Philadelphia Folksong Society
photo by Rob Sankey
The 2nd Annual Gene Shay/Founders' Awards Benefit Concert
Philadelphia Folksong Society presents the 2nd Annual Gene Shay/Founders’ Awards Benefit Concert. We will be honoring David Bromberg, “the Godfather of Americana,” along with Folk Legend Tom Rush! It is happening on the evening of Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street in Phoenixville. Tickets on sale now!
The musical acts for the evening include Jay Ungar & Molly Mason (perhaps best known for Ashokan Farewell from Ken Burns’ Civil War series), the wonderful Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, and yes, Tom Rush! In lieu of a performance by David Bromberg, the night will feature a musical tribute to his iconic catalogue.
In addition to presenting our two Founders’ Awards to David Bromberg & Tom Rush for their lifetime musical achievements, the Society will present our Gene Shay Awards to two Folk Festival volunteers, Mike Flagg and the late Ellen Superfine, the Folk Festival’s Wonder Woman, for their long and dedicated service. And new this year, we will present our first Volunteer Committee Spotlight Award to the Philadelphia Folk Festival’s unheralded Trash Committee!
Purchase tickets during the Early Bird Sale Tier for the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival!
Tickets for the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival, taking place in Upper Salford Township on August 15, 16, 17, 2025, are on sale now, with discounts up to 15%!
Here are just some of the special deals:
- All-Festival Adult Tickets: $226
- All-Festival+Camping Adult Tickets: $273
- VIP Friend of Festival Adult Tickets: $450 (down from $500 at the gate)
- VIP Friend of Festival Adult Camping: $504
Plus enjoy discounts on RV and early-entry add-ons!
Take advantage of these great Early Bird deals for Fest tickets! This offer is only available through April 14, 2025.
The Smiling Banjo Podcast
Did you hear? You can also enjoy a taste of the 2024 Fest through a new video podcast release featuring 2024 Fest artists! Find out more info here.
“The Smiling Banjo Podcast is a backstage pass to the 2024 Fest!”
Listen or watch the latest episode of the podcast on Spotify or Youtube.
PFS will hold a 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival!
Save the date for Fest on August 15, 16, & 17, 2025
The Philadelphia Folksong Society is grateful for the amazing community support while we came together to bring Fest back! We want to thank every patron, sponsor, volunteer, vendor, advertiser, neighbor, and community partner for supporting the 2024 Philadelphia Folk Festival! Because of our community’s support, our 2024 Fest was a financial and musical success!
Founded in 1957, PFS has offered programs of presentation, participation, and education throughout Greater Philadelphia and the nation year-round. We are dedicated to preserving the past, promoting the present, and securing the future of folk music and related forms of expression through education, presentation and participation.
PFS has contributed to the preservation of a variety of musical styles and historical perspectives and has acquired both local acclaim and international recognition through popular programs such as the Philadelphia Folk Festival.
photo by Eric Ring