What To Do: Kennett Mushroom Festival tops busy weekend of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Mushroom Festival
This weekend marks the start of the late summer/early fall festival season. Not surprisingly, many of the festivals focus on food and beverage – mushrooms, beer, ethnic food and even honey.
One statement that always applies in Kennett Square is — “There’s a fungus among us” – and it’s never more evident than...
What To Do: Summer fun bursting from Labor Day events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ludwigs Corner
Hard as it is to believe, we’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close. The official end of summer arrives later in the month but for some, summer is already over because the new school year has already begun.
One thing that will never change about the Labor Day Weekend is the longevity...
CCEDC names seven new board members
EXTON – The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of seven new members to its Board of Directors.
“CCEDC board members help shape the future of Chester County’s business community, and they face unique challenges as we continue pandemic support services while planning for a post-pandemic economy,” says Gary Smith, CCEDC President and CEO. “We are...
Employee Scholarship Fund of Jenner’s Pond congratulates 9 employees
This year the Employee Scholarship Fund of Jenner’s Pond is awarded nine scholarships to deserving student employees. Each scholarship of $3,000 reflects the generous support of the resident donors for the work and dedication of our returning and part time high school scholars. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, these employees dashed around campus, constantly adjusting to changing circumstances...
What To Do: Country music takes center stage at Ludwig’s Corner
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Miranda Lambert
Summer may be winding down but the selection of special events all around the area is showing no signs of slowing down.
The Citadel Country Spirit USA (Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds. 5 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, countryspiritusa.com) will run from August 27-29 and feature a huge array of country stars.
Citadel Country Spirit USA...
Deep quality was on display at Chester County 4-H Livestock Show
David Bell, Nottingham is pictured with his Champion Steer purchased by Lindsey Drennen , Oxford Feed and Lumber, Oxford, PA
HONEY BROOK — Quality ran deep through all the livestock species shown this year at the Chester County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale held August 9 to 11 at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook. Judge Ed Keeny commented on the depth in each class in both the market goat and sheep...
What To Do: Sangria Festival, live outdoor music and more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com) is presenting its annual “Sangria Festival” this weekend – from noon-7 p.m. on August 21 and noon-6 p.m. on August 22.
Sangria specials take over Chaddsford for one weekend only.
Visitors will find White Sangria, Sangria, and a Mango Sangria Wine Popsicle featured...
Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference holds first outdoor Family Fun Day
Moms and kids get back to school supplies at the first Chester County Single Mothers Conference Outdoor Family Fun Day.
The 9th Annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference, title sponsored by Benchmark Federal Credit Union, concluded a series of spring and summer events with its first-ever free, Outdoor Family Fun Day on Saturday August 14th. Single moms and their kids headed to Caln Park in...
Sounds of Summer Music Series returns, Aug. 27
COATESVILLE — The City of Coatesville is pleased to announce the return of the Sounds of Summer Music Series on Friday, August 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Victor Abdala Park, 851 Olive Street in Coatesville. www.coatesville.org
Music lovers are invited to relax, unwind and enjoy Easy Listening, Smooth Jazz, and R&B, fresh air, great food and community spirit. All Sounds of Summer concerts...
Get the most of the 2021 Mushroom festival — download the all new app
Make room for mushrooms—the popular Kennett Square Mushroom Festival comes to town September 11 and 12, celebrating mushrooms and the surrounding community.
You’ve probably driven by the mushroom houses hundreds of times and not even noticed. But behind those non-descript buildings that dot the landscape in and around Kennett Square, an economic engine is humming.
Kennett Square is home to the...
