PFCU Kensington Derby & Arts Fest

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

🎨🚲 What a Day at the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival! 🎭🎶

From incredible art displays to the legendary mud pit, live music, and even Halloween costumes, this year’s event had it all!
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate creativity, community, and fun in the heart of Kensington.

📹 Watch the full recap video now and relive the highlights!

10/27/2025

What a great time! We are grateful to all of those who gave their time to make this year’s event special! See you next year!

To everyone who participated in this Saturday's Kensington Derby, those who stopped by to watch and enjoy the mud pit, vendors, and food, and to all of our residents who cooperated to help us make this event so great... THANK YOU!

We couldn't have done it without all of YOU, including our awesome volunteers, ambassadors, clean up staff, sponsors, and the city. We had some incredible derby vehicles and we loved cheering everyone on! We already can't wait for next year.

PFCU Kensington Derby & Arts Fest

10/25/2025

So much fun at the mud pit! Cheers to all those to rode through the pit!

10/25/2025

Fabricka is starting a show at 1pm at the Quick Stop Stage!

10/25/2025

Stop by and get free face painting for kids of all ages! Near the Quick Stop stage from 12-2 pm.

There will be mud! Handmade human powered sculptures will make their way thru the mud pit at 2pm!

Plus, kids and doggie Halloween. Costume Contest here at the Quick Stop stage.

Check out the great food vendors, arts and music now until 6 pm! Then stay for Awful Wrestling from 6-8pm!

10/24/2025

ARE. YOU. READY. FOR. MUD?
🚲 🥳 The Kensington Derby & Arts Festival is tomorrow! 🚲 🎉

On Saturday, October 25th, the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival celebrates the creativity and spirit of our community!
COME ENJOY...
🎨Live art demos
🎸Music
🧑‍🎨Local artists
🍝Delicious food
😎Family fun
🚲Mud derby!
🎉And more!

Derby teams construct wild, human-powered vehicles, no motors or electricity allowed and follow a procession that culminates with a splash in the renowned mud pit!

This year we're offering crazy antics of Awful Wrestling from 6 – 8 pm! All of the pageantry and none of the athleticism of pro wrestling. You will have to see it for yourself.

Click our website link in our profile and go to Events for all the details and Derby route!

10/16/2025

🎃🚲 It’s almost time for the Kensington Kinetic Arts Derby & Festival! 🚲🎃

Get ready for a day full of creativity, music, community, and costumes! Bring the whole family out to enjoy live art, local vendors, and the legendary human-powered derby rolling through the streets of Kensington. Saturday, October 25th from 12 - 8pm!

👻 Family Fun: Crafts, food, music, and plenty of activities for all ages!
🧙‍♀️ Costume Contest: Show off your Halloween best — prizes for kids! Contest from 4-5 pm. Register at the Quick Stop stage at the Derby.
🐾 Pet Costume Contest: Because our furry friends deserve to join the fun too! Contest from 5-6 pm. Register at the Quick Stop stage at the Derby.

Join us for one of the most colorful and creative events in Philly — where art, imagination, and neighborhood pride come together! 💥

10/13/2025

The mud pit is calling!

Join the Kensington Derby & Arts Festival — celebrating art, creativity, and community in Kensington & Fishtown. Every pedal, paintbrush, and laugh supports neighborhood projects through EKNA & the Fishtown District.

Come for the art, stay for the mud. 💨🎨
Be A Part of the Fun! Register to ride your human-powered transit!
https://tinyurl.com/3zsrmh86

10/09/2025

🚲 🥳 The Kensington Derby & Arts Festival is nearly here!! 🎈🎉
Saturday, October 25th!
We'll be celebrating the creativity and spirit of our community with showcasing local artists, live art demonstrations, a Derby procession that culminates with a splash in the renowned mud pit, and music!
Enjoy delicious food, a vibrant makers market, and family fun including face painting and costume contests for kids and pets, all highlighting the neighborhood’s unique artistic energy.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:
Derby:
12 – 1 pm Sculpture Previews at 2418 Martha St
1 – 2 pm Derby Route begins
2 – 3 pm MUD PIT EXTRAVAGANZA
Great Circles Stage:
12 – 2 pm DJ Shearn
2 – 4 pm DJ Lady Prowl
4 – 6 pm DJ Mario Cotto
6 – 8 pm Awful Wresting
Quick Stop Stage:
2 – 1 pm Fabrika Performance
1 – 2 pm Olala Band Performance
3 – 4 pm Kids Entertainment
4 – 6 pm Kid Costume Contest
5 – 6 pm Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest
Visit our Events page for the Derby Route! https://fishtowndistrict.com/events/kensington-derby-arts-festival/
See https://www.kensingtonkineticarts.org/ for the artists and food vendors.
Tomorrow is the last day to register to participate in the Derby! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdryTXMpGe1QbXP6MQA0A4jWyG2BS5-wFB0mblO6kqcq4I3rA/viewform

09/15/2025

This year, we will be inviting kids to ride the Mud Pit! Plus, there will be a Halloween Costume Contest with prizes, so start planning to come out to the Kensington Derby with the whole family!