Est. 2024
About GPS Fest
A Philadelphia one-day music and arts festival celebrating creativity, community, and the spirit of the stoop.
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 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 a few core beliefs.
Live Music
Local and regional artists across every genre - from hip-hop to indie rock, jazz to electronic.
Art & Culture
Live painting, installations, workshops, and creative expression in every corner of the fest.
Community
By the neighborhood, for the neighborhood. GPS Fest brings people together on the stoop.
Local Food
Philly's best food trucks and local vendors serving up something for everyone.
Accessibility
Free entry, inclusive programming, and a welcoming space for all ages and backgrounds.
Sustainability
Eco-conscious practices from compostable serviceware to local sourcing.
The Organizers
GPS Fest is the brainchild of three friends – Juls, Kyle, and Nina – who wanted to bring the energy of a block party to the scale of a festival without losing the intimate, neighborhood feel.
Between them, they bring backgrounds in event production, visual arts, and music curation. What started as a “what if” conversation on a South Philly stoop in 2023 became the first GPS Fest in 2024.
Meet the Team
The people who make GPS Fest happen.
Founder & Creative Director
Juls
Visual artist and event dreamer. Juls brings the aesthetic vision and community connections that make GPS Fest feel like home.
Co-Founder & Music Director
Kyle
Music curator and sound engineer. Kyle books the lineup and makes sure every set sounds incredible.
Co-Founder & Operations
Nina
Logistics mastermind. Nina handles permits, vendors, volunteers, and all the moving pieces that keep the fest running smoothly.
Festival Map
Lemon Hill layout for GPS Fest 2026 — Music Mountain, Workshop Wonderland, vendors, food, and merch.
Join the Festival
Whether you want to perform, vend, or volunteer - there is a spot for you at GPS Fest.