What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic returns for 95th year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic
There are some events in the area that have been around longer than all but a few of Brandywine Valley’s most elderly citizens.
This week, there is a music festival that has been around for 95 years, an event that is celebrating its 77th anniversary this year and a folk festival that is turning 57...
Sounds of Summer Music Series and Unity Day Festivities headline Coatesville’s free summer community events
The City of Coatesville’s summer events are heating up with four popular events, all free to the public. The Sounds of Summer Music Series begins this Friday, July 25 and continues on Friday, August 1 and Friday, September 19 at Gateway Park (22 Lincoln Highway in Coatesville). Concerts are free to the public and happen from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Justin Chan photo.
The City of Coatesville’s...
Anson B. Nixon Park to host 2nd annual Roots and Blues Festival, August 9
Anson B. Nixon Park will come alive with the heart and soul of American music during the Second Annual Roots and Blues Festival on Saturday, August 9, a one-day celebration of gritty blues, deep grooves, and local culture. This family-friendly event invites music lovers of all ages to enjoy live performances, food trucks, craft beverages, and artisan vendors in a lush outdoor setting.
The 2025...
What To Do: Summertime and the livin’s easy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Gay Street Open-Air Market
When August arrives, the entertainment/activity schedule really ramps up. The first weekend in August features a plethora of country fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, big top circus shows and nature-related events.
West Chester will be in celebration mode all weekend.
You can double your pleasure and double your...
96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic on Aug. 9
The Fiddler’s Grove is one of the highlights of Chester County’s annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic, held at Hibernia County Park.
Join hundreds of musicians and music lovers to celebrate the 96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic at Hibernia County Park on Saturday, August 9, in Coatesville, PA. This beloved Chester County summer tradition brings together professional and amateur musicians for...
What To Do: Town Talks and honoring Lafayette
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are options galore for those who want to brave this weekend’s weather and deal with the brutal heat and humidity that is in the forecast. Fortunately, there are many indoor events in addition to a full schedule of outdoor activities.
There is a diverse list of options – including an old-fashioned carnival, live music by Bangladesh’s...
What To Do: Brandywiners present ‘Something Rotten’ at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County will be the home this weekend to many outdoor summer events, including four very different outdoor and outdoor/indoor events.
There is a traditional summer carnival with rides and cotton candy, an open-air theater production, an event that combines an indoor museum visit with an outdoor concert and a down-home country fair complete...
What To Do: Run! It’s Blobfest!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
The word “unique” is one of the most misused words in the English language – right up there with “literally.”
“Unique” means “being the only one of its kind.” It is a very demanding qualification – a very specific qualification.
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville definitely qualifies as unique.
In the entire world,...
What To Do (4th of July edition): Fun, fireworks and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
This is Fourth of July weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
The 45th Annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (www.GoodNeighborDay.com) will be held on July 4 at Kerr Park in Downingtown from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Activities will get underway with a “Prayer and...
What To Do: Paranormal Cirque continues local run of shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The weekend obviously will get off with a bang this week with Fourth of July fireworks displays — and other Independence Day holiday celebrations — all around the area.
But this is July and that means there is a slew of special events and annual traditions filling the calendar – events that have nothing to do with the Fourth of July...
