Philadelphia Folksong Society

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music. We present the Philadelphia Folk Festival, one of the oldest and best known outdoor music festivals in North America!

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Volunteer at the 2025 Philadelphia Folk Festival!

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is nothing without all of our amazing, hardworking, dedicated volunteers.

This year, we are pleased to offer the first tier of Volunteer Tickets at the following rates:

  • $99.00 for Adults
  • $50.00 for Volunteens (12-17)
  • $10.00 for Children
  • $1.00 for Wee Folk.

This special pricing will be available until June 14. Volunteer Tickets purchased on or after June 15 will be $119.00 for Adults and $60.00 for Volunteens (12-17). So get your tickets now!

We are all looking forward to being back on the Old Pool Farm to share music and laughs, and to make more wonderful memories together!

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PFF is Back on August 15, 16 & 17, 2025!

The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to the Old Pool Farm from August 15th – 17th, 2025, with a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14. This year’s lineup features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based artists including: John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, Elijah Wald, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, American Patchwork Quartet, Jesse Terry, John Flynn, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Lili Anel, Max Davey, Larry Ahearn, Cloudbelly, Vanessa Collier, The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley.

Stay tuned for more artist announcements this spring!

Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, the festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family friendly setting with camping, food trucks, educational workshops, a variety of vendors, and activities for all ages.

For more information, read the official press release or visit the folk fest website.

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Smiling Banjo Podcast

The Smiling Banjo Podcast

Did you hear? You can also enjoy a taste of the 2024 Fest through a new video podcast release featuring 2024 Fest artists! Find out more info here.

“The Smiling Banjo Podcast is a backstage pass to the 2024 Fest!”

Listen or watch the latest episode of the podcast on Spotify or Youtube.