Overview

The 2nd St Festival was started in 2008 by 2nd Street business owners Owen Kamihira (El Camino Real), Oron Daskla (North Bowl and South Bowl) and William Reed (Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda's, and the International) with the goal of bringing people to the Northern Liberties neighborhood in a fun and engaging way. Since 2008, the festival has grown to be one of the City's largest craft and music festivals, and has THE FESTIVAL HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS. OUR MISSION: To supplement funding for the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, which was created by seed money from the festival to foster the best possible business climate in Northern Liberties by way of block beautification, improved lighting, street and sidewalk cleaning and similar benefits to increase foot traffic.