The next couple of weekends won’t look dull on the calendar with many fall festivals taking over the streets.
The Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl will take over Main Street on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl is the perfect way to celebrate fall in the city,” said Manayunk Development Corp. Branding & Digital Marketing Manager Janine Gasarowski. “We’re bringing together the best of Manayunk — our small businesses, culinary talent, and vibrant community — all in one place for a fun and festive day on Main Street.”
Festival goers can expect family-friendly activities, 10-plus food trucks, more than 60 local vendors and artists, seasonal fare, autumn sips, live outdoor music, three stages, and a tasty crawl to pick the best Mac N Cheese in Manayunk.
Participating restaurants so far include Bar Jawn, Bayou Bar & Grill, Blondie, Cactus Cantina, Canalside Manayunk/Chloe’s Corner, Chabaa Thai Bistro, Cresson Inn, JD McGillicuddys, Lucky’s Last Chance, Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant, Mia Ragazza, PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk, Ryan’s Pub, Somo Manayunk, Taqueria Amor, The Couch Tomato, The Goat’s Beard and Winnie’s Manayunk.
Manayunk Fall Festival is no charge with food and drink pay-as-you-go. Manayunk Mac N Cheese Crawl is $20 per person and tickets are on sale through manayunk.com/mnyk-events/manayunk-fall-fest.
Fall Fest is designed for all ages, whether you’re looking to enjoy live music, indulge in fall-inspired treats, or simply enjoy a crisp October afternoon in Manayunk’s historic district. Many shops and restaurants will offer special deals and activities for the day.
While in Manyunk, one of the region’s largest haunted houses is in full swing.
Lincoln Mill Haunted House returns with its most chilling chapter yet. Descend into the depths of Manayunk into the historic mill and face the tormented souls trapped within. With three brand-new rooms, an all-new entry and exit sequence, new horrifying characters, and immersive photo ops, Lincoln Mill has taken fear to the next level.
“Our goal with Lincoln Mill Haunted House for season four was simple: go bigger, darker and more terrifying,” said Lincoln Mill Haunted House Co-Founder Jared Bilsak. “We set out this year to maintain the same level of detail and quality, but to up the game with more twists and turns, and more terror. We added three rooms, extended and enhanced our entrance and exit activations, and added more characters. All the same things you have come to love are back, like the midway, the haunted deck, the collaboration with New Ridge Brewing, but we have expanded the entire experience. Each year we want the fear to evolve and our vision is to always deliver something new with our haunts. Entering our fourth year here at the historic textile mill, we don’t just aim to create fear here. We aim to co-exist with it.”
Lincoln Mill is open at 4100 Main St., Manayunk, through Nov. 2 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets start at $23 for group tickets and $35 for general admission. Tickets are on sale at www.lincolnmillhaunt.com.
Kensington Kinetic Derby & Arts Festival
Let the mud fly in Fishtown. The Kensington Kinetic Derby & Arts Festival will transform Frankford Avenue into a vibrant corridor of art, music and human-powered spectacle o Oct. 25 from noon to 8 p.m.
Neighbors and visitors can enjoy a no-charge celebration of local creativity, highlighted by the festival’s signature grand finale, the legendary mud pit.
Watch daring teams parade their no-motor, human-powered vehicles down Frankford Avenue and into the famed mud pit on Hagert Street.
Winners are then crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Media Choice and Judge’s Choice.
“Through feedback with the community, we are bringing it back to its roots of creativity, artistic creation, and neighborhood enthusiasm,” said Marc Collazzo, executive director of the Fishtown District. “The region will be treated to the best of Kensington by showcasing its businesses, artisans, makers and entertainers. The historic kinetic vehicles, the unique ride through the mud pit, the exhilarating performances of Awful Wrestling, and Halloween and family-friendly activities make this a special destination event.”
This year features a brand-new kids-only ride through the mud for extra thrills. Other changes and surprises this year include a move from spring to fall, the addition of a second stage, new kids’ and dogs costume contests, and the debut of Awful Wrestling. The parade is no charge to participate, open to all ages and abilities with a bike, helmet and team name.
The Kensington Derby and Arts Fest is free to attend. For more information, or to register as a derby participant visit kensingtonkineticarts.org.
Source: Berkshire mont