What To Do: Summer winds down, but fairs and fests abound in the area

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival The weekend at the end of August and Labor Day Weekend always have an amazing number of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 32 for a Ukrainian festival, 44 for a Renaissance event, 28 for a summer fest and 171 (not a typo) for the Allentown Fair. One...

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...

What To Do: Go get really bugged this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times David Rogers’ Big Bugs People often tend to swat or squash insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love. This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event focusing...

What To Do: Enjoy these last weekends of summer

One last warm weekend before school starts for many in the area By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The New Holland Summer Fest takes place this weekend. With only a few summer weekends left in 2016, many area residents are taking advantage of the warm weather by driving east to the New Jersey shore or driving north to resorts in the Poconos. This weekend, driving west is also a good option —...

What To Do: New Garden Festival of Flight takes to local skies

Also: butterflies, the circus, BBQ battle and much, much more! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Square’s legendary Matt Chapman is just one of the many stars of this weekend’s New Garden Festival of Flight. From class cars and planes to food, music and fun — it’s a weekend long celebration and a can’t miss Chester County tradition. When it comes to traditional...