Roxtoberfest 2023: What You Need To Know

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA — Ridge Avenue in Roxborough will once again be teeming with German- and autumn-inspired activities, foods, drinks, and more for the 11th Annual Roxtoberfest next weekend.

Roxtoberfest is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Sunday, Oct. 8.

The event will take place on Ridge Avenue between Lyceum to Leverington avenues.

Free to attend, the event will feature performances by an Oktoberfest band, circus performers, competitions, an array of food trucks, a doggie costume contest, beverages fit for a fall fest, and fun activities for families.

There will be more than 100 vendors — including restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, artists, makers, small businesses, community groups, sponsors and more — participating in the event

Food and drink are pay-as-you-go.

This year, look for three entertainment areas and two kids activity areas.

Details on the entertainment areas and kids activity areas, as well as vendors, are below.

There will also be axe throwing with Throwhouse and glass blowing demonstrations with Eric Hernandez.

FOOD AND DRINK

• A Taste of Philly - Cheesesteaks and street food
• BOLTD - America's finest craft spirits
• Bacon on a Stick - Sweet and Savory delicious bacon
• Byzantium Empire - Award-winning brisket, BBQ and more
• Calle Del Sabor - Tacos
• Chaddsford Winery - Hot Mulled Wine
• Deke's BBQ - BBQ and smoked
• Epicure Eats - Spicy juicy wings, fries and more
• Hardy Funnel Cakes - Carnival sweet treats
• Haagen-Dazs - Ice cream, sundaes, more
• Kona Ice - One-of-a-kind gourmet shaved ice
• M & M Mobile Bar - Fall Mocktails
• Many Hands Coffee Co. - Coffee and espresso beverages, pastries, snacks
• New Ridge Brewing Co. - Special Festbier made special for Roxtoberfest, plus other beers pouring, and German themed food menu
• Philadelphia Chili - Chili and more
• Popcorn Land - Popcorn and snacks
• Put An Egg On It - Food Truck – Located in Roxborough
• Rio Brazilian Steak Truck - Brazilian BBQ
• Santucci's Original Square Pizza - Pizza and more!
• Stateside Vodka - Adult beverages
• Taqueria Dos Hermanos
• The Little Sicilian LLC
• WillBe’s Corner - Candy

Restaurants along the festival footprint open for dine-in, take-out and festival features will include:

• White Yak
• Taylor’s Cafe
• Santucci's Roxborough
• Roma’s Pizza
• Dream House Asian Bistro

ARTISTS, MAKERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND VENDORS

• 1 Love Jerk Hut - Condiment/sauce
• 3love graphix - Painted and sublimated items
• AdGard Fashions International LLC
• Alchemy In You Candles - Spiritual products
• Allyson Underland Photography - Artwork
• Anchor & Spruce - Artwork
• Art History One Zero One - Clothing
• Art of Henna - Artwork
• Ash's Attic - Artwork
• Aura Artisan Soap - Beauty/Wellness Products
• Balloon Buddies - Balloon twister
• Big Wick Energy - Candles, diffusers, trays, hats, clothes, cutting boards, etc
• Bigiotteria, LLC - Jewelry
• Blu Penny - Jewelry
• Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap - Soap and candles
• Brixxy & Co. - Pet Bandanas
• Buddertool, LLC - Home decor
• Build-A-Balloon - Hand crafted balloons using lights, feathers, paint, confetti
• Butch's Hot Stuff Hot Sauce - Food
• Cat Horn Accessory - Jewelry
• Catalyst Accessories - Home decor
• Champagne on a Wednesday - Jewelry
• Char and Whiskers - custom pet portraits and pet accessories
• Courtney Mizfit Art - Artwork
• CRCA - non-profit
• Crimson Fox - Home decor
• Dainty Studios - Artwork
• Dukes Designs - Clothing, cups
• Emily burke's art - canvas lunch bags, toes, prints and cards.
• Empress Herbal Products
• Epic Church - non-profit
• Eric Hernandez Glass - Glass Blowing
• Goodlands Food Co. - Hot Sauce
• Grand Love Designs - Ornaments and Laser Engraved Gifts
• Handcrafted by Robin - Jewelry
• Hank Sauce - hot sauce, dry rubs, branded merch
• Jazzy River Llc - Clothing
• Joan By J. Soap Creations
• Justin Time Tie Dye - Clothing
• Kar's art & jewelry - Paintings and jewelry
• Knottie Sisters - Accessories and Stadium bags
• Love City Shirts - Clothing
• Love Identity Candle Co - Hand poured candles
• Love, Heather Studios - Crochet Dragons
• Luccicare by Lisa - Jewelry
• Mari Lowery
• Melmos dog treats - Handmade dog and cat treats
• Michael Mara Photography - Photography / Plants
• MRAC - non-profit-
• Native Crafts - Large Vendor - clothing
• Native Sun Companies
• Natural Order Handmade - Beauty/Wellness Products
• Riehl Simple - baby items
• Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society - non-profit
• Saint Roccos Treats - dog treat
• Scented Shadows - Candles
• Sequoia's Embrace, Inc dba Color & Flame - Candles and Bath & Beauty
• Sew Much Cooler - Clothing
• Smok3yrainbow - Clothing
• Sophie's Candle Shop - Candles
• Status Apparel DC - Clothing
• Sundry Mornings - Bloody Mary mix, spices hot sauce
• SunnyAyre Crafts & Arts and Feels - Embroidery, string art, wooden wall art, cutting boards, propagation stations/ Arts and Feels - polymer clay jewelry, pins, and accessories, art prints
• sunskaara - Home decor
• The 50/50 Company - Artwork
• The Block Church - non-profit
• The Metz Art Gallery - Artwork
• This Urban Cottage
• This Urban Cottage - Home decor
• Thrive Flower Cannabis - Beauty/Wellness Products
• ThrowHouse- Axe Throwing
• Trippy Bunni - Cllothing
• Whiz Spiegs Designs - Home decor
• Wicked & Wild Stitches - Artwork
• Wyld Syrups LLC - Caffeinated simple syrup that people can add to any beverage from Mocktails- Cocktails-Teas- Coffee

KEG TAPPING

New Ridge Brewing Co. will present the keg to be tapped at the Pocket Park at 1:30 p.m. and the strolling Oktoberfest band will keep things festive. State Representative Tarik Khan will be tapping the keg of New Ridge's popular Oktoberfest beer called, Festbier. The beer will not be used as free samples.

OKTOBERFEST COSTUME CONTEST

Prepare to embrace the rich traditions and vibrant fashion of Roxborough type of Bavaria at the Roxtoberfest's Lederhosen and Dirndl Contest.

This exciting event invites attendees to showcase their best Bavarian attire, whether you're sporting a dashing pair of Lederhosen or a stunning Dirndl dress.

To participate in this celebration of Bavarian culture and style, head to the RDC table at 6120 Ridge Ave.

Upon registration, participants will be assigned a unique number that will help identify them during the contest.

Showcase of Lederhosen & Dirndls

Head to the Pocket Park, situated at 6170 Ridge Ave. at 3:45 pm, to show off Lederhosen and Dirndls. This is a chance to shine in the most authentic or creative Bavarian attire.

Voting: What sets this contest apart is that the attendees themselves play a crucial role in determining the winners. By using the Rallie app, votes can be cast for favorite Lederhosen and Dirndl ensembles.

Winners will be announced on our social media pages. Organizers will notify the winners through phone and prizes can be picked up at the end of the event or the following week at the RDC office.

PET CONTEST

To join in on the excitement, simply register at the RDC table located at 6120 Ridge Ave. Upon registration, participants will receive a unique number that will help identify pets during the contest.

Parade of Pet Costumes

The main event kicks off at the charming Pocket Park, conveniently located at 6170 Ridge Ave., where the Parade of Pet Costumes will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m.

Voting

One of the most exciting aspects of the Roxtoberfest Pet Costume Contest is that the attendees themselves get to decide the winners. Using the Rallie app, cast votes for the best pet costumes. Winners will be announced on our social media pages. Organizers will notify the winners through phone and prizes can be picked up at the end of the event or the following week at the RDC office.

CEMETERY TOURS

Leverington Cemetery will offer tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Meet at the front gate and Don Simon will be sharing haunting historical stories from Roxborough's past.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Lyceum Stage

• Noon – 12:45 p.m. – Oktoberfest Band – Galena Brass
• 12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition
• 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Old Academy Players
• 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. –Jeannette’s School of Dance/Action Karate
• 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Moonroof
• 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – ASH Theater Co.
• 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Oktoberfest Band – Galena Brass
• 4:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. – The Providers
• Pocket Park Musicians & Competitions
• Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Acoustic Ferrari
• 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Keg Tapping Ceremony with Oktoberfest Band
• 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Kenn Kweder
• 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Pet Costume Contest
• 3:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Lederhosen & Dirndl Contest
• 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Shattered Figures

Leverington Avenue

• 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. – Secret Circus
• 2 p.m. – Steven Carpenter Spooky Sounds and Wizardry
• 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. – Secret Circus
• 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Positive Movement Drumline (tentative)
• 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Secret Circus