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SUMMARY:The Plaza at Reading Terminal Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to The Plaza\, Presented by Jefferson\nMore space. More fun. More summer. \nThe Plaza extends the Market experience outdoors with additional seating\, special activations\, and plenty of room to relax. Whether you’re stopping by for lunch or an evening with friends\, The Plaza is the place to be all weekend long. \nCome visit us and experience everything The Plaza has to offer. \n\nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor:\n \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival
DESCRIPTION:Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival |  Philadelphia Summer 2026\nSave the Date: SAT. AUGUST 15\, 2026 | 12pm-4pm | 12th & Filbert\n  \nOur annual Ice Cream Festival is back! Reading Terminal Market’s Ice Cream Festival on Filbert is an annual\, high-energy outdoor event that draws people into the heart of Center City. \nA free-to-attend\, pay-as-you-go\, day of frozen fun featuring Bassetts Ice Cream\, joined by the Philadelphia Ice Cream Community\, gathered together outside our historic landmark for a family-friendly event. \nVisitors are encouraged to explore the entire market for additional ice cream-themed treats\, Philly favorites\, entertainment\, contests\, kids activities\, INSIDE the Market Ice Cream specials and more! \nThis event is rain or shine and will be under cover on the 1100 block of Filbert St. as well as through the Market. \n\n    \n        \n            \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n    \n\n  \nIce Cream Festival on Filbert \n\n\n\nFilbert Street Ice Cream Vendors\nBassetts Ice Cream\nBassetts Ice Cream offers rich\, creamy\, old-fashioned ice cream made with premium ingredients in a variety of classic and unique flavors. \nCloud Cups Gelato\nCloud Cups serves handcrafted artisan gelato & sorbet with over 150 unique flavors with the perfect cloud-like texture\, soft\, fluffy & creamy. \nHangry Bear Creamery\nHangry Bear Creamery serves handcrafted\, small-batch ice cream with bold flavors and creative mix-ins designed to satisfy serious cravings. \nIrv’s Ice Cream\nIrv’s Ice Cream creates unique flavors with seasonal ingredients\, a touch of Latin American influence. Their menu is constantly evolving. \nMilk Jawn\nMilk Jawn is a Philly-based business that crafts rich\, inventive & Philadelphia-style ice cream in small batches\, using fresh\, local PA dairy. \nThe Mango Hut\nHandcrafted\, small-batch sorbet made with nothing but REAL FRUIT – NO added sugar\, sweeteners\, extra ingredients! Just delicious\, naturally sweet goodness in every scoop. \nTubby Robot\nServes small-batch\, handcrafted ice cream made on-site\, combining nostalgic flavors with a playful arcade-inspired atmosphere. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInside the Market Ice Cream Specials\nLook out for the stalls with balloons.\n\nBao & Bun – Boba Ice Cream\nBeck’s Cajun Cafe – Banana Foster French Toast with Ice Cream\nChef Beth’s Kitchen – Affogato in a Center City Pretzel Soft Pretzel Cup | Make It Dirty Turkey Salad Savory Ice Cream Cone | Fountain Soda Ice Cream Floats\nEl Merkury – Horchata Ice Cream\nFamous 4th Street Cookie Co.  Famous Variety Pack | Build your Own Ice Cream Sandwich\nFlying Monkey Bakery – Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes | Brownie Sundae\nFox and Son Fancy Corn Dogs – Gluten-Free Peach Cobbler Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream\nHershel’s East Side Deli – Jewish Apple Cake a la Mode\nHunger Burger – Cheesecake Triple Chocolate Brownie Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich\nLUHV Vegan Deli – Warm Vegan Brownie with Vegan Vanilla Ice cream\nMain Squeeze – Açaí Fusion Bowl with Vanilla Ice Cream | Strawberry Shortcake Bowl with Vanilla Ice Cream\nMarket Bakery – Ice Cream Croissant | Ice Cream Bagel\nMolly Malloy’s – Mango Apricot Prosecco Sorbet | Cookies and Cream Pop Tart\nO.K Produce – Fruit Cocktail Cups\nOld City Coffee – Affogatos\nPennsylvania General Store – Hank’s Ice Cream Floats | Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sandwich | Metro Midnight Brownie Sundae\nPennsylvania Libations – Boozy Affogato\nSaami Somi – Sour Cherry Labneh Ice Cream\nSparrow’s Gourmet Snacks – Ice Cream Sundae in a Bag | Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches\nSweet T’s Bakery – Apple Pie a la Mode\, Sweet Potato Pie a la mode\nTambayan – Ube Ice Cream | Mango Ice Cream | Ube & Mango Ice Cream Twist\nTermini Brothers Bakery – Cannoli in a Cup\nThe Head Nut – Schwarbomb Sundae\nWilt’s Chocolate Smothered Berries – Smothered Sundae\n\n  \nEntertainment\n\nDJ Entertainment\n\nActivities on Filbert Street\n\n\n\nIce Cream Eating Contests\n\n12:30PM Contest 1 | 12:45PM Contest 2 | 1PM Contest 3\n\n1:15PM Sundae Making Championship #1\n\n\nIce Cream Eating Contest\n1:45PM Contest 4 | 2PM Contest 5 | 2:15PM Contest 6 \n\n2:30PM Sundae Making Championship #2\n\n\nIce Cream Eating Contest\n3PM Contest 7 | 3:15PM Contest 8 | 3:30PM Contest 9 \n\n3:45PM Sundae Making Championship #3\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Philbert\, the Reading Terminal Market Mascot!\nBalloon Twisting\nAirbrush Artist: Custom RTM T-Shirts\nHenna Tattoo Artist\n\nFor Kids\n\nIce Cream Coloring Pages for Kids\nSugar Sand Art Necklaces for Kids\nKids Face Painting\nIce Cream Truck Photo-Op\n\n\nUpcoming Events\nMore information to come on our Upcoming Events page.\nBe the first to know by signing up to our newsletter. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Scrapple & Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:Reading Terminal Market’s Scrapple and Apple Festival 2026 | Philadelphia Food Festival | SAVE THE DATE\nCelebrate Pennsylvania’s favorite breakfast tradition at Reading Terminal Market’s annual Scrapple Day. Exclusive scrapple dishes\, live entertainment\, local vendors\, and family-friendly activities. \nCelebrate one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic foods during Scrapple and Apple Festival at Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. For one day only\, Market merchants create exclusive scrapple-inspired menu items you won’t find any other time of year. Enjoy live entertainment\, family-friendly activities\, cooking demonstrations\, local food\, and a unique celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch culinary tradition in America’s largest and oldest continuously operating public market. \nWhat is Scrapple and Apple Festival?\nScrapple and Apple Festival is Reading Terminal Market’s annual celebration of one of Pennsylvania’s most beloved regional foods. On this special day\, merchants create limited-edition scrapple dishes ranging from classic breakfast favorites to creative new recipes available only during the event. \nWhy is Pennsylvania Known for Scrapple?\nScrapple is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast meat that has been enjoyed for generations. Originally created as a way to reduce food waste by using every part of the animal\, scrapple has become one of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable regional foods and remains especially popular throughout Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania. \nWhat Can Visitors Expect?\n\nExclusive scrapple and apple menu items available for one day only\nApples from local PA orchards\nLive music and entertainment\nFamily-friendly activities\nScrapple sculptures\nLocal Pennsylvania flavors\nHistoric Reading Terminal Market atmosphere\n\n\nEvent Details\nOctober 17\, 2026 | 10am-5pm | Reading Terminal Market | Free to Enter\, Pay as you go \nParking\n2-HOUR DISCOUNTED PARKING\nWith $10 Market Purchase & Merchant Validation\n\n\n$6  – 11th & Arch St. | Hilton Garden Inn Garage\n\n\n$7 – 12th & Filbert St. | Parkway Garage\n\n\n  \n\n  \nScrapple Sculpting Contest | DATE TBD\nAttention Sculptors\, Artists & Scrapple Lovers – sign up to compete in our 1st ever Scrapple Sculpting Contest. Thursday\, October 10 at 11am\, Reading Terminal Market. \nTwo winners will be selected. One winner will be chosen on Thursday as judged by a local sculptor\, and on Saturday following our Scrapple & Apple Festival\, a second winner will be chosen by popular public vote. All contestants receive a free Festival T-shirt. \nPrize: Scrapple Trophy\, Reading Terminal Market Swag Bag\, and $100 Market Gift Card \nNo entry fee or purchase required. Contestants must arrive at Reading Terminal Market no later than 10:30am. Must be 18 years of age or older. Open to accomplished artists and beginners. Winner will be notified by email and need not be present to win. All contestants receive a free Scrapple & Apple Festival T-shirt. RTM will supply a 5lb block of scrapple and sculpting tools.
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SUMMARY:Oyster Fest
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market | Philadelphia’s Premier Oyster Celebration\nCelebrate one of Philadelphia’s premier seafood events at Oyster Fest\, an exclusive after-hours experience hosted by Reading Terminal Market. This annual ticketed event brings together oyster lovers\, food enthusiasts\, and local beverage partners for an evening dedicated to fresh East Coast oysters\, exceptional culinary experiences\, and the vibrant atmosphere of Philadelphia’s historic public market. \nGuests will enjoy a walk-around tasting experience featuring more than a dozen varieties of freshly shucked East Coast oysters\, served with a selection of house-made mignonettes and accompaniments. \nWhether you’re an experienced oyster enthusiast or trying oysters for the first time\, Oyster Fest offers a unique opportunity to discover the flavors of the East Coast while supporting one of Philadelphia’s most iconic destinations. \nEvent Highlights\n\nMore than a dozen varieties of freshly shucked East Coast oysters\nHouse-made mignonettes and oyster accompaniments\nAn exclusive after-hours experience inside Reading Terminal Market\nLive entertainment\nA walk-around tasting format designed to encourage exploration and sampling\nA one-night-only celebration of oysters\, seafood\, and local culinary traditions\n\nTicket Information\nGeneral Admission tickets are $175 per person and include access to the full Oyster Fest experience\, including featured food and beverage tastings. \nThis event is for guests ages 21 and older. \n  \nOyster Fest Artwork by Marilyn MacGregor
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SUMMARY:Become an Ambassador
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reading Terminal Market Ambassador Program and help welcome visitors\, share your love for the Market\, and contribute to its vibrant community. Serving as an Ambassador is a light lift and a great way to stay connected to the heart of Philadelphia. \nWhether you’re a regular or new to the Market\, becoming an Ambassador is simple\, fun\, and flexible. \n  \n\n\n \n\nAbout the Ambassador Program\nAmbassadors will serve as Market volunteers – helping visitors navigate the Market\, along with sharing what they know and love about both Reading Terminal and Philadelphia. \nHow to become an Ambassador\nOnce you’ve applied online – you will hear back from our program coordinator to learn more about the program structure and volunteer scheduling process. \nAre there specific requirements?\nNo! We welcome anyone from Philadelphia and the tri-state area. \nAny age and all walks of life are welcome! \n\n \n\n\n\nAs a Reading Terminal Market Ambassador\, volunteer activities include but are not limited to:\n\n\nWarmly greeting visitors and answering questions about the Market’s history\, Merchants\, and offerings.\n\n\nProviding accurate\, up-to-date information on Merchant products\, food options\, and special events.\n\n\nHelping guests explore the Market’s diversity\, including details on various food types and artisan goods.\n\n\nGuiding visitors through the layout\, highlighting areas such as restrooms and eating zones.\n\n\nScheduling and Assignments:\n\n\nCurrently\, Ambassadors are on-site 4 days a week\, i.e.\, Thursday through Sunday – with the intention to have volunteers on-site 7 days a week by Winter 2025.\n\n\nAmbassadors cover the peak times of the day in 2 to 3 hour shifts.\n\n\nOnce fully onboarded\, there is an electronic scheduling process for the volunteer shifts.\n\n\nDuring your time on the Market floor you will be posted in RTM’s Center Court or the Welcome Center (Information Desk on 12th Street).\n\n\nVolunteer Expectations:\n\n\nTo volunteer at least one shift a month (3 hours).\n\n\nBecome knowledgeable about the history of the Reading Terminal Market and the Merchants.\n\n\nComfort working in a busy urban environment.\n\n\nFriendly demeanor.\n\n\nComplete the training requirements for the Ambassador Volunteer role.\n\n\nA love for the Market and Philadelphia!\n\n\nUpcoming Training Dates\nMay\n\n\nVirtual | Fri. May 8 \, 12 – 1 pm : Click here to sign up\n\n\nIn Person | Sat. May 9\, 2 – 4 pm : Click here to sign up\n\n\nJune\n\nVirtual | Thurs. June 4\, 12 – 1 pm : Click here to sign up\nIn Person | Sun. June 7\, 2 – 4 pm : Click here to sign up\n\n\nSubmit an application directly and our program manager will coordinate a training with you directly:\n\n\n                \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Why do you want to volunteer at the Reading Terminal Market?(Required)Do you have experience working with the public or customer service or hospitality?Is there any experience\, or skill or ability you would like to share?(Required)Example: bi-lingual\, administrative experience\, etc.\n         Submit
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SUMMARY:Gift Cards
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the perfect gift? A Reading Terminal Market gift card is a great option for anyone! Reading Terminal Market gift cards are accepted at all merchants. \nGift Cards are issued by Reading Terminal Market Corporation for making in-market purchases only. They cannot be redeemed for cash. The value of the card will not be replaced if lost\, stolen or damaged. Gift Cards do not expire. Use of Gift Cards constitutes acceptance of these terms.
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