October 15, 2019
HughE Dillon/for PhillyVoice
The beautiful day attracted a large crowd to the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
The sixth annual Old City Fest took place Sunday, Oct. 13, in the area around Third and Arch streets, amidst one of Philadelphia oldest and most historic neighborhoods.
More than 100 neighborhood vendors selling food, drink, clothes and art were on hand to be enjoyed by thousands of festival goers.
“Old City Fest highlights our region’s premier arts and design district, showcasing local designers, creative firms, restaurants, retailers, galleries, theater, culture, history and architecture,” Old City District Executive Director Job Itzkowitz said.
Check out the photos from the 2019 Old City Fest below:
Molly Lawrence and Doug Woods work on a mural dedicated to the history of the Philadelphia Fire Department at 325 Arch St. during the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Their mural will be unveiled by Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program on Nov. 22, 2019.
Kelly Laughlin and Liz Truxall attend the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Festival goers enjoy beef bao from Roe Thai during the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Cooler temperatures meant sweater weather for attendees at the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Historic Philadelphia's James Claypoole Sr., portrayed by Ed Kane, creates a piece of art during the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Many organizations had parlor games for festival-goers to enjoy at the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Old City is Philadelphia's hub for art and design and many studios were open for touring during the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. The Clay Studio brought their mobile demonstration studio our to the street.
Jesse and Katie Flood are photographed with Old City District's Executive Director Job Itzkowitz, right, at the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Colonial Kids Quest Puppet Show performs at the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.
Jarrett Smith was at the sixth annual Old City Fest on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, to answer questions about being a Quaker.
