What To Do: A fungus among us! Mushroom Festival returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Festival
There is a saying in southern Chester County that goes — “There is a fungus among us.”
That saying is never more evident than in Kennett Square on the weekend after Labor Day each year – the weekend for the annual staging of the Mushroom Festival.
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance.
This...
Unionville Art Gala to celebrate 50 years
Love Always Wins, Michael Campagna, is among the works featured at this year’s Unionville Art Gala.
Unionville Art Gala is turning 50! This year the Unionville High School PTO is hosting a Golden Gala. The annual art show will showcase local working artists, Unionville High School (UHS) Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there will be live music to...
What To Do: Summer winds down with busy Labor Day events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
We’ve arrived at Labor Day Weekend — the weekend when summer unofficially draws to a close.
Even though the official end of summer arrives later in the month (September 22 is the autumnal equinox when fall officially begins), summer is already over for some because the new school year has already begun.
It’s...
What To Do: Roots & Blues Fest at Kennett Sq.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A good way to spend a day on the penultimate weekend of “traditional summer” (you know, the one that ends on Labor Day Weekend) is to enjoy live music in an open-air setting.
A great way to do that is to attend the Third Annual Roots & Blues Fest at Anson B. Nixon Park (405 North Walnut Road Kennett Square, ansonbnixonpark.org) on August...
What To Do: Ukrainian Folk Fest tops busy event schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival
As summer draws to a close, the weekends each have a plethora of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 35 years for a Ukrainian festival and 47 years for a Renaissance Faire.
One event has particular relevance because of the horrendous history...
What To Do: Celebrating 52 weeks of firsts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s August and the weekend calendar is filled with special events – many of which are long-running traditional events.
And this year, there is a long-running, ever-changing weekly event.
“52 Weeks of Firsts” (www.visitphilly.com/52-weeks-of-firsts) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia’s legacy of innovation produced...
What To Do: A Chester County classic, the Old Fiddlers’ Picnic on Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are some events in the area that have been around longer than even some of the really old entertainers – we’re talking Dick Van Dyke (100), Willie Nelson (94), William Shatner (95), June Lockhart (100) and Sonny Rollins (95).
This week, there is a music festival that has been around for 96 years, an event that is celebrating its 78th anniversary...
What To Do: Goshen Fair, Das Awkscht Fescht and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Country Fair
Some of the area’s annual events such as the Goshen Fair and Das Awkscht Fescht have been around for a long time — a really long time.
One of the best — and longest-running – fairs is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554, www.goshencountryfair.org).
The...
What To Do: Celebrating 77 years of the Goshen Country Fair
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s a pretty safe bet that anyone who attended the first Goshen Fair would not be willing or able to hop on one of the thrill rides at this year’s fair — but there may be some spunky septuagenarians out there willing to give it a go.
One of the best — and longest-running – fairs is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds,...
What To Do: Peak summer — local schedule loaded with events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a weekend when the area’s activity schedule is loaded with popular annual events – a diverse array of events many of which are family-oriented.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) is presenting its annual “Artisan Market” on July 18 and 19.
Visitors...
