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Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau

FOUNTAINS, FESTIVALS & FAMILY FUN!

Longwood Gardens: Festival of Fountains
August 10 – September 28, 2019
 
A breathtaking combination you’ll never forget, Fireworks & Fountains. Not only visually spectacular, each upcoming show has a theme: Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet; Night at the Movies II featuring favorite hit movies; and Queens of Soul celebrating legends like Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight and Diana Ross.
 
Reserve your tickets before they sell out and experience a thrilling evening under the stars.
 
*Untimed tickets available for Longwood’s evening fountains at select accommodations.
 
 
 
 
Connective Festival
Oxford, PA August 3, 2019
 
Art and music lovers of all ages are in for a rocking good weekend in Oxford. The 2nd annual festival features three stages of live music including headliner Blind Melon; a Gallery and World Market featuring over 40 local and regional artists; plus, interactive art exhibits.
 
The food truck and beverage line-up is just as impressive as the talent! 
 
 
 
Cycling
Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic
West Chester, PA August 10, 2019
 
The Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic is full of fun and excitement. Thrill to top-notch professional bike racing with the Iron Hill Pro Men’s Criterium and The Brumbaugh Wealth Management Pro Women’s Criterium. Enjoy top amateur racing in the Rothman Institute Amateur Criterium. Have a blast watching the Tolsdorf Trike Challenge. Sign up your children in the West Chester Dental Arts Kids’ Race.
 
 
 
 
Old Fiddlers Picnic at Hibernia Park 
Hibernia Park, PA August 10, 2019
 
Annual festival with music lovers gathering in the woodland of Fiddlers’ Field; musicians,food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities; Mansion tours and more. Free admission, $5 parking 10am-4pm. See our website for further information.
 
 
 
 
 
Festival of Flight 2019
New Garden Airfield – August 17 – 18, 2019
 
Festival of Flight Air Show, This event showcases products like Antique air crafts, warbirds, car show, air plane demo, food, crafts and much more etc.
 
 
 
Victory Brewing presents: Summer Love Music Festival
Parkesburg – August 17, 2019

Victory Brewing Company Parkesburg will be hosting the Summer Love Music Festival on August 17! This outdoor festival will feature awesome music acts from 12pm to 6pm, amazing food, and delicious beer! Stay tuned for more information

 
 
 
Historic Sugartown: Last Pop Up Biergarten of Summer
August 22, 2019
 
Historic Sugartown will close out the summer with its last Pop-Up Biergarten of the season on Thursday, August 22nd from 5 – 8 pm.  The organization will once again partner with Malvern’s own Locust Lane Craft Brewery, as well asChaddsford Wineryto offer a relaxing summer happy hour surrounded by the 19th-century ambiance of the 19th-century village of Sugartown.  Participating food trucks include Saloon 151, Crabcakes by Rigatoni’s, The Cow & the Curd, and Scoops ‘N’ Smiles. Tour Historic Sugartown’s buildings and view bookbinding demonstrations in Historic Sugartown’s world-class Book Bindery. There will be music, a chance to win a 50-50 Raffle and other activities.
 
 
 
 
 
Citadel Country Spirit USA 
Ludwigs Corner – August 23-25, 2019
 
Country’s hottest bands will be taking over Ludwigs Corner, PA again this year. Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and more on two stages all weekend long. Best of all, there are some good seats left if you move fast but time is running out. 
 
Grab an overnight package and live like a real VIP. 
 

 

East Goshen Food Truck & Music Festival
East Goshen Park – August 24, 2019

Admission: FREE! This event gets BIGGER and BETTER every year. This years 2019 Music Lineup includes: The Swing Time Dolls, The Little Red Rooster Band, Not Quitting Our Day Jobs

Ludwigs Corner Horse Show
August 31 – September 2, 2019
 
Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show is one of the longest running shows in the area. It is a Chester County tradition for people to attend and compete in this show annually. Some riders have competed at every LCHS for the last 50 years! Our horse show could not happen without tremendous support from the community. Each year, the show improves due to the commitment of time and support from our friends and neighbors.
 
 

 

FOR A FULL LIST OF EVENTS COMING UP IN CHESTER COUNTY, PA VISIT BRANDYWINEVALLEY.COM/EVENTS

 

BUT THERE IS MORE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SUMMER! 

We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Now here is a Summer treat everyone can appreciate. That is, everyone who loves ice cream and agrees it should be an art form! Scooped or soft serve, nostalgic favorites to exotic flavors, here’s a must-read guide to total a total sugar rush, no matter what corner of Chester County you’re visiting.
 
Corn ice cream, for real? Make mine a double.
 
 
Summer Family Fun 
 
Looking to start a new summerfamily tradition? We have plenty of options. As Philadelphia’s Garden Capital, there are many lush gardens and cool tree houses to discover. At the American Helicopter Museum guests can schedule ahead a helicopter ride as part of their visit to the museum. And for those looking to cool off, check out the Northbrook Canoe Company or Marsh Creek State Park for a day on the water.
 
Great options for anyone spending time with the kids this month. 
 

Give-Dad-the-Gift-of-a-Chesco-Sizzling-Summer-Music-Scene

This summer music fills the air in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. From FREE weekly music performances in our beautiful parks to a large weekend festival with some of the biggest names in Country music, we have a bit of everything for you & your families’ taste in music. Pull out your calendar and save these dates so you don’t miss the soothing sounds of a Brandywine Valley Summer.

 

HEAVY HITTERS

 

Citadel Country Spirit USA

Citadel Country Spirit USA

Dates: Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25

Address: 5 Nantmeal Rd. Glenmoore, PA 19343

Admission: Varies

Citadel Country Spirit USA is coming to Chester County, PA from August 23-25th, 2019! Get ready for some of country music’s biggest names and an unforgettable weekend experience! Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Lee Brice, Brothers Osborne, Eli Young Band, Lauren Alaina, Lanco, Chris Lane, Devin Dawson, Adam Doleac, and more will take center stage at the inaugural festival, which will be held at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show grounds.

Headliners

The event will also feature country-themed activities and food-and-drink vendors which include Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Barefoot Wine and Crown Royal.

>>Click Here For Full Information

 

HERR’s Presents: Connective Arts & Music Festival

Date: Friday, August 2 & Saturday, August 3, 2019 

Address: Through-out Oxford, PA

Admission: $10, Children under 5 are Free

Starting Friday at 4pm, join us in Oxford for the Connective Festival Pre-Party as local bands take the stage for the Battle of the Bands. Then Saturday is the big event! Stages will be placed in different locations through out Oxford Mainsteet for the 2nd Annual Arts & Music Festival. Check out large performers to local talent and headlined by four-time Grammy Nominee and multi-platinum recording artist, BLIND MELON.

Blind Melon

Enjoy events such as Battle of the Bands and Clash of the Canvas during the day while enjoying foods from Oxford restaurants and 20+ food trucks. Enjoy a stroll down Gallery Row featuring 20 local artist and craftsmen. Be entertained by art demonstrations and watch a mural being painted in town over the course of the day.

>>Click Here For More Info

MORE SUMMER SIZZLERS

 

West Chester’s Turks Head Music Festival

Dates: Sunday, July 21

Address: Everhart Park – 100 South Brandywine Street, West Chester, PA

Admission: – FREE

Featuring 11 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!

>>Click Here for full information

 

Longwood Gardens’ Performing Arts Series 

Longwood Gardens’ Performing Arts Series

Dates: Continuous all Summer

Address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Admission: Varies

Longwood’s outdoor Performing Art series includes Grammy and Tony Award-winning artists, large symphony orchestras, inventive sounds paired with visual arts, and much more.

Just a few performances include:

  • Sunday, May 19, Lisa Lonie
  • Friday, May 31, Wine & Jazz All Stars
  • Saturday, June 1, Wine & Jazz Festival
  • Sunday, June 9, Janet Tebbel
  • Wednesday, June 12, BalletX
  • Sunday, June 16, Seven Things I Learned: An Evening With Ira Glass
  • Sunday, June 23, Leslie Odom, Jr.
  • Sunday, June 30, Rosanne Cash and Band – She Remembers Everything
  • Sunday, June 30, Alex Johnson
  • Tuesday, July 2, The Philadelphia Orchestra
  • Sunday, August 4, Jesse Ratcliffe
  • Sunday, August 25, Mister G
  • Tuesday, September 3, Jesse & Joy

>>Click here for a full list of events and information

 

Anson B. Nixon 2019 Summer Concert Series

 

Anson B. Nixon 2019 Summer Concert Series

Dates: See Below

Address: 405 North Walnut Rd, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Admission: FREE

In its 13th season, the Summer Concert Series returns to Anson B. Nixon Park in June. All concerts are FREE and run 8 consecutive Wednesdays. Shows start promptly at 7pm and run until 9pm with a brief intermission. Dinner is available for purchase from area restaurants at all performances, with desserts offered by La Michoacana Ice Cream and Sweet Magnolia Bakery.

  • Wednesday, June 19, Western Centuries (Original Country Music)
  • Wednesday, June 26, All Good People (A Tribute to YES)
  • Wednesday, July 3, Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber (David Bowie/Prince)
  • Wednesday, July 10, Chesapeake Brass Band (30 Piece Brass Band)
  • Wednesday, July 17, Low Down Brass Band (Chicago Meets New Orleans)
  • Wednesday, July 24, Mighty Joe Castro & The Graveman (Rockabilly)
  • Wednesday, July 31, Andrew Lipke (Multi-instrumentalist/Multi-Genre)
  • Wednesday, August 7, The Sin City Band (Celebrating 45 Years of Music)

>> Park Event Information

 

 

Downingtown Summer Jam Series 2019

Downingtown Summer Jam Series 2019

Dates: Saturday, July 20

Address: 1 Park Ln, Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335

Admission: –

Head to Kerr Park Saturday, July 20 for free live music in the park, plus beer, cider and food trucks! This event is family-friendly and leashed pets are welcome. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy talented local musicians.

>> Click Here For Full Info

 

91st Chester County Old Fiddlers Picnic

91st Chester County Old Fiddlers Picnic

Dates: August 10

Address: Hibernia Park, Coatesville, PA 

Admission: FREE, parking $5

Join hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate the 91st annual Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic. Enjoy the stage show or stroll through the event grounds. Visitors can stroll through the event grounds and listen to the blend of music heard amidst Fiddlers’ Field. In the woodlands flanking the stage, musicians play tunes using a variety of instruments such as guitars, banjos and mandolins, and perform styles such as bluegrass, old-time and gospel. Visit over 30 vendors featuring a variety of crafts, foods and novelties.

>>Click Here For More Info

 

Victory Brewing Parkesburg – Summer Love Music Festival 

Dates: Saturday, August 17

Address: 3127 Lower Valley Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

Admission: TBD

Victory Brewing Company Parkesburg will be hosting the Summer Love Music Festival on August 17! This outdoor festival will feature awesome music acts from 12pm to 6pm, amazing food, and delicious beer! Stay tuned for more information

>> Click Here For More Info

 

East Goshen Food Truck & Music Festival 

Dates: Saturday, August 24

Address: East Goshen Park, 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 

Admission: FREE

This event gets BIGGER and BETTER every year.

2019 Music Lineup includes:
The Swing Time Dolls
The Little Red Rooster Band
Not Quitting Our Day Jobs

>>Click Here For full information 

 

10th Annual Phoenixville Blues Festival

10th Annual Phoenixville Blues FestivalDates: Saturday, September 7

Address: Reeves Park, Phoenixville, PA

Admission: FREE

Through the donations of corporate and local sponsors the blues festival in Reeves Park is open to the public. This is a day to enjoy the sights and sounds of Phoenixville and most importantly support our local youth with the gift of music.

>> Click Here For More Info

 

Paoli Blues Festival

Paoli Blues Festival

Dates: Saturday, September 28

Address: Paoli Presbyterian Church, 225 South Valley Road, Paoli.

Admission: Entry Fee – Non-perishable Food: Your entry fee is a Donation of non-perishable food for the ” Food Bank.”

FREE Blues Concert & Community Fair held on the first Saturday in October from 12-6. Beer Garden, KidZone, Street Fair with 100 vendors.

>> Click Here For More Info

Throughout the year you can catch more incredible music performances at our local wineries, breweries, attractions, and big events. Stay up-to-date at Brandywinevalley.com/Events.

Photo by Daniel Traub

Longwood Gardens is without a doubt a marvel that travelers from far and wide come to see. Recently Longwood Gardens received a new accolade by Stylist Magazine for being in the “Top 10 Most Instagrammed Gardens in the World..” Longwood is also the only public garden on the list in the nation. To see the full list click HERE

It is definitely an incredible accolade, but it’s really not that surprising. With so much beauty even the most novice of photographers with the oldest style camera can shoot a jaw dropping photo. Here are a few of our favorites that you can see on Longwood’s Instagram page – www.Instagram.com/longwoodgardens

 

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Because of YOU, we were just named one of the most “Instagrammed” gardens in the world (and the only one in the US). Thank you for sharing your special moments, cherished memories, and beautiful faces with us. Check out our story for the link to the article and keep tagging us and using #LongwoodGardens so that we can see your photos! ❤️ @stylistmagazine . Photo 1: @dr.ashleyturner Photo 2: @emoorephotography Photo 3: @muddysnowpro Photo 4: @yangswearabouts Photo 5: @seashellsinja523 Photo 6: @wellnessjasmin Photo 7: @katewardgrams Photo 8: @adrianmayphotography Photo 9: @obamoroso Photo 10: @thisisdrewsmith / @martintadashi . #LongwoodGardens #WeLoveOurFans #instagram #photography #gardens #publicgardens #summer #sunshine #visitphilly #visitpa

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Tucked away under the Fountain Terrace lies our hidden treasure, the Grotto. Grottos are natural or artificial caves used as spaces of retreat in landscapes—even famous poems such as Homer’s "Odyssey" and Ovid’s "Metamorphoses" mention these tranquil escapes. Many of the European gardens that Pierre S. du Pont visited during his travels contained grottos, and the recent Main Fountain Garden revitalization gave us the perfect opportunity to introduce this unique element to Longwood. This secret space transports visitors and offers a peaceful moment of solitude. . Photos by Hank Davis and Sam Markey. . #LongwoodGardens #FestivalofFountains #MainFountainGarden #Grotto #peaceful

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This photo of the Chimes Tower was taken shortly after the Main Fountain Garden reopened last summer. Catching the sunset on an Illuminated Fountain Show evening is the best. My family jokes with me all the time when I run to see the sunset. ⠀ ⠀ Me: “Look at the sunset, it’s beautiful!” ⠀ Family: “Yes, the sun sets every day, Renee.”⠀ ⠀ My children now share my appreciation for the sunset. There is a place we run to at the end of the day to watch it fall behind the landscape. And sometimes, they bring their cameras as well. –Renee ⠀ ⠀ Photo by Renee Ezokas DePietro.⠀ .⠀ #LongwoodGardens #ChimesTower #HillsideGarden #outdoor #InstagramTakeover #takeover #sunset #sun #architecture #stone #gardenfolly #carillon #horticulture #publicgarden #brandywinevalley #amazing #views #beauty

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For nine years, I’ve never missed an opportunity to sneak out into the Gardens on an early spring morning or late in the day, when I know no one will be around, to take a few shots of the tulips in bloom. Every year, just like many of you, I am stunned by their beauty. Hi! I am Renee Ezokas DePietro, Director of Guest Admissions Operations. I work in the Visitor Center at Longwood, and the number one question my team gets from our guests at this time of year is, “When will the tulips be in peak bloom?” Well, the tulips are here, and they are magnificent! Don’t miss it.⠀ ⠀ Photos by Renee Ezokas DePietro.⠀ .⠀ #LongwoodGardens #SpringBlooms #FlowerGardenWalk #InstagramTakeover #takeover #tulip #tulipa #outdoor #springtime #spring #flowering #flower #flowersofinstagram #blooming #bloom #horticulture #publicgarden #brandywinevalley #amazing #views #beauty

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The 2nd Annual Connective Art & Music Festival is only a few weeks a way and we want to celebrate by giving away a FREE Connective Festival & Brandywine Valley experience! 

 

YOU COULD WIN:

 

HOW TO ENTER

  • LIKE the Contest post on Facebook or Instagram
  • In the COMMENTS tell us what you love most about Chester County, PA  –OR-  What you are looking forward to seeing at this year’s Connective Festival.
  • EXTRA entry for *Instagram Only* – Tag a friend in the comments. Each comment with a different friend tagged gets entered. 
 

Submission Deadline: You have until Sunday, July 22 at 5pm EST . Winner will be announced on Monday, July 23 by direct social media message

Rules:

  • Only 1 Lucky Winner
  • Must be over 21 to enter
  • Must be able to attend The Connective Festival
  • This Contest is in no way partnered with Facebook or Instagram

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SECOND ANNUAL CONNECTIVE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

 

August 3, 2019, Doors Open at 10AM

Downtown Oxford, PA

Herr’s is proud to present the Second Annual Connective Art and Music Festival, held in Downtown Oxford, PA. This all-ages event brings the community together through a full day of arts and music that the whole family will enjoy and is hosted in partnership by two Oxford 501(c)3 non-profits, the Oxford Arts Alliance and Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., and collaboration with Point Entertainment. Main stage performers this year include Blind Melon, Trout Fishing in America, Ali Awan, Swift Technique, and the National Reserve

 

For Full info & for tickets visit CONNECTIVEFESTIVAL.ORG

For Info on Accommodations or activities in the area visit BRANDYWINEVALLEY.COM

 

Fox and Finch

A STORY INSPIRED BY
THE CONNECTIVE FESTIVAL

Text and illustration by Lillie Spotts

Fox lived in a big big forest
at the base of a hill 
where all creatures lived apart,
very strict and very still. 

Each one had its place,
its own role to play,
and whenever someone changed this,
they weren’t allowed to stay. 

Now, Fox loved art,
and she painted every tree, 
but the other animals
did not want this to be. 

They made Fox leave
to a part of the forest all her own
and while she loved having the space to paint,
she hated being alone. 

In another corner of the forest
lived a Finch who loved to sing,
but his neighbors hated music,
as they hated almost everything. 

They made him leave too, 
and he cried as he flew, 
thinking he’d never find a place to be, 
until one day when he came across a most remarkable tree. 

Its bark was red,
like his passion for song, 
and blue like the sky
which had been stretched around him for so long. 

 He landed on a branch
and began to look around, 
and as he noticed all the colors,
he was amazed by what he’d found. 

It was a whole collection of trees
covered with beautiful art, 
and he sang as he flew from tree to tree,
until he looked down with a start. 

A fox was staring up at him,
drawn by the beautiful sound.
“Come down, little bird,” she said,
“let us talk here on the ground.” 

“Are these your trees?” asked Finch,
now landing on her shoulder. 
She shook her head. “No one can own the trees,
but I have made them look a little bolder.” 

Finch smiled and
flew to meet a tree. 
“It’s lovely, you know,” he said,
“what you have allowed them to be.” 

“Art has helped them to grow,”
Fox replied.
“What brings you here? 
That’s what I would like to know.” 

Finch was sad as he explained that his friends didn’t like music, and Fox smiled sadly in return. 
“You’re welcome to stay with me — your singing is beautiful
just as all art is, you’ll learn.” 

“You’ll really let me stay?” Finch sang
as he twirled and ruffled his feathers. 
“Of course! From now on, we can make ordinary things
more beautiful together.”

The end

 

Lillie Spotts is a recent graduate of Rising Sun High School. This fall she will begin studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she will pursue a degree in Art Education. In addition to writing and drawing, Lillie enjoys playing flute and French horn and hopes to join the orchestra during her time at St. Mary’s. 

STORY AND ILLUSTRATION ©2019 LILLIE SPOTTS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

 

Come out to Oxford 8/03/19 for the 2nd Annual CONNECTIVE Art & Music Festival!

 

Herr’s is proud to present the Second Annual Connective Art and Music Festival, held in Downtown Oxford, PA. This all-ages event brings the community together through a full day of arts and music that the whole family will enjoy and is hosted in partnership by two Oxford 501(c)3 non-profits, the Oxford Arts Alliance and Oxford Mainstreet, Inc., and collaboration with Point Entertainment. Main stage performers this year include Blind Melon, Trout Fishing in America, Ali Awan, Swift Technique, and the National Reserve

Details

Date: August 3, 2019

Time: Doors Open at 10am

Location: Mainstreet Oxford, Pennsylvania 

For tickets and Full Info – ConnectiveFestival.org

 

Keryn Means from WalkingOnTravels.com gives us a few more reasons to head to Longwood Gardens this year in Kennett Square, PA. 

 

Photos by Walking on Travels

 
The sun had set and we were in our seats. As the excitement mounted, the chatter died down to a hush. The Illuminated Fountain Performance was about to begin. No one wanted to miss a single flicker of light, note of music or pop of water. After all, nothing says summer in the Brandywine Valley quite like a visit to Longwood Gardens. 
 
Growing up in Philadelphia, it was a special treat to visit the home of Pierre S. du Pont. I had no idea who the man was, but he sure knew how to build a garden. As I got older, married a man from West Grove, PA, just down the road from Longwood, the gardens became a tradition for our family. Every Christmas we still pop into the Conservatory to check out the holiday display and wander the grounds to see the lights. My boys drag their feet to the car, knowing mom is getting her way. However, once we are at Longwood, I can’t drag them out. They remember how much they love the Indoor Children’s Garden, cactus room and Christmas trees decorated by area school children. 
 
While the holiday season holds its own magic, summer is when Longwood Gardens really comes to life. Fountain performances, concerts, fireworks and the beer garden all give families and friends a few extra reasons to take advantage of the extra daylight hours to be outside, enjoy the blooms on display, and soak up a man’s vision when du Pont bought the property in the early 1900s. 
 

>> READ MORE –  “15 Must-Have Experiences At Longwood Gardens When You Visit This Year”

Photos by Walking On Travels

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6 Chester County Firework Events For Celebrating Your Independence

Independence Day is a time to celebrate America’s Birthday and a chance to get together with family and friends. Watching Fourth of July fireworks is one of the many highlights to celebrating, so here are a few events happening next week in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley.

 

Downingtown Good Neighbor Day

Thursday, July 4th, 2019 – 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM – Park Ln, Kerr Park, Downington, PA

Good Neighbor Day is a day-long event that starts with the Run for Life (5K in 2019) and 5K Freedom Walk at 8:00 a.m. Approximately 1,500 athletes participate each year. Throughout the day you can enjoy fabulous food, visit 80-100 craft exhibitors or simply enjoy one of the many activities scheduled for the day. The day is capped off with a Fireworks Grand Finale that starts at dusk.

 

Phoenixville’s Fireworks Celebration

Thursday, July 4th, 2019 – 9:15pm – Friendship Field, Phoenixville, PA

The fireworks display is scheduled for approximately 9:15 – 9:30 p.m. when the skies are sufficiently dark to enjoy the show. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets after 6 p.m. Vendors will provide cold refreshments, funnel cakes, french fries, and other snacks. Have a safe, happy 4th of July and enjoy the show!

 

Parkesburg Fireworks

Saturday, July 6th, 2019 – Dusk – Minch Park, Parkesburg, PA

A fun filled, family friendly day of live music, great food, local vendors, games, community fellowship and FIREWORKS at dusk!

 

Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains

See the night sky in a new light with our astonishing Fireworks & Fountains Shows. Fireworks fly, fountains dance, and music sets the tone during these captivating evenings.

Star Spangled Spectacular—July 3 at 9:15 pm

Well-known patriotic music abounds as we celebrate America, featuring such songs as The Olympic Fanfare, The Winds of War, The Stars & Stripes, and more.

MORE FIREWORK PERFORMANCES AT LONGWOOD GARDENS

The Piano Men—July 20 at 9:15 pm

From Tiny Dancer to Uptown Girl, our fireworks soar and fountains sway to the iconic sounds of two of the greatest artists of all time—Billy Joel and Elton John.

Swan Lake—August 10 at 9:15 pm

Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet takes new flight in our graceful rendition of this poignant story of metamorphosis, romance, and tragedy.

Night at the Movies II—September 1 at 8:15 pm

You loved Night at the Movies … now get ready for the sequel featuring a whole new lineup of silver screen hits from The Greatest Showman, Footloose, Slumdog Millionaire, and more.

Queens of Soul—September 28 at 8:15 pm

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough to keep us from celebrating legends like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, and more in this incredible, soul-stirring tribute.

American Flag

HotAir-Balloon

Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is the place to be in June as the bright summer skies will sparkle by day and night. Majestic hot-air balloons and helicopters take to the sky plus surreal lanterns and spectacular fountains & fireworks light up warm summer evenings.

Chester County Balloon Festival

Balloons and lanterns fill the skies as the Chester County Balloon Festival and The Lights Fest take place this weekend, June 22-24.

During the Balloon Fest the sky fills with colorful balloons of all shapes and sizes. Held at New Garden Flying Field, the event that begins on Friday, June 21 with the Friday Night Glow is fun for the entire family. On Saturday and Sunday June 22 & 23, the festival will feature crafts, food vendors, fireworks, tethered balloon rides and live music.

Nearby New Garden Flying Field is Plantation Field where Lights Fest takes place Saturday, June 22 and again on June 29. Join thousands of families and friends as they gather to listen to music, sample great foods and light up the night! At the perfect moment, everyone ignites their sky lanterns (personalization is welcomed) sharing wishes and dreams into the night. It is a sight to behold, one you’ll never forget.

Festival-of-Fountains

The celebrations continue throughout the season at Longwood Gardens. Longwood’s Main Fountain Garden opens the spectacular season with a summer-long Festival of Fountains May 9 through September 29, 2019. Fountains dance and soar up to 175 feet and Illuminated Fountain Performances take center stage on Thursday through Saturday evenings. Special Fountains & Fireworks shows are scheduled: May 26, July 3, July 20, August 10, September 1 and September 28. Evening events call for accommodations so plan ahead to not be disappointed as rooms and tickets go quickly.

Visit BrandywineValley.com for a complete list of events, accommodations and dining and let the party begin!

Phoenixville_Mural

Written by Emma Rudolph

Over the last few years, the borough of Phoenixville in Chester County has experienced an incredible cultural revival. A walk down Bridge street offers endless shopping and dining options. But a peak inside some of these businesses will show that they have more to offer than their various goods and services.

Colonial Theater

Located at 227 Bridge Street is Phoenixville’s prized attraction, The Colonial Theatre Built in 1903 as “The Colonial Opera House”, The Colonial Theater is an iconic location in Chester County, representing more than a century of American culture. Harry Houdini performed one of his remarkable escape illusions at The Colonial in 1917 when he escaped from a burglar-proof locked safe. Movie-goers from all over the Philadelphia area enjoyed the theater throughout the golden age of film in the 1920s and 30s. But the Colonial Theater is most recognized for being featured in the 1958 classic horror film “The Blob”. In the climax of the film, theater patrons frantically run out of the theater to escape the ever-growing alien life form that seeks to consume everything it encounters. This classic cinematic moment turned The Colonial Theater into a local treasure that people still visit for its legendary exterior. It’s like a little piece of Hollywood right in Chester County!

Dress-Shop

Phoenixville also has some of the most unique shopping experiences Chester County has to offer. You won’t find the same reproduced styles that you might find at the local mall. Instead, your closet will be enriched with one-of-a-kind designs at the many boutiques and shops on Bridge Street. If you are looking for high quality clothing from original designers, stop in at Threads Marketplace at 131 Bridge Street. Threads is a newer addition to Bridge Street, having only opened in October 2018. Every garment is personally chosen by store owner, Tammy. She spends her free time exploring national trade shows to find the trendiest styles in apparel and home fashions. Most of the fashions come from New York and LA design houses, giving Chester County an exclusive peak at the newest trends for each season. Threads also carries skincare and beauty products that are also chosen by Tammy for their natural ingredients and sustainable brands. Threads Marketplace doesn’t carry the biggest names, but it does carry chic fair-trade products that will make anyone feel ready to walk a runway or take on the town.

The Diving Cat Studio

For an inside look at the art scene in the Chester County area, stop in at The Diving Cat Studio and Gallery at 246 Bridge Street. This glass blowing and pottery studio also features work from more than 200 artists and vendors. Their work is on display throughout the store in the form of paintings, ceramics, apparel, jewelry and many more mediums. The studio also offers pottery classes on Thursday evenings from 6pm-11pm. The $30 class include all materials needed to make your own clay creation and a step by step demonstration from Diving Cat owner and accomplished artist, Markels Roberts.

Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery

Another cultural hub in Phoenixville is the dynamic Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery. This charming establishment was recently reopened on Bridge Street with new owners. A coffee shop by day and a brewery/concert hall by night, Steel City is the home of Chester County’s best open mic entertainment. Every Thursday evening, local aspiring creatives gather to share their talents while enjoying the three varieties of house-made brew. The Steel City stage is also a great place to see rising musical acts right in Phoenixville. Steel City has worked hard to create an atmosphere that is both casual and conducive to the creative process. You will come in for the coffee and stay for the community.

For more info on Phoenixville visit our Phoenixville Mainstreet section

Family Fun Brandywine Valley Style

Bring the family to Brandywine Valley for a fun getaway where arts, gardens and history come alive. Where you can fly over the countryside in a helicopter, ride a hay wagon along the river or climb into a treehouse. There is a surprise around every corner to delight children of all ages.

Children at Longwood Gardens

The magnificent du Pont estates known for history, art, culture and gardens are also full of fun adventures for the whole family. Longwood Gardens is the ideal place for family fun. Longwood Gardens’ Children’s Garden is a horticultural wonderland where young visitors will encounter an imaginative group of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted garden elements. This spacious garden is designed to provide a safe, engaging area where children will be surrounded by plants and discover the joys of being in a garden. Families will also delight in Longwood’s three remarkable tree houses, each with unique characteristics and unforgettable garden views.

Tree-House-World

And explore Treehouse World for even more of these whimsical creations. This unique, family adventure park features custom built treehouses and entertainment galore. Think ziplining, archery tag and a bungy trampoline!

Garden-&-Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library offers the indoor “Touch It” room – where children can immerse themselves in early American life, by trying out objects commonly found in kitchens, parlors and stores of long ago. While the Enchanted Woods, a unique three-acre outdoor children’s garden canopied by majestic oak trees is an outdoor wonderland. Enjoy Tram rides and picnics on the grounds of this magnificent estate.

Delaware-Museum-of-Natural-History

Across from Winterthur is the Delaware Museum of Natural History full of life-sized dinosaurs, an African watering hole, one of the country’s largest collections of eggs and shells. A nature trail and butterfly garden are outdoor assets of this unique museum.

Hagley-Museum-and-Library

Hagley Museum and Library features many events for the entire family. Wednesday “Bike and Hike” evenings in the summer allow families to stroll or cycle along the Brandywine. Saturday October Hayrides welcome visitors to view the spectacular fall foliage throughout the Powder Yard.

Brandywine-Battlefield

Spend an entire day steeped in history beginning at the Brandywine Battlefield, site of the largest single day battle of the American War for Independence. Then stop at Valley Forge National Historic Park site of the 1777-1778-winter encampment of the Continental Army. A trip to nearby Philadelphia for the new Museum of the American Revolution and National Constitution Center will complete the historic narrative. These sites commemorate the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary war generation and the birth of the nation.

American-Helicopter-Museum

One of Chester County’s favorite family attractions is the American Helicopter Museum. Kids can climb aboard helicopters of all kinds for a truly unique hands-on experience in a safe family environment. For a special treat, schedule a family helicopter ride for a birds-eye-view of the beautiful Brandywine Valley countryside.

Book a family getaway today at BrandywineValley.com

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