What is
Root 2 Fruit?
Root 2 Fruit is a free, one-day creative wellness festival designed for artists, wellness seekers, and creative communities of all ages. This annual event returns for its third year at Cira Green in Philadelphia on September 12th from 12-6pm ET.
This festival features beginner-friendly sample classes with established practitioners, live performances, immersive art, creative activities, vendors, and more. Root 2 Fruit makes high-quality art and wellness experiences accessible to the communities that need them most.
What is Giving Garden?
The Giving Garden is Forbidden Fruit's annual fundraiser for Root 2 Fruit Festival. This series of markets and events gives back while celebrating the people shaping Philly's creative economy.
Across three events, we bring together local artists, practitioners, and small businesses through workshops, performances, mixers, and experiences designed to spark opportunity.
Root 2 Fruit 2026 by the Numbers
600+
Festival Attendees
180+
Artists & Practitioners
50+
Local Businesses & Partners
2025 Recap
Upcoming Giving Garden Events
The Science of Club MusicSun, Jul 261 uCity Square (Corner of 37th & Warren)
Moon MixerSat, Aug 011 uCity Square (Corner of 37th & Warren)
Off The VineSat, Aug 081 uCity Square (Corner of 37th & Warren)
Want to be Part of Root 2 Fruit?
With Your Support We Can...
✨ Welcome 700+ attendees
🤝 Strengthen local partnerships
🌎 Showcase 150+ multidisciplinary artists
💡 Enhance immersive gallery features
🧘🏾♀️ Expand accessible community wellness programming
📡 Launch live-streaming for greater access
