Philadelphia Folksong Society

We present the Philadelphia Folk Festival on the weekend of August 15, 16, & 17, 2025

photo by Rob Sankey

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 at https://pfs.org/posts/.

“The Smiling Banjo Podcast is a backstage pass to the 2024 Fest!”

Don't Miss the New Year's Ticket Sale for the 2025 Folk Festival!

Spread a little joy on yourself and your Fest Family this holiday season! Tickets for the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival are on sale December 18, 2024 through January 14, 2025 with discounts up to 25%. This year we have a reason to celebrate because the 2024 Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024 was an incredible success!

All-Festival Adult Tickets are marked down to just $199.00 and All-Festival +Camping Adult Tickets are marked down to $241.00. Even VIP Friend of Festival Adult tickets are their most affordable at $425.00 from the cost of $500.00 at the gate. Plus, enjoy discounts on RV and early- entry add-ons!

This is the lowest cost tickets will be priced for Fest, taking place in Upper Salford Township on August 15, 16, 17, 2025! So, take advantage of this great deal and bring the gift of music, community and fun to your loved ones. Hurry! The offer is only available through January 14, 2025. Buy your tickets at the PFF Tickets page.

The 2nd Annual Gene Shay/Founders' Awards Benefit Concert

Exciting News! The 2nd Annual Gene Shay/Founders’ Awards Benefit Concert will be taking place on Tuesday night, March 11th at The Colonial Theatre. The musical acts will be announced by the first week of January. We also hope to have our awardees announced by then as well.

Last year our Awardees were Charlie Miller, David Baskin, Dianne Tankle and John Fuhr. This year our members will help us determine who will get the two awards. The criteria for the two awards are listed below. Please note the criteria for the Founders’ Award has changed!

The Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Gene Shay Award is presented to an individual who has shown extraordinary dedication to the Philadelphia Folk Festival and/or the Philadelphia Folksong Society.

The Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Founders Award is presented to an individual or organization that has made a contribution towards at least one aspect of the Philadelphia Folksong Society’s mission. This can be in any number of ways (i.e. as a performing artist, as a member of the music business, as a philanthropist, as a volunteer, etc…)

Members may nominate their pick for both the Gene Shay and Founders’ Awards via digital form by December 24th, 2024. The links have been sent to members via email. If a link does not work for you and you plan on submitting a nomination, please email Rob Kutzik at rkutzik@pfs.org

Thank you, and save Tuesday night, March 11th on your calendars now!

We 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