PHILADELPHIA, PA — Manayunk’s coolest winter celebration, the Founders Philly Freeze-Out, returns on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a day packed with frosty activities, culinary delights, and family-friendly fun along Main Street.
Presented by Founders Brewing Company and Manayunk Development Corporation, the event will feature more than 25 intricately designed ice sculptures created by Peter Slavin of Ice Sculpture Philly, live carving demonstrations at key locations, and an ice slide perfect for photo ops. Festivities begin earlier in the day with the Freeze Out Run at 9 a.m., starting at 4358 Main Street, followed by the 2025 MNYK Chowder Crawl from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Festival-goers can warm up with samples of unique chowders from more than a dozen participating restaurants during the Chowder Crawl. Tickets for the crawl are $18 and include a map, wristband, and chowder samples from culinary stops such as Lucky’s Last Chance, Mia Ragazza, Ryan’s Pub, and Taqueria Amor.
The Founders Winter Market will also run throughout the day at RichardsApex (4170 Main Street), featuring an abundance of local vendors offering handmade goods like ceramics, home décor, jewelry, gourmet foods, and more. Attendees can also enjoy live music, food trucks, giveaways, and specials at restaurants and bars showcasing Founders brews, including their new Mortal Bloom IPA.
The event is free to attend, with food, drinks, and shopping available for purchase. Advance registration is required for the Freeze Out Run, while tickets for the Chowder Crawl can be purchased online. Don’t miss this frosty celebration that promises something for everyone in the heart of Manayunk.
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