Philadelphia area college students are still on break, and families are looking for fun getaways to fill the summer days, and spend time together before courses start back up in the fall.
Whether you have students taking a break, or you’re just looking to enjoy some recreation and time with friends, we have great suggestions for you. Check out this list of 5 top area festivals that are sure to be a hit for Philly locals and visitors this summer…
When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 from Noon to 7 pm
Where: Philadelphia – Saunders Park Greene, 3900 Powelton Avenue
Cost: Free
Come out and celebrate Philly’s tremendous musical history with live jazz music in genres ranging from traditional and fusion to rhythm and smooth jazz.
Headliner Tim Warfield leads 10+ acclaimed performing artists; vocalists, instrumentalists and dance groups, including Charles Washington, David Stevens, Glenn Bryan w/Reference Point & Friends. De’Wayne Drummond, Hamin Melvin, Philadelphia Clef Club Youth Ensemble, After Hour Trio & 1 feat. Najwa Parkins, Philayva feat. Vocalist Charlene Holloway and the Universal African Dance & Drum Emsemble.
In addition to the music, the festival also features vendors, family-friendly activities and youth entertainment, as well as food trucks dishing baked goods, seafood, fresh fruit and more.
For more info about the event, visit: www.phillyjazzarts.eventbrite.com
When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
Where: Philadelphia – 3400 W GIRARD AVE
Cost: General Admission: $65.00, VIP: $95.00, 6-pack tickets: $330.00
Enjoy an evening amongst friends and exotic creatures alike! The Philadelphia Zoo invites you to join us for Summer Ale Festival 2013 where you will sample regional craft beers and savor delicious local cuisine while surrounded by brilliantly colored birds, majestic great apes and exceptional big cats that call the Zoo’s lush gardens home.
For more info about the event, visit: www.philadelphiazoo.org
When: Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1 PM
Where: Philadelphia – River Stage at Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing
Cost: $37.50
Don’t miss one of the summer’s biggest block parties… the Mad Decent Block Party will be taking over the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, and features an exciting line-up of artists, including Major Lazer, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, RiFF RAFF, Nadastrom, DJ Sega, Dirty South Joe, Swizzymack and Jahan Lennon.
For more info about the event, visit: www.maddecent.com
When: Sunday, July 28, 2013, Noon to 5 pm
Where: Philadelphia – East Passyunk Avenue
Cost: $15 for show cars
A true shout-out to South Philly’s sock-hoppin’ heritage, this annual family-friendly summer event brings together revelers, food, vendors, live music & DJs, Bang! Boom! CRAFT! show, Kid Zone, FREE moon bounce, circus performers, face painting and arts & crafts and more than 130 of the hottest antique, vintage, classic, muscle and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles you’ve ever seen.
For more info about the event, visit: www.visiteastpassyunk.com
When: July 26-28, 2013
Where: Camden, NJ – Wiggins Park
Cost: 3-day Go Everywhere Pass: $105, 3-day Wiggins & Garden Pass: $105, 1-day kids pass: $5
3 days of great music and family fun with 20+ renowned musical artists. This amazing musical extravaganza will feature spectacular local and national artists including Bob Dylan, Wilco, Dr. Dog, The Lumineers, Dr. John, Dawes, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Justin Townes Earle, Lord Huron, Phosphorrescent, Counting Cows, Rhett Miller, Dawes, The Hold Steady, Delta Spirit, Kathleen Edwards and many more.
For more info about the event, visit: www.xpn.org/xponential-music-festival
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