The Downtown Glenside Foundation, in partnership with Cheltenham Township & Arcadia University present Arts Fest ‘24 on April 27th!
11am-5pm
Easton Rd & Glenside Ave.
what to expect at the fest
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Easton Road will boast over 80 artists and crafters selling unique, hand-made items. You’ll find pottery, jewelry, photography, textiles, woodwork, glasswork, mixed media, and much, much more. In addition, the Downtown Glenside shops will be open, and many will feature outdoor displays and sales. It will be a shopper’s paradise with something for everyone.
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When you are ready to take a break from shopping, grab a nosh and something to wash it down. Downtown Glenside’s great restaurants & treat shops will be open for lunch and/or dinner the day of the festival, many with outdoor service and seating. Beyond that, Glenside Ave and Wesley Plaza will feature some extra food & drink options: Humpty’s Dumplings, Deke’s BBQ, Double Trouble Waffles, Pizza Startup, Shotz of Love, BB’s Banana Pudding, The Ways Brewery, Bill’s Best Brewery, Bishop Estate Winery, and Mermaid Spirits. Arcadia University will be selling popcorn & lemonade, and the Glenside Fire Company will sell hot dogs, pretzels and bottled water.
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There will be live entertainment throughout the day on Glenside Ave and Wesley Plaza. Enjoy Glenside favorites as well as some new additions: Kat With An Attitude, The George Sinker Band, Play It Forward, Jet Lag, Koof, 3 for the Road, Doug Wartman, The Cheltenham High School Jazz Ensemble, Cummins School of Irish Dance, Cheltenham High School Vocal Groups, Sky Taekwondo, and the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia.
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Trust us, the kids won’t get bored! There will be lots of fun on Glenside Ave: face painting, crafts, activities, sweet treats, games, and inflatables by Brown's Kiddie Town. And for kids of all ages – Come meet The Minis . Lilly & Bella are trained miniature horses who will be happy to get a scratch and take a picture with you. You can find them sharing space at the festival with the team from Sam’s Hope . The Minis and Sam’s Hope will also host a mask-making station. If you love animals, make sure to visit these groups on Glenside Ave. (at New St).
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The Downtown Glenside Foundation thanks our partners and sponsors who help make Arts Fest better every year: Cheltenham Township, Arcadia University, the Stephanie Raieta team at State Farm, Primex Garden Center, Classes with Carrie B, Goldfish Swim School, Cutco, Renewal by Anderson, and Highest Ground LLC.
Bathroom facilities are available at local restaurants for customers
Additionally, there are three portable rest stations. One is located at the (former PNC) bank building on Easton Rd, near Glenside Ave (accessible station); one is near the municipal parking lot on Bickley Rd near Glenside Ave, and the third is near the Citizens Bank parking lot on Easton Rd.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
GLENSIDE AVE & NEW ST :
Kat with an Attitude
11 am to 1 pm
Classic Folk Rock
3 for the Road
5 pm
Jazz trio
Koof Ibi
Doug Wartman
Jet Lag
2 pm
Pop Punk
Philadelphia Folk Song Society
Located behind Dreams Ice Cream
Performances throughout the day
George Sinkler Band
11 am to 1 pm
WESLEY PLAZA :
Play it Forward
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
CHS Jazz Ensemble
4 pm to 4:30 pm
Cheltenham High School
GLENSIDE & EASTON :
Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
Demos throughout the day
https://fencefap.com/
Cummins School of Irish Dance
Sky Taekwondo
Cheltenham High School Vocal Groups
1pm
FOOD TRUCKS
GLENSIDE AVE
Deke’s BBQ
Double Trouble Waffles
Humpty’s Dumplings
Shotz of Love (Smoothies and cocktail slushies)
Pizza Startup
The Ways (beer)
WESLEY PLAZA
Arcadia University (popcorn & lemonade)
Bill’s Best (beer)
Bishop Estate Winery
Glenside Fire Company (hot dogs, pretzels, & bottled water)
Mermaid Spirits
LOCAL EATERIES
KESWICK AVE
Bill’s Best Brewery (opens at 4PM)
WESLEY PLAZA
El Limon
GLENSIDE AVE
Dreams Ice Cream
TreVi BYOB
Rocky’s Deli-Style Restaurant
Moma Mediterranean Kitchen (opens for dinner)
MT CARMEL AVE
Giuliano’s Deli
Robert’s Block (opens at 4PM)
EASTON RD
The Ways Brewery
Elcy’s Café (closes at 1:30PM)
Mainline Baskets (candy by the pound)
Apollo Pizza (take out)
Glenside Pub
Jasmine Asian Bistro