The 10th annual Ardmore Rock N' Ride rolls into Suburban Square on Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing a full day of USA Cycling-sanctioned racing, live music on multiple stages and a $300,000 fundraising push for a new Narberth Ambulance.

The free festival runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along Lancaster Avenue and through Suburban Square, with the Pennsylvania State Criterium Championship Finals as the centerpiece. Ten race categories begin at 10:15 a.m. and run through 5 p.m. The course starts on Lancaster Avenue, cuts through the center of Suburban Square and onto Church Road Bridge, then loops back to Lancaster Avenue for a finish in front of spectators. Six sharp turns keep it interesting.

Riders who want in have until Saturday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. to register at bikereg.com/ardmore-rock-n-ride. Children ages 4–6 and 7–9 race free in dedicated kids' categories, and the Lower Merion Township Family Fun Race lets anyone navigate the pro course at their own pace for $7 per person.

Music starts at noon. Too Many Zooz headlines a lineup that includes Young Gun Silver Foz, Palmyra, Oh He Dead and Sicard Hollow. After the main event wraps, an afterparty at Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., features Steely Dead, a Steely Dan tribute band, according to Main Line Today.

"We're grateful to celebrate 10 years of Ardmore Rock N' Ride," Narberth Ambulance Philanthropy Director Jeanine DiTomasso said in a July 27 announcement. "It's our way of connecting with our community and having fun while also spreading awareness about our life-saving mission."

All net proceeds go toward a new ambulance for Narberth Ambulance Emergency Services, which responded to more than 20,000 calls last year and serves Lower Merion, Haverford and Ridley townships along with several surrounding boroughs. President Michael Brafman said in the same announcement that call volume is expected to rise in 2026.

Beyond the racing and music, the festival includes a beer garden, local vendors and a family fun zone with carnival games, a rock-climbing wall and an obstacle course. Narberth Ambulance will have its rigs on display with staff available for tours and a meet-and-greet.

Presented by Main Line Health, the event is free to attend. Donations can be made at NarberthAmbulance.org, via Venmo, PayPal, cash or check. Sponsorship inquiries go to DiTomasso at [email protected].

Coming up

  • Sunday, Aug. 9: Ardmore Rock N' Ride, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Suburban Square. Free admission. ardmorerocknride.com
  • Sunday, Aug. 9: Rock N' Ride Afterparty, Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave.