June 05, 2018

All ages can enjoy free live music at the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival

Since 1970, the community event has been a tradition in West Philly

By Sinead Cummings
PhillyVoice Staff

J. Fusco/Visit Philadelphia™

Clark Park is located in West Philly.

Since 1970, the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival has been a neighborhood tradition in West Philadelphia.

The all-day event, which is free to attend, will take place on Saturday, June 16. At the family-friendly festival, there will be local bands, food trucks, pop-up art displays and local craft vendors.

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The two festival headliners will be Grandchildren and TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb. Other performers include EDO, Gleasons Drift, Chocolate Mess, The KMX Band, The PLIBmen, The Towering Pine, Unidos da Filadelfia Samba School and Bosom Band.

For kids, there will be free face painting at the festival's information table, as well as other activities.

The 2018 Clark Park Music and Arts Festival will take place 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.