Upper Darby International Festival

04/29/2024

10/07/2023

Thank you to Kilkenny Law for your generous support of the 2023 International Festival. The support of our sponsors make it possible to hold this event at no cost to the taxpayers!

10/07/2023

Thank you Gallagher for your support of the 2023 International Festival. If you enjoyed the performances, food demonstration, or education stations at this year's Festival, then be sure to thank our wonderful sponsors!

10/06/2023

Thank you CBIZ for your support of the 2023 International Festival! We really appreciate it. Check them out at https://www.cbiz.com/.

10/04/2023

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on this year's festival! Thank you in advance, we value your feedback.

Thank you for joining us at the 2023 International Festival. We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience!

10/03/2023

Thank you Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor for joining us at the 2023 International Festival. We appreciate your time and for the wonderful photos from the event!

09/30/2023

Time to eat, shop, and enjoy! So much to see and do here today. The festival goes until 6pm today, Saturday, September 30th.

09/30/2023

Free parking! From 1pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 30th, parking will be free for International Festival visitors at meters along Garrett Road, Long Lane, and the surrounding areas. Municipal lots will also be free!

The International Festival takes place at 100 Garrett Road; Upper Darby, PA from 1pm to 6pm toay.

09/29/2023

ATTN: Road Closures

Due to the 2023 International Festival the following roads will be CLOSED from 8am to 8pm on Saturday, September 30th. Thank you for your patience during this annual community event.

CLOSED from 8am to 8pm, Saturday, September 30th:
-Garrett Road from Walnut Street to Market Street
-Fairfield Ave. from Garrett Road to Terminal Square
-Ludlow St. from Garrett Road to Ashby Road
-Ashby Road at Chestnut St.
-Long Lane from Chestnut St. to Garrett Road

The International Festival is FREE and open to the public from 1pm to 6pm. www.upperdarby.org/festival

09/29/2023

The tent is set up for the Festival! The FREE food demonstration “From Puerto Rico to Philly: A Love Letter to Plantains” will be at THAT TENT at 1:30pm on Saturday, September 30th. Also at the food court will be Artillery Brewing Company and much more.

The sky is grey now but tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) forecast looks good for the Upper Darby International Festival from 1-6pm!

09/29/2023

Thank you to MG Engineering Associates, LLC for your generous support of this year's festival. Check out all they have to offer at www.mgeassoc.com.

Without the meaningful support of our Nations Sponsors, we could not offer the number of FREE activities and performances that make the International Festival so special.

09/29/2023

Upper Darby Township's Office of Community & Cultural Affairs invites you to submit a recipe for our first community cookbook! Whether it’s a cherished family recipe, a creative twist on an old favorite, or a personal creation that you’ve perfected, we would be honored to include it in our community cookbook. Your contribution will not only showcase your culinary expertise but will serve as a testament to the vibrant and inclusive community tapestry that we continue to weave. The World in One Place would not be complete without the taste that makes Upper Darby unique.

You can submit online OR bring it to the International Festival. Look for the Teen Advisory Board's table in the Kids Zone!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5DPh-Fns3vdiO17I1K4IWQRzTjgzotMmZKm8m_k-wMncBlQ/viewform

09/28/2023

Bring your appetite to the Festival because there will be so many options to choose from! We have local restaurants in the Five Points area (such as Kings and Queens Liberian Cuisine and Antojitos Latinos) plus an exciting range of food trucks (including Carmona Mobile Foods and Pizzeria La Familia).

Which foods are you hoping to try?

09/28/2023

Thank you Delco, PA for your generous sponsorship of this year's festival. Be sure to check out www.visitdelcopa.com to discover something for every side of you. You'll find things to do, places to stay, food & drinks, a wonderful trail finder, and much more.

09/28/2023

to Cheng's Martial Arts' performance at the 2021 International Festival! You won't want to miss them at this year's festival - Saturday, September 30th at 3pm.

09/27/2023

Thank you Sun East Federal Credit Union for your support of the 2023 festival. We appreciate your generosity!

09/27/2023

Beverly Hills Middles School's string sextet, brass choir, and woodwind choir will be on stage at this Saturday, September 30th at 1pm. Be sure to stop by and support these performers!

Thank you Upper Darby School District for sharing these talented students with the community.

09/26/2023

Not only is Artillery Brewing Company a Township business but they also do beer gardens! Stop by the International Festival this Saturday at 100 Garrett Road. Look for the tent in the main Parking Lot.

09/26/2023

We are so grateful to Conner Strong & Buckelew for their generous support of this year's festival.

09/26/2023

Jolly Das and her talented students return to the International Festival at 5pm this Saturday, September 30th. You do not want to miss these enchanting Bangladeshi performers!

09/26/2023

NEW for 2023 - EDUCATION STATIONS!

We can't wait to check out these FREE activities at the 2023 International Festival this Saturday, September 30th from 1-6pm. Learn more at https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/festival/Performers.

09/23/2023

What would the International Festival be without FOOD?!?

At 1pm on Saturday, September 30th, please join Chef Amaryllis Rivera Nassar, the proud owner of Amy's Pastelillos, as we celebrate the soulful essence of Puerto Rican cuisine through this special food demonstration. From the heart of Puerto Rico to the welcoming tables of Upper Darby, embark on a culinary journey infused with love and a deep appreciation for the versatile and beloved plantain.

In this engaging demonstration, you will have the pleasure of learning various culinary techniques to prepare plantains. We will explore the diverse flavors and textures this humble fruit can offer. Each slice and sizzle will transport you to the vibrant streets of Puerto Rico, where the scent of ripe plantains fills the air.

Come join us in this delightful gathering of flavors and emotions as we embrace the magic of plantains and pay homage to the soul of a culture. Let the plantains bring us closer, from the shores of Puerto Rico to the heart of Upper Darby. The demonstration is FREE but will be limited to the first 50 attendees.

09/23/2023

Los Bomberos De La Calle will be performing their traditional and contemporary styles of Bomba & Plena music at the 2023 International Festival! They've performed events such as the annual Hispanic heritage festival in Philly, the annual feria de barrio festival, annual sugar cane festival, Kimmel center/songs left behind, The Mann center, and many more. We will welcome them to the stage at 2pm on Saturday, September 30th!

09/22/2023

Giant bubbles will be returning to the KIDS ZONE again this year thanks to the Upper Darby Township Library's Teen Advisory Boards! This is just one of the many FREE activities for children at this year's International Festival on September 30th. The fun starts at 1pm and will include a wide range of cultural stations with crafts and other activities from Upper Darby Township Recreation and the Library Teen Advisory Boards.

We are also grateful for the continued sponsorship of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County who will return with a free obstacle course for kids!

09/22/2023

Don't miss the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars' performance at 4pm on Saturday, September 30th!

09/21/2023

We could not hold this event without the support of our generous sponsors! Thank you to Aqua for your support as a Nations Level Sponsor.

Last call for sponsorships! Learn more at: https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/festival/sponsorships.

09/21/2023

Did Zoe Erianna make your heart melt on America's Got Talent? Then be sure to see her in a hometown performance at the 2023 International Festival on Saturday, September 30th!

https://fb.watch/nbgGeRpGoK/

09/20/2023

Upper Darby Township is requesting volunteers to participate in the annual Parade of Flags at this year's International Festival.
Flags will be provided. Traditional dress is encouraged but not required. Scan the QR code or click the following link to sign up.
You will need to scroll down to the Parade of Flags section. Please comment which country you will be representing.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A5AC22A5FEC34-upper
Please share this opportunity with everyone you know! It's gonna be a FANTASTIC day!!

08/23/2023

Are you a community organization or local business who would like to have a table at the Upper Darby International Festival? Sign up at: https://www.upperdarby.org/departments/festival/FestivalVendorSignUp