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Music lineup set for Winterfest

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Winterfest is coming to Kennett Square on Feb. 28/

Kennett Collaborative has announced the live music and brewery lineup for the 14th annual Kennett Winterfest, set to return Feb. 28, with a full day of performances, craft beverages, and community celebration.

The festival, held in Kennett Square, will feature more than 50 breweries, cideries, and meaderies, along with non-alcoholic options such as mocktails and alcohol-free beers. Organizers said the DEFCONN session, which includes an exclusive reception and catered lunch, is sold out, but general admission tickets remain available at kennettbrewfest.com. Proceeds benefit local community programs.

Headlining the event is Philadelphia-based indie rock and power-pop band The Tisburys, recognized as Artists to Watch on WXPN 88.5 and featured on Steven Van Zandt’s Underground Garage. The group has previously performed with acts including The War on Drugs, Gin Blossoms, and Neon Trees.

Opening the festival is Newark, Delaware’s Blank Pages, a blues-rock and pop-rock group known for melodic guitar riffs and energetic live shows. Viral TikTok character Delco Donny, portrayed by Philadelphia-area singer-songwriter Jake Dillon, will also perform, bringing pop and rock covers delivered in a distinctive Delaware County accent.

“This year’s lineup brings added energy to the festival and reinforces it as a fun winter community experience, not just a tasting event,” said Mary Lou Baily, Kennett Collaborative’s development manager.

The event aims to appeal to a broad audience with a range of musical styles and beverage choices.

About Kennett Collaborative

Kennett Collaborative, a nonprofit organization, helps Kennett Square thrive by creating and promoting the popular events, programs, and beautification initiatives that make Kennett a fun and beautiful place for everyone to shop, dine, and play.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Around Town Jan. 8

Around Town
Garden Glow comes to Longwood Gardens on Feb. 13

• Explore Winter Nights at Longwood Gardens Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 5-10 p.m. Feb. 13 through March 8. Nature and light collide in Garden Glow — an enchanting after-hours journey through the conservatory and main fountain garden districts. Follow glowing paths of luminaria as they guide you through an evening of discovery. Inside our historic conservatories, explore floral masterworks created by Longwood artists, revealing plants’ hidden beauty as they’re bathed in colors that bring warmth to the winter night. Experience Seeking Light: Bonsai Illuminated, a striking blacklight installation in which the intricate details of bonsai take on an otherworldly dimension, glowing with a captivating intensity. Garden Glow tickets, at $45, are required and include all-day garden admissions. Tickets are available here.

• Concord Township wants people to recycle their Christmas Trees.  They will be mulched for land use and used as feed for the goats at Bush Hill Farm. The pickup date is Monday, Jan. 12; they should be on the curbside by 6 a.m. All decorations should be removed, and trees with stands, lights, ornaments, garland, bags, or any other items attached will not be accepted.

Hagley Museum holds Kid Inventor’s Weekend Feb. 14, 15, and 16.

• It’s Kid Inventors’ Weekend at Hagley Museum on Feb. 14, 15, and 16. Participate in activities that celebrate the genius behind design. Learn about the patent process and see examples of early American ingenuity in the Nation of Inventors exhibition. See robotics and Lego teams demonstrating their amazing creations. Visit the DuPont Discovery Loft to “Tinker and Create.” Your future innovator can take apart electronics, use household “junk” to create their own inventions, and submit their ideas to the “Hagley Patent Office.” Admission is $22 for adults, $18 for seniors/students, and free for Hagley members and children 14 and under. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Westtown Township is offering Winter Storytime on Mondays, Jan. 12, 26, Feb.2, 9, 23, and March 2, at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, and learning activities related to animals & nature. All ages welcome. Free, but registration is required due to space. Stay and run off some energy in the park after story time if you like. Storytime is at Oakbourne Mansion, 1014 S Concord Road. Click here to register.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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