It was 35 years ago...And this weekend the scene will replay, at least to some extent, as the Philadelphia Folk Festival takes up residence in Upper Salford at the Old Pool Farm.These shots were taken in 1973 and appeared in The Reporter on Aug. 31 of that year, but people attending the Folk Festival this year may attest that the scenes are quite similar.Take, for example, the photo of the festival-goers walking away from the camping area in their shorts, skimpy tops or, in the case of the man, no tops.The photo of the infant is a bit of a standout, however. Apparently this kid didn’t hear the rule about “bottoms must be worn.”And it is a kick to see the old-fashioned tape-recording equipment and those huge earphones.

We wonder if this kid is now an adult festival-goer.The Philadelphia Folk Festival kicks into gear this Friday in Upper Salford and runs through Sunday, with the usual eclectic mix of performers, workshops, food and crafters.And, we’re sure, everyone will be hoping for cool, dry weather.Unless they’ve forgotten their pants, that is.