So Much More!

Workshops         Food Court         Arts & Crafts Market Place         Special Activities

Sure there is music.  Sure there is art.  But that’s just part of the Jazz Festival. Throughout the weekend, Ogontz Avenue is jam-packed with art in its many forms.  Celebrate it all—fashion, poetry, dance, crafts and, of course, food.  

Here's just a sampling of what you can expect to see in 2009.  Be sure to check back frequently for additions and updates.

Workshops

Check back soon for details about our 2009 Festival workshops.  In the meantime, if you are interested in conducting a workshop in 2010, please contact:

Kelly H. Walker
Art Noir
7175-C Ogontz Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
215-548-2455

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Food Court

Mmmm, what smells so good?  Must be all those flavors over at the Food Court.  Round up your friends and family and sample the delicious offerings, including everything from juicy burgers to vegetarian specialties to international fare.  And for those with a sweet tooth, don’t despair!  There will be plenty of funnel cake, ice cream, water ice and other treats for your enjoyment!

Aquil Fish and Wings
Fish, Chicken Wings, Shrimp, Fries, Lemonade
Arnold Goldberg
Roasted Corn, Stuffed Baked Potato
Chef Ali’s Kitchen
Fish, Chicken, Shrimp, Crabcake Platters, Kabobs, Asst. Sides, Iced Tea, Lemonade
Coco Bongos
Smoothie in Novelty Cups
Festival Food Management
Funnel Cake, Chicken Tenders, Fries, Lemonade
Hot Diggity Dogs
Hotdogs, Sausage, Chicken Wings, Pretzels, Coffee, Punch
Hot Spot Foods
Louisiana Cajun Fried Chicken, Sausage, Shrimp Jambalaya
Irish Ice
Irish Ice, Cotton Candy, Kettle Corn
La Authentica
Kabobs, Rice and Beans, Corn, Arepas, Pork Platter, Pina Coloda
Liberty Concessions
BBQ Pork, Chopped Brisket, Pulled Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Fries, Lemonade
Montegonia Delite
Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Fried Fish, Oxtail, Rice and Peas, Sides, Iced Tea
New Fizon
Cheese Steak, Fries, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Parm, BBQ Chicken
Payne Catering
Fried Wings, Fried Fish, Sides, Fried Shrimp, Water Ice, Lemonade Punch, Iced Tea
R&D Specialty Foods
Kabobs, BBQ Chopped Chicken, Wingettes, Grill Doggs, Bigg Bigg Burgers, Sides
Sara Festival
Gyro, Sausage, Fajitas, Cajun Chicken, Falafel, Greek Salad, Fresh Cut Fries and Chips, Grilled Veggies, Iced Tea, Lemonade
Taste Catering
Fried Whiting, Crabcake, Wing Platter

Space is sold out for the 2009 Festival. Information on how to apply for 2010 will be available on this website in December 2009. www.festivalfoodmanagement.com

Arts & Crafts Market Place

Prepare your wallet for active duty.  The Arts & Crafts Market Place features the works of some of the region’s most accomplished and talented artisans. Take your pick from an eclectic mix of trendsetting clothes, jewelry, art, books, music, and much, much more.

Space is sold out for the 2009 Festival. Information on how to apply for 2010 will be available on this website in December 2009.

Arts & Crafts Market Place and Food Vendors Directory

A B C D F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Z

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Affordable Historical Art. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Historic Art Posters and Books
Booth: 21 & 22

Afroart Designs. NY
Genre: Home Furnishings
Booth:1

Ahmun .
Genre: Handcrafted wire jewelry
Booth: 72

Aly Kente. East Elmhurst, NY
Genre: Handmade dolls/jewelry
Booth: 58

AMAZULU. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Lamp shades/Jewelry
Booth: 48

Art on the AvenuePhiladelphia, PA
Genre: Original art & African sculptures
Booth: 35

Ashanti Fields. NY
Genre: Handmade clothing & jewelry
Booth: 53

Authors for Children. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Children Books
Booth: 23

Aziz Fashions. NY
Genre: Wearable art
Booth: 65 & 66

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B & B Fashions. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Handmade jewelry, painted denim clothing
Booth: 34

Because It Is Personal. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Name origin & meaning
Booth: 32

Bookworm. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Books
Booth: 33

Bond Intl. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Handmade Natural Soaps, Lotions, Gels
Booth: 12

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Casey's Art. Chesapeake, VA
Genre: Jazz Art/Abstract Art
Booth: 31

Clymer Metal Crafts. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Handcrafted Jewelry
Booth: 16

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Dane Tilghman. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Original art
Booth: 69

Deborah Shedrick .
Genre: Original art
Booth: 71

DGoring Artwear. NY
Genre: Wearable Art
Booth: 20

Dobson Products. IL
Genre: Afrocentric light switch covers, magnets
Booth: 57

Dress by Magic. Lakeland, FL
Genre: Embroidered/Decorated Dresses
Booth: 3

DW Appeal Inc.. Powder Springs, GA
Genre: Cultural T-Shirts
Booth: 51 & 52

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E

Embellished Woman. NY
Genre: Handmade jewelry & accessories
Booth: 63

EXHIBITS MGMT .
Genre: EXHIBITS MGMT
Booth: 68

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Fine Art by Randy Maryland
Genre: Original Art
Booth: 74

First World Kulture. Washington, DC
Genre: Deco art light switches
Booth: 9


Friend or Foe. CA
Genre: Licensed jazz t-shirts
Booth: 64

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Gibaby Artwear. Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Hand painted Tees
Booth: 15

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H

Heritage Treasures. VA
Genre: Embroidered & Screened Greek apparel
Booth: 19

Hidden History Publishers. GA
Genre: Historical calendars, cards & books
Booth: 55

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I

International Trade Co-Operative. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Afrocentric Clothing
Booth: 54

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J

J&S Fine Arts. Mableton, GA
Genre: Silk Art/Shadow Box/Framed Art
Booth: 40

Jackie's Creations. Laurelton, NY
Genre: Art Greeting Cards/2yr Planners
Booth: 57

Jazzabon Creations. GA
Genre: Ceramic art
Booth: 50

Jose Sebourne. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Original art
Booth: 70

Julie Baines. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Mosaic Glass Art
Booth: 29

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K

KB Fabric . Chicago, IL
Genre: African clothing and mud cloth hats
Booth: 11

Keepsake Carpets. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Carpet Art Designs
Booth: 7

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L&D Fine Art. Newark, DE
Genre: Framed and Un-framed Art
Booth: 18

Laurie Cooper. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Original art
Booth: 36

Lenoard Freeman Fine Arts. TX
Genre: Original Art & Acrylic Paintings
Booth: 25

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M

M&M Links. Amherst, MA
Genre: Jewelry
Booth: 2

Matthews Hats. Brooklyn, NY
Genre: Hats
Booth: 41

Mountain Dreams. TN
Genre: Jewelry & Oil Burners
Booth: 14

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N

Nubian Essentials. Pennsauken, NJ
Genre: Natural Lotions/Soaps
Booth: 49

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O

Oronde Kairi Studio. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Fine Art
Booth: 27 & 28

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R

Ringo Potpourri. Bethesda, MD
Genre: Greeting Cards
Booth: 38

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S

SA Couture. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Hats, tops, earrings
Booth: 61

Sakk Designs. St. Petersburg, FL
Genre: Wearable Art
Booth: 17

Sanjules Unique Art Creations. Brooklyn, NY
Genre: T-shirts/ Jewelry/Handbags
Booth: 37

Savannah Essentials (Formerly Epicurean) Baltimore, MD
Genre: Handmade Soaps/Bath Salts/Lotions
Booth: 60

Sharon Tucker. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Dolls
Booth: 30

Shine Art. NJ
Genre: Art Quilts, Decorative Wall Plates
Booth: 24

Soft Illusions. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Original Paintings
Booth: 26

Spann Man Negro League Baseball Apparel. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Hats/Shirts/Jackets
Booth: 59

Sterling Lamps. IL
Genre: Afrocentric lamps & nite lights
Booth: 62

Sybil Brown Apparell. Brooklyn, NY
Genre: T-shirts, Jewelry
Booth: 8

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The Rage Gallery. Ohio
Genre: Ceramic Sculptures
Booth: 46

The Silk Tent. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Textiles/Handbags/Ceramics
Booth: 13

Trees of Life Design. Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Christian Apparel/Jewelry/Cactus
Booth: 39

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Unique Jewelry (Formerly Aminata Volta). New York, NY
Genre: African Jewelry
Booth: 10

Unitees Inc. Washington, DC
Genre: Afrocentric Tee Shirts
Booth: 4 & 5

Urban Edge Jewelry. New York, NY
Genre: Handmade Jewelry
Booth: 42

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V

Vivian Bennett Designs. Cambria Heights, NY
Genre: Jewelry
Booth: 56

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Z

Zaharah's Wrap Skirts. Brooklyn, NY
Genre: Wrap Skirts/Earrings
Booth: 43, 44, & 45

Zuresh. MD
Genre: Natural Body Products & Decorated Dresses
Booth: 6

Special Activities

70's on Saturday

Come out and enjoy great games and good times at the West Oak Lane Senior Center on Saturday, June 20, during the Festival.

Games include:

  • Best Dressed 70's Outfit - 12 pm -1 pm
  • Get your picture taken in a 70's Disco Cut Out - 12 pm-6pm
  • Finish the Lyrics of your favorite 70's Songs - 2 pm -2:30 pm
  • 70's Name That Tune - 4 pm - 5 pm
  • 70's Quizzo - Fun 70's Trivia - 5 pm - 6 pm

OARC/Home Depot Urban Green House Rehab-7315 Walnut Lane

Stop by to see a fully "Green" rehabilitated house. Making energy conservation a priority, OARC has renovated this house with energy efficient features that will help reduce future maintenance costs while saving money for the homeowner. Following is a list of various energy efficient features that make this house a "Green House":
  • Energy Efficient CFL and Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
  • White Coated Roof
  • Low E Energy Efficient Windows
  • Recycled Siding
  • Solar Tubing
  • No VOC Paints Used
  • Low-Flow Faucets
  • Two-Flush Toilets
  • Recycled Countertop Materials
  • Bamboo Flooring