Last year’s winners list can be found HERE

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 (rain date October 6)

The 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill on Sunday, September 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., transforming Germantown Avenue into an outdoor arts and craft marketplace. The popular family-friendly, pet-friendly event features live demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, culinary delights, and boutique shopping. The streets between the 8000 and 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic to provide ample space for visitors and vendors.

An urban village, Chestnut Hill is well-known for its lush gardens and trees lining the cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue, as well as architecture spanning three centuries. The Fall for the Arts Festival offers the perfect opportunity to throw on a sweater, grab a Pumpkin Latte, and spend the day exploring a neighborhood brimming with boutique shops highlighting the latest fashion trends while dining at one of the many restaurants serving up delectable dishes for patrons.

The Fall for the Arts Festival attracts more than 250 talented and diverse artists and vendors from the Mid-Atlantic region and locations as far away as New Mexico. A unique array of artistic choices are on display and for sale, including oils, watercolors, etchings, photography, sculpture, pottery, wood crafts, jewelry, and accessories!

Highlights Include

  • Makers Village (Germantown Avenue from Willow Grove Avenue to Abington Avenue) where visitors can watch artists, including glass blowers, weavers, potters, and other crafters, demonstrate their craft!
  • Entertainment at Stagecrafters (8130 Germantown Avenue)
  • Live Music:
    • Bethlehem Pike Stage (8701 Germantown Avenue)
      • 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dukes of Destiny
      • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jon Savage and the Classic Rockers
    • Buckley Park  (8201 Germantown Avenue)
      • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. TBA
    • Venetian Club (8030 Germantown Avenue)
      • 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. TBA
  • Subaru Display presented by Glanzmann Subaru at the intersection of E. Highland and Germantown Avenue

For those taking public transportation, Chestnut Hill can be accessed by several SEPTA services: two SEPTA Regional Rail lines — the Chestnut Hill East and Chestnut Hill West, and SEPTA Bus Routes 23, 77, 94, 134, and L.

For those driving, Chestnut Hill is only 25 minutes away from Center City and just a short drive from New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., with access to multiple major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Route 309, and interstates 476 and 76. All roads lead to Chestnut Hill!

View a Map of Chestnut Hill Restaurants and Dining Options here.

Vendors, exhibits, and performances will include:

Along with entertainment, activities, food fun, and more, we welcome over 250 talented vendors to come to share their creations with you. 

Live Music at the Bethlehem Pike Stage

Chestnut Hill restaurants and eateries.

Click HERE for a list.

Chestnut Hill shopping, including art galleries, retail shops, jewelers, and more.

Click HERE for a list.

Home design, décor, hand-crafted furniture, and hand-made home accessories.
Jewelry, clothing, and wearable art (mostly locally or sustainably made). 
Vintage and antique goods and collectibles.
Live Music presented by Glanzmann Subaru

Maker’s Village – 8000 Block of Germantown Avenue

An area with artists, crafters, and makers with live demonstrations like stained glass from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

 

Sponsorship opportunities can email to coneill@chestnuthillpa.net or download a brochure by clicking HERE.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor Glanzmann Subaru and community partners, Elfant Wissahickon Realtors® and George Woodward Co. — additional thanks to our event sponsors, Unique Indoor Comfort 

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