Spring in Philadelphia means major festivals every single weekend — yes, every single weekend.

The city and the surrounding towns buzz with festival energy all spring long as top festivals return — like the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, South Street Spring Festival and Night Market — and a number of events debut for the first time ever.

The festivals coming your way over the next few months promise everything from food trucks and outdoor beer gardens to local shopping and cultural celebrations.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends and read on for our guide to more than 60 late-spring and early-summer festivals in Philadelphia.

MAY

• Celebration of Black Writing

May 1-31. One of the oldest African-American literary events in the nation takes place in Philadelphia each year and includes conferences and performing and literary arts with acclaimed journalists, writers, singers and performing artists from across the United States.Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival

Saturday, May 2. One of Philadelphia’s most popular spring festivals, the annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival attracts more than 50,000 people from across the region to Rittenhouse for one awesome Saturday each May. The Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival takes over six blocks of Walnut Street (between Broad and 19th streets) for the day to showcase the neighborhood’s fantastic food, fashion, arts and entertainment. Free admission | MORE INFO

• South Street Headhouse Spring Festival and Maifest

Saturday, May 2. Another super-popular spring festival is the annual South Street Spring Festival, taking over about eight blocks. Held on South Street, between Front and 8th streets, the fantastic outdoor celebration is a pedestrian paradise of food, music and fun from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. And don’t miss the third annual Maifest celebration, where 15,000 revelers try German beers and shop from street vendors while watching German dancers perform the traditional Maypole dance in front of Brauhaus Schmitz. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival

Saturday, May 2. Tens of thousands of people flock to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Logan Circle for the Science Carnival, the grand finale of the Philadelphia Science Festival. A free alfresco street fair will take over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for an afternoon of family-friendly interactive activities, live performances and demonstrations. Check out more than 175 exhibitors offering non-stop free, family-friendly experiments, interactive activities, games and the opportunity to meet scientists, engineers, and mathematicians all day long. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Sky Festival at Penn Treaty Park

Saturday, May 2. Food trucks and flying kites come together for the third annual Pie in the Sky Food Truck Festival at Penn Treaty Park. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring their own kite and fly it high above the Fishtown park while filling up on mobile eats from various food trucks. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Mt. Airy Day

Saturday, May 2. The grounds of Cliveden in Mt. Airy welcomes folks for Mt. Airy Day — a day of food trucks, music, games, shopping and more. The family-friendly fun runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Ardmore Open House

Saturday, May 2. Downtown Ardmore hosts its second-annual Ardmore Open House, a full day where downtown businesses open up to sidewalk sales, special events, giveaways, workshops and more. Also, in celebration of the festival, all meters and lots in Ardmore will offer free parking. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village

May 2-3. Peddler’s Village ushers in spring’s bounty with its weekend-long strawberry festival. Strawberries of all sorts, live entertainment and pie-eating contests are just a couple of the festivities at this free annual event. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Broad Street Run

Sunday, May 3. The annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run is a 10-mile, point-to-point course running from the northern edge of the city to the Philadelphia Navy Yard on the Delaware Waterfront. Thousands of runners participate in the annual run that passes many of the city’s most important landmarks including Temple University, City Hall, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, The Avenue of the Arts and the Philadelphia stadium complex. Free admission & Ticketed | MORE INFO

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• Sly Fox Bock Fest and Goat Race at Sly Fox Brewery

Sunday, May 3. Come May, the question, “Are you going to the goat races?” reverberates throughout the region’s craft community. The Sly Fox Bock Festival & Goat Race pits several dozen goats against one another in a friendly race being held, for the first time, at Sly Fox’s production brewery in Pottstown. The winner lends his or her name to the seasonal Maibock-style beer released that day. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival

Sunday, May 3. Anything that goes into making a cozy home or spectacular garden is on display at Chestnut Hill’s annual Home and Garden Festival. Hundreds of craftspeople, merchants, food purveyors and entertainers set up along several blocks on Germantown Avenue. Free admission | MORE INFO

• 104.5 Summer Block Party

Sunday, May 3. Warm weather at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing means the return of the much-loved Radio 104.5 Summer Block Parties. On Sunday, May 3, head out for free live music provided by The Airborne Toxic Event, Banks and more. Take note, a free ticket is required. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• 37th Bristol Antique Auto Show

Sunday, May 3. Peruse a variety of custom and classic cars at the 37th annual Bristol Antique Show. Pose for photos with American and foreign cars while enjoying music, food and performances at the festival. Free admission | MORE INFO

• El Rey’s Cinco de Mayo Street Festival

Tuesday, May 5. For the first time ever, El Rey is closing down Ranstead Street from 20th to 21st streets for a Cinco de Mayo street festival. From 2 to 10 p.m., celebrate the 5th of May with Mexican street food, live mariachi music, piñatas, margaritas, beer and more. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Philadelphia Wine and Food Festival

Wednesday, May 6. This spring, oenophiles and food-obsessed Philadelphians will convene at Lincoln Financial Field for Philadelphia magazine’s annual Philadelphia Wine & Food Festival. Guests can expect food from such participants as Laurel, Amada, Termini Brothers, Luke’s Lobster and more in addition 650 varieties of wines. Bonus: Readers can score a $30 discount on general admission or VIP tickets by entering code VISITPHILLY at checkout. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Dining Under the Stars in Media

Thursday, May 7. Media’s ever-popular alfresco foodie event, Dining Under the Stars, returns for the season on Wednesday, May 6. Visit the town for an eating and drinking on the street as State Street between Jackson and Orange streets closes to vehicular traffic and opens to alfresco diners just in time for dinner. Participating restaurants will bring their tables to the street for folks dining pleasure. The dining — and shopping — event continues every Wednesday through September. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Philadelphia International Children’s Festival

May 7-9. The Philadelphia International Children’s Festival returns to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with family-friendly music and theater, performances from around the globe, along with face-painters, jugglers and other entertainers in the alfresco Fun Zone. Ticket prices vary by day and day and event. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta

May 8-9. Thousands of athletes from more than 125 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada compete on the scenic Schuylkill River during the annual Aberdeen Dad Vail Regatta, the largest collegiate regatta in the nation and a Philadelphia tradition. The two-day race is held in beautiful Fairmount Park, one of the most famous and scenic rowing routes in the world. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Fitler Square Spring Fair

May 8-9. On Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, families are invited out to celebrate Fitler Square and the start of the spring season at the Fitler Square Spring Fair. Coinciding with Mother’s Day weekend, the fair brings a silent auction, flea market shopping, family-friendly activities, food, music and more to all festival-goers. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair at Rittenhouse Square

May 8-10. Browse some of the finest pieces of handmade jewelry, furniture, photography, sculptures, clothing and more at the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair at Rittenhouse Square. On May 8, 9 and 10, visit the Center City park for unique and handcrafted items. Bonus: This festival is right before (and on) Mother’s Day, so be sure to browse gifts for Mom at the festival. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Asian American Heritage Festival at Franklin Square

Saturday, May 9. Franklin Square hosts the Asian American Heritage Festival from 1 to 9 p.m. on May 9. The festival promises Asian-themed food trucks (think Poi Dog and Foo Truck), a health fair and additional family-friendly celebrations of Asian culture. New this year, the festival will also present after-dark screenings of films chosen by the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival. Free admission | MORE INFO

• May Fair in Clark Park

Saturday, May 9. Hang out in Clark Park as it presents its annual May Fair, which comes complete with food, music, a plant sale, shopping, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Free admission | MORE INFO

• World’s Largest Bar Crawl

Saturday, May 9. Break a world record with a drink in hand as the World’s Largest Bar Crawl returns to more than 30 bars in Philadelphia Tickets are $10 for general admission and $25 for VIP, tickets include access to a kegs and eggs morning party, a wristband for the crawl and drink specials. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Hawthornes’ IPA Block Party

Saturday, May 9. IPA fans should head to Hawthornes’ annual IPA Block Party on Fitzwater Street for $5 craft beer, live music, food and more. The beer list consists of a number of favorite IPAs in addition to wheat beers and ciders. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Love on the Streets Festival at Paine’s Park

Saturday, May 9. Help raise funds for Paine’s Park’s summer initiatives at the Love on the Streets Festival, a full day of skateboarding demonstrations, local music curated by WXPN, street art, food, vendors and more. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Yardley Beer Fest

Saturday, May 9. Bucks County hosts the eighth annual Yardley Beer Fest on May 10 with 55 breweries, more than 110 beers on tap, live music, food and a homebrew corner. A number of ticket levels are available — from designated driver to VIP. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Taste of Three Cities at Xfinity Live

Saturday, May 9. More than 60 of the top food trucks from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., will compete to create the best meal at the Taste of Three Cities food truck festival at Xfinity Live. In addition to street food, enjoy beer, music, games and more. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Art Star Craft Bazaar

May 9-10. Lovers of one-of-a-kind finds descend on the annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar, where the handmade goods include housewares, ceramics, clothing, art, paper goods and much more. The weekend-long sale at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing is punctuated with live music, food and art demonstrations. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Love Your Park Week

May 9-16. Outdoor events of all sort make up the weeklong Love Your Park Week, presented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy and neighborhood park groups. Kicking off with a citywide service day on May 9, the week also includes service days, festivals, family-friendly events and much more, all aimed at taking care of the 10,000 acres of Philadelphia’s park system. Free admission | MORE INFO

• New Hope Celebrates Pride

May 10-17. Rainbows rule during Pride Week when the LGBT community and their friends gather for a week of lively and colorful festivities that include a block party, live entertainment and a parade so big it winds through two towns. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Night Market Philadelphia: South Street West

Thursday, May 14. Food trucks and Philadelphia neighborhoods are the key ingredients for the uber-popular Night Market Philadelphia hosted by The Food Trust. The roving festival of street eats, live music and neighborhood pride kicks-off this year on Thursday, May 14 on South Street West. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Ambler Auto Show

Saturday, May 16. Check out more than 200 cool cars at the Ambler Auto Show, which hits downtown Ambler on May 16. Check out everything from muscle cars to race cars at the annual event. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Wheat Beer Fest at South Philadelphia Tap Room

Saturday, May 16. The South Philadelphia Tap Room calls its Wheat Beer Fest its all-time favorite event. Live music, barbecue, more than 30 wheat beers on tap (for three dollars each) and some big surprises help make the 10th anniversary of this event unique. Note: The 2015 edition of Wheat Beer Fest will be held at the Point Breeze Pop-Up at 1600 Point Breeze Ave. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Festival

Saturday, May 16. The Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Festival is the new name for one of the city’s quirkiest spring events. Formerly two events, the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival and Kensington Kinetic Derby, is a day-long celebration of the creative spirit and community pride. Part-shopping festival featuring a variety of local artists and part-human-powered vehicle competition, the festival draws huge crowds annually. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Jam on the River at Penn’s Landing

Saturday, May 16. Jam on the River returns to Penn’s Landing with a number of notable musicians in tow like Lotus and Papadosio. Watch the musicians entertain the crowd from River Stage at Penn’s Landing. Ticket prices vary, but start at $60.10. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Plazapalooza

Saturday, May 16. Plazapalooza — Graduate Hospital’s annual alfresco festival — returns on May 16 with food, beer, live music, family fun and more. It all goes down at Grays Ferry Triangle at 23rd and South Streets, where local bands will perform live, brews will flow and food will be available from local eateries in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Play Manayunk

Saturday, May 16. Manayunk celebrates the great outdoors with its Play Manayunk festival, a full day of otdoor activities like hikes, kayaking, yoga classes, music, food trucks, performances, crafts, dance lessons and more. Before the festival actually starts, Pattison Sports Group will host a 1-mile run to start the day. Free admission | MORE INFO

• South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

May 16-17. For one weekend each May, 9th Street — in the heart of South Philadelphia — closes down traffic and a huge, multi-block festival takes over the neighborhood. It all starts with the great sights, sounds and aromas of America’s oldest continuously operating open-air market: South Philadelphia’s famous Italian Market. And the most important thing for you to bring with you is your appetite. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Craft Phila

May 16-17. Browse American-made crafts, visual art, jewelry and fashion at the Craft Phila festival at Independence Mall. While shopping, enjoy eats from food trucks, live music and other family-friendly activities. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

May 21-31. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, the country’s oldest and largest event of its kind, features hunters, jumpers, Saddlebreds, four-in-hand coaching and more, plus exhibitions and an old-fashioned Country Fair at the Devon Show Grounds. Tickets are required for entry and are available online. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Opening Weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park and Summerfest

Friday, May 22. Last summer visitors were blown away by the debut of Spruce Street Harbor Park, a pop-up park on the Delaware River Waterfront. By popular demand, the riverside oasis will return in 2015 with beer gardens, pop-up restaurants and, of course, hammocks. For the first time, the area that housed this past winter’s Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest will transform into a warm-weather edition with a roller rink, a boathouse-styled Lodge, a play area for kids, food and drink options and summer events throughout the season. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Philly Beer Week

May 29-June 7. The local obsession with hard-to-find and unusual craft beers circle their calendars in red to mark the return of Philly Beer Week. Highlighted by such signature events as the Opening Tap celebration and the Hammer of Glory Relay Race, the sudsy celebration which actually runs for 10 days, is packed with tons of cool events all around town. Free and Ticketed | MORE INFO

• The Roots Picnic

Saturday, May 30. The hardest working band in the business, Philadelphia-natives The Roots typically kick-off the summer music season at the Festival Pier on the Delaware River Waterfront. Now in its eighth year, The Roots Picnic features acts spanning multiple musical genres and is one of the city’s can’t-miss live music events. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Art is Life Festival in Roxborough

Saturday, May 30. This year, the Art is Life Festival hits downtown Roxborough for the first time ever and fills the street with three types of art — culinary, visual and music. The festival promises a beer garden, food trucks, crafts, music, local fare and more. Free admission | MORE INFO

• International Great Beer Expo at the Navy Yard

Saturday, May 30. The International Great Beer Expo brings 75 international brewers to pour more than 200 beers from 25 countries from underneath tents on the Marine Parade Grounds at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Brewerytown Spring Festival

Saturday, May 30. The up-and-coming Brewerytown neighborhood celebrates the spring season with a day of music, food, art and fun on Girard Avenue. Sample dishes from local eateries, including Rybrew and the new Pizza Brain location, and enjoy a day of family-friendly events and activities. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Downington Fine Arts Festival

May 30-31. Head to East Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown at the end of May for the Downingtown Fine Arts Fest, where area artists will have their works on display, Victory Brewing Company will have its Brewpub on Wheels available and live music will fill the air. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Craft Beer Day on East Passyunk Avenue

Sunday, May 31. One of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods welcomes craft beer enthusiasts on May 31 for East Passyunk Craft Beer Day. Attendees can look forward to a 12-hour day of tastings, pairings, meet-the-brewer events and more at eight East Passyunk bars and restaurants: Birra, Le Virtu, Lucky 13, Stogie Joe’s, Brigantessa, Bottle Shop, Noir and POPE. Free admission | MORE INFO

JUNE

• Phillies Phestival

Monday, June 1. Get an autograph from your favorite Phillies player for a good cause during the annual Phillies Phestival at Citizens Bank Park. Thousands of fans join the Phillies for the annual celebration that raises funds towards the fight against ALS. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show

June 5-7. The nation’s oldest outdoor show featuring original art, Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show will “Circle the Square” for its 84th year. Enjoy spring in the scenic Center City park and browse the a wide range of artworks from more than 100 artists. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley

Saturday, June 6. Take a rare look inside the homes along the nation’s oldest residential street during Fete Day on Elfreth’s Alley. For one afternoon, residents will open their doors to the public to see how generations have lived and preserved the homes on the historic block. Throughout the day, enjoy food, crafts, live music and colonial games. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Fairmount Ave Arts and Culture Day

Saturday, June 6. Musicians, artists, and other performers from in and around the Fairmount community come out for the first Fairmount Avenue Arts & Culture Day. Celebrating the neighborhood’s abundant talents from a wide range of genres, the event is jam-packed with live entertainment, art, craft booths, food and the chance to win prizes from local merchants. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Philly VegFest at Headhouse Square

Saturday, June 6. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians are invited out for the Philly VegFest, which will take place in Headhouse Square this year. Learn about health, sustainability and the vegetarian lifestyle while enjoying music, veg-friendly fare, vendors, food demonstrations and more. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Philly Cycling Classic

Sunday, June 7. Cheering crowds pack the streets for the giant neighborhood party that accompanies the annual Philadelphia International Cycling Classic. This race brings some of the world’s best riders to take on “The Wall,” Manayunk’s steepest topographic challenge. In addition, recreational cyclists are invited to ride the closed course before the pros. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Super Sunday in West Chester

Sunday, June 7. On Super Sunday, downtown West Chester takes on a circus-like atmosphere, with two stages of live entertainment, food, craft booths, amusement rides, antique cars, magic shows and meet and greets with Dora the Explorer and Clifford the Red Dog. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Bloomsday at the Rosenbach

June 9-16. James Joyce’s masterwork Ulysses serves as the focal point of Bloomsday, an international holiday celebrating the novel. The Rosenbach of the Free Library of Philadelphia hosts the Philadelphia outpost of Bloomsday-related celebrations with a week-long festival for literary enthusiasts, culminating in the outdoor public reading of passages from the book. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Ambler Art and Music Festival

June 12-13. There are art festivals and music festivals, but the Ambler Art & Music Festival combines both into one giant party. For two days, the town’s main drag is closed to traffic so fans can rock out to more than a dozen bands, shop for crafts from more than 70 artisans and relax in the beer garden. Free admission | MORE INFO

• State Street Blues Stroll in Media

Saturday, June 13. Calling all music lovers. The annual State Street Blues Stroll is a tuneful evening of guitar-shredding, soul-stirring, rousing and hypnotic blues starring more than two dozen of the genre’s top regional and national performers, including Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Vendy Awards

Saturday, June 13. Food truck fans, heads up: The Philadelphia Vendy Awards are set to return to determine this year’s top food trucks. The festivities will take place on top of the JFK Bridge in University City. Tickets get you all-you-can-eat food, all-you-can-drink beer from a Sly Fox beer garden and a vote for the People’s Choice award. Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Art for the Cash Poor

June 12-14. Start (or grow) your art collection as the annual Art for Cash Poor event brings affordable art to the Crane Arts Building. Presented by InLiquid Art and Design, the art sale features paintings, photographs, fashion, jewelry, prints and ceramics that all ring in under $199. Live music and food trucks round out the fun. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Odunde Festival

Sunday, June 14. The annual Odunde Street Festival is celebrating four decades of bringing a genuine taste of Africa to South Street with a cultural, family-friendly celebration that attracts more than expected to draw nearly 500,000 people each year and covers 12 city blocks in Graduate Hosptial. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Pride Day

Sunday, June 14. The 27th annual Pride Day LGBT Parade and Festival takes place during International Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and features live music, DJs, food and drinks. A festive parade, the signature event, runs from the Gayborhood to Penn’s Landing where a fun festival fills the waterfront. Free and Ticketed | MORE INFO

• Night Market Callowhill

Thursday, June 18. From roughly 10th and Spring Garden streets to Broad and Spring Garden streets, tons of food trucks and local vendors will line the street for the June edition of Night Market. Arrive hungry, as food trucks are slated to offer everything from tacos and pizza to gourmet waffles and ice cream. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Clark Park Music and Arts Fest

Saturday, June 20. Held on Saturdays closest to the summer solstice and fall equinox, the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival brings together music of all genres, arts and crafts, vendors and family activities in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhood gathering spaces. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Juneteenth Festival

Saturday, June 20. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue transforms into an alfresco festival in celebration of the passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment which put an end to slavery. Enjoy African drumming, praise dancers, historical reenactments, special exhibits, tours, food, street vendors and much more. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Manayunk Arts Festival

June 20-21. The largest outdoor juried arts festival in the region, the 26th annual Manayunk Arts Festival attracts thousands of visitors for a weekend of arts, crafts and entertainment. Hundreds of artists from around the country will showcase their works along Main Street in Manayunk during the two-day celebration. Free admission | MORE INFO

• Tall Ships Challenge

June 25-28. Billowing sails will waft in the breeze when the Tall Ships Challenge Philadelphia Camden 2015 pulls into port. Visitors can catch a glimpse, step aboard and even set sail on the ships, which will dock at Penn’s Landing and the Camden Waterfront. Ticketed | MORE INFO