Despite an eventual festival forfeit, the 2nd Street Festival was smokin' hot for most of its run. Local music, dogs, and beer tickled all the senses, while vendors outlined 2nd Street from Germantown to Green. 

Philly's own Man Man lured a plethora of face-painted fans, as they headlined the festival on the Piazza stage, with copious amounts of colors by way of drum kits, feathers and personalities. And in case any avid Olympics watchers attended, a large screen sat just above the performance area with plenty of women’s volleyball action. Lushlife and The Great Unknown each took their turn warming up the Piazza stage for Man Man, and they had the audiences singing along to rhymes and smooth vocals, respectively. 

Before and after the Piazza stage performances, music was divided among three other stages, giving Philadelphians and out-of-towners a taste of the city's locally grown and imported artists. Baltimore’s Secret Mountains got to finish their set before the ominous clouds rolled in and it started to pour. Shortly after, the crowd either ran for cover or danced in the streets with their pooches.

Regardless of the eventual rain, the festival had a great turnout. Let's all just cross our fingers and hope that the skies for the first Sunday of August next year will be completely clear so we don't have to miss another group of fine acts. You can check out our photos from the 2nd Street Festival HERE.

This is a big weekend for free shows in Philly. After experiencing such a great time last year with its Nawlins-esque vibe, we have to give the nod to this Sunday’s 4th Annual 2nd Street Festival with its lineup of local favorites like Man Man, Lushlife, The Great Unknown, Kuf Knotz, Purples, The Spinning Leaves, Auctioneer, and many more and its liberal open container policy. There were plenty of good vibes last year, and we’re looking forward to more to come so hopefully the weather will be kind to all of us this weekend. Cheers! 2nd Street Festival, N. 2nd St. (between Germantown & Green Sts.), 12pm - 10pm, Free, All Ages - H.M. Kauffman

The 2nd Street Festival recently announced its full lineup & schedule. Some notable acts added to the initial lineup include Lushlife, Purples, Kuf Knotz, John Francis, and Secret Mountains. You can check out the rest of the schedule above, and for more info about the fest, go HERE.