PHILADELPHIA, PA — Chestnut Hill’s popular Home + Garden Festival returns on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., transforming Germantown Avenue into a bustling spring marketplace. Spanning the 8000 to 8600 blocks, this vibrant event will close the streets to traffic, welcoming nearly 300 vendors, live entertainment, and activities for the entire family.
Visitors can explore an array of vendors showcasing home and garden décor, crafts, and unique artisan goods. Offerings include everything from lawn sculptures and heirloom plants to terrariums and vintage furniture. Over 200 local businesses, restaurants, and shops in the Chestnut Hill Business District will also participate, providing inspiration and excitement for festival-goers.
A centerpiece of the festival, Maker’s Village, will host demonstrations in traditional crafts like pottery, macrame, and bulb layering, alongside an interactive observation beehive designed to educate visitors about the vital role bees and pollinators play in supporting the environment.
Live performances will add to the festival atmosphere, with entertainment at various venues. Buckley Park features music by Carty Brown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while the Bethlehem Pike Stage will host the Dukes of Destiny starting at 11:30 a.m. Further up, DJ Aaron Clark will spin tracks at Home Works through the afternoon. Families can also enjoy shows by Pretzel Theater Company and Children’s Theatre at the Stagecrafters Theater throughout the day.
Other highlights include an outdoor cookout at McNally’s Tavern, offering its signature Schmitter sandwich alongside beer and spring-inspired slushies. Nearby, Tavern on the Hill will host a used book sale by Hilltop Books, benefiting the Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library.
Several vendors specializing in home improvement will also line the streets, providing resources and ideas for gardening and home projects. For heritage enthusiasts, a visit to Killian Hardware, Philadelphia’s oldest hardware store, is a must.
The festival is scheduled rain or shine, with May 18 set as the alternate date in case of severe weather.
With its rich mix of vendors, hands-on activities, and lively performances, the Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival promises to be an unforgettable day celebrating the season and the local community. Festival organizers are already looking ahead to growing this signature event in future years, further solidifying its reputation as a cherished Philadelphia tradition.
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