New in 2015, CRAFT PHILA will celebrate the culinary arts by showcasing the City’s top food trucks – all serving street food and delicious treats.
· Gigi & Big R Caribbean Soul Food – Ox Tail, Jerk, Curry, Brown Stew and Fried Chicken; Fried Fish Platters, Sandwiches, Tasty Sides And Fries.
· Street Food Philly – All different street foods with global influences. Truffle Parm and Sea Salt Fries, Local Dry Aged Burger and Meatball Sandwiches, Citrus Chicken Pita, Chorizo Burrito Bowl, Smoked Chicken Quesadilla, Black Bean Chili with Jalapeno Corn Bread.
· Mom Pops – Ice-pops that are Vegan allergen friendly; gluten, nut and dairy free, and low calorie.
· Sugar Philly Truck – High-end desserts served street side. Yummy Macaroons, Cheesecake, Crème Brulée, Tarts and more.
More food options are only a few feet away and up the steps at Michael Schulson’s Independence Beer Garden. Rotisserie chicken, Mahi Mahi tacos, Beer Battered Fish and Chips, and more are served with craft beers pouring from 19 draft lines.
Fun for all ages will expand this year to include live music, performance art, art lessons, games, and more. Select highlights include:
· Live Music – BridgetSet Sound from South Street Headhouse District will coordinate sound and stage both days. Musicians slated to play are Nik Greeley (Saturday, 11:00am to 4:00pm) and Ken Beasley (Sunday, 12:00pm to 3:00pm).
· Performance Art – Strolling circus artists will dazzle with stilt and juggling performances. (Saturday, 10:30am to 12:30pm; Sunday, 12:00pm to 1:00pm)
· Children’s Art Lessons – Young Rembrandts will inspire the next generation of artists and makers with free art lessons both days. Teachers provide materials. (Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm; Sunday, 11:00am to 3:00pm)
· Sidewalk Chalk Drawing – Show off your artistic side by helping us create sidewalk art with Historic Philly in the Springtime as your inspiration. (Show hours, both days)
· Patriotic Balloon Pop – Win prizes by popping the red, white and blue balloons during this classic fair game. Prizes will include CRAFT PHILA Pins, Visit Philadelphia teddy bears, PHL totes and more. Free. (Saturday, 12:00pm and 2:00pm and 4:00pm; Sunday, 11:00am and 1:00pm and 3:00pm)
· Selfie Station – Souvenir your time in historic Philadelphia with selfies using patriotic props, taken in front of three creative backdrops conceived by festival organizers. Free. (Show hours, both days)
· The Chocolate Clinic – Enjoy chocolate, community and connection with this curated collection of regionally-made chocolates. (Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm)
While enjoying the festivities, be on the look for the special fair mascot MAX, who is inspired from the nearby ‘Dream Garden’ glass mosaic handcrafted by Tiffany artisans.
For more information and schedule updates for CRAFT PHILA – Liberty Bell Fair visit www.craftphila.org, www.facebook.com/craftphila, call (267) 679-3121 and Tweet @craftphila.
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