Spruce Hill May Fair

Chairs: Monica Calkins & Evan Johnstone

May Fair 2026 is on!

Local Artisans | Kids Activities | Live Music | Bounce House | Petting Zoo | Food Trucks | Raffle Prizes and more!

We’re unbelievably excited to invite everyone back to Clark Park this year to celebrate the neighborhood on what we hope is a beautiful Spring Day!

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Clark Park (43rd & Chester; lower park)

MUSIC LINEUP

12:00-12:30pmMad Beatz Philly
1:00-1:45pmAnts on a Log
2:00-2:45pmSettlement Music School Jazz Ensemble
3:00-3:45pmUpholstery
4:00-5:00pmSteady State

FOOD TRUCKS

215 Flavors – Serving up Philly classics, water ice and pretzels
Big Guy Halal Food – Satisfy your hunger with delicious halal food
Lil’ Pop Shop – Fun popsicle flavors made from scratch
Rafa’s Cocina – Vibrant Mexican cuisine
Thai It Up – Bold, authentic Thai flavors
What’s on the Grill – Mouth-watering outdoor BBQ

2026 VENDOR BOOTHS

*Confirmed vendors are below; check back for updates as more confirm

Asante Sana Art – Paintings and handmade art
Bashirah’s Essentials – Handcrafted clocks and essential soaps, body lotions, and sprays
Cards by Trina J – Handmade cards for all occasions
Chambliss Candle Co. – Hand-poured luxury soy candles, room sprays, wax melts, coasters & tumblers
Charlotte Holt – Handprinted linoleum block prints and cards
Cozmic Jewels – Handcrafted jewelry
CRY BB ELK, art by elk – Lightweight jewelry with hand painted laser cut wood and beads
Dinora Bock Designs – Handcrafted items using wood, ceramics, fabrics, dry flowers and succulents
Done Wright – Embroidery and custom creations; photo magnets printed on the spot
Du Bois Robeson People’s Center – Handmade crafts (earrings, posters) and books
Fable Made – Handmade wooden home goods, decor, and jewelry using sustainably sourced materials
GB Jewelry – Handmade jewelry
Jehangelic – Watercolor paintings, digital art prints, pins and stickers
Jennah Henna – Henna body art
Jessie Husband – Philly map art, lunch notes, lyric art
Joanna Ceramic – Handmade ceramic tableware and home goods
Julie B. Crafty – Bead jewelry
Kenni Field Ceramics – Handmade pottery
Lady Bs Creation – Crochet dolls, baby items, and more
Literacy Moments Traveling Book Shop – Books by diverse and local authors; learn about upcoming literacy events and connect with resources designed to put more books into homes and communities
Little Learners Book Nook / Scentsationalsoulglow – Books and handmade candles
Maureen Baquero – Colombian artwork, ethnic jewelry and bags
Michele’s Personalized Touch – Handmade crochet and wood earrings, handbags, journals and personalized mugs
Mike Sgier Comics, Prints & Illustration – Linocut and woodcut relief prints, digital prints, and comics
Moon Lake – Handcrafted natural pearl jewelry
My Little Paradise – Jewelry and accessories
Nora Makes – Pottery bowls, plates, and cups, as well as small sculptural pieces
Nuto Studio – Original artwork
Pennie/Mendoza Group – Health insurance marketplace for lower-cost, high-quality plans
Pigwiggan Pots – Pottery, potted plants in handmade planters
Pucchie Creations – Children’s book author selling children’s books and African print backpacks
RonDee Productions LLC – Handmade, customizable puppets
Scarves By Rashid – Scarves for men and women
Shiny Light Green Natural Cleaning Products – Natural cleaning products
The Ash of All Trades – Candles, ceramics, and body care items
The Self Care Moms – Handmade soaps and body butter
Them Press on Jawns – Reusable and affordable press-on nails
Witches Make Stitches – Embroidered patches and hoops with Celtic and Slavic stitch designs

*Confirmed organizations are below; check back for updates as more confirm

27th Ward Democratic Committee – Election information and voter support
Anchor Church – Learn about our church and community service events
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence – Learn about one-on-one mentorship opportunities and other ways to get involved
Calvary Center for Culture and Community – Fundraising for handicapped bathroom install at the Calvary Center
Chinese Community Learning Center
cinéSPEAK – Learn about Under the Stars at Clark Park and other upcoming programs
Crochet & Cotton Candy – Crochet made by kids; profits go to charity and Philly Paws
Du Bois Robeson People’s Center – Learn about our educational and cultural space that strives to nurture revolutionary, collective action for justice and peace
Friends of Clark Park – Friends of Clark Park merchandise, including t-shirts, hats, posters and mugs
Garden Court Community Association – Learn about GCCA
Gemma Services – Provide a variety of community services and individualized support
The Learning Experience, Baltimore Avenue – Local preschool opening in late spring/summer
Let’s Go 1-2-3 – Provide indoor, outdoor and community-based programs to encourage youth and adult connection to outdoor and nature-based activities
Other Community Group – Informal group of West Philly families selling books, bookmarks and tote bags to fundraise for a group of families in Gaza
Parent Infant Center – Get information on PIC as a workplace for teachers looking for employment
Philadelphia Bike Action – Promoting safe, protected bike lanes for Philadelphia
Project M.E.O.W – Cat-related merchandise; learn about our cat rescue mission and volunteer opportunities
Senator Anthony H. Williams – Learn about PA state services and other literature
The Soapbox – Community print shop and zine library, plus learn about our upcoming move to 46th & Baltimore!
St. Agatha – St. James Church – Learn about our church ministries, outreach program, and upcoming community events
St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Village – Join our community that includes children/family and music programming, as well as space use offerings
University City Garden Club – Stop by our popular plant sale, a May Fair staple!
University City Historical Society – Learn about our continuing Spruce Hill Historic District efforts
University of Pennsylvania Police Department
Wealth Redistribution Group – A Black trans-led grassroots group that helps to create a world where community-based structures protect and support the most marginalized people in our communities
West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative – West Philly’s largest business association, supporting commercial corridors in West Philadelphia by helping businesses to start, grow, thrive, and hire

2026 DONORS

Senator Anthony Hardy Williams, PA State Senate
West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative

Friends of Barry Grossbach, In Memoriam
Representative Rick Krajewski, PA House
West Philly Massage

Thank you to our fantastic donors!

The Arts League
Baltimore Pet Shoppe
Bark Park
Bindlestiff Books
Carbon Copy
Clarkville
Cleo Bagels
Colonial Pizza
Common Beat Music
Dottie’s Donuts
Everybody: Movement & Wellness
Goffredo Plumbing
Green Line Café
House of Own Bookstore
Hue Boba Café
International Foods & Spices
Julie B Crafty
Kilimandjaro
Knockbox Café
Lee Garner, Electrician
Local 44  (Bottle Shop)
Manzanita
McGoldrick Property Solutions
Michael’s Custom Cut
Milkcrate
Monarch Hardware
O’Neal Animal Hospital
Philly Naturopathic
Queen of Sheba
Saad’s Halal Restaurant
Schmear
Shorty’s Jiu Jitsu
St. Bernard’s Seedlings
Studio 34
Tampopo
Upstairs at Abyssinia
University Family Fun Center
Vix Emporium
Wayne’s Garage
West Philly Tool Library