2026 Philadelphia Folk Festival

Join us for a three or four day extravaganza of traditional and contemporary music, dance, crafts, camping, and children’s activities hosted at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township. Come for just a day or stay for the entire weekend!

If you are like thousands of music lovers on the East Coast, you head for Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania, a little more than 35 miles outside of Philadelphia, where the legendary Philadelphia Folk Festival transforms a working farm into a magical, musical sound park. This cherished event is one of the oldest outdoor music festivals of its kind in North America and will celebrate its 63rd Anniversary, August 14-16, 2026 at the Old Pool Farm.

Known to present superstars and rising stars alike, plans for this year’s summertime extravaganza are well underway! The event is unique in that it is presented by a non-profit arts education organization, the Philadelphia Folksong Society, and is operated with the help of over 1,000 dedicated volunteers.

The festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family-friendly setting with camping, food trucks, educational workshops, a variety of vendors, and activities for all ages. Children under the age of 5 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

FAQs

How do I get my tickets?

After purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite, you will receive an email with your tickets attached as a PDF. Please PRINT out your tickets and bring them with you or you can download them to your smartphone to be scanned at the door. Please be sure to have your tickets out and ready when you enter.

The HOLDER of this ticket expressly assumes all risk incident to the event, whether occurring prior to, during or subsequent to the actual event and agrees that all participants, employees, volunteers. agents, officers, and directors of the Philadelphia Folksong Society, its affiliates and subsidiaries are hereby released from any and all claims arising from the event, including claims of negligence.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Adult ticket pricing is for individuals 18 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Limited onsite paid parking for cars and motorcycles is available. Free parking is also available at satellite lots in the area with free shuttle bus service to and from the Festival site.

What can I bring into the event? What is prohibited?

• Please bring blankets or tarps or short legged, low-back chairs to use in the concert and workshop areas. High-backed and high-legged chairs may not be used on the hill in front of the stages.
• Reserved seating is available for an additional charge. Coolers may be subject to inspection.
• We want you to have a great time at this event but remember; No Alcohol, Illegal Substances, Regulated Items of any kind, or Weapons. No Pets (except Guide Dogs). No Smoking except in designated areas. No glass receptacles of any kind.
• No drones will be permitted to protect the safety of all attendees and to adhere to FAA Drone Laws.
• The lighting of Flying lanterns is prohibited in the Campgrounds. Please respect this. It is a safety issue and a fire hazard to the surrounding neighborhood. Anyone caught using them will be asked to leave.

I purchased a Shuttle (TramCart) ticket. When does the Shuttle operate?

Shuttle (TramCart) service runs on a specific schedule and as weather permits.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions, please consult our website, www.folkfest.org or email directors@pfs.org for assistance.

What's the refund policy?

All sales are final -- there are NO REFUNDS. This is a RAIN or SHINE event.

PHOTO CREDIT: Eric Ring