* The annual Roxborough Development Corporation Spring Fest returns, with enhancements provided by the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia250’s RingItOn! Initiative *
Roxborough (Philadelphia), PA – Roxborough Development Corporation and Roxborough Ridge Runners Car Club team up to present a giant day on Ridge Avenue as two of the biggest spring traditions join forces again! Roxborough’s marquee celebration of Philly’s 250th Anniversary will feature a high-energy, family-friendly, all-day, all-ages celebration that blends classic cars, live music, student creativity, local business showcases, food vendors and community pride. This landmark event anchors the spring season and serves as a cornerstone of Roxborough’s annual programming, drawing residents and visitors from across the region. Spring Fest will return to the new footprint for the 2nd time.
The festival will take place from Leverington Ave to Fountain Street from 11:00am to 5:00pm, featuring live music across three staging areas, over 70 local artisans, and delicious food from award-winning food trucks and Ridge Avenues eateries. Attendees can sip on craft beverages from Pennsylvania’s own New Ridge Brewing Company and Top Dog Cocktails, all while enjoying an exciting new layout. As part of the citywide Philadelphia 250 celebration, this year’s event will also feature Roxborough as a marquee destination for a special Liberty Bell installation in Pocket Park, adding a historic touch to one of the neighborhood’s most anticipated annual traditions. Visit roxborough dot brightrtravel dot com and follow @roxboroughpa for more information.
Roxborough Spring Fest is one of 20 neighborhood festivals to receive financial support and coordination through the City of Philadelphia’s RingItOn! initiative. The neighborhood festivals supported by RingItOn! make up a citywide calendar of new and existing festivals, markets, and cultural events from April through December 2026. Through investment in these events, the City and Philadelphia250 aim to drive foot traffic to Philadelphia’s neighborhood corridors and support local businesses in these communities throughout the anniversary year.
Philadelphia250, a program of the Philadelphia Visitor Center, is the City of Philadelphia’s implementation partner for 2026. Philadelphia250’s role is to execute RingItOn!, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker’s citywide initiative to put the city’s neighborhoods at the forefront of America’s 250th anniversary while delivering transformative investments across the city.
“Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial celebrations belong to every neighborhood,” said Kathryn Ott Lovell, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation and Philadelphia250. “Mayor Parker’s Ring It On! initiative carries that spirit into communities across the city, ensuring every Philadelphian feels part of this historic moment. Philadelphia250 is ensuring that these neighborhood celebrations occur for the rest of the year, starting now with events like Spring Fest, through to December. July 4th is important, but we’re going well beyond that.”
Other RingItOn! investments include physical beautifications already appearing in the Roxborough neighborhood, including commemorative 250-branded benches, planters, bike racks, street banners, new street trees, and one of the “Bells Across PA” program’s custom-painted replica Liberty Bells.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show
Presented by the Ridge Runners Car Club. Rockin’ the Ridge is a dynamic showcase of classic, custom, and specialty vehicles lining the Ridge attracting auto enthusiasts, families, and regional visitors.
* Art Showcases
Student Art Show – Doodle the Dream: The Next 250!
As a proud participant in the Philly 250 celebration, Roxborough has partnered with the City of Philadelphia, the Department of Commerce, Mural Arts, and celebrated local artist Meghan Turbitt.
Meghan, a renowned cartoonist known for her vibrant work, recently designed the iconic Roxborough Bell. Building on her whimsical and engaging style, this year’s Student Art Show will feature the theme ‘Doodle the Dream,’ inviting young artists to explore storytelling and community through the lens of cartoon imagery
Local students imagine Roxborough’s future through art. For 250 years, Philadelphia has been shaped by bold ideas—sketched in the margins, imagined before they were built, and dreamed long before they became history. In celebration of Philly 250, Doodle the Dream invites classrooms to explore what the next chapter of our city might look like through art. Prizes Sponored by Blick Art.
* Multiple Performance Zones
With 3+ live performance areas, the festival features rotating musicians, school ensembles, dance groups, and special guest performers throughout the day, keeping energy high and crowds moving. Including a stage curated by RoxYunk Porch Fest
MGMT Main Stage
· The Providers
· Floating
· Ridge Runners
· Modern Munk
RoxYunk Porch Fest Stage
· Strange Angels
· Kat Rivers and the Second Sight
· Hodgepodge
Pocket Park
· Community Stage
More to be added soon
* Food, Drink & Artisan Marketplace
Local restaurants, food trucks, makers, and small businesses transform the corridor into a vibrant open-air marketplace.
Food & Drink
Trucks & Tents
· New Ridge Brewing Company
· The Foodery
· Byzatien Empire
· Deke’s BBQ
· Frios
· Hardee’s Funnel Cake
· Humpty Dumpling
· Los Gallos Resturant
· Miek’s BBQ
· Mr. Burger
· Put a Egg on it
· Shugar Shack Soulfood
· Taste of Philly
· The Little Sicilian
· Twisted Flavors Funnel Cake
Brick & Mortar
· Taylor’s Café
· Lenny’s Hoagies
· Café Roma Bakery
· Roma Pizza
· Barry’s Steaks
· Jenny’s Smoothie
Artisan Market Place
· Action Karate
· Alejandra &CO
· Anchor & Spruce
· Anthony Chatfield
· Art By Alicia
· Art on the Ridge
· Beth Deming
· Boy Scout Troop 334
· Carter James Collective
· Central Roxborough Civic Association
· Chop Shop
· Cold Cuts Prints
· Community Justice Partnerships
· Eggloops
· Emily Burke Art
· Hannah Swoish
· Hattal-Taylor Post 333
· Hoffman Bread
· Jay Mcquirns
· Jennifer Glick
· Joan By J. Soap Creations
· Kayla Jackson
· Kendrick Gymnastics
· Leverington Church
· Lily Lough Jemlrey
· Lindsay Jean Design
· MagHugg
· Pauline Nader Flowers
· North Light Community Center
· Nottingham Bonsai
· Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
· Rena Blank
· Rep Tarik Kahn
· Robert Shaak
· Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy
· Sow & Sew Boutique
· Speedy Squirrel
· The Block Church
· The Metz Art Gallery
· The Third Space Collective
· Thornberry Apiary
· Unity Recovery
· Urban Princess Boutique
· Village on the Rdige
More to come
* Family Activities & Interactive Experiences
Hands-on art stations, games, and community-led activities make Spring Fest a true all-ages experience.
· Edna Rambo Potery Demo
· The Weavers Guild Demo
· Thornberry Apiary – Bee Hive Education
· Manyunk Roxborough Art Center Open Air Painting
· Art Focused selfie stations located through out the corridor
· Fly Leaf the Book Fairy and her magical bubbles
· Spin Art
* Community & Family Zone
Located in Pocket Park, the Community & Family Zone is a central gathering space at Roxborough Spring Fest, designed for families and rooted in local talent.
This lively, all-ages destination showcases hyper-local performers, youth groups, and community organizations, featuring live music, dance, martial arts, and interactive activities throughout the day. With hands-on programming and opportunities to connect with local organizations, the space creates a welcoming environment for neighbors to gather, engage, and celebrate Roxborough’s creativity.
* Community Wellness Village, Presented by IBX
At the heart of Spring Fest, the Community Wellness Village is a vibrant hub for health, connection, and community care. Advancing health equity by making local wellness services visible, approachable, and accessible to all. The Village brings together local health providers, wellness practitioners, and community-based organizations—making it easy for attendees to discover and engage with trusted resources.
This welcoming space invites festivalgoers to pause, recharge, and connect with services that support healthier lives – right here in their own neighborhood.
Experience Highlights:
Cooling tent, shade, and hydration station
Comfortable seating and a calm, restorative space
Light movement and stretching sessions
Family-friendly activities
Interactive demos and engagement with local wellness providers
Pretzels provided by Wawa
“We are so excited to feature Philly 250 and America 250 as the centerpiece of our marquee event, Spring Fest and the Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show. There is a beautiful sense of history returning home this year; the Bicentennial celebration kicked off right here at Gorgas Park in 1976. This May, Gorgas Park will once again serve as the perfect backdrop for a day of incredible cars, live music, and children’s entertainment as we honor our nation’s milestone anniversary in the heart of our community.” – Roxborough Development Corporation Executive Director Jax Cusack.
“Spring Fest represents our organization’s deepest commitment to the community: maintaining a vibrant tradition of art, culture, and togetherness. As we celebrate America’s 250th year, we are proud to provide a space where neighbors can connect through shared history and local creativity. It is an honor to see this tradition continue to grow, bringing people of all generations together to celebrate what makes our neighborhood so special.” – Roxborough Development Corporation Board President Jo Ann Desper.
This all day, all ages event is open to the public, with no charge to attend, and food and drink pay as you go. For more, follow on social media @roxboroughpa @artontheridge@roxboroughridgerunners19128
TRAVEL AND PARKING
By Car – Just across the Schuylkill from I-76, Roxborough is easy to reach by car. The drive is 11 minutes from Chestnut Hill, 19 minutes from University City, and 22 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. It is just over 20 minutes from the shopping hub in King of Prussia and less than half an hour from the Philadelphia International Airport. For parking, two parking lots are available for convenient access to the festival, one at 465 Leverington Avenue and the other at 514 Dupont Street.
By Bike – The scenic, riverside Kelly Drive makes biking to Roxborough from Center City an easy ride. Just ride north on the bike path beside the Schuylkill River until it hits Main Street in Manayunk. Then that will take you right through Manayunk and into the heart of Roxborough.
By Bus – An array of busses run right through Roxborough. The #9 runs from Center City to Andorra. The #27 goes from Plymouth Meeting Mall to Center City. The #32 will take you right from Roxborough to Center City via Philadelphia University. The #35 runs a Manayunk / Roxborough Loop. The #38 goes from 5th and Market to Wissahickon. And the #65 goes from Germantown / Chelten to 69th St. Transportation Center.
By Train – Septa’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line runs out to Roxborough, stopping at Wissahickon, Manayunk and Ivy Ridge.
ABOUT ROXBOROUGH
Roxborough is unique because of its history as one of America’s oldest towns. Back in the 1600’s it was a neighborhood of farms stretching from the clear waters of the Wissahickon Creek to the apex of Ridge Avenue. Now it has a more city-like appearance still with a small-town charm. It’s close to the Wissahickon where many enjoy the trails and nature and close enough to hustle and bustle of the city for work and outings.
ABOUT ROXBOROUGH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Roxborough Development Corporation manages the Roxborough Business Improvement District and is dedicated to providing Roxborough residents with high-quality shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.