Founders Philly Freeze Out
January 6, 2027 11AM-4PM
Signature Event
About Founders Philly Freeze-Out
Manayunk has teamed up with Founders Brewing to turn Main Street into a winter wonderland. Bundle up and come to Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, incredible ice sculptures, Founders beer specials in restaurants and bars, lion dancing, a snowy igloo, the Manayunk Chowder Crawl, giveaways, a Winter Market, and more! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole gang.
Let's Rallie - Official Event App
Make the most of this year’s Manayunk Freeze Out with the Let’s Rallie app!
Whether you’re hunting for the coolest ice sculptures or savoring chowder at the Chowder Crawl, we’ve got you covered:
- Interactive Map: Easily navigate ice sculptures, Chowder Crawl stops, and event highlights.
- Push Notifications: Stay in the loop with real-time updates, live demos, and more.
- Vote for the Best Chowder: Help crown the People’s Choice winner right in the app!
- Download the app now and be ready to explore, taste, and enjoy all that the Freeze Out has to offer!
Founders Philly Freeze Out will bring frosty fun for everyone. Whether a foodie, shopper, kiddo, or beer connoisseur, Main Street will have something to offer.
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Stroll through a breathtaking display of 25+ ice sculptures up & down Main Street Manayunk, each one a frozen work of art. From majestic animals to classic Manayunk landmarks, these stunning creations are sure to leave you in awe.
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Founders Brewing Company has teamed up with Manayunk to bring their flavorful brews to the street. Restaurants and bars will showcase a wide variety of Founders ales including Mortal Bloom Imperial Thorn, All Day IPA, Centennial IPA, and more!
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The Manayunk Chowder Crawl is back again this year as 12+ local restaurants put their own spin on winter’s go-to comfort food! The crawl will take you on a culinary journey as you sample chowder of all kinds like chipotle chicken chowder, tom kah salmon chowder, turkey corn chowder, and traditional clam. Pre-sale tickets are on sale for $18. The week-of the event, tickets will be on sale for $25. Visit ticket link for more information.

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Warm up during the freeze out in Founders Winter Market at Richards Apex Lot (4170 Main Street). The curated market will host local artisans and makers of all kinds offering items.
*Note: our Winter Market is full, we are no longer accepting applications*
Black White Gray
Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap
Brixxy & Co.
Fishtown Pickle Project
From Mine, To Yours
Geauxd Raw Stone
Lily Lough Jewelry
Little Notes Baking Company LLC
Mad Made It
Nutty Novelties
S H Candles
Shady Sunglass Deals
ShayLynn Jewelry Art & Apparel
Tammy’s Body Butters & More
Tuft Broad
Wild Ones Collections
Other Vendors:
Cold Cuts
The Girl Scouts of America
Event Gallery
Getting to the Festival
There are many ways to get here, but it’s up to you to decide which works best.
Don’t feel like driving? You can ride SEPTA right into Manayunk! For schedules and fare rates, contact SEPTA at (215) 580-7800 or on the web at www.septa.org for more information. Choose any of these three lines:
There are two exits off of I-76 that take you into Manayunk: Exit 338 (Belmont Ave/Green Lane) and Exit 340A (Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive). Once you are here, the following lots are normally accessible & not impacted by event road closures:
- Main and Levering Streets - handicapped parking
- 4000 Main Street Lot
- Green Lane Lot
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