# Three free festivals take over Fishtown Saturday

> Frankford Hall, Fishtown District, and Evil Genius Beer Company host simultaneous celebrations with German food, live music, and family activities.
- Title: Three free festivals take over Fishtown Saturday · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Frankford Hall, Fishtown District, and Evil Genius Beer Company host simultaneous celebrations with German food, live music, and family activities. Three…
- Keywords: fishtown, philadelphia, oktoberfest, frankford hall, fishtown district, evil genius beer company, free festivals, family activities, live music, september 19, news, local
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/fishtown-festivals-oktoberfest-frankford-hall-family-fun-september-2026
- Published: 2026-09-17T14:24:51.965+00:00
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- Topics: fishtown, philadelphia, oktoberfest, frankford hall, fishtown district, evil genius beer company, free festivals, family activities, live music, september 19, news, local
## Three festivals, one Saturday
Frankford Hall Oktoberfest, Fishtown Oktoberfest Family FunFest, and Fishtown Fall Family Festival all start at noon on September 19 across Fishtown's main streets.
## Frankford Hall's 15th Oktoberfest
The 1200 block of Frankford Avenue hosts German beer, pretzels, sausages, and live polka music from noon to 8 p.m. The Polka Brothers perform while attendees dance in the street.
## Family games on Frankford Avenue
Between Thompson and Master streets, Fishtown District offers nine-hole mini golf, pop-a-shot basketball, giant checkers, face painting until 2 p.m., and balloon artists from 2-4 p.m.
## Vendors and neighborhood sales
The Family FunFest also features vendors, makers, and sidewalk sales from neighborhood businesses along Frankford Avenue.
## Evil Genius hosts block party
The 1700 block of North Front Street features Lulu's on Wheels play area for kids under 5, DJ Bob Beast playing family music, crafts from A Dash of Magic Events, and food from Pink's Treats.
## Food and drinks available
Pink's Treats serves hot dogs, sausages, pizza pretzels, and water ice. Additional food, drinks, pool, and games are available inside the Evil Genius taproom.
## Artists and makers throughout
All three festivals feature artists, makers, and vendors spread across the neighborhood, creating a full day of shopping and entertainment.
## Admission is free
All three festivals are free to attend. Food, drinks, and activities may require separate purchases at individual vendors.

> Free admission
## Dog-friendly celebration
The outdoor portion of Frankford Hall's Oktoberfest is family and dog-friendly, so you can bring your pets to the festivities.

> The outdoor portion of the event is family- and dog-friendly
## Key takeaway

Three free festivals happen at the same time in Fishtown on September 19, all starting at noon with different activities spread across Frankford Avenue and North Front Street.