October 5, 2014 - Chadds Ford Live

Chester County Day: drizzle to dazzle

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on October 5, 2014

Members of the Kimberton Hunt assemble in Historic Yellow Springs Village for the kickoff of the 74th Chester County Day.

For many area residents, Chester County Day, one of the longest running house tours in the country, represents a fall ritual, a not-to-be-missed chance to tour some of the area’s most beautiful homes. On Saturday, the festivities kicked off at 9 a.m. with the pomp and pageantry of the Kimberton Hunt, which assembled in front of an appreciative audience in the west meadow of Historic…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on October 5, 2014

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Chadds Ford Elementary School third-grade teacher enjoys the milking contest.

The Unionville Community Fair may be 90 years old, but it’s just as spry and lively as ever. According to Bonnie Musser, who has served a total of 30 years on the fair’s executive committee, the event’s longevity is due to a sense of community. “It used to be the event of the year because it was all for the farmers,” Musser said. “Now [all…