The Chester County Sheriff's Office invites the public to attend its Fifth Annual Cruise Night, a fundraiser for its K-9 Unit. The event will be held at West Chester University's Farrell Stadium from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. It will include raffles, a deejay, K-9 demonstrations, and an array of vehicles from hot rods to antiques.

OPEN MIKE "to get ready for the HARVEST" EVENT

Friday August 19, 6 to 9 p.m.

You are invited to bring your guitar, your fiddle, your trombone, your voice, or whatever instruments to share your music with us. You can let us know you are coming to play or just SHOW UP! Have fun! Get your band out of the basement! Bring your friends and enjoy some live local music and some homemade local award winning wine.

If it's too hot on the patio, we'll move the music inside the tasting room and the gallery with A/C.
Guests are always welcome to bring refreshments.

http://www.wilsonvineyard.com/

Crafts in the Courtyard   

August 20 - 21 shop unique wares made by regional artisans at our Crafts in the Courtyard event. This event showcases exceptional works from juried members of the Chester County Craft Guild, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Crafters include: Mary Adams (design your own bags), Bob Antonishak (nantucket baskets, wood turning), Jim Bewley (wood turning), Dave Brethauer (wood working), Patricia Halsey (jewelry), Pam Horseman (fiber arts), Cindy Losco (jewelry), Lynn McKay (weaving), Sam Moyer (brooms), Bill Morrison (glass), Gene Shaw (ceramics).

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317 

610.388.2700 

www.brandywine.org 

First State Ballet Theatre Open House, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FSBT studios in the Grand Opera House, floor 3R, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Observe student class at 10 am, student performance at 11:15, and professional company class at 11:30.  Meet instructors and register for classes. 302 658-7897 x 3851. Free

Summer Food Truck Festival

Napa versus Sonoma Wine Dinner

Gables of Chadds Ford
Saturday, August 20th ~ 5:30pm
$95 Per Person Plus Tax & Gratuity
Pre-Payment Required
Call 610.388.770 or Email [email protected]

Amuse Bouche
Burratta di Buffalo
House-made Burratta, Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Country Bread, Olive Oil
Paired with Sofia Blanc de Blancs Monterey County 2014
First Course
Garden Pesto Flat Bread
Tomatoes off the Vine, Mozzarella, Garden Herbs,
Balsamic Reduction
Paired with Emmolo Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013 and
St. Francis Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Second Course
Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallop
Jicama and Apple Slaw, Quince Purée
Paired with Trinchero “Mary’s Vineyard” Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
2015 (?) and Francis Coppola Director’s Cut Sonoma County 2014
Third Course
Crispy Pork Belly
Bacon and Cheddar Grits, Peppery Greens,
Charred Mango Brown Butter
Paired with Trefethen Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014 and
Folie à Deux Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2014
Fourth Course
Marinated Skirt Steak
Garden Herb Marinated Skirt Steak, German Style Whipped Potatoes, Grilled
Pepper Chimichurri
Paired with Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014 and
Francis Coppola Director’s Cut Sonoma County Chardonnay 2012
Fifth Course
Strawberry Pinot Noir S’mores
Homemade Strawberry Marshmallow, Bittersweet Chocolate, Graham Cracker
Shortbread, Pinot Noir Strawberry Reduction
Paired with Cakebread Cellars Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014
and La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Crafts in the Courtyard   

August 20 - 21 shop unique wares made by regional artisans at our Crafts in the Courtyard event. This event showcases exceptional works from juried members of the Chester County Craft Guild, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Crafters include: Mary Adams (design your own bags), Bob Antonishak (nantucket baskets, wood turning), Jim Bewley (wood turning), Dave Brethauer (wood working), Patricia Halsey (jewelry), Pam Horseman (fiber arts), Cindy Losco (jewelry), Lynn McKay (weaving), Sam Moyer (brooms), Bill Morrison (glass), Gene Shaw (ceramics).

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317 

610.388.2700 

www.brandywine.org 

Summer Food Truck Festival

May 15, June 26, July 17, August 21, and Sept. 18

Details are available at www.kennettundergroundrr.org or by contacting Michele at 484-544-5070 or [email protected]

All tours begin at the Brandywine Valley Conference and Tourist Center, 300 Greenwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Phone: 484-700-8550. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at 1:45 at the Tourist Center for a 2:00pm departure. The tour will take about 2 hours.

Payment is $20. for adults, $15. for children, to cover the cost the rental of the bus. Payment is due 4-5 days prior to the tour date. A check to the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) should be mailed to: 296 Kendal Dr., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Tours will be held rain or shine - the bus is air conditioned and can accommodate up to 23 people. A minimal of 14 people is required. If the tour is cancelled, you will be contacted several days in advance & payment will be refunded. Volunteer guides are very well informed about the Underground Railroad in Kennett Square and environs.

The KURC guided bus tour will cover some of the history of the development of the Underground Railroad (URR), particularily as it relates to Chester County.

The tour will include:
- passing by 5-6 original abolitionist homes, with research-based descriptions of the people living in this important hub of the URR during the 1800's;

- a visit to the first street in Kennett Square and the integrated residents of that time, as well as the descendants of abolitionists that still live in the community;

- a tour of an 1801 Quaker Meetinghouse, with information about the local Quakers of that era and why many were so committed to abolitionism;

- a stop at the new Kennett Underground Railroad Center , located in the original home of abolitionist Eusebius Bernard;

NB: Information about the Underground Railroad from early times have focused largely on the white people who aided fugitives. Now acknowledged is the significant contribution made by African Americans. This tour will include some of that history especially as it relates to Chester County, PA.

Two Dollar Tuesdays
presented by Artisans' Bank
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members

Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members

Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

Museum Explorers Family Workshop: Art Sounds

Thursdays through August 25 

Session A: 10 a.m. B: 11 a.m

New theme each week with activities inspired by Get the Picture!  For ages 2-8 with a grown up. July 28: Use jazz music to create beautiful "magic paintings" with watercolors. Meet artist Bryan Collier, who will sign copies of his books from 11 a.m. to noon. Register now.

Kuerner Farm Plein Air Days

August 26, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Artists receive all-day access to Kuerner Farm, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for paintings and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph and take an optional guided tour.

Kennett Area Senior Center

11th annual Dinner

Mendenhall Inn

Sponsorships available

1-610-444-4819

Two Dollar Tuesdays
presented by Artisans' Bank
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members

Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members

Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807

SCCCC WIB was launched  as a networking and educational breakfast program for professional women and offers thought-provoking presentations conducted by SCCCC members.

Meets first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am at different member locations

Click here  for this month’s program and to register

Labor Day Music Fest at the Chaddsford Winery

• September 3, 4, 5: Celebrate with food, live music, and PA-Made wine. A $10 admission fee will be charged at the gate, which includes your first glass of wine.

Business networking at Brandywine Prime

Tuesday September 6

5 to 7 p.m.

Prepay click here

or RSVP to [email protected]

SCCCC WIB was launched  as a networking and educational breakfast program for professional women and offers thought-provoking presentations conducted by SCCCC members.

Meets first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am at different member locations

Click here  for this month’s program and to register

The Chester County Art Association will debut two exhibits next week.  The Allison Gallery will feature a solo show by Brett Anderson Walker, and the Huston Gallery will showcase a group exhibit titled "It's All in the Details." Both shows open at the associations 100 N. Bradford Ave. location next  Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. All are welcome.

The fourth annual Save The Valley Music Fest will take place on Friday, Sept. 9 at World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington. This year the event will showcase six bands – three of which are local high school bands that fought for their place on the stage at a sold-out event in April. Among the performers are the Splashing Pearls and headliner Bronze Radio Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more information, visit http://www.savethevalley.org/music. Tickets can be obtained at: http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/event/1281043.

The 51st Annual Chadds Ford Days celebrates the Battle of the Brandywine, which occurred on September 11, 1777. It was the largest land battle in America up until the Civil War. An outdoor fair will be held on the grounds of the Barn Visitors Center. This is a Chadds Ford Community event that features an appearance by George Washington, Continental Army soldiers, antique cars, special lectures & exhibits, Colonial displays, quality crafters and artists, kids activities, live entertainment, tours of the historic John Chads House and so much more. All ages are welcome; family-friendly! *Sponsorship opportunities are available, please click here to visit our website for additional information.*

The event runs Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CFHS Members FREE

Congressman Pat Meehan's 7th Congressional District 

Annual Job Fair!

Employers who are currently hiring are encouraged to attend. There is no table fee for vendors and lunch will be provided. We ask that all companies arrive to the event by 9:00 am for set up, and stay until the event's conclusion at 2:00 pm.

The Job Fair is open to all constituents in the 7th District. This includes portions of: Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, and Montgomery Counties.

Online registration can be completed here.

Saturday, September 10

10:00 am - 2:00 pm (set up by 9 am)

Springfield High School

A garden tour of private gardens in the South Walnut Street neighborhood of West Chester.

For the benefit of Barclay Friends Horticulture Therapy Program

For more information please call:

610-918-3429

or register online http://bf.kendal.org/events/

General Information – The 31st  Annual Mushroom Festival

Dates and Times

Saturday, September 10, 2016: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 11, 2016: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, September 9, 2016: Community Parade with  Dining and Dancing in the Streets

The Mushroom Festival is a rain or shine event. In severe weather some events may be canceled or rescheduled. Updates, when possible, will be made to the website.

 Pets
We love animals too, but…. leave your pets at home. For the safety of your pet and others, pets are not allowed on the grounds of the Street Festival.

Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to browse the list of Frequently Asked Questions.  You may find a quick answer to your question.

Admission
$3 per person (ages 12 and up). Proceeds from the sale of the admission wristbands goes toward the Mushroom Festival’s grant program. In 2016,  the Mushroom Festival gave $85,000 to 47 non-profit organizations (click here to learn more).

Wristbands may be purchased in advance at The Mushroom Cap (114 West State Street, Kennett Square).
Purchase wristbands the days of the event at the Mushroom Festival parking lots (while waiting for the shuttle buses) or at the 11 various entrances to the Festival.

Getting here and getting around
Kennett Square Borough is located off Route 1 in southern Chester County (click here to learn more).

For GPS directions use 101 South Union Street, Kennett Square PA 19348.

During the Mushroom Festival many main roads are closed. Please follow posted detour signs. Expect delays in getting through town.

Satellite parking lots with shuttle bus service to the Festival are available. (click here to learn more).
There is limited street parking in Kennett Square during the Mushroom Festival. Finding a space can be difficult, which is why we recommend using the satellite parking lots.

Handicapped parking is available in the Genesis Parking garage at Linden Street and Union Street.

2^nd Saturdays Garden Walk

Saturday September 10, 2016, 1:00 pm: “Garden Architecture and Water Features”

 
The second Saturday of each month
1pm (unless otherwise noted)
Walks begin at the Visitor Center

Join Winterthur's horticulture staff for monthly garden walks highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the Winterthur landscape.  Weather permitting. Wear comfortable shoes. Members free. Included with admission.

The 51st Annual Chadds Ford Days celebrates the Battle of the Brandywine, which occurred on September 11, 1777. It was the largest land battle in America up until the Civil War. An outdoor fair will be held on the grounds of the Barn Visitors Center. This is a Chadds Ford Community event that features an appearance by George Washington, Continental Army soldiers, antique cars, special lectures & exhibits, Colonial displays, quality crafters and artists, kids activities, live entertainment, tours of the historic John Chads House and so much more. All ages are welcome; family-friendly! *Sponsorship opportunities are available, please click here to visit our website for additional information.*

The event runs Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 11th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CFHS Members FREE