2023 Highlights
South Street Fest 2023 is jam-packed with action from the east end of the festival at Headhouse Square to the west end at 8th Street. Here’s a sampling of what you can expect.
Brauhaus Schmitz’s 10th Annual Maifest
South Street’s German beer hall hosts a traditional German spring festival, complete with a maypole, music and dancing, and, of course, plenty of German beer. Food and drink are pay as you go, and a limited number of VIP packages are available, offering front-of-line perks, an all-day buffet and access to private restrooms. Prost!
Free Comic Book Day
Comic book fans can geek out (we mean that in the best way) during this joint celebration from Atomic City Comics and South Street’s brand-new gothic-inspired shop, The Dream Eerie. Compete in a comic book-themed costume contest, show off your nerdy knowledge during rounds of trivia and jam out to sets from DJ Mighty Mike Saga. To celebrate its grand opening, The Dream Eerie is raffling off great prizes, including gift cards and tickets to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Cure’s upcoming concert at the Wells Fargo Center.
Kids Zone
Kiddos can compete in games of giant chess and Connect 4 from nearby Queen & Game Cafe, or Doop it up while getting kicks in on an inflatable interactive game from the Philadelphia Union.
— Photo by D. Nichole for Visit Philadelphia
Inaugural Artist Row
Shop for handmade creations from more than 20 up-and-coming artists at the fest’s first-ever Artist Row. Curated by Black-and-Brown owned businesses in the area, the artist lineup emphasizes women makers and creators of color.
Catch the Kentucky Derby on a Seriously Big Screen
It’s derby day! Put on your silliest hat and head to the intersection of 2nd and South to cheer on the ponies. The action streams on a 20-foot screen while the fine folks at Paddy Whacks and Twisted Tail sling suds and mix up refreshing mint juleps.
