Cannon! (fee applies)

LOVESPOONS: Small favor sized lovespoons imported from Wales will be for sale, with custom wood laser engraving available

KIDS ACTIVITIES: Welsh themed coloring pages for kids (and kids at heart!); Face Painting (fee applies)

PORTRAITS: Kevin O’ Malley, an 18th Century sketch artist in costume, will be offering portraits to guests, who can dress up in 18th century clothing for them

ART: Keith Trievel, also an artist, will be selling painted slate work with Welsh themes

Cymru am byth!

(Courtesy of Family Tales & Trails)