28th annual Kennett Brewfest, Oct. 4
Brewfest attendees don pretzel snacklaces, theperfect compliment to cold beer. Photo by MoonloopPhotography.
Kennett Collaborative announced the 28th Annual Kennett Brewfest is just around the corner on October 4, 2025. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of more than 85 carefully selected craft breweries plus vendors, food trucks, live music, and more, sponsored by Wistar Motors.
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What To Do: The last big weekend of summer beckons
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
Summer 2025 seemed to zip by more quickly than summers in recent years.
Whatever caused it, summer came and went with rapid speed.
Hard as it is to believe, 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...
What To Do: Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival celebrates 33 years
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 – 33 for a Ukrainian festival, 45 for a Renaissance event, 12 for a burger fest and 173 (not a typo) for the Allentown Fair.
One...
Berwyn Early Learning Academy to open Aug. 25
A new chapter in early childhood education begins as Berwyn Early Learning Academy officially opens its doors on August 25, 2025, offering high-quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old in a nurturing, innovative environment.
Part of Berwyn United Methodist Church’s mission to serve community members and directed by Alex Smith, a passionate early childhood leader with...
County Library System announces teen photo contest winners
The Chester County Library System proudly announced the winners of its second annual Teen Photo Contest, Color Our World, during a celebratory reception held on Sunday, August 10th at Chester County Library in Exton.
This open house-style event welcomed guests of all ages to support teen photographers and explore a vibrant gallery of original artwork submitted by local students. The contest was...
What To Do: Yellow Springs featured in latest Town Tours
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s August and, as usual, the weekend calendar is filled with special events – many of which are annual traditional events.
Not surprisingly, the Brandywine Valley is host to a plethora of the area’s favorite events.
The “2025 Town Tours and Village Walks” (www.chescoplanning.org/Historic/TownTours) program has returned for its 31st...
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...


