“This free, family-friendly event has become a must-destination in June, a place to have fun, experience different cultures, and meet new people.” – Betty Lindley, Founder/Executive Director
What: The West Park Arts Fest, presented by West Park Cultural Center and Fairmount Park Conservancy, celebrates its 14th year on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in West Fairmount Park. Located on South Concourse Drive from East Memorial Hall Drive to 41st Street, live music and dance performances, artmaking, other activities, and an art/craft marketplace will engage all ages from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. West Park Arts Fest brings communities together in the park to promote greater awareness of the area’s history and heritage while celebrating Philadelphia’s arts and cultural diversity.
Who:
Music Stage
Curated by Dianne Thompson of Badd Kitti, Funkfest on the Music Stage will feature performances headlined by Philly’s favorite seven-piece brass band, SnackTime. The music stage includes a range of funk-inspired music, from Funk and Fusion to Rock and Soul. Funkfest will captivate audiences with impressive performances and legendary artists, including Badd Kitti, Philly Gumbo, Philly Fusion Project, and My Funky Brethren.
Dance Stage
Performances on the Dance Stage include a diverse entertainment lineup, including Sound Space Performing Arts, Penn Chinese Dance Club, rap by Young Flames, Kun-Yang Lin Dancers, folk artist Tchin, Three Aksha, Akuma Dance Ensemble, and West Park Cultural Center’s danceLogic students.
When: Saturday, June 11, 2022 1pm – 6pm.
Where: South Concourse Drive in West Fairmount Park (near 42nd& Parkside)
Details: Start your summer of fun at the 14th Annual West Park Arts Fest on Saturday, June 11th. Located in West Fairmount Park near 42nd and Parkside, all ages will enjoy two stages of culturally diverse performances by some of the area’s most talented dancers, musicians, and vocalists. The event will engage the young and seasoned in art making, robotic play, face painting and much more. The music stage features our very popular Funkfest with headliner “Snacktime” and a line-up that goes from 1pm to 6pm. Shop art, craft, and food vendors. Two performance stages, work by local artists,, an Art/Craft Market and the offerings of diverse food vendors, make the West Park Arts Fest a must-attend event. This is a Free Event rain or shine.
Visit http://www.westparkcultural.org/west-park-arts-fest or http://www.facebook.com/westparkartsfestival for more information and updates.
Contact:
Niesha Kennedy
Email: nkennedy@westparkcultural.org
Phone: 215-278-3450
SOURCE: West Park Cultural /Kennedy Robinson PR
