Nanny Goat Fest
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 01:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
American Street & Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19122 | Philadelphia, PA
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Join us in Olde Kensington for Nanny Goat Fest, a neighborhood street festival on American Street featuring live music, food, local breweries, and the dedication of a new Pennsylvania Historical Marker commemorating the Kensington Riots of 1844. A defining chapter in Philadelphia's Irish immigrant history.Schedule
1:00 PM - Pennsylvania Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
2:00 PM - Nanny Goat Fest street festival on American Street (between Master & Oxford Streets)
A memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael's Church on Second Street at 12:00 PM for those who wish to attend.
Festival Highlights
• Live music (Irish & folk)
• Local PA craft beer
• Neighborhood makers & food vendors
• Irish dance performances
• Family activities
In May 1844, three days of anti-Irish riots swept through Kensington around the historic Nanny Goat Market, destroying more than thirty homes and storefronts and burning St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Despite the devastation, the Irish community rebuilt and remained rooted for generations.
Kensington has long been built by newcomers. Nanny Goat Fest remembers that history and celebrates a neighborhood whose story continues to unfold.
Learn more at nannygoatfest.com
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American Street & Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19122Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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