Manayunk Harvest Fest 2018: What You Need To Know

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA – Manayunk's autumnal Harvest Fest is all set for Sept. 29 and we have details you need to know to make the most of the event.

The festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Manayunk's Pretzel Park and on Main Street.

There will be professional pumpkin carving and caricature drawings from noon to 4 p.m. at Canal View Park (4416 Main St.), face painting by PeanutButter Face Painting and kids Rigamajig making at the North Light Activity Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.,

Music kicks off in the park at 11 a.m. and at noon at Main Street will host two stage areas as well, with live music at the intersection of Main and Cotton Streets, as well as Canal View Park.

Some Manayunk restaurants will host live music during dinner hours.

A full list of performances and times is below:

Pretzel Park

• 11 a.m.: Dr. Ketchup
• Noon: Hot Club of Philadelphia
• 1 p.m.: Rachel Andie & The V Element
• 1:45 p.m.: Performance by Merge Dance Studio
• 2 p.m.: Black Horse Motel
• 3 p.m.: Ben Arnold & Band
• 4 p.m.: Kuf Knotz
• 5 p.m.: Stella Ruze

Main Street

• Noon to 8 p.m.: Hatchfest (Craft Manayunk)
• 1 p.m.: Kenn Kweder (Winnie's Manayunk)
• 4-6 p.m.: Andrew Jude (Canal View Park)
• 6-8 p.m.: Alexander Saddic (Bourbon Blue)
• 6-8 p.m.: Dave Brook (Taqueria Feliz)
• 7 p.m.: The Strange Heat, Athensville, Parsnip Revolt, & Scott McClatchey (The Grape Room)
• 8-11 p.m.: Padraig Stevens with Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors (The Locks at Sona)
• 9 p.m.: Stella Ruze with Andrew Jude (Dawson Street Pub)
• 10 p.m.: Those Guys Delco (Sona Pub & Kitchen)

"After much success of our inaugural event in 2017, we have decided to ramp up the live music aspect of the event," said Jane Lipton, Executive Director of the Manayunk Development Corporation. "Live music is such a huge part of what makes Manayunk thrive, and we’re excited to be bringing a music event back to the community."

The Pretzel Park Farmers Market will take place as usual, with fresh produce, baked goods, and
other seasonal vendors starting at 10 a.m.

Food vendors, such as Mama’s Meatballs, DonutNV, and Jammin’ Crepes, will line Silverwood Street above Pretzel Park, as well as the stage area on Cotton Street. The full food vendor list is below:

• Bad Mother Shuckers (Cotton Street)
• Calle del Sabor
• Cupcake Carnivale
• DonutNV (Cotton Street)
• The Pizza Cruiser
• Meat Wagon BBQ
• Candygyrl
• Lunchbox
• Jammin' Crepes (Cotton Street)
• The Spicy Belly (Cotton Street)

Retailers on Main Street will open their shops for seasonal shopping all day.

Participating retailers are:

• Faber Distilling Co
• Jacqueline Schneider Art
• Joanne's Wreaths
• Jocelynn Goode
• Junebug Flowers and Design – New seasonal blooms, 10% off potted plants, preorder Thanksgiving arrangements
• LILA Fashion International – Complimentary mulled wine and 10% off new fall attire
• Pet Friendly Dog Bakery
• Philadelphia Runner – 25% off all trail shoes
• Slow Rise Bakery
• The Energy Co-op
• Walnut Run Farm

In addition, official festival sponsors; Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, Dark Horse Wine, and Yard Bar; will serve beer and wine to thirsty music lovers.

Families are invited to take in some fun as well, with face painting taking place in the Pretzel Park, as well as caricatures and live professional pumpkin carving at Canal View Park.

"Not only are we excited to be bringing a music event back to the district, but we are happy to have a family-friendly event for those who live here," Lipton said. "We really look forward to hosting everyone during this wonderful time of year for our second Harvest Fest."

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