9th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival Returns with 140+ Cars, Food, Circus, Music and More

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) is revving up for the 9th Annual Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday, July 27, 2014, from Noon to 5:00pm, on EPA between Broad and Dickinson streets.  Over 140 muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles will line Avenue, with circus performers, street vendors, rack sales, kids’ activities, live music and the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show in between.  Wine and dine among the cars as award-winning restaurants and food trucks serve street food and summertime drinks. Admission is FREE for attendees and $15 for cars. The rain date is Sunday, August 3, 2014. For information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, tweet at @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow.

Over 140 muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles will line the five blocks between Broad and Dickinson streets. The fee for participating cars is $15 per vehicle. Registration will take place at Broad and EPA between 8:00am and 1:00pm. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Trophies will be awarded in dozens of categories, including: Top 50, Best Stock, Best Modified, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best 50’s Custom, Best Street Rod, Best Low Rider, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle, and Best of Show Car and Motorcycle.  

“The 9th Annual Car Show and Street Festival is back and bigger than ever with a new layout that will allow for more cars, more food and more family fun,” said EPABID Director Renee Gilinger.  “Families from around the tri-state area flock to the East Passyunk to cruise the cars, enjoy live music on every block and taste authentic South Philly cooking. Don’t forget to look up when you round the corner from Broad and Passyunk - as we have a special high above the cars!”

• Tasty bites and summer sips from East Passyunk businesses will include:
• Birra - Pizza slices (normally Birra sells whole pies only) and craft beer specials
• The Bottle Shop - Craft beer bar
• Cantina los Caballitos - Outdoor bar with beer, margaritas and punch
• El Zarape - Tacos al pastor on the outdoor spit and other Mexican favorites
• Le Virtu - Abruzzese fare in the garden
• Lucky 13 - Craft beer bar
• Mamma Maria - Italian specialties
• Marra's - Pizza, Italian sandwiches, soft drinks, beer
• Ms Goody Cupcake - Special party to celebrate 3rd anniversary on Avenue with special car show and anniversary flavors, cupcake deals, special bakery treats and cake shakes
• Noir - $1.00 Montreal-style hot dogs, $4.00 arancini, $5.00 spiked blueberry lemonade and craft beer specials
• Stogie Joe's - Outdoor craft beer bar
• Volta Market - Natural Iced teas

An expanded roster of food trucks this year will bring sweet and savory summer treats, including:

• Cow and the Curd
• Gi Guss Gourmet Popcorn Hot Diggity
• Lil Pop Shop
• Little Baby's Ice Cream
• Made in the Shade Lemonade
• Mompops
• Oink and Moo BBQ
• The Tot Cart
• Weckerly's Ice Cream

Live music will keep things moving and grooving as diners enjoy the cars and food selections. All music is outdoors unless otherwise noted. The line-up is as follows:

• 12:00pm to 1:30pm - Steve Cal Band (between Tasker and Morris)
• 12:00pm to 4:00pm - Rick Baccare (Stogie Joe's)
• 12:30 to 2:00pm - Winky Williams & the Family Band (between Broad and Mifflin)
• 1:00pm to 5:00pm - DJ Linz & Mars (Singing Fountain)
• 1:30pm to 3:00pm - The Drive-Ins (EPA and 12th)
• 3:00pm to 4:30pm - Brown Sugar (between Tasker and Morris)
• 3:00pm to 4:30pm -We Are Fauna (between Broad and Mifflin)
• 4:00pm to 7:00pm - Joe King (Stogie Joe's)

The Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show at the Fountain will feature handmade items from local crafters and artists, including:

• Adorned by Aisha - Floral inspired jewelry
• Anethum Jewelry - Upcycled vintage jewelry
• Anna Benjamin - Color and designs on home wares and books
• Beaucycled - Wonderful plant accessories
• Brothers Pannell - Philly centric prints
• ByYivvie - Lovable stuffed animals
• Cuttink - Hand cut art
• Erica Root Art and Illustration - Art and illustrations
• Eyes Habit - Premier map maker with screen printed maps of local Philadelphia neighborhoods
• Geek Boy Press - Favorite pop art and cult classics illustrations
• Indican Jewelry - Beautiful statement jewelry
• Ink the Print - Screen prints and photography around music, beer, life and Philly
• J4woodwork - Handcrafted woodworking for function and fun
• Jane Broadbent Ceramics - Traditional thrown ceramics
• Laura Murdoch Fine Arts - Screen prints and block prints
• Little Studs - Hand crocheted delicate jewelry
• Manic Muse - Collection of vintage inspired jewelry
• Old Blood Jewelry - Handcrafted original jewelry for everyday
• Popped Stitches - Pop culture embroidery
• Stanley, Chester and Albert Ceramics - Handcrafted ceramics with fun decals and other images
• Tamme Handmade - Bags and other accessories
• The Urban Cabin Soap Co. - Handcrafted vegan soap
• Urban Textile Works - Philly and cityscapes printed on a variety of textiles
• Weckerlys Ice Cream - Local farm fresh small batch ice cream
• Wrong Work Ceramics - Best known for their beautiful handcrafted ceramic flasks

Family activities and other fun will offer something to appeal to all ages, including:

• Circus aerials - Look up at performers from Philadelphia School of Circus Arts as they dance and delight in air above East Passyunk at the corner of Passyunk and Juniper (1:00pm to 3:00pm)
• Tightrope demonstrations - Children are invited to try their hand at walking the ropes with trained professionals (1:30pm to 3:30pm)
• Stilt walkers - Don’t miss the best selfies in town with our circus stilt walker and our hot rides (1:30pm to 3:30pm)
• Kid Zone - Free moon bounce, art and craft classes, face painting, entertainment and much more
• Rack sales - Retailers up and down the avenue will have specials on men’s, women’s and children’s clothing
• Street vendors – Car memorabilia and accessories, jewelry, sunglasses, Italian-themed shirts and hats
• Philly Phaithful - Local designed and inspired sports apparel 

The 9th Annual Car Show and Street Festival, formerly known as the Doo Wop, is hosted by the Northeast Muscle Car Club and presented by East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District.  Sponsors include Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation, South Philly Review, WOGL and Uber.

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For information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, tweet at @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow.