Roxtoberfest 2024: What You Need To Know

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA — Saturday marks the return of the popular Roxtoberfest in Roxborough.

From noon to 6 p.m., Ridge Avenue will be transformed into a German-themed festival space with fun for all ages.

The day will feature German-inspired performances, activities, contests, food trucks, and of course beer.

Check out details of the event below:

Contests

Register at 6120 Ridge Avenue by 3 p.m.

Pet Costume Contest
4:40 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. at the RoxYunk Porchfest Stage

Beer Stein Holding Contest
3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. at the MGMT Residential Mainstage

Dirndl and Lederhosen Contest
3:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. at the MGMT Residential Mainstage

Cosplay Contest
4:45 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. at the MGMT Residential Mainstage

Performers and Activities

MGMT Residential Mainstage on Lyceum and Ridge Avenues

• Noon to 12:45 p.m. — Galena Brass Band
• 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Tapping of the Keg and Presentation of Roots of Roxborough Award
• 12:45 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Action Karate and Jeanette’s School of Dance
• 1:40 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. — Pretzel Theater Co.
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Perlin Noise
• 3:30 p.m.-3:40 p.m. — Beer Stein Holding and Dirndl/Lederhosen Contests
• 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. — The Providers
• 4:45 to 4:55 p.m. — Beer Stein Holding and Cosplay Contests
• 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. — The Roddenberries

RoxYunk Porchfest Mainstage on Ridge and Leverington Avenues

• Noon to 12:45 p.m. The Band Joe
• 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. Justin Kerecz
• 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Lazer Shark
• 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fonvery
• 4:40 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. Pet Costume Contest
• 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Moon Poodle

Off-Stage Performances, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Dream Poet for Hire
• Batala Drum Line
• Galena Brass Band
• Flyleaf the Book Fairy

Lil' Filmfest with Lil Filmmakers

1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at 6156 Ridge Ave.

Cemetery Tours with Dom Simon

1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Leverington Cemetery

Anastasio Trucking Car Show with the Roxborough Ridge Runners

Noon to 6 p.m., Next to the entrance to Leverington Cemetery.

Scarecrow Walk

Noon to 6 p.m. at Ridge Avenue, between Hermitage and Leverington Avenues (sidewalk only).

Stroll past a series of spooky scarecrows on your way to fall fun with the Friends of Gorgas Park.