Philadelphia Folksong Society

We are a non-profit organization 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.

photo by Rob Sankey

Volunteer at the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival!

Tickets on Sale Now

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is nothing without all of our amazing, hardworking, dedicated volunteers.

This year, we are pleased to offer Volunteer Tickets for adults and Volunteens at Discounted rates through June 14!

Sale Pricing until June 14th:

  • $99.00 for Adults
  • $50.00 for Volunteens (12-17)
  • $10.00 for Children (5-11)
  • $1.00 for Wee Folk (under 5)

Pricing on June 15 and beyond:

  • $119.00 for Adults
  • $50.00 for Volunteens (12-17)
  • $10.00 for Children (5-11)
  • $1.00 for Wee Folk (under 5)

We are all looking forward to being back on the Old Pool Farm to share music and laughs, and to make more wonderful memories together!

 Day Passes On Sale Now!

Day Pass sale pricing ends July 14

Youth (12-17) Sale & Non-Sale Price

– Friday      8/15 $45 / $55

– Saturday 8/16 $50 / $60

– Sunday    8/17 $45 / $55

 

Child  Day passes (5-11) are $10 a day now through the festival.

 

Children under 5 are always free!

PFF is Back on August 15, 16 & 17, 2025!

The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to the Old Pool Farm from August 15th – 17th, 2025, with a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14. 

This year’s lineup features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based artists including: Alison Brown; Ben de la Cour; Goldpine; John McCutcheon; John Moreland; The Kennedys; Reggie Harris; Robin & Linda Williams; Sam Robbins; and Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius

They join our first batch of announced artists: American Patchwork Quartet; The April Fools: Buskin & Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich; Brittany Ann Tranbaugh; Cloudbelly; David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach; Elijah Wald; Jesse Terry; John Flynn; John Gorka; Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise; Larry Ahearn; Lili Anel; Max Davey; Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley; Solas; SONiA disappear fear; and Vanessa Collier

Stay tuned for more artist announcements!

Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, the festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family friendly setting with campingfood truckseducational workshops, a variety of vendors, and activities for all ages.

For more information, read the official press release or visit the folk fest website.

Smiling Banjo Podcast

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.