Plan a July road trip to Chester County's Brandywine Valley: exciting festivals, inspiring arts, fascinating histories and sweet treats await. Book your stay with untimed tickets to Longwood Gardens' Festival of Fountains.
Cult Classics Come to Life
Blobfest returns for its 26th year, honoring the Colonial Theatre's cameo in the 1950 cult-classic: The Blob! Enjoy a weekend of street festival fun, costume contests, short film showdowns, and all things sci-fi. Make it a delightfully wicked getaway; pair the festival with a showing of Little Shop of Horrors at People’s Light Theatre, on stage through August 3.
Farmers Market Trail
Chester County's towns and villages host charming farmers markets with local produce and artisan delights; visit them all on the Chester County Farmer's Market Trail! Download the map or receive one at participating markets and get a stamp at each market you visit. Upload your completed map here or turn it in at your last stop for a prize.
Old Fiddler's Picnic
A time-honored countryside tradition, the 96th annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic returns to Hibernia Park on Saturday, August 9. Hundreds of musicians gather for a bluegrass jam session; view stage performances and improvised arrangements in the wooded Fiddlers Cove.
Ice Cream Trail
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month and cool off with a cone on the Chester County Ice Cream Trail. Check in at our local creameries to earn points that turn into prizes: free ice cream and more! Discover family-owned spots with atmospheres as unique as their flavors, from record-store hybrids to main-street shops. Get the scoop on the flavors of Chester County – your visit isn't complete without a sweet treat.
Wyeth Works on View
View some of Andrew Wyeth's most iconic works inspired by the region's landscapes at the Brandywine Museum of Art. Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth is on view through September 28. Book a tour of Andrew Wyeth's studio to go behind the brush of the famed collection. Embrace the Brandywine Valley Artscapewith more museums, performances, and artful experiences to add to your visit.
