Nanny Goat Fest
Schedule
Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 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 celebrating Philly history with live music, food and drink on American Street.Nanny Goat Fest marks the dedication of a new Pennsylvania Historical Marker commemorating the Kensington Riots of 1844, a defining chapter in the history of Philadelphia's Irish immigrant community.
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 in the neighborhood for generations.
Kensington has long been built by newcomers. Nanny Goat Fest remembers that history and celebrates a neighborhood whose story continues to unfold.
Schedule
12:00 PM - Memorial Mass at St. Michael’s Church
1:00 PM - Pennsylvania Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
2:00 PM - Nanny Goat Fest street festival on American Street (between Master & Oxford Streets)
Festival Highlights
• Live music (Irish & folk)
• Local PA craft beer
• Neighborhood makers & vendors
• Irish dance performances
• Family activities
More details coming soon.
Learn more at nannygoatfest.com
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Where is it happening?
American Street & Master Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19122Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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