PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC) is adding another major event to its fall calendar with the debut of the Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl, set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along historic Main Street.
The new festival builds on the momentum of Manayunk Restaurant Week and Stroll After Hours, transforming the neighborhood into a seasonal showcase of food, art, and live entertainment. The free event will feature more than 60 local vendors and artists, over 10 food trucks, three live music stages, and family-friendly attractions.
“Manayunk Fall Fest and Mac N Cheese Crawl is the perfect way to celebrate fall in the city,” said Janine Gasarowski, Branding and Digital Marketing Manager for MDC. “We’re bringing together the best of Manayunk—our small businesses, culinary talent, and vibrant community—all in one place for a fun and festive day on Main Street.”
The highlight of the day will be the Mac N Cheese Crawl, a $20 ticketed tasting tour running from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., where guests can sample creative takes on the comfort food classic from participating restaurants including Bar Jawn, The Goat’s Beard, Cactus Cantina, Taqueria Amor, Lucky’s Last Chance, and Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant. Tickets are available at manayunk.com/mnyk-events/manayunk-fall-fest/ and are expected to sell out.
In addition to live music on three stages, the festival will offer pumpkin decorating, Halloween-themed mini golf, face painting, balloon twisting, and a Main Street decorating contest. Food trucks such as Babalouie BBQ, Hardy Funnel Cakes, and Los Gallos Mexican Taqueria will join local artisans and boutiques offering handcrafted goods, apparel, and seasonal treats.
Manayunk’s fall programming extends throughout October, with Halloween-themed events including the Lincoln Mill Haunted House at 4100 Main Street, open from September 26 to November 2, and Taqueria Amor’s “Nightmare on Main Street” pop-up bar running through November 2.
For more information on Manayunk Fall Fest and other upcoming events, visit manayunk.com.
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