# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Test your strength and skills at the 2026 Grease Pole Climbing Contest! The Grease Pole, or Albero Della Cuccagna in Italian, is an old tradition in which teams compete in climbing to the top of a greased pole to reach prizes of meats, cheeses, gifts, and money. Perhaps even more important to the winning team are the bragging rights... until next year.

The pole is 30 feet high, greased with lard, and you will find it at the 9th & Montrose Piazza.

Sign ups are on site the day of the climb or teams can register at the Visitor Center located at 919 S. 9th Street. Bring your friends or join the effort solo!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/italian-market-festival-grease-pole-climbing-competition/200029909286400
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 330

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9th Street Italian Market
- **lat**: 39.936609852726
- **long**: -75.158377443471
- **full address**: 9th Street Italian Market, 1034 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-4724, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/905fe70324017038e9a89652552cf0d337dc195a2b731ab991dc4d2ca46e46cf-rimg-w534-h800-dcc1d8ed-gmir?v=1775668924

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition being held?
  - **A:** Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 9th Street Italian Market, 1034 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-4724, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition?
  - **A:** Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition is organized by 9th Street Italian Market.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Italian Market Festival Grease Pole Climbing Competition is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 330+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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