Clear your schedule and join Rittenhouse Row on Saturday, May 19, for the 2018 Spring Festival. Enjoy street cafes, art, beauty, fashion, family fun, culinary demonstrations, beer and cocktail samplings, live music and entertainment on Walnut Street, from the Avenue of the Arts to Rittenhouse Square. You could be one of 50,000 attendees enjoying the only time of the year when Walnut Street is closed to vehicular traffic.
This free event runs from noon through 5 p.m. on Walnut Street between Broad Street and 19th Street, and on 17th Street and 18th Street, from Sansom Street to Locust St. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Throughout the streets, you’ll find stylish spring fashions, pampering options, active and healthy lifestyle booths, as well as sweet treats and plenty of vegan options.
Highlights of this year’s Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival include:
1400 Block of Walnut
This is where you’ll find the party with a DJ spinning music throughout the day. There will also be a cocktail garden on site from XIX at The Bellevue Hotel.
1500 Block of Walnut
Enjoy live music from Norma Michaels Entertainment on the stage at Syndenham and Walnut. Dine on pizza from Snap Custom Pizza and sample Real Philly Deli sandwich creations made with Dietz & Watson premium meats and cheeses. Be sure to cast a vote for your favorite bite in the Real Philly Deli Faceoff.
1600 Block of Walnut
Plan ahead and participate in Rittenhouse Row’s Clothing Collection, and do good while having fun. Please bring donations of gently used men’s, women’s, children’s clothing and accessories to the Our Closet tent at 17th and Walnut, across from Capital One. Our Closet hosts “pop-up clothing shops” at 15 locations throughout Philadelphia. Our Closet is a volunteer-driven program and relies on the clothing donations from the community at large to keep the program operating. The goal is to provide the basic need of clothing to vulnerable individuals and their families throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Clothing is distributed free of charge by operating “pop-up shops” and through providing emergency response packages to community members in crisis. There are no eligibility requirements to receive clothing. Shoppers are treated with dignity and are offered a safe space to shop, make conversations with volunteers and gain the confidence they need to face other stressors in their lives, such as such as securing a steady source of income or finding permanent housing solutions.
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1700 Block of Walnut
Treat yourself to artisanal chocolates from Aurora Grace Chocolates and visit grilling stations from Marathon Grill, Rouge and Lacroix. And get a first taste of the new restaurant from Chef Jenn Carroll of Top Chef fame, Spice Finch, coming soon to The Warwick Rittenhouse Hotel.
18th Street
Stop by Nic Grooming for beer tasting at the men’s grooming station at 18th Street and Moravian Street, complete with a vintage motorcycle photo station.
Grab a taste of Bar’s new doughnut and cold brew coffee menu items, and take a look at a.kitchen’s outdoor lounge and bocce court.
Thirsty? Hit up the new cocktail station from Rouge at the corner of 18th and Walnut, Twenty Manning Grill and Audrey Claire.
1800 Block of Walnut Along Rittenhouse Square
Enjoy street-friendly food and drink from Alma de Cuba, Barclay Prime, Butcher and Singer, The Continental Mid-town, The Dandelion, El Rey, and Parc. The block will also include:
- The Starr Arts Market with homemade jewelry, art and wares, all from talented staff members at Starr Restaurants. All pieces will be available for purchase!
- A Family Zone offering face painting, balloon twisting and plenty of room to relax and let the kids play. They will have games, chalk and more to keep kids entertained.
Join Butcher and Singer in the big tent at 19th and Walnut to party like you’re at the Preakness. Throw on your best hat or derby digs, and sip on cocktails inspired by the Triple Crown events. It might as well be Pimlico in Philadelphia!
What are you most looking forward to at Rittenhouse Row’s Spring Festival?
- Feature photo: Rittenhouse Row
