28th Annual Manayunk Arts Fest Kicks Off Saturday

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA – Make sure you have Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 free because you won't want to miss the 28th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday along Main Street in Manayunk.

About 200,000 collectors, buyers, and designers will visit Main Street to peruse more about 300 different local and nationally known artists' and crafters' wares.

"After 28 years, the arts festival continues to be a highlight for me, personally, and for the entire district," Jane Lipton, Executive Director of the Manayunk Development Corporation, said. "I was there for
the first year— it’s different every year but it continues to evolve and delight. I hope to see you all there!"

For the sixth year, local and up-and-coming talent will be featured in the Emerging Artist Tent at its new location of Main and Grape Streets. More than 30 artists will display their work in the tent throughout the weekend.

Manayunk Arts Festival, organized and operated by the Manayunk Development Corporation, is free to the public and will feature artists from seven different disciplines: fiber, glass & ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting and drawing, photography, and wood and sculpture. Visitors can also enjoy food and beverages from Manayunk’s renowned restaurants and cool off by shopping at Manayunk’s unique boutiques and stores.

Leading up to the big event, the Manayunk Development Corporation is hosting a night of Art en Plein air as part of their Stroll the Street event series on Thursday, June 22. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. That night, Main Street will be lined with artists painting and live music, and Cotton Street – between Main and Cresson Streets – will be filled with food trucks and other activities.

The Manayunk Development Corporation encourages taking public transportation to the event.

With just a 15-minute train ride from Center City, attendees can take the Manayunk-Norristown Line to the Manayunk station all weekend. SEPTA Bus Routes 61 and 35 will be rerouted to Ridge Ave. for the weekend.

Limited Parking is available at 4000 Main Street lot and Green Lane lot, located between Main Street and Cresson Street.

Round-trip shuttle service is also available for $4 per person and $2 for children. Proceeds benefit the North Light Community Center. Free shuttle parking is available at 555 City Ave. on Presidential Boulevard in Bala Cynwyd and Ivy Ridge Train Station on Umbria Street.

Image via Manayunk Development Corporation