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The Ultimate Summer Philly Food Festival Guide

It is no secret that Philadelphians love food! From cheesesteaks to pretzels, we love to eat anything and everything delicious, making Philly a great place for food festivals. The city will be home to a variety of food festivals this summer, from burgers and vegan to charity events and block parties. This is your ultimate Philly food festival guide.

1. Philadelphia Burger Brawl

The 2018 Philadelphia Burger Brawl will be held on Sunday, June 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Xfinity Live! The event will feature a competition among more than 60 chefs competing to see who has the best burger. Country star Chase Rice will perform at the brawl.

2. The Great Chefs Event

Want to sample great food from across the country while helping to make a difference? Look no further than the Great Chefs Event. This event will take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Urban Outfitters HQ at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The event benefits Alex’s Lemonade Stand and all ages are welcome to taste food from top chefs from across the United States.

3. Philly VegFest

The Philly VegFest is a celebration of veganism and whole-foods plant-based lifestyles. The festival features food, art, and other vendors that are vegan. There will also be music, cooking demonstrations, and speakers. The event will take place on June 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bainbridge Green.

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4. Odunde Festival

The Odunde Festival is the East Coast’s largest African-American street festival. The event features African, Caribbean, and soul food. There will also be live performances and art vendors that span 12 city blocks. The event will take place on June 10, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 23rd and South Streets.

5. 2nd Street Festival

The 2nd Street Festival will take place on August 5, 2018, on 2nd Street Northern Liberties. North 2nd Street will close down from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for an event filled with beer gardens, food, workshops, art, street performances and live music.

What do you think of this ultimate Philly food festival guide? Let us know in the comments below!
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Ashley Paskill

Ashley is a recent graduate from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA with her Bachelor's in journalism. She love writing articles about music and Philadelphia. Ashley would love to pursue a career in journalism in New York City.

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