Greensgrow Farms, Philadelphia’s famous urban farm and community garden center, will welcome thousands of neighbors and visitors to celebrate the fall season at the Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms on October 7, 2017.
The Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms is Philadelphia’s premier harvest season event, drawing crowds of over 4,000 people from all over the region to a truly unique destination. Visitors will have the chance to sample harvest dishes, enjoy crafts, live music, visit the farmstand and bring the kids to partake in a variety of children’s activities!
The public is invited to create and submit their best chili dishes and pies in Greensgrow’s homestyle Chili and Apple Pie competitions. The festival will overflow into the surrounding streets, which will be filled with food trucks and local craft vendors. Admission is free and open to the public. The event supports and celebrates Greensgrow’s nonprofit mission to grow a greener and more sustainable Philadelphia.
Since 1997 Greensgrow has been an international leader in the urban agriculture movement, demonstrating how growing food and flowers is essential to the ecological, social, and economic health of our communities. Greensgrow’s innovative social entrepreneurship project proves how nonprofit organizations can create sustainable business models by providing urban residents with the inspiration and resources for growing greener cities.
Food:
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Chicken Pies
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Apple Cobbler
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Cookies
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Kielbasa with Kraut
Food trucks:
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Mi Pueblito Tacos
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The Chilly Banana
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More
Activities:
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Zero Waste Event in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and Subaru
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Phillies Phanatic: 1–2pm
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Kids activities: upcycled planters, pumpkin decorating, stamps, face-painting, cornhole
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Chili Competition
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Apple Pie Competition
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Adopt-a-Pet & Pet Costume Competition: Subaru
Craft vendors:
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Farm Demos
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Beekeeping
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Cider Pressing
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Pumpkin Carving
Live Music:
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Chalk and the Beige Americans
- Gringo Motel
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More
Event Details
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Name: Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms
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Date: October 7, 2017
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Time: 10am–4pm
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Location: Greensgrow Farms
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2501 E. Cumberland Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Admission is free and open to the public.
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