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Washington Avenue’s Bloktoberfest brings in big bands and a huge array of craft beer providers to make for a true neighborhood festival that’s free to attend.
The all-ages festival features several blocks of food, craft beer and live music all afternoon long between Broad and 17th streets. Pay as you go and enjoy tasty dishes from favorite food trucks and special items from neighborhood restaurants.
Filling up three blocks on Washington Avenue, the annual festival is a full day of laid-back fun on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
The all-ages festival features blocks upon blocks of food, craft beer and live music.
Thirsty? Bloktoberfest features a wide selection of craft beers and beverages available at multiple spots throughout the festival, with tickets available in advance.
As many as 10 different breweries typically sponsor the event. Festival-goers can pick from a selection of seasonal pumpkin brews and festbiers, IPAs, ciders, ryes, pilsners and beyond.
In addition to the festival, the adjacent Point Breeze and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods are home to a ton of great bars, restaurants, shops and parks, so visitors should make sure to check them out while they’re in the area.
Note, too, that proceeds from the neighborhood event are reinvested into community schools, projects and area organizations.
— Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia
Visitors can easily get to Bloktoberfest using SEPTA’s Broad Street Line and bus system.
Additionally, Indego bike share stations are located nearby, including spots at Broad and Federal streets, and 18th Street and Washington Avenue.
Bloktoberfest is free, but beer ticket sales help raise money for neighborhood organizations. Thirsty revelers can purchase beer tickets in advance online, as well as admission to a VIP zone that includes seating, private portable bathrooms and snacks.
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The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia) and overnight hotel accommodations.
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