~ The annual Italian Market Festival returns May 20-21, 2023 ~

Italian Market Festival Events

Now that's Italian!

Come on down for a can't-miss day of family fun - rain or shine, in the open air and under our trademark awnings.

The Italian Market Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration in Philadelphia's S. 9th Street Italian Market - the nation's oldest outdoor market. ​

The merchants invite you to join them in this extravaganza for the senses -- streets lined with vendors offering every ethnic delicacy possible, with live entertainment, fun contests and more! ​

Highlights Include the traditional Procession of Saints, Concert Stages with live entertainment, our annual John Marzano Halfball Tournament, the famous Grease Pole competition at the 9th & Montrose Piazza, interactive areas, contests, family fun, lots of food and in great variety, and introducing our latest events, the 2023 Cornhole Open Tournament. and Philly Cheesesteak competition.