SHE Fest Makes Its Ardmore Music Hall Debut for Sixth Annual Women’s Empowerment Festival
Six-Year Celebration of Women, Live Music, Local Businesses, and Giving Back Moves to One of the Region’s Premier Music Venues on August 30, bringing its signature combination of live music, women-owned businesses, community connection, and charitable giving to one of the Main Line’s premier music venues.

Founded in 2020 on the 10x10 stage at Vinyl Closet Records/Coffee Closet in Norristown, PA by co-owner Angela McFarland, SHE Fest has grown from a grassroots community event into an annual celebration of the women who make the local music and business communities thrive. This year’s move to Ardmore Music Hall marks a new chapter for the festival, while keeping the heart of SHE Fest exactly where it has always been: celebrating strong women, supporting local businesses, bringing people together through music and giving back to the community 

The August 30 lineup will feature Kat Rivers & Second Sight, The Ladies of SHE backed by the Vinyl Closet Band, and the Sharon Lia Band, along with 13 female-owned businesses, raffles, a 50/50
fundraiser, and opportunities to support local nonprofit organizations.

“Six years ago, SHE Fest started as a small idea on a little stage in Norristown,” said McFarland. “It has
grown into an incredible celebration of women, music, local businesses, and community. Most importantly,
it gives us an opportunity to come together and give back to organizations doing important work right here
in our area.”
 
EVENT DETAILS
What: Sixth Annual SHE — Women’s Empowerment Music & Vendor Festival
When: Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 4–8 p.m.
Where: The Ardmore Music Hall ( 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003)
Music: Kat Rivers & Second Sight; The Ladies of SHE backed by the Vinyl Closet Band; Sharon Lia Band
Featuring: 13 female-owned businesses, raffles, 50/50 and charitable giving opportunities to Sloanes Roses, Living Life and Loving it and Jakes Baristas. 

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Patricia in her own words:

I can feel the loving energy exchanged between the giver and receiver. The bouquets exude warmth, comfort and enrichment. And how do people receive them? Brightly, enthusiastically and delightfully. You will meet big talkers, big listeners and some new friends. 

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For more info please visit http://BestBuddies.org

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