In 2008, Shiloh Baptist Church at 21st and Christian St in Philadelphia was in dire need of a new roof. Mulling over a few beers at a local watering hole, a few friends who lived in the community decided they wanted to help, and like that, Bloktoberfest was born.
Starting out as the Rock and Run 5K, Bloktoberfest has since evolved into an annual city staple, showcasing a wide array of beers, food, and music to roughly 10-14K attendees. The only non-profit street festival in Philadelphia, Bloktoberfest donates all proceeds back into the local community, specifically towards initiatives addressing education, green space and public safety.
Bloktoberfest, an all-ages, free-to-attend celebration of beer, food, music, and Philly will be returning for its TENTH YEAR on Saturday, October 13th 2018, from noon to 8pm, taking over four blocks of South Street between Broad Street and 18th Street.
In partnership with the South Street West Business Association and 31st and Wharton Beer Distributors, Bloktoberfest will once again showcase a wide selection of beer by craft breweries from around the country, food from neighborhood vendors and food trucks, and multiple stages of live music featuring nationally recognized and emerging local acts.
On the fence about pre-sale tickets? All unredeemed tickets are donations back to the community!
