May 14, 2019

Eat, drink, shop on car-free Walnut Street during Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival

All ages can enjoy the outdoor party in one of Philly's busiest neighborhoods

By Sinead Cummings
PhillyVoice Staff

Thom Carroll/PhillyVoice

Walking through Rittenhouse Square on a sunny morning.

Saturday, May 18, more than 100 booths will be set up on Walnut Street, from Rittenhouse Square to Broad Street, as well as a portion of 17th and 18th streets.

Each year, the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival draws thousands to the neighborhood, to enjoy shopping, live music, pop-up street cafés with food and drink from Rittenhouse restaurants, culinary demonstrations and samples.

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It's the only time Walnut Street is closed off to traffic and the public can freely eat, drink and shop in the street.

The festival will take place noon to 5 p.m. and is a rain-or-shine event.

Those who purchased a VIP ticket for the festival preview party earlier this month, look for the VIP area with snacks and cocktails at the corner of 18th and Walnut.