Check out these fun and quirky festivals in Delaware Valley, celebrating everything from folk music to model airplanes!
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Aug. 15-17, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday
Old Pool Farm | 1212 Barnbridge Dr., Schwenksville, PA 19473
Spend a fun weekend with your family at this folk music festival with plenty to do and see for all ages! Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, this event highlights local and national folk music performers. There are also plenty of family fun and arts-based activities. Attendees can even camp out at the festival site.
$5-$250 (all festival), $10-$120 (daily), free for children ages 4 and younger | folkfest.org
National Model Aviation Day
Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
375 Doe Run Road, East Fallowfield Township, PA 19320
Join the Chester County Radio Control Club for a fun flight of radio-controlled planes. Club members will put on a mini air show with radio-controlled planes they’ve built and bought, and guests are welcome to bring their own to fly along with them! Food and drinks will be provided.
Free | chestercountyrc.com
Dog Day of Summer 2025
Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Main Street Manayuk | 4300 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127
Bring your furry friends to this celebration of all things dogs, featuring pet-friendly goods and activities, “Yappy Hour” specials, play areas for dogs and more! Don’t have a dog of your own? Local shelters will have dogs available for adoption.
Free | linktr.ee/Manayunk
