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2024



Brandywine Valley Events
This page contains events in and around the Brandywine Valley. We list major annual events and some special events for our advertisers. If you would like your annual event to be considered for inclusion on this page, email us.

All events are linked so you can click to see what's happening if TBA appears instead of a 2024 date. Unfortunately, some links may not be updated for a while, but we will endeaver to update the calendar as soon as we can.

New & Special Events
Free concerts, rallys, shows, fundraisers, and new special one-time events at Brandywine Valley venues.
Events at Attractions
Longwood Gardens, Winerthur, Delaware Art Museum, Brandywine River Museum, Hagley Museum, etc.


January
Annual Wilmington Coin Show
(January 18-20, 2024)
Free Admission and parking. US, World, Ancient, Currency, Tokens, and Medals - 50 Dealers - ANACS Grader in Attendance -Free Youth Program (ages 6-16) 1/16/2020 from 10 AM to 6 PM - Nur Shrine Temple 198 South DuPont Highway New Castle, DE 19720.
wilmingtoncoinclubofdelaware.

(TBA)
Fundraising competition benefitting United Way of Southern Chester County. Connoisseur Tickets ($25) - 1:00 & 1:30 PM Entry Times. General Admission ($10) - 2:00-4:00 PM. Unionvlle High School, Kennett Square PA 19348. Buy tickets online on their website.

Longwood Orchid Extravaganza (Jan. 20- thru March 24, 2024)
Walk through nearly 200 acres if winter beauty and enjoy the warm wonders of the grand Conservatory




February
Polar Plunge (TBA)
Brandywine Valley Association | (610) 793-1090
10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The Polar Plunge event is hosted by the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance to support their efforts to protect and conserve the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay Valleys. Since 2008, nearly 1,200 people have taken the plunge to raise over $107,700 to protect and conserve our regions natural resources. Participants can register online or may register at the event.

Kennett Area Community Service Annual Empty Bowls Event (Friday, February 23, 2024) Lunch - Dinner - Takeout

St. Michael Lutheran Church,109 E Doe Run Rd, Unionville, PA | 610.925.3556

"Empty Bowls" is an international, grassroots, crafts-based effort to end hunger. It's mission is to provide nutritional food to over 1,200 individuals in the community each month. Attendees will enjoy a simple meal of soup and salad and leave with a handmade bowl as a reminder of families in need. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction with over 100 items during both meals. Call 610-925-3556 for more information and tickets.
Tickets are available for $25.
Lunch from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Dinner from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Kennett Winterfest (Feb. 24, 2024)
Kennett Square | 610.444.8188
12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
600 S. Broad St, Kennett Square
Regular Admission Tickets $60. On sale online.


Longwood Orchid Extravaganza (thru March 24, 2024)
Walk through nearly 200 acres if winter beauty and enjoy the warm wonders of the grand Conservatory






March
Wild & Scenic Film Festival(March 7, 2024)
Country Upland Day School
420 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Doors open at 6PM. Films begin at 7PM. 90 minute film program, food and drik, and raffle entries. Benefits Brandywine Red Clay Alliance and Stroud Water Research Center. Tickets on sale now

(TBA)
Presented by the Chester County Historical Society at Church Farm School (1001 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA (Route 30 at Route 202)
The Show features fabulous finds from 42 antiques dealers. Hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. & Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Antiques Show benefit the collections, conservation, and educational activities of CCHS. For more information, please contact Allison Snavely at 610-692-4800, ext. 267 or click here.

(March 16, 2024- 10AM-5PM)
Chadds Ford Elementary School
3 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth, the popular Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show features works by over 70 professional artists from the Brandywine Valley and beyond. Artists showcase a variety of works to satisfy every taste and budget.

Red Clay Creek Cleanup (March 23, 2024)
8AM-12PM. Join the crowd at Ashland Nature Center for the Red Clay Valley Cleanup. This event brings over 500 enthusiastic volunteers together to clear litter from 65 miles of roads and waterways. This fun event is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers of all ages!






April
Trout Fishing (Trout Fishing Season)
Newlin Grist Mill, 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA | 610.459.2359

Fishing privileges in the stream are limited to fly fishing members for a seasonal fee. The season ends December 31st. All trout must be kept and paid for. No releasing.
In order to fish in the stream, you need a Pennsylvania fishing license and a Park fly fishing membership. E-mail the Mill at info@newlingristmill.org to request membership information be mailed to you. Fishing privileges in the stream are limited to a list of approved membership numbering no more than 100.

Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races (TBA)
11AM. The racing and family oriented festivities take place on the rolling countryside of the Brandywine Valley Association's 318-acre Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842 approximately six miles west of West Chester and three miles east of Unionville.


West Chester Film Festival(April 26-28, 2024)
info@westchesterfilmfestival.com | 484-639-9237
The West Chester International Short Film Festival celebrates its 16th year with an exciting mix of independent short film from amateur and highly regarded filmmakers from all over the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and of course, from right here in Pennsylvania.

Hagley 5K Along the Brandywine (April 27, 2024)
Registration 7:30 - Race 8:30. Hagley Museum Visitor Center, Wilmington, DE
Run/Walk to benefit Hagley's Scholarship Fund. Participants can run or walk along the beautiful Brandywine through Hagley's 235-acre property.

Brandywine BBQ Festival (April 21, 2024)
New Garden Township Park. 8938 Gap Newport Pike, Landenberg, PA

12-5PM. $10 entry fee. $5 if 13 and under. Live bands. Food trucks. Activities for kids and teens. Buy wristbands online.

Here We Go 5K & Family Fun Day (TBA)
Nemours Estate | (302) 651-6839

The Annual "Hear We Go" 5K Run/Walk portion takes place throughout the beautifully blooming grounds of Nemours Estate, arguably the largest formal French garden in North America. The event concludes with refreshments and an educational fair for families and children on the grounds of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.

(TBA)
Kennett Square, PA
Sponsored by the Red Clay Valley Association and the Kennett Area Park Authority. Advance tickets sold at Bucks Hunting & Dog Supplies (484-720-8317) or day of at Park. Ponds stocked with trout up to 22" for youth and adult fishing. Breakfast and lunch for sale. PA fishing license required for fishermen 16+. Pre-ticket prices: $10 adults (over 16), $5 children, under 6 free.





May
Brandywine Valley Roubaix VIII(TBA)
Gravel Grape Crusher / Gran Fondo will take riders through the scenic country-side and rolling hills of Landenberg, PA. Choose a 50K or 100K ride over road, gravel, single track, double track and fields. Click for more info.

Historic Autos at Winterthur (TBA)
Winterthur Museum | 5105 Kennett Pike | Winterthur, DE 19735
10am-4pm. Automobiles of the Country House Era, 191550. Weather permitting. Members free. Included with admission

Delaware Nature Society's Native Plant Sale(TBA)
Coverdale Farm Preserve | Greenville, DE

FREE admission.

Annual Kennett Run (May 4, 2024)
Kennett Square, PA | (610) 388-1556
5K and 10K races. Come watch the start in Kennett Square at 9 AM. Race finishes in the beautiful Anson B. Nixon Park.

Wilmington Garden Day (Early May 2024)
Wilmington, Delaware

Garden Day is a self-guided tour of Unique, Stylish and Distinctive Gardens and Homes - from City Miniatures to Country Estates - in the greater Wilmington area. 22 beautiful gardens - including 13 open homes. Tickets are available online.

Winterthur Point-To-Point Steeplechase Races (May 5, 2024)
Del. Rt. 52 | Wilmington, DE |  302.888.4600 / 800.448.3883
A highlight of the local social calendar, Point-to-Point is an old-fashioned country race featuring horse racing, antique carriages and elegant tailgate picnicking. Adult-$30.00,12-20-$15.00, Under 12-Free. Tickets go on sale starting March 1.

Wilmington Flower Market (May 9-11, 2024)
Rockford Park | Riverview Ave. | Wilmington, DE |  302.995.5699
If it's spring in the Valley that means the Wilmington Flower Market. A three-day annual ritual that benefits charity. Featured are plant and flower sales, distinctive boutiques and a midway featuring rides and games for the entire family.

Annual Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed SaleMay 11-12, 2024
Brandywine River Museum | Chadds Ford, PA | 

Always held Mother's Day Weekend. 9:30AM- 4:30PM. Gardeners can choose from a superb selection of low-maintenance, beautiful native plants that are suitable for sun or shade and all types of landscapes. Free admission.

Willowdale Steeplechase (May 11, 2024)
101 East State Road | Kennett Square, PA | 610.444.1582
A full day of pony races, Jack Russell terrier races, people watching along with a wide variety of dog breeds, vendor booths, children's activities, food and fun for the entire family. And the main event, the exciting steeplechase races. Admission $20 per person in advance, $25 day of race. Children under 12 are free. At the intersection of Rt. 926 & 82 behind the Landhope Farm store in Unionville, PA.

Wilmington Grand Prix Weekend(May 17-19, 2024)
"One of the premier cycling events in the nation", according to USA Cycling's VP of National Events, Micah Rice. Friday is the Monkey Hill Time Trial 4-8PM. Saturday is a downtown street festival with races. Sunday is the Governor's Ride & Gran Fondo 8AM. 15, 30 & 62-mile bike races through the Brandywine Valley finishing at the Delaware Art Museum with a Finish Line Party. All events are FREE. Click for more info.

 A Day in Old New Castle (3rd Saturday in May)
Early American history comes to life in Old New Castle the third Saturday in May. 10am - 5pm. Private home and garden tours, colonial fife and drum corps. Buy tickets online. Click here for more information - New Castle's Historic Buildings

Radnor Hunt (May 18, 2024)
A spring tradition of steeple chasing at the Radnor Hunt. Six races feature horses galloping over hurdles and timber fences. Proceeds benefit the environmental programs of the Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds Ford, PA.

Chester County Studio Tour (May 18-19, 2024)
All over Chester County
Chester County Studio Tour invites friends, families, art enthusiasts, and the curious to experience and meet 100 artists as they exhibit their works during this two-day event. You will have FREE, unlimited access to the artists and be able to get personal insight into their creative process.Visit the website for times and to preview the artists and download a map/catalogue. Follow the map through the winding roads and rolling hills until you reach the door of an artist's studio. Explore, discover and enjoy!

Longwood Gardens Fireworks and Fountains (TBA)
Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | 
Spectacular show set to music. Absolutely breathtaking. Special ticket required and should be purchased in advance.

Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show (TBA)
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA  | (610) 388-2700
Sat.-Mon. 10AM-5PM- Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund. Admission fee includes museum admission.

Barns-Brinton House Opens Weekends(Weekends 1 to 5 p.m. May through Labor Day)
Chadds Ford Historical Society | Rt. 100 | Chadds Ford, PA | 610.388.7376

Open summer weekends, 1 - 5 pm, through Labor Day Sunday. A day of educational activities geared to all ages. Weekend tours all summmer.

John Chad's House Opens(Weekends 1 to 5 p.m. May through Labor Day)
Chadds Ford Historical Society | Rt. 100 | Chadds Ford, PA | 610.388.7376

Open summer weekends, 1 - 5 pm, through Labor Day Sunday. A day of educational activities geared to all ages including baking and papermaking demonstrations and more. Weekend tours all summmer.

Brandywine Polo Club Season Opener (May 26, 2024)
232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.268.8692
Celebrate the first day of the polo season at Brandywine Polo Club. This event is family and pet friendly. Tickets start at $10. Gates open at 1 p.m.; match begins at 3 p.m. For more information on tickets:brandywinepolo.com




June
Brandywine Polo Weekends
232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.292.0880
Pack a picnic basket and bring family and friends for a fun filled afternoon of polo spectating at the Brandywine Polo Club. Gates open at 1:30 pm. Polo Match starts at 3 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free. VIP parking is $10. Cash or check preferred. You can purchase tickets online at brandwinepolo.com and at Landhope Farms, 101 E. Street, Kennett Square, PA. Tailgates available. Contact tailgates by email at tailgaters@brandywinepolo.com or call 610-268-8692. It's advisable to call the polo hotline prior to attending, since weather may occasionally cancel games. Brandywine Polo Hotline 610 268.8692

The Ladybug Music  Festival (TBA)
Wilmington, Delaware.

All female, all fun, all free. The Ladybug Festival is an annual event celebrating women in music. The event was created in 2012 by Gable Music Ventures as a block party for the residents of the 2nd & Loma neighborhood in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
2017 Ladybug Festival photo by Joe del Tufo Moonloop Photography

Historic Autos at Winterthur (TBA)
Winterthur Museum | 5105 Kennett Pike | Winterthur, DE 19735
10am-4pm. The Post War Years, 1947-1969. Weather permitting. Members free. Included with admission

Turks Head Music Festival (June 2, 2024)
Everhart Park | 501-599 W. Union St., West Chester, PA 19382
Events start at 2PM. Featuring popular regional bands performing on two stages, with a park full of vendors and artisan booths. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, and friends and enjoy this West Chester Tradition. Presented by the West Chester Parks & Recreation.

St. Anthony's Italian Festival (TBA)
St Anthony's of Padua | 901 N. DuPont St. | Wilmington, DE | 302.421.3790
One of the largest ethnic festivals on the East Coast, this popular local event features Italian food, music and entertainment, along with family activities, a midway and outdoor dining spread over dozens of city blocks.

Annual Chester County Hospital Polo Cup (TBA)
Brandywine Polo Club at Toughkenamon, 260 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.268.8692
Tailgating and festivities begin at 1:30 pm, and the match starts at 3 pm. Wear your best hat and enter our "Hats Off for Health" Contest. Pack a picnic for tailgating, buy a Beer Garden ticket or purchase a VIP ticket for entrance into our VIP tent and enjoy beverages and the culinary delights of Limoncello Restaurant and Cakes & Candies by Mary Ellen. $25 general admission includes parking and admission. Children 16 and under are free. Buy tickets online. Tickets purchased after June 2 will be held at the gate. Brandywine Polo Club in Toughkenamon. The Turks Head branch of The Women's Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital organizes this event.

New Garden Summerfest Air Show(TBA)
New Garden Flying Field | 1235 Newark Rd., Toughkenamon, PA | 610.268.2619
Giant scale Warbird & Jet Rally. Food trucks and craft vendors. Famly Fun. Saturday Night Fireworks. Day and night air show performances.

Clifford Brown Jazz Fest(TBA)
Rodney Square +  | Wilmington, DE | Events Hotline: (302) 576-3095
Experience the greatest in jazz music by the premiere performers - all here to celebrate the legendary talent of Clifford Brown, the Wilmington native who left an incredible mark on musical history - performing with a virtuosity that has never been paralleled. All events are FREE, open to the public and rain or shine. Click for information.

Charity Garden Tour (TBA)
Chester County, PA

A self-guided tour event with printed map giving brief descriptions of each location; 9-5 each day. Ticket price $48 each and helps support the Chester County Food Bank. Children 14 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale online at www.BrandywinePondTour.com.





July
Brandywine Polo Weekends
232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.292.0880
Pack a picnic basket and bring family and friends for a fun filled afternoon of polo spectating at the Brandywine Polo Club. Gates open at 1:30 pm. Polo Match starts at 3 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free. VIP parking is $10. Cash or check preferred. You can purchase tickets online at brandwinepolo.com and at Landhope Farms, 101 E. Street, Kennett Square, PA. Tailgates available. Contact tailgates by email at tailgaters@brandywinepolo.com or call 610-268-8692. It's advisable to call the polo hotline prior to attending, since weather may occasionally cancel games. Brandywine Polo Hotline 610 268.8692

(Ongoing thru September 2024)
Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | 
Spectacular show set to music. Illuminated fountain performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Delaware Shakespeare Festival (TBA)
Rockwood Mansion Park | Wilmington, DE | (302) 764-0113

Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare's plays in the summer under the stars in Rockwood Mansion Park. You are encouraged to arrive an hour prior to dine and enjoy pre-show activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door for general admission or online.

Charity Water Garden Weekend Tour (TBA)
Chester County, PA

Self Guided Tour $45 with printed map giving brief descriptions of each location; 9-5 each day. Ticket include the touors and Saturday BBQ 6-8pm. Help support the Chester County Food Bank. Children 14 and under are free. Tickets will be on sale online at www.BrandywinePondTour.com.

Wilmington Riverfront Blues Festival (TBA)
Riverfront | Wilmington, DE | (302) 576-2136

For information about the event, artists, schedule, tickets, etc., click to the Festival Web site.

Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair (TBA)
Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St. | Wilmington, DE | (215) 579-5997

The largest premier fine craft fair in the Brandywine Valley returns to the Chase Center on the Riverfront. This indoor experience is unique for the array of beautiful items that are all handmade in America, ranging from one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture, artisan furniture, and more. Website.



August
(Ongoing)
Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | 
Spectacular show set to music. Illuminated fountain performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic(TBA)
An annual professional cycling race in historic West Chester. One hundred professional and USCF licensed cyclist's race 60 laps around a 1 mile downtown circuit at speeds of 35 mph. Racers will jockey for position while navigating narrow streets and tight corners. All the action begins at the intersection of Gay and High Streets, the home of Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant the founding sponsor of the event.

Brandywine Polo Weekends
232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.292.0880
Pack a picnic basket and bring family and friends for a fun filled afternoon of polo spectating at the Brandywine Polo Club. Gates open at 1:30 pm. Polo Match starts at 3 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free. VIP parking is $10. Cash or check preferred. You can purchase tickets online at brandwinepolo.com and at Landhope Farms, 101 E. Street, Kennett Square, PA. Tailgates available. Contact tailgates by email at tailgaters@brandywinepolo.com or call 610-268-8692. It's advisable to call the polo hotline prior to attending, since weather may occasionally cancel games. Brandywine Polo Hotline 610 268.8692

(TBA)
Noon - 3:30PM. Rockford Tower, Rockford Park- 2000 Lookout Drive, Wilmington, DE | 
Tickets on Sale June 1. Enjoy sampling best burger from Delaware's top chefs. Adult beverages and soft drinks included in the ticket price. Event Proceeds Benefit the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware ProStart.

Annual Peoples' Festival (August 31, 2024)
Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park | Wilmington, DE

A Tribute to Bob Marley. Live reggae music plus dancing, food, arts and crafts, childrens village & more! See site for event and ticket information. Website.



September
(Through September 25, 2022)
Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA | 
Spectacular show set to music. Illuminated fountain performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

(TBA)
A week of Prix-Fixe dining at Wilmington's premier restaurants.

Brandywine Polo Weekends
232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.292.0880
Pack a picnic basket and bring family and friends for a fun filled afternoon of polo spectating at the Brandywine Polo Club. Gates open at 1:30 pm. Polo Match starts at 3 pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Children under 12 are free. Parking is free. VIP parking is $10. Cash or check preferred. You can purchase tickets online at brandwinepolo.com and at Landhope Farms, 101 E. Street, Kennett Square, PA. Tailgates available. Contact tailgates by email at tailgaters@brandywinepolo.com or call 610-268-8692. It's advisable to call the polo hotline prior to attending, since weather may occasionally cancel games. Brandywine Polo Hotline 610 268.8692

Newlin  Grist Mill Archaeology Festival (TBA)
219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA | 610.459.2359
10:00am - 3:00pm. A free event featuring a full day of hands-on activities. Visitors will be able to work with professional archaeologists and assist with three different excavations; sift, clean and process artifacts; and see artifact displays from around Delaware County. There will also be a variety of activities designed for kids.

(September 7-8, 2024)
Kennett Square, PA | 1.888.440.9920 / 610.925.3373
www.mushroomfestival.org
The Annual Mushroom Festival is a two-day, weekend event in historic Kennett Square, right in the heart of mushroom country. The Festival celebrates the mushroom as well and offers a lot of entertainment, food and fun. Click the icon for a listing of the events over the weekend.

Brandywine Festival of the Arts (September 7-8, 2024)
Brandywine Park, Wilmington, DE | 302-690-5555
www.brandywinearts.com
on Facebook
The Brandywine Festival of the Arts is an annual arts festival in Wilmington, Delaware. Featuring hundreds of juried artists exhibiting one-of-a-kind art, the festival is a Delaware tradition spanning 51 years. Now regionally popular and nationally recognized, the Brandywine Festival of the Arts boasts participants from across the United States and perennially ranks in the top 100 shows in the country. Up to 20,000 visitors flock to Brandywine Park's Josephine Gardens for this end-of-summer celebration. Admission $5, Children under 12 free.

Chadds Ford Days Festival TBA
Rt. 100  | Chadds Ford, PA
10:00am - 5:00pm at The Chadds Ford Historical Society Barn Visitors Center, 1736 Creek Road,Chadds Ford, PA 19317
The Chadds Ford Historical Society hosts a battle reenactment... a historical journey back to September 11th 1777, when the British army engaged Washington's troops at Chads' Ford. Two timed skirmishes and a firing demo will take place each day. Additionally, reenactors, camp followers, demonstrators and other historians will be on site for all to engage with. Live music, food, and beverages will be available.

For the kids: 2pm Saturday and Sunday there will be a "School of the Soldier". Experience what it would be like to be a soldier in Washington's Army. Kids will join the Regiment on the field using wooden muskets to learning drill and firing commands.

Admission at the gate on the day of the event. $10 for adults 18 and older. $5 for children 7 - 17. FREE for ages 6 years & under and CFHS members. Payment by cash or credit card. For more information click here.

Hagley Museum Antique Car Show (TBA)
Wilmington, DE
10AM-4PM. Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1900s-1980s. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and pedal car racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley's upper property. Admission charged. Advanced ticket sales begin in mid to late August. Free for Hagley members and children five and under.
For more information

 Plantation Field International Horse Trials
The Plantation Field International Horse Trials
(TBA)
Green Valley Rd, two miles north of Village of Unionville off Rt. 82.
The Plantation Field International Horse Trials is a super opportunity for the whole family to enjoya thrill packed weekend. Filled with action, some of the best riders and horses will be there. Come out and see what it is all about. $20/car general admission. For more information - plantationfieldhorsetrials.com

Bike the BrandywineTBA
Celebrate the scenery, history and lure of Brandywine Creek. There are three loops available to riders - approximately 25, 45 and 62 miles long including some of the most picturesque roads in Chester County. Routes are well marked and cue sheets are provided to all riders. Start and end at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. There are also fully stocked rest-stops every 10-15 miles offering nutrition and hydration. Register online. There's a free t-shirt in it for you. Get all the details online.

Howard Pyle Studio (TBA)
600 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA
Saturday, 10am-4pm. Sunday 12pm-4pm.100+ Artists & Aritsans. Live Music, Children's activities, Food & drink vendors. $5 admission. Benefits the Kennett Library. Children 12 and under free.
For more information

Paoli Blues Fest (September 28, 2024)
Paoli Presbyterian Church is on South Valley Road
11am-6pm. Blues, Brews, Browsing and Munching! Admission to the Blues Fest is a donation of non-perishable food for Chester County Food Bank. A Street Fair for family fun with food, pop-up restaurants, kids' activities, street entertainers, over 100 vendors, motorcycles, massages and dancing, beer garden and more.



October
Kennett Brewfest (TBA)
Broad Street between State and Cypress in Kennett Square, PA
This beer tasting event returns with 80+ breweries, live music, food vendors and good company. Come sample beers from local and regional microbreweries! Along with the great-tasting beer there will be food and live music. Ticket sold online in advance only and will be more limited for safety. Always a sell out.

Newlin  Grist Mill Fall Harvest Festival TBA
219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA | 610.459.2359
10:00am - 4:00pm. Colonial demonstrators, crafts and tradesmen. Highlights each year include mill demonstrations, tours, pumkin painting, and hayrides (weather dependent.) Admission is free. Parking $5.

Unionville Community Fair (TBA)
2-6PM. Fairgrounds behind Landhope Farms at the intersection of Routes 82 & 926 in Kennett Square, PA. The Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show has the largest display of community agricultural products, handcrafts and arts in Chester County Pennsylvania. Most exhibitors are local residents, competing for ribbons and awards as they are judged by PSACF guidelines. Family fun!! www.ucfairinc.org

Chester County Day - Historic House Tour (TBA)
701 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19720 | 610.431.5301
The annual Chester County Day House Tour is the oldest house tour in the nation. This year, you will experience Chester County's finest examples of original, reclaimed, restored, new and historically significant homes. While you are enjoying "The Day," you will also be supporting The Chester County Hospital in its ongoing mission to bring world-class care close to home. If you love architecture, artistry and antiques, you won't want to miss this premier house tour. Houses are open from 10AM to 5PM. Tickets for Chester County Day will be available online in July 2018! Tickets in advance - $30. Send checks to address above. Tickets on the day - $35. Tickets will be limited.

The Great Pumpkin Carve (TBA)
Rt. 100, Chadds Ford, PA |  610.388.7376
Watch local artists carve huge pumpkins Thursday (4-9PM). See candle-lit carved pumpkins Fri.(4-9PM) -Sat (3-9PM). All Three nights of family fun, food, live music and hayrides! Admission: $15 for adults 18 and older, $5 for ages 7 to 17; Ages 6 and under are free. Free offsite parking and shuttle service. Dogs are not permitted to the Pumpkin Patch for safety reasons. The Carve is on the Historical Society grounds.

Hagley Craft Fai (TBA)
Hagley Museum, Wilmington, DE
10AM-5PM. This artisans' marketplace brings talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to display and sell fine arts and crafts. This premier show will feature works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media. Admission is $5, free for members and children under six years old. Use Hagley's Buck Road East entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware.



November
(TBA)
Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505 Buck Rd. Wilmington, DE
Wine Tasting and Silent Auction presented by Alpha Delta Kappa, Eta Chapter to benefit the Mary Campbell Center. The event will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:30. Enjoy excellent wines provided by Krestons and participate in a Silent Auction including a wide range of items. Appetizers and desserts are also included. Tickets are $40 and are available at the door or by calling Krestons at 302-652-3792 or Tom Shea at the MCC 302-762-6025.r

Pennsylvania Hunt Cup (TBA)
Unionville, PA | 484-888-6619
The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup is a Timber steeplechase race with a distance of four miles and 22 fences, over fair hunting country. It is a substantial test of both horse and rider, and is one of just three 4-mile steeplechase races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. First run in 1921 the race moved to Unionville in 1964. Race meeting includes three sanctioned timber races, and the Pennsylvania Pony Hunt Cup for children.

Annual Delaware Antiques Show(TBA)
Riverfront Center, Wilmington DE  | (302) 425-3929  (888) 862-ARTS
One of the nation's most highly acclaimed and anticipated antiques shows... a showcase of art, antiques, and design. Featuring the finest offerings from more than 60 of the country's most distinguished dealers, the Delaware Antiques Show highlights American antiques and decorative arts, including furniture, paintings, rugs, ceramics, silver, jewelry, and more. Proceeds benefit Winterthur's education programs. Admission $12; members, $9.

Annual Artisans Show (TBA)
Center for the Creative Arts, Yorklyn, DE  | (302) 239-2434
Find unique, original fine crafts for holiday gifts or yourself. Something for the whole family. 40 regional artisans handmade crafts and fine arts on display. Show Hours: Saturday,10am-5pm; Sunday 11-4pm. Admission: $5. Under 10 free.
A Longwood Christmas (November - January 2025)
A half million twinkling lights and thousands of poinsettias and magnificent Christmas trees. Come on at 3:30 pm every day! Timed Admission Tickets Required Tickets are Limited. Check the calendar.

Yuletide at Winterthur(November late - early January, 2025 )
Winterthur, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735  | 800.448.3883
Take a magical tour that will transport you to Christmases of old. Experience Winterthur's most beloved holiday displays from past Yuletides, and discover holiday traditions of Americans from the colonial period through World War II, including the introduction of the first Christmas trees decorated with goodies for children by Pennsylvania Germans in the 1800s. Enjoy special displays recalling du Pont family holiday traditions and winter festivities. Be inspired and amazed by an array of fanciful decorated trees throughout the tour-including the magnificent dried-flower tree. For the first time, the Yuletide tour is free to Winterthur Members and is included in general admission for nonmembers!


Brandywine Christmas
A Brandywine Christmas at the River Museum
(Late November - Early January)
Something for every family member to enjoy. Check the Museum website for events throughout the holiday season.

Nemours Mansion Holiday Tours (December)
Visitors are greeted by a 12-foot tree in the marble-floored central hall, vintage Christmas ornaments and toys. Self guided tours.



December
Click to see performances and displays planned for the holidays at Longwood Gardens, Winterthur, etc.

Brandywine Christmas
A Brandywine Christmas at the River Museum
(Late November - early January)
Something for every family member to enjoy. Check the Museum website for events throughout the holiday season.

(Late November - early January)
A half million twinkling lights and thousands of poinsettias and magnificent Christmas trees. Come on at 3:30 pm every day! Timed Admission Tickets Required Tickets are Limited. Check the calendar.

Candlelight Christmas ( early December
A Chadds Ford Historical Society event held at two historical properties including the Visitor Center and the Barns-Brinton House. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information, call 610-388-7376 or click to buy tickets online beginning Nov 16.
Holidays at Hagley - Twilight Tours of Eleutherian Mills Residence (mid December)
The 1803 du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills, will feature holiday decorations and interpretation on the French holiday traditions. Small groups will be guided through the house and get an intimate glimpse of the holiday season as the du Ponts would have experienced it after a day of shopping, gift-making, calling, and merry-making. Tours begin at 4:30 p.m. and depart every half hour until 7. Admission is $10 for non-members and free for members Use Hagley's main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware
Yuletide at Winterthur (Through early January)
Winterthur, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19735  | 800.448.3883
Take a magical tour that will transport you to Christmases of old. Experience Winterthur's most beloved holiday displays from past Yuletides, and discover holiday traditions of Americans from the colonial period through World War II, including the introduction of the first Christmas trees decorated with goodies for children by Pennsylvania Germans in the 1800s. Enjoy special displays recalling du Pont family holiday traditions and winter festivities. Be inspired and amazed by an array of fanciful decorated trees throughout the tour-including the magnificent dried-flower tree. For the first time, the Yuletide tour is free to Winterthur Members and is included in general admission for nonmembers!

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