Grassstains Psychedelic Stoop Fest
About GPS Fest
A one day music and art festival in Philadelphia. Fueled by community and artists.
Our Story
GPS Fest (Grassstains Psychedelic Stoop Fest) is a one-day music and arts festival based in Philadelphia. Founded in 2021 by Juls, The Philly Stoop began with handmade flyers, local bands, street closures, and a vision to create an accessible, creative space for local artists. After meeting through Philadelphia’s creative community nearly five years ago, Juls joined forces with Kyle from Philadelphia Psychedelic, and then in 2024 with Nina from Grassstains Festival to create what is now GPS Fest. What was once a single block packed with artists and musicians has evolved into a park-wide experience at Lemon Hill that continues to expand through collaboration and community.
Together, the three organizers specialize in independent music production, sober event planning, coordinating local art markets, and cultivating immersive creative experiences.
GPS Fest exists to create an inclusive, affordable, community-centered event where local artists and musicians can share their work while attendees experience a full day of creativity, connection, and discovery.
What We're About
GPS Fest is built on 4 core pillars.
Live Music
Local and diverse artists across every genre - from hip-hop to indie rock, jazz to psychedelic rock.
Art
Art vendors, installations, workshops, and creative expression in every corner of the fest.
Community
By the neighborhood, for the neighborhood. GPS Fest brings artists and art lovers together.
Accessibility
Pay as you wish entry, inclusive programming, and a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds.
Meet the Team
The people who make GPS Fest happen.
Founder of The Philly Stoop
Juls
Juls is the 'S' in GPS Fest. Social media wizard and event dreamer. Juls brings the aesthetic vision and community connections that make GPS Fest feel like home. She built the Philly Stoop in 2022 from the ground up. Coordinating GPS Fest is her 5 to 9 after her 9 to 5. Juls works full time running the social media for a beloved Philadelphia children's museum, but clocks in as the crazy stoop lady when the sun goes down. (And she wouldn't want it any other way)
Founder of Philadelphia Psychedelic
Kyle
Kyle is the 'P' in GPS Fest. He's our music curator and the founder of Philadelphia Psychedelic - a collective that brings together the psych loving folks of Philadelphia. Kyle books the lineup and makes sure every set sounds incredible and runs smoothy. He's the lizard man and supplies lots of good vibes and big ideas.
Founder of Grassstains Festival
Nina
Nina is the 'G' in GPS Fest. Nina is the founder of Grassstains Festival, a sober one-day music and art festival that took place in New Jersey. Nina was also a long time vendor at The Philly Stoop, so it only felt right to join forces and combine our passion projects to create GPS Fest. She is our resident artist, list maker, number keeper, and voice of reason when Juls and Kyle are being crazy people.
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