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About Philadelphia Folk Song Society
Welcome to the Philadelphia Folk Song Society’s festival site at Old Pool Farm, a working hay farm in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County. Home to the annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, this expansive outdoor venue hosts multiple stages, camping, and a family-friendly folk experience set across 7 stages during the festival weekend. Here’s what to know to plan a smooth, enjoyable visit.
Old Pool Farm features a robust layout designed for large crowds and multi-day events. With on-site parking options, shuttle services, and on-site transport options, you’ll find it easy to move between camping areas and stages. We’ve gathered practical details and trusted partner recommendations to help you secure your plans with confidence.
As you explore, remember that the Philadelphia Folk Festival has deep roots dating back to 1962, with a history of hosting iconic folk artists and a vibrant community. The site itself remains Old Pool Farm, even as the PFSS office has relocated from its Roxborough address. Whether you’re returning for a beloved tradition or joining for the first time, we’ve got you covered with clear, no-nonsense guidance.
Plan your visit with practical details on seating options, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and eat. We highlight affiliated partners for hotels and dining to help you secure convenient, reliable arrangements. For performers, venues, and event specifics, always check the official sources linked on this page for the latest updates and dates.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue: Old Pool Farm, 1323 Salford Station Road, Harleysville, PA 19438 (Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County).
- Capacity: 35,000+ visitors and about 5,500 campers; 7 stages over the festival weekend.
- Venue type: A working hay farm used as an outdoor multi-stage festival site (not a fixed indoor venue).
- Parking: On-site parking with reserved, free, VIP, and accessible options; free lot about 0.7 miles from the Main Gate with shuttle service.
- Transit: TramCart on-site golf-cart transport between camping and concert areas; shuttles from parking to the Main Gate.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Lansdale - Hatfield (1750 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443); Residence Inn Philadelphia Montgomeryville (1110 Bethlehem Pike); SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia (875 Mancill Mill Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406).
- Notable events hosted: The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a long-running, marquee folk event with history dating to 1962; it has hosted major acts and has faced both cancellation (2023) and revival (2024).
- Renaming/renovation notes: The festival site remains Old Pool Farm; the PFSS office address has moved away from its Roxborough location, but the site itself has not been demolished.