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Rev Your Engines!
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) is revving up for the 14th Annual Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday, July 28. The favorite summer event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on East Passyunk Ave between Broad and Dickinson streets. After a record-setting 2018, attendees can look forward to seeing over 200 muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles. Perfect for families, there will also be live music, food trucks and restaurant specials, vendors, kids’ activities and more! Admission is FREE for attendees and $20 for cars.
Street Festival
The EPA Car Show and Street Festival isn’t JUST for car fans! There will be plenty of entertainment, activities and food to keep the entire family happy.
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Grab some street grub and summer drinks from visiting food trucks, plus look for $5 deals at many of East Passyunk‘s award-winning restaurants. (Look for the balloons to find places offering the $5 specials.) The Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show at the Fountain will feature handmade items from local crafters and artists, including art, decor, ceramics, jewelry, clothing and gifts from dozens of vendors.
As for entertainment, you can catch live music on every block. Music will span the generations with oldies, current hits, RnB, jazz and much more. In addition, stilt walkers from Philadelphia School of Circus will wave above the crowd, interacting with families and taking photos.
For kids, be sure to check out the free bounce house castle, plus art projects, music and more.
Car Show Info
The fee for participating cars is $20 per vehicle. Registration will take place at Broad and EPA between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Trophies will be awarded in dozens of categories, including: Top 50, Best Stock, Best Modified, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best 50’s Custom, Best Street Rod, Best Low Rider, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle, and Best of Show Car and Motorcycle. All cars must enter at the Broad Street entrance to EPA. Cars will not be allowed entrance from side streets and cars who want to park together must arrive together.
Event Info
The 14th Annual Car Show and Street Festival is hosted by the Northeast Muscle Car Club and presented by East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District. The event is free to attend and $20 for cars. The event’s rain date is Sunday, August 4, 2019.
Parking for the Car Show is located at Parkway at Constitution Health Plaza at 1485 McKean (between Broad and 15th street). It is open 24 hours and is only a four minute walk from the parking lot to the Gateway and the start of the car show.
