Philadelphia Folk Festival
- Dates
- Aug 12 to 15, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Old Pool Farm
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 3, 2026
Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, PA, Aug 12 to 15, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society on the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania, about 45 minutes outside Philadelphia. It was inaugurated in 1962 at Wilson Farm near Paoli, with Reverend Gary Davis, Bonnie Dobson and Pete Seeger among the artists, and drew 2,500 people against an expected 2,000. The 63rd edition ran on 14 to 16 August 2026, with seven stages of folk music from traditional to contemporary and a Thursday night concert just for campers.
How it works
In 2026, music ran from 11am until midnight on Friday and Saturday and from 11am until 9:30pm on Sunday, and the main gate opened at 9:45 AM for day pass holders. Day passes, weekend tickets and a VIP experience were offered, and tickets could be bought at the Ticket Booth at the Main Gate from 10:30 AM. Camping gates opened on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 10am, with Wednesday early entrance for some camping tickets. A TramCart pass cost $35 in 2026 and was included in the VIP package. Rules included no pets except service dogs, no outside alcohol, no glass bottles, no drums and no bare feet.
Who it suits
The festival describes itself as welcoming all ages, with family-friendly programming, kid-friendly activities, educational workshops and a multi-generational audience. Campers can jam and meet new friends, and the site has ADA camping areas and parking, though the organizer notes the ground is rough because it is a working farm.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport PHL.
How do I get to Philadelphia Folk Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Philadelphia Folk Festival. The nearest major airport is PHL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Free parking is available 0.7 miles from the Main Gate with a shuttle to/from it, free but unreserved, so arrive early per the festival's own advice that spaces can fill quickly. Prepay via the festival's ticketing site. The free lot (0.7 mi out, shuttle-served) functions as the overflow tier. Three separate ADA/accessible lots are documented: Free Accessible (Wolford Rd, uneven open field), Reserved Accessible (Point Parking Lot, nearest to the concert area, requires the paid Reserved Parking add-on plus a valid state disability placard/plate), and Camping Accessible (Clemmers Mill Rd Gate, registration-based, first-come, for camping guests). No tailgating, open flames, or alcohol permitted in any lot; illegal parking is towed.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Schwenksville. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Old Pool Farm
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Philadelphia Folk Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 1
RV/vehicular ('heavy') camping is offered and requires both an All-Festival with Camping ticket AND a separate RV ticket (one per vehicle), but despite the name, there are NO electric, water, or sewer hookups anywhere in this area either (see power_charging above); it is bare vehicular camping space, not a hookup site in the conventional sense. Requires 10 feet of sleeping space in/around the vehicle, wheels chocked, engine off at all times; generators permitted 9am-9pm only in this designated area.
Where can I stay near Philadelphia Folk Festival?
Airport hotels 3
9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8900 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates8800 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
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Quick answers
When is Philadelphia Folk Festival 2027?
Aug 12 to 15, 2027
Where is Philadelphia Folk Festival held?
Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, PA.