South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

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The South 9th Street Festival
The 2022 South 9th Street Festival is Presented by Rathgeb Painting

Jerry Blavat

Jerry Blavat's charismatic love of music and people was always on display, as when he took part in our Festival, beckoning everyone to just dance and dance!

​We will miss you, thanks for the memories.


The Festival Staff thanks everyone for making our 2022 come-back Festival a great success.
~ See you May 20-21, 2023 ~

2022 Festival Staff

Our annual Italian Market Festival returns May 20-21, 2023:
Philadelphia's Largest Block Party

The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival
 
​Everyone is Italian
 when the nation's oldest outdoor market celebrates its annual Italian Market Festival once again, in May 2023.

Bring the entire family and enjoy all the Festival Events, including Live Musical Entertainment, Arts and Crafts, Half Ball Tournament, Grease Pole Contest, The Traditional Procession of Saints, and so much delicious food.

Save the Date!
Enjoy rain or shine
In our stores and eateries
In the open air and under our awnings

~ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ~
Italian Market Visitor Center
Italian Market Visitor Center
The South 9th Street Italian Market - Founded in 1915
The South 9th St Italian Market Visitor Center
919 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
Founded in 1915 © United Merchants of the S. 9th St. Business Association
Contact: Michele@ItalianMarketFestival.com​