Do you enjoy beer? How bout music?  Do you want to invest in your community? If you answered ‘yes’ to those questions, then Bloktoberfest is just what the doctor ordered.

From 2009

In its previous two incarnations, Bloktoberfest took place in cramped quarters, on the 2000 block of Christian St., but this year, the party is movin’ on up to South Street. Despite shifting a bit to the north, the spirit of the event remains the same: celebrating community, enjoying craft beers, listening to live music, and supporting the local arts scene while giving to a great cause. Mark your calendars for Saturday October 15th, 12PM – 8PM, and get yourself to the 1400–1700 blocks of South Street. The festival is free to attend, and proceeds from beers sales are donated to a variety of education initiatives benefiting Philadelphia youth.

From 2010. Courtesy of Julia Koprak

Here are the details:

  • South St, between Broad St. & 17th St., this Saturday 10/15, 12-8 PM
  • Dozens of craft beers will be served from beginning to end, with pale ales, pumpkin beers, stouts, cider and more
  • Great bands will be playing on three stages. Jamaican Jerk Hut‘s outdoor lot will serve as the main stage at 1436 South St.
  • The Walkmen will be the headlining band at the main stage
  • On the 1600 block of South St., a family area will offer face-painting, magicians, and kid-friendly food
  • Philly’s finest food trucks will be in full force, supplementing the South St. restaurants and ensuring deliciousness for all
  • You can buy beer tickets in advance here. It’s $15 for 3 drinks / $25 for 5 drinks ($20 and $30 day of).  Additional beer tix $5 each.
  • Beneficiaries include Chester Arthur Elementary School, Stanton Elementary School, and Mighty Writers

 

Have ideas for investing and building in the neighborhood?  Become a part of the conversation.  Bloktoberfest is a perfect way to check out potential for development of properties on South St. and the surrounding blocks firsthand. Take the chance to look around on Saturday- you might see something you’ve never noticed before.

Don’t miss the chance to Blocktober this weekend in the sun! Winter’s on the way…

–Aaron Child