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South 9th Street
Italian Market Festival

May 18th & 19th, 2024

11am - 5pm

The S. 9 th Street Festival, is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond.

For seven city blocks, the 2024 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a range of cuisine and beverages. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample and purchase culinary delights. In addition to the food, the Festival will feature a wide range of music, services, souvenirs, jewelry, artists, and crafters.

street closures

5am Saturday May 18  – 10pm Sunday May 19 
S. 9th Street: Wharton to Fitzwater
Federal Street: Ellsworth, Washington, Carpenter, Christian, Catherine 8th to 10th Streets
Montrose: Hall, League, Kimball, Ernest, Annin, Latona 8th to 10th Streets

2024 HOAGIE OF THE YEAR CONTEST

Come see some of the best hoagies in Philly square off for the title of Hoagie of the Year, with some judges you’ll likely recognize…

10am Sunday, 9th & Washington

Festival Rundown

Let’s Rallie is the official app of The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival! Download Let’s Rallie to receive real-time push notifications about event programming, view the event map, and stay on top of all happenings throughout the weekend.

VIP Seating Area

“We are thrilled to be back again. This year we are presenting the Tavolo Zona at the 9th & Montrose Piazza”

-Mary Green from DeerPark. 

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PHILADELPHIA'S LARgest BLOCK PARTY

Come on down for a can’t-miss day of family fun – rain or shine, in the open air and under our trademark awnings! The Italian Market Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration in Philadelphia’s S. 9th Street Italian Market – the nation’s oldest outdoor market.
 
The merchants invite you to join them in this extravaganza for the senses — streets lined with vendors offering every ethnic delicacy possible, with live entertainment, fun contests and more!
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