* From 1990 to 2026, the Manayunk Arts Festival continues to evolve as the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried arts festival *
Philadelphia, PA – Manayunk Development Corporation is excited to celebrate the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The tradition of being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried art festival – and the largest in Pennsylvania – will continue as Main Street hosts approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters.
This year, the Manayunk Arts Festival is embracing a fresh vibe aimed at younger audiences, with activations like Baby Face Studios student sales, the Emerging Artists tent, and quirky pop-up experiences like the Funk Shop by Lucky’s Last Chance – bringing new energy and a contemporary feel to this historic event.
Art and the Manayunk Arts Festival itself is always evolving, showcasing exciting new artists alongside many longtime favorites that festivalgoers have come to love.
Over 100,000 collectors, buyers, browsers and designers visit Main Street for this iconic event. In addition to art and crafts, visitors can enjoy food and drink vendors, merchant specials, live art demonstrations, and much more.
As Philadelphia gears up to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, the Manayunk Arts Festival is proud to be part of a landmark year for the city, highlighting the creativity, culture, and community that continue to define Philadelphia today! This year, in ode to the nation’s celebration, over 50 Main Street businesses will be flying 250 Flags all summer.
The Manayunk Arts Festival, organized and operated by the Manayunk Development Corporation, is a no charge event open to the public and will feature artists from eight different disciplines: fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting & drawing, photography, and wood & sculpture. Visitors can also enjoy food and beverages from Manayunk’s renowned restaurants and cool off by shopping at the district’s unique boutiques and stores.
A standout feature of the show is the Emerging Artist Program, which highlights local and up-and-coming talent. This initiative allows young and new artists to begin showing and selling their work. Each artist may participate as an emerging artist for up to three years before being invited to join the main festival. This year, 30 Emerging Artists will be featured on Grape Street, a side street just off Main Street, which will be closed to create a dedicated Emerging Artist area.
Each year, one artist’s work is selected to be featured across marketing materials, including posters, billboards, and digital campaigns. The 2026 featured artist will be Manayunk local, Ryanne Bonde!
The Manayunk Arts Festival is a rain or shine event – dress accordingly!