July 17, 2025
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Announces 23 Philadelphia Area Musicians
and 17 PFS MAC Musicians
Performing From the Main Stage
to the PFS MAC Stages
For The 62 Annual Festival
August 14-17, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Folk Festival is pleased to announce forty musicians from the Greater Philadelphia region who will be performing at the 62nd annual event August 14-17, 2025 at Old Pool Farm, Upper Salford Township. In addition to the 23 Main Stage and Camp Stage performers, 17 regional artists will make appearances in PFS MAC showcases and on other side stages. PFS MAC refers to the Philadelphia Folksong Society’s Musical Artists Cooperative. It’s a program within the Philadelphia Folksong Society that focuses on supporting and promoting musical artists in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware region. The cooperative provides opportunities for musicians to network, learn, perform, and collaborate.
Greater Philadelphians performing this August on the Main and side stages include:
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
Carla Ulbrich
Charlie Miller
Charlie Rutan
Chris Kasper
Dave Fry
Elijah Wald
Foxhound
Gather Round
Hezekiah Jones
Hinton, Bower, Jones
Ian Zolitor (Thursday Night Emcee)
Jack Murray
John Flynn (Main Stage Emcee)
Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
Kyle Swartzwelder
Lili Anel
Mark Schultz & The Wayne Rangers
Mason Porter
Mike Miller Sings Again Presented by Sweet Corn
Nick Franclik
The Keystone Breakers
Todd Chappelle
The PFS MAC Showcases and other presentations will include performances from:
The Alex Radus Quintet
Ann Ramsey
Barry Rabin
Brother John, Johnny Never & John Colgan-Davis
Emmett Drueding
John Byrne Band
Larry Ahearn
Lisa Jeanette
Matthew Gordon & Silvershade Scenery
Max Davey
Medea
Mr. David C. Perry
River Drivers
Swing That Cat
Tracy Colletto
Two of a Kind
Whirled Music
The 62nd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival takes place August 14-17 in Upper Salford Township. The 2025 lineup of artists pays homage to the tradition’s rich heritage while embracing new and diverse talent, attendees can expect a weekend filled with stellar performances and cherished memories for all. This year’s line-up features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based performers including: John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, American Patchwork Quartet, Jesse Terry, John Flynn, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Vanessa Collier, The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, John Moreland, Allison Brown, Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius, Ben de la Cour, Goldpine, Sam Robbins, John McCutcheon, Reggie Harris, and Robin & Linda Williams.
On August 1, Philadelphia Folk Festival will preview this year’s event with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Anel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey. All four performers are scheduled to play at this year’s festival and the event will offer a sneak peek of what to expect in Upper Salford Township this summer.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family friendly setting with camping, food trucks, a variety of vendors and activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.
Local author Elijah Wald will offer a presentation on his book, Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night that Split the Sixties, the source material for the Timothee Chalamet film, A Complete Unknown, and will be performing lesser-known Dylan songs from that era. He is also the author of The Mayor of MacDougal Street, which the Cohen Brothers used to create Inside Llewyn Davis.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations making a magical experience. Every year strangers become friends, and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome!
Tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/
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July 3, 2025
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Announces Thursday Night Concert
Just for Campers
Featuring Hezekiah Jones
And Special Guests Mason Porter & Chris Kasper
August 14, 2025
The 62nd Annual Event
Runs August 15-17, 2025
At Old Pool Farm, Upper Salford Township, PA
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Folk Festival announces an exclusive Thursday night concert on August 14, 2025 for attendees who will be camping for the weekend. The special event will feature performances from Philadelphia-area musicians Hezekiah Jones, Mason Porter, and Chris Kasper on the Camp Stage at Old Pool Farm prior to the festival officially kicking off on Friday, August 15.
The 62nd annual Philadelphia Folk Festival takes place August 15-17 in Upper Salford Township. The 2025 lineup of artists pays homage to the tradition’s rich heritage while embracing new and diverse talent. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with stellar performances and cherished memories for all. This year’s Main Stage Evening Concerts will feature Alejandro Escovedo; Alison Brown; American Patchwork Quartet; The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich; Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole; David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach; Eileen Ivers; The Gibson Brothers; John Gorka; John McCutcheon; John Moreland; The Lee Boys; Ordinary Elephant; Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley; Robin & Linda Williams; Solas; SONiA disappear fear; Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius; and Vanessa Collier. The festival will also feature performances by Ben de la Cour; Brittany Ann Tranbaugh; Cloudbelly; Elijah Wald; Goldpine; Jesse Terry; John Flynn; The Kennedys; Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise; Larry Ahearn; Lili Anel; Max Davey; Reggie Harris; and Sam Robbins. More performers will continue to be announced leading up to the festival.
On August 1, Philadelphia Folksong Society and Rising Sun Presents will preview this year’s event with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Anel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey. The show will offer a sneak peek of what to expect in Upper Salford Township this summer.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, 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.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family-friendly setting with camping, food trucks, crafts, and activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.
Local author Elijah Wald will offer a presentation on his book, Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night that Split the Sixties, the source material for the Timothee Chalamet film, A Complete Unknown, and will be performing lesser-known Dylan songs from that era. He is also the author of The Mayor of MacDougal Street, which the Cohen Brothers used to create Inside Llewyn Davis.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations making a magical experience. Every year strangers become friends, and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome!
For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, please visit folkfest.org
Tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/
For media inquiries, please contact:
Maggie Poulos of Mixtape Media
Maggie@mixtape-media.com
June 27, 2025
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Announces Complete Lineup for The Main Stage Evening Concerts
These Artists Will Perform During The 62nd Annual Event
August 15-17 , 2025
At Old Pool Farm, Upper Salford Township, PA
Alejandro Escovedo, Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole, Eileen Ivers,
The Gibson Brothers, The Lee Boys, Ordinary Elephant
Will All Perform at This Year’s Festival
Philadelphia, PA – The 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival is excited to announce the complete lineup of artists performing on the Main Stage Evening Concerts during the weekend of August 15-17 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township. Newly added artists include Alejandro Escovedo; Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole; Eileen Ivers; The Gibson Brothers; The Lee Boys; and Ordinary Elephant. Veteran Philadelphia area singer-songwriter, John Flynn, will emcee the Main Stage for the festival weekend as well as perform.
The festival also features a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14 with a lineup announcement in July.
These artists join previously announced Main Stage Evening Concert performers Alison Brown; American Patchwork Quartet; The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich; David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach; John Gorka; John McCutcheon; John Moreland; Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley; Robin & Linda Williams; Solas; SONiA disappear fear; Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius; and Vanessa Collier. The festival will also feature performances by Ben de la Cour; Brittany Ann Tranbaugh; Cloudbelly; Elijah Wald; Goldpine; Jesse Terry; The Kennedys; Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise; Larry Ahearn; Lili Anel; Max Davey; Reggie Harris; and Sam Robbins. More performers will continue to be announced leading up to the festival.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, 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.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family-friendly setting with camping, food trucks, crafts, and a variety of activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event. Longtime gate volunteer Julie Leinhauser says, “I have been coming to Fest since I was three months old, and my family has been involved for decades — my main gate family and my campsite family, who are truly my closest friends and a part of my family. My dad hasn’t missed a festival in the last 50 years. During the dark pandemic days my fest family and friends from the Folk Fest became even more like family. We celebrated, laughed, and cried together. We kept each other going. I am so grateful for the people and good times this festival has brought into my life.”
For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, please visit: folkfest.org
Tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/
For media inquiries, please contact:
Maggie Poulos of Mixtape Media
May 28, 2025
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Announces The Second Set of Artists
To Perform During The 62nd Annual Event
August 15th-17th 2025
At Old Pool Farm
Upper Salford Township, PA
Alison Brown, John McCutcheon,
John Moreland, Robin & Linda Williams,
Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius,
Ben de la Cour, Goldpine, The Kennedys,
Reggie Harris, and Sam Robbins
Will All Perform at This Year’s Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Following the first wave of performer announcements, the Philadelphia Folk Festival adds the next group of artists who will appear at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township for its 62nd event from August 15-17, 2025. The festival also features a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14. With a lineup that pays homage to the tradition’s rich heritage while embracing new and diverse talent, attendees can expect a weekend filled with stellar performances and cherished memories for all. This year’s line-up features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based artists. Newly announced performers include: Alison Brown, John McCutcheon,
John Moreland, Robin & Linda Williams, Tim O’Brien with Jan Fabricius, Ben de la Cour, Goldpine, The Kennedys, Reggie Harris, and Sam Robbins.
These artists join American Patchwork Quartet, The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, John Gorka, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Solas, SONiA disappear fear, Vanessa Collier, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Cloudbelly, Elijah Wald, Jesse Terry, John Flynn, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Larry Ahearn, Lili Anel, and Max Davey. More performers will continue to be announced leading up to the festival in August.
The Philadelphia Folksong Society and Rising Sun Presents are hosting a preview of the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival on August 1 with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Añel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey. The event will offer a sneak peek at these four performers who are scheduled to play at this year’s festival. Tickets are free with RSVP.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, 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.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family-friendly setting with camping, food trucks, crafts, and a variety of activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event. Longtime gate volunteer Julie Leinhauser says, “I have been coming to Fest since I was three months old, and my family has been involved for decades — my main gate family and my campsite family, who are truly my closest friends and a part of my family. My dad hasn’t missed a festival in the last 50 years. During the dark pandemic days my fest family and friends from the Folk Fest became even more like family. We celebrated, laughed, and cried together. We kept each other going. I am so grateful for the people and good times this festival has brought into my life.”
For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, including ticket sales, lineup announcements, and volunteer opportunities, please visit: folkfest.org
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations making a magical experience. Every year strangers become friends, and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome!
Tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/
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April 9, 2025
photo by Lisa Schaffer
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Returns for Its 62nd Event
August 15th-17th 2025
At Old Pool Farm,
Upper Salford Township, PA
John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, Elijah Wald, American Patchwork Quartet,
David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, Jesse Terry, The April Fools:David Buskin, Robin Batteau,Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich and More Are Scheduled for This Year’s Festival
Philadelphia, PA – Following a successful 2024 festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival triumphantly returns to Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township for its 62nd event from August 15th – 17th, 2025 with a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14th. With a lineup that pays homage to the festival’s rich heritage while embracing new and diverse talent, attendees can expect a weekend filled with stellar performances and cherished memories for all. This year’s lineup features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based artists. The 2025 festival performers include John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, Elijah Wald, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, American Patchwork Quartet, Jesse Terry, John Flynn, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Vanessa Collier, The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. More performers will be announced this spring.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family friendly setting with camping, food trucks, a variety of vendors and activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.
Local author Elijah Wald will offer a presentation on his book, Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night that Split the Sixties, the source material for the Timothee Chalamet film, A Complete Unknown, and will be performing lesser-known Dylan songs from that era. He is also the author of The Mayor of MacDougal Street, which the Cohen Brothers used to create Inside Llewyn Davis.
“Since the Dylan film is attracting attention to that period, I have recently begun touring a concert program of songs and stories from his early period in Greenwich Village,” says Wald. “I’ll be performing some early Dylan songs, both obscure and familiar, alongside songs he learned and adapted from people like Dave Van Ronk, Eric Von Schmidt, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Paul Clayton, and Jean Ritchie. I knew most of those people, played with some of them, and give a sense of Dylan’s world before he hit the big time.”
On August 1, 2025, in partnership with Rising Sun Presents, the Philadelphia Folksong Society will preview the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Anel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey. All four performers are scheduled to play at this year’s festival and the event will offer a sneak peek of what to expect later this summer.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event. Longtime gate volunteer Julie Leinhauser says, I have been coming to Fest since I was three months old, and my family has been involved for decades — my main gate family and my campsite family, who are truly my closest friends and a part of my family. My dad hasn’t missed a festival in the last 50 years. During the dark pandemic days my fest family and friends from the Folk Fest became even more like family. We celebrated, laughed, and cried together. We kept each other going. I am so grateful for the people and good times this festival has brought into my life.”
For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, including ticket sales, lineup announcements, and volunteer opportunities, please visit: folkfest.org
The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations making a magical experience. Every year strangers become friends, and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome!
Discounted Early Bird tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival can be purchased through April 14th and are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/
For media inquiries, please contact:
Maggie Poulos of Mixtape Media
Maggie@mixtape-media.com