The Inquirer Food Fest will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Programming will begin at 11am and end at 6pm and guests can show up at any time.
The event will be held at The Fillmore, located at 29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
This event is hosted by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
All tickets include all food tastings and drinks (2 for GA, 3 for Premium). For a full breakdown of what each ticket includes, click here.
Tickets are available online here. We recommend purchasing early, as tickets may sell out. If tickets are still available, they will be sold at the door.
Please visit this page to see all available options.
Good question! To see the comparison between General Admission and Premium Pass, please click here.
Yes, if you are a current subscriber or a Lenfest Institute donor, you should have received an email with a special discount code. If you haven’t received it, please call our Customer Service at 215-222-2765 or email foodfest@inquirer.com.
No, printed tickets are not required. Mobile/electronic tickets are accepted.
All ticket sales are final. Refunds will not be issued. See terms and conditions here for details.
Yes, this event is strictly 21 and over. Valid ID is required for entry. Without a valid ID, you will be denied entry. IDs must be in-hand. Photos on phones, apple wallet uploads, etc. will not be accepted. Student IDs, birth certificates, social security card, etc. are not acceptable forms of ID. A valid, non-expired photo driver’s license issued by the PA Department of Transportation or any other state. A valid, non-expired photo identification card issued by the PA Department of Transportation or any other state. A valid, non-expired Armed Forces ID card containing the holder’s photograph. A valid, non-expired passport, passport card or travel visa containing the holder’s photograph. Also, Act 39 of 2016 added Canadian driver’s licenses or other bona fide Canadian identification, such as a Canadian-issued passport, to the list of identification cards that may be accepted by licensees.
No, re-entry is not allowed. The venue’s protocol is to NOT allow re-entry for a number of security reasons, so please plan accordingly.
Yes, bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry.
Yes. Admission includes food tastings from participating vendors plus two drink tickets for General Admission tickets and three drink tickets for Premium Pass tickets.
While we cannot guarantee accommodations for all dietary restrictions or food allergies, a variety of options will be available. Guests are encouraged to inquire directly with food vendors about specific ingredients.
Yes, additional drinks will be available for purchase at the venue.
No outside food or drinks will be allowed — we’ll have more than enough deliciousness for you at the festival!
There are water fountains on both floors of the venue.
For General Admission tickets, limited street parking and nearby paid lots are available. We recommend using ride-sharing services or public transportation for convenience. For Premium Pass tickets, free parking is included (subject to availability).
The event is entirely indoors at The Fillmore.
Yes, The Fillmore is ADA-accessible on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out in advance for any specific accessibility accommodations.
No pets are permitted. However, service animals with proper identification are welcome.
Not inside the venue. There will be a designated smoking section outside the venue.
Yes, there will be professional security staff on site throughout the event to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.
(Keep in mind, priority #1 is to have fun! Just please do it without the items listed below)
No bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
No weapons of any type (lethal/non-lethal) — firearms, knives, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm (including jewelry or clothing)
No fireworks/fire-starters/open flames
No bulletproof vests/tactical armor/tactical gear/holsters
No illegal drugs and substances (PA laws)/no related paraphernalia
No outside food or drink
No oversized professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms, commercial rigs, etc.)
No laptops or tablets
No masks/balaclavas/ski-masks/“sheistys”/helmets
No laser pointers, flashlights, glow sticks, markers, stickers, tools
No props/replicas of any kind
No signs larger than a standard sheet of paper (8.5” x 11”)
No skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, scooters, bicycles, or any other personal vehicles
No non-ADA compliant animals (or relevant state/local laws)
No personal musical instruments
No performance items (including poi, LED gloves, hula-hoop, LED whip, silk fans, wand, staff, orbits, flow rings, flow star, etc.)
No totems or flags
No stuffed animals or toys of any kind
No unsealed liquids or gels of any kind
Prescription medicine requirements:
This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management.
We welcome capturing photos and videos, but please be mindful of others as you do this. Working staff may not consent to being filmed, so keep the focus on the food and fun. There is also no live streaming allowed at the venue. If you do share anything on social, tag @phillyinquirer or @phillyinqfood, we’d love to see your experience!
You can reach out to foodfestpress@inquirer.com.
Please email foodfest@inquirer.com.
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