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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHILADELPHIA (September 29, 2020) – Beginning Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, Dilworth Park will celebrate the attractions of autumn during Harvest Weekend presented by Maker’s Mark. Visitors will be able to safely enjoy a variety of live entertainment, seasonal dishes and interactive décor-all in accord with City, State and CDC guidelines. Masks are mandatory at all times, except when eating or drinking. As always, attendance is free for guests of all ages.
Dilworth Park will offer four unique attractions. A family-friendly area on the Albert M. Greenfield Lawn will feature a hay maze complete with photo-worthy moments. Kids can get creative with free pumpkin painting on Saturday and Sunday afternoons beginning at 1 p.m. In the center of the park, an open-air beer garden will offer adults ample seating and a full cocktail to-go menu, featuring tasty fall beverages made with Maker’s Mark Bourbon and SQRRL Peanut Butter Whiskey, plus craft beer including Goose Island and local favorites from Troegs. Delicious seasonal dishes, like bratwurst and Bavarian pretzels, will be available for purchase. At the northern end of Dilworth Park, the PNC Terrace will offer additional seating and a front-row view of live music, with talent curated by Rec Philly, throughout the weekend. Also in that area, guests can watch as professional artists demonstrate their pumpkin carving skills. Additional entertainment, including dazzling stilt walkers and other circus performers, will wander through each area on Friday and Saturday.
The entire park will be adorned with pumpkins aplenty, tall corn stalks and hay bales, plus a large balloon wall for photo ops. Football fans are invited to watch on Sunday afternoon as the game is broadcast live on high-definition TVs.
Treats, trinkets and crafts galore! The Made in Philadelphia Fall Market will also return to Dilworth Park from October 9 through October 11 with unique booths scattered throughout the park. Support a variety of local small businesses by browsing and buying one-of-a-kind pieces found exclusively at this diverse pop-up.
Receive discounted parking all weekend-long at the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Family Courthouse garage, located at 1503-11 Arch Street. Harvest Weekend presented by Maker’s Mark guests can take advantage of an $8.00 rate from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Upon entry, customers will get an entry ticket at the entry lane. Before exiting, they should visit the management office to receive their discount. The management office is located next to the entry and exit lanes. To find directions to the garage, visit: http://philapark.org/family-courthouse-garage/.
Harvest Weekend presented by Maker’s Mark and the Made in Philadelphia Fall Market hours are:
Friday, October 9: Noon-8 p.m.
Saturday, October 10: Noon-8 p.m.
Sunday, October 11: Noon-6 p.m.
The scheduled of performers is as follows:
Friday, October 9:
- DJ Leon Xavier
Saturday, October 10:
- DJ Xtina
- 1:00-1:45pm: Emily Drinker
- 2:15-3:00pm: Scarlet Cimillo
- 3:30-4:15pm: Zeek Burse
- 5:00-5:45: Max Swan
- 6:15-7:00pm: Gabrielle Chapman
Sunday, October 11:
- DJ Lil
- 1:00-1:45pm: Kyle Sparkman
- 2:15-3:00pm: Essie Riddle
- 3:30-4:15pm: Seraiah Nicole
- 4:45-5:30pm: Fawziyya Heart
CCD and the park’s café operators have implemented increased health safety procedures throughout the parks and visitors will be reminded to adhere to all CDC guidelines. CCD staff are all wearing masks. Anyone who feels sick, or has come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days, should refrain from entering the park. Visit DilworthPark.org to learn more.
The fall season at Dilworth Park is presented by Rothman Orthopaedics and PNC Bank and supported by Temple University, Live Nation and Maker’s Mark Bourbon. All programs are weather permitting and subject to change.
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