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Photos by Susan Rothschild

12 December 2026
The bird burns at 6:30 PM
Festival Village Opens at 3:00 PM

The Phoenixville Firebird Festival is one of the Philadelphia Region's most unique and anticipated events. The annual festival represents a celebration of the Phoenixville Borough's namesake - the Phoenix. Taking center stage, The Phoenix, at 20 feet tall, takes 3 months to complete and represents hundreds of hours of community effort.

 

The Firebird Festival celebrates arts, our culture, the ephemeral nature of life, and rebirth. Thousands of people come out to support the festival, which fosters a collaboration between local artistic talent and the cultural life in Phoenixville. The festival features regionally acclaimed performers, craft and food vendors.

The Latest News

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Enter to win a torchbearer position. Two lucky winners will get to ignite the night and the 2026 Firebird! $25 per entry and you can enter as many times as you wish.

Torchbearer Raffle

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Music Fundraiser

November 20 - Come out for a night of music, community and Firebird fun at our Firebird Festival Fundraiser! 

The Rec Room - 7 PM

Tickets: $15

7:30 PM – Vinyl Roots

8:30 PM – Rhythm and Soul

9:30 PM – Clancy

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Volunteer Shift

The Festival runs with the help of volunteers. Have a look at the various ways you can get involved and sign up for a specific shift via the link below. Work behind the scenes and get fired up!

Supporter Section

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Get up close and feel the heat. Please note this is a way for the Firebird Festival to raise funds to produce the event and show appreciation to our supporters. Tix are $25.

Special Hotel Rate

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Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville

The Courtyard in Collegeville is offering a special discount rate for out-of-town attendees to the Festival. Reserve your room for $129/night by clicking on the link below. 

The last day to book is November 20. Make your plans now!

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Firebird Documentary

The award-winning documentary, Firebird: Built to Burn, is now available to watch for free on YouTube Movies. A year in the life of an eccentric annual festival, where a small town community celebrates rebirth through the building and burning of a giant wooden phoenix.

2026 Sponsors

We can't produce the Festival without investment from our amazing sponsors. Thank you to the following businesses for your support. Please consider these organizations when you have a relevant business need.
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Official Transportation Sponsor
So grateful to Lazer Limousine for providing The Firebird Express in 2026!
Please look to Lazer Limo for your next special outing. They take you where you want to go...in style!
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Highlights

Phoenixville Firebird at dusk

The Phoenix

At 20 feet tall, the Phoenix is built by members of the community. Both skilled carpenters and people just learning how to use a hammer are invited to construct our Firebird.

Fire spinners and Fire dancers perform at the Firebird Festival

Performances

The Festival is thrilling and fun for all with drummers, dancers, fire breathers, and live music to enjoy throughout the Festival grounds.

location

Reservoir Park
601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA
The Firebird will be constructed near the Dayton Street entrance close to the cemetery
Please take note, the bird burns at 6:30 pm this year.
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