South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

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  • Events
    • Procession of Saints
    • Entertainment
    • Halfball Tournament
    • Grease Pole
    • Fit Zone
    • B101 Kids Zone
    • Artisan Vendors
    • Festival Fundraiser Dinner
  • Map
  • Sponsors
  • Exhibit
  • Press
  • Home
  • Events
    • Procession of Saints
    • Entertainment
    • Halfball Tournament
    • Grease Pole
    • Fit Zone
    • B101 Kids Zone
    • Artisan Vendors
    • Festival Fundraiser Dinner
  • Map
  • Sponsors
  • Exhibit
  • Press

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, the City of Philadelphia has canceled all large scale public events until 2021. The proposed 2021 dates for the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival are May 22 and 23. We thank you for your support of the S. 9th Street Italian Market Festival. We look forward to celebrating with you in 2021.

Festival Events

Saturday and Sunday
Kids enjoy the Italian Market Festival

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, and lots of food and in great variety.
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Traditional Procession of Saints
DJ Johnny Looch - Italian Market Festival
Concert Stages with Live Entertainment
John Marzano Half Ball Tournament - Italian Market Festival
John Marzano Half Ball Tournament
The Greased Pole Climb at the Italian Market Festival
Grease Pole Climbing Competition
Getting Fit at the Festival
Fit Zone
B101 Kids Zone
B101 Kids Zone
Artisan Vendors at the Italian Market Festival
Artisan Vendors
Festival Fundraiser Dinner
​Festival Fundraiser Dinner
Cupcakes with Italian Flags and Confetti
... And Lots of Delicious Food
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​