South 9th Street Italian Market Festival ★ 4.5
Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia is the May weekend South 9th Street block party with 100-plus vendors, live Italian music and the 30-foot greased pole climb.
Focus: Italian-American
Food festivals in Philadelphia worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
Philly Beer Week ★ 4.4
Philly Beer Week in Philadelphia is the 10-day citywide craft beer celebration in late May and early June, with 2,000-plus events across taprooms, beer-pairing dinners and homebrew nights.
Focus: Beer
Center City Restaurant Week ★ 4.0
Center City Restaurant Week in Philadelphia is the two-week fixed-price restaurant promotion in January and September, with 100-plus Center City rooms offering three-course menus.
Focus: Modern American
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival ★ 4.1
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival in Philadelphia is the April Main Street block party in Manayunk, with 70-plus food trucks and the hillside Schuylkill canal-side dining strip.
Focus: American street food
FEASTIVAL ★ 4.5
FEASTIVAL in Philadelphia is the annual October benefit dinner from Stephen Starr, Audrey Claire and Michael Solomonov, with 70 of the city's best kitchens at one Penn's Landing tasting.
Focus: Multi-restaurant tasting
Food Festivals in Philadelphia, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Philadelphia?
Peak food season in Philadelphia is year-round.
What time do people eat in Philadelphia?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Philadelphia?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Philadelphia?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Philadelphia rewards trust.