Music, Food, Beer, Kids Activities, More Planned At Ardmore Spring Fest Saturday

ARDMORE, PA — The Second Annual Ardmore Spring Fest is nearly here, promising food, activities, local businesses and organizations, and live music.

This year's event is in a new space, Schauffele Plaza, and will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Performing at this year's event are Atomic Rock, Basic Cable, Sounds of Phoenix, and Pep Rally. Throughout the day, DJ Korvez will be spinning music as well.

Festival goers will find bites and beverages from a variety of local food and drink vendors, while exploring offerings from area businesses promoting their services and connecting with the community.

Food vendors include Mac Mart, Sophie's BBQ, Lula's Empanadas, Payne Catering, Wonder Food Hall, Philadelphia Lobster.

"We have whatever your palette could want," Brian Cronin, event organizer and owner of Mirror Image, told Patch.

Alcoholic beverages will be provided by McCloskey's tavern, Tired Hands Brewing Company, and Char & Stave. Those 21 and older will be given wristbands so they can sip beers, cocktails, and more while they take in the festival.

For the little ones, there will be a dedicated Kids Zone to keep them entertained with games, activities, and more. Cronin said there will also be other kid-friendly businesses on hand.

They include Main Line Childcare doing face painting and story time stuff, Hair Glam will offer unique hair stylings, and Lulu's Casita doing kids gym activities.

"This event is all about bringing Ardmore together," Cronin. "We’re proud to support local artists, small businesses, and families in a way that’s fun, engaging, and uniquely Ardmore."

Vendors will also be selling art, jewelry, and more wares.

With the new location offering larger space.

"I'm feeling very good about it, I'm very optimistic about it," he said.

The Piazza Auto Group and Martin's Main Line Honda will have brand-new cars on hand to scope out the interiors and new technology.

Cronin said the event will be packed with local businesses from the Main Line and Havertown.

"I always like to showcase local businesses to the public," Cronin said. "This isn't my festival, it's the community's festival. I might be the guy running it, but it's all about Ardmore."

Admission is free and open to the public.

"The whole goal is to keep doing Spring Fest," Cronin said. "We want to get bigger and bring in more acts."

Last year, Spring Fest has 34 sponsors. In 2025, the number is up to 50.

Sponsors for the festival include Gregory FCA, GymGuyz, Knorr Electrical Contractor, Truth Center For Health & Healing, Artisan Painting, and Kaiserman JCC. See all sponsors online here.

For more information, follow @ArdmoreFests on social media or email director@ardmorefessts.com.