Phoenixville is set to celebrate the end of the year with it's annual Firebird Festival and you don't want to miss it. The evening will be filled with art, music, community and a giant flaming bird- what's not to love? The legend of the phoenix- the fiery, immortal bird who continues to rise from the ashes of it's flames is an iconic myth symbolizing rebirth, renewal and eternity. It is also the namesake of the Borough of Phoenixville, so it only makes sense to erect a giant wooden bird each year and set it ablaze, right? Absolutely. Let's throw in music, performances and a chance for attendees to toss any regrets they have from this past year into the fire and you have yourself an end of the year celebration everyone will be talking about. This year's event is set for Saturday, December 13th.
The Firebird Festival is a family-friendly event organized by a dedicated group of volunteers who have been bringing the Phoenix to life since 2004 as a way to showcase local art and artists. Each year, volunteers spend about three weeks constructing the bird- it's truly magnificent (not to mention, enormous!). At the festival you'll find plenty of art, vendors, crafters, performances, and live music. The event is 100% F-R-E-E to attend down to the shuttles provided to bring everyone to Reservoir Park! Here is a schedule of events; note, there are overlapping events for a portion of the evening. The "Festival Site" is Reservoir Park, but there are plenty of activities happening prior at Studio 323 on Bridge Street you may want to check out before joining the procession over to the field.
Events at the Festival Site- Reservoir Park - 601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville PA
4:00 pm-
Official kick-off time for the 2025 Festival! The buses will start transporting people at 4 pm. The Festival Village and our many vendors, sponsors, food trucks, and friends will be open for business at 5 pm. Please remember this location is public property. We ask that you leave nothing but your footprints and good energy!- 5:00pm-
Music and entertainment begins. Fire spinners! Fire dancers!
7:15 pm-
The procession arrives at the field and the energy starts to build.
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Vinyl Roots take the stage!8:00 pm
Lighting of the Phoenix!
Bloom & Decay take the stage!
Events at Studio 323- 323 Bridge St, Phoenixville
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Join in on festive crafts, popcorn, a drum circle, and more revelry on Bridge Street at Studio 323. Original Firebird Festival icon Henrik Stubbe Teglbjaerg will be present at the drum circle and then lead a procession to the field.
6:45 pm
Procession to Park Begins! - 323 Bridge Street, Phoenixville PA
Join in on a community procession from Bridge Street to Gay Street and over the Bridge to the Festival site.
Click here for shuttle and parking info.
