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*Please note that the schedule has changed! Friday’s movie has been moved to Saturday and there will be a double feature; Hocus Pocus at 7 PM and O Brother, Where Art Thou? at 9 PM.

Gather your friends and family for a blue-ribbon winning good time as The Oval transforms into a county fair, complete with carnival games, friendly farm animals, and even a Ferris Wheel! From October 10 - 12 there will be fun for all ages with traditional fair fun and seasonal activities. Popular Oval pastimes will return as well for the weekend, including fabulous food trucks, plenty of games, and a wine and cider garden provided by Frecon Farms.

Be one of the first to ride the Ferris Wheel* and enjoy awesome views from The Oval as the event kicks off on Friday, October 10. DJ Apt One will keep you dancing as you try your hand at carnival games and devour delicious fried Oreos.

On Saturday we’re kicking things up a notch with a cornhole tournament presented by Philly Sports Network, face painting, and a fall craft with the Please Touch Museum. At 5:00pm, local Americana band Black Horse Motel takes the stage with a traditional folk roots sound. After their performance, get ready for Halloween with a screening of Hocus Pocus followed by a screening of O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Don’t miss the last day of the Ferris Wheel on Sunday as the fun culminates with great autumn activities. Bring the kids out for face painting, an apple cider pressing demonstration presented by the Philly Orchard Project, and family friendly music from DJ Patty Pat. Make sure you stop by the petting zoo to meet some farm animals and join in a barn dance with Fiddlekicks!

Check out the full schedule below! Invite your friends on Facebook here and connect via Twitter for the latest updates.

Friday, October 10

12:00pm - 10:00pm: Ferris Wheel ($4 per ride, height restrictions apply)

12:00pm - 10:00pm: Carnival games including Water Gun Shoot and Lucky Duck ($3 per game)

5:00pm - 10:00pm: Wine and Cider Garden with Frecon Farms

5:00pm - 10:00pm: Food Truck Series featuring Whirly Pig, Braz BQ, Robeks, and Sweet Box, plus carnival concessions including fried Oreos, chicken tenders, and sweet potato fries

5:00pm - 9:00pm: DJ Apt One

Saturday, October 11

12:00pm - 7:00pm: Ferris Wheel ($4 per ride, height restrictions apply)

12:00pm - 7:00pm: Carnival games including Water Gun Shoot and Lucky Duck ($3 per game)

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Wine and Cider Garden with Frecon Farms

12:00pm - 8:00pm: Food Truck Series featuring Flying Deutschman, Samosa Deb, Chef Johnny Bravo’s Surf n’ Turf, and Milk + Sugar, plus carnival concessions including fried Oreos, chicken tenders, and sweet potato fries

12:0opm - 4:00pm: Cornhole tournament with Philly Sports Network

2:00pm - 7:00pm: Face painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Leaf rubbing with the Please Touch Museum

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Live Music with Black Horse Motel

7:00pmish: Hocus Pocus film screening

9:00pmish: O Brother, Where Art Thou? film screening

Sunday, October 12

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Ferris Wheel ($4 per ride, height restrictions apply)

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Wine and Cider Garden with Frecon Farms

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Food Truck Series featuring Street Food Philly, Chewys, Bonjour Creperie, and Luscious Bakery, plus carnival concessions including fried Oreos, chicken tenders, and sweet potato fries

12:0opm - 5:00pm: Petting Zoo

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Face painting

12:00pm - 5:00pm: Apple cider press with Philly Orchard Project

12:00pm - 2:00pm: Family Friendly Music with DJ Patty-Pat

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Barn Dance and Clogging Demonstration with Fiddlekicks

*Ferris Wheel admission is $4 per ride. Height restrictions apply.

  • The Oval
  • Fairmount Park Conservancy
  • Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department
Presented By:
PNC
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
  • Greater Media
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • BMW of the Main Line
  • Godshall's
  • Commonwealth Connections

About The Oval

The Oval is an initiative of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Fairmount Park Conservancy.

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