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 a day of fellowship and tunes.
“Old Fiddler’s Picnic is a celebration of music and a reunion of friends that fills the park with sounds that linger on for days to come,” says Chester County Program and Events Coordinator Katie Cook. “Where words fail, music speaks, and in this field, every beat becomes a shared heartbeat.”
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the stage show or stroll through the trees to listen to musicians from around the region harmonizing on instruments including violins, guitars, banjos, and mandolins.
This free, family-friendly event also includes food trucks, craft vendors, kids’ inflatables, wagon rides, face painting, and plenty of fellowship. Bring your instrument and join one of the informal groups playing along the forest’s edge or even get on the list to play the main stage.
Old Fiddler’s Picnic will be held light rain or shine. Tents and canopies are not permitted within Fidder’s Field. Pets are welcome but must be on a six-foot leash. Parking is free.
Hibernia County Park consists of over 900 acres of trails, woodlands, meadows, open fields, play areas, pavilions, camping, and picnic areas. The park is also home to Chambers Lake, a great spot for fishing and non-gasoline powered boating, plus historic Hibernia Mansion, which is open for weekend tours.
For more information, call Hibernia County Park at 610-344-6415 or visit https://www.chesco.org/2415/Old-Fiddlers-Picnic.
