This is the last full month of summer! How will you be spending it? For those not traveling to the Shore or Poconos, here’s what is happening in our neck of the woods!

Chester County Events:

Goshen Country Fair - NOW until August 6th from 6 PM - 9 PM: West Chester, PA

Enjoy the 73rd Annual Goshen Country Fair! Each night offers a different experience with Matinee prices on Saturday. The fair includes games of chance, amusement rides, delicious food, Agriculture & Family Living Contests, and animal exhibits including dairy cow, sheep, goat, rabbit & poultry. Learn more at the link above.

Summer Harvest Festival - August 6th from 8 AM - 4 PM: Media, PA

Enjoy the very best of summer fruits & vegetables at Linvilla Orchards. There will be leisurely hayrides to the fields and orchards for picking, delectable treats featuring summer’s goodness at the bakery, amazing photo background thanks to the many acres of sunflowers that are also available for sale, and live entertainment including Silly Joe, Cool Beans Music, and Paul Downie and Friends. Learn more and see what else the Linvilla Orchards has going on at the link above.

Watson Adventures’ Secrets of Longwood Gardens Scavenger Hunt - August 13th from 11 AM- 1 PM: Kennett Square, PA

Discover the secrets and hidden humor of the former du Pont estate as you seek answers to tricky, humorous questions on a unique scavenger hunt. Highlights include the du Ponts’ frozen-in-time home, the huge conservatory, climbing into “tree houses,” and the amazing cascades, fountains & tucked-away gardens. Purchase your tickets and find more details at the link above.

93rd Annual Old Fiddlers Picnic - August 13th from 10 AM - 4 PM Coatesville, PA

Hibernia Park will set the stage for a day of great music! Join hundreds of musicians and music lovers for live music, crafts, food trucks, and more! Musicians will play tunes using a variety of instruments such as guitars, banjos and mandolins to perform styles like bluegrass, old-time & gospel. Children and those new to string instruments are encouraged to come learn by observing and talking to musicians in this relaxed atmosphere. Lawn chairs & blankets can be brought but NO tents, canopies or alcohol. Pets are welcome but must be on a 6-foot lead. Learn more at the link above.

Delaware County Events:

2022 Rose Tree Summer Festival Continues - August 3rd - 14th: Media, PA

The FREE concert experience is still on for the next two weeks! Enjoy top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock & Pop, tribute shows & everything in between. All this in Rose Tree Park’s scenic outdoor amphitheater starting at 7:30 PM. Dogs must be leashed and away from the amphitheater but there’s great hilltop seating available. Bring blankets & chairs for seating. Light concessions will be for sale but feel free to bring your own picnics. See the full schedule of performers and learn more at the link above.

Concerts in the Courtyard: Wicked Sycamore - August 19th at 6 PM: Chadds Ford, PA

Enjoy a concert under the stars in the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s outdoor courtyard featuring Wicked Sycamore. the all-female trio plays contemporary folk music with a mischievous edge that is grounded in traditional roots, Americana, and bluegrass. Doors open at 6 and concert begins at 7 pm. During the hour, the museum’s art galleries will be open for exploring. Learn more and purchase your tickets at the link above.

Haverford Township Music Festival - August 27th from 12 PM - 9 PM: Haverford, PA

Full day of entertainment, headlined by nationally renowned artists: Joe Louis Walker, Hoboken power-poppers, The Bongos, and Debra Devi; and supported by numerous regional performers from throughout the Delaware Valley & Beyond. It’s the FIRST OFFICIAL Haverford Township Music Festival offering free admission as the event is funded solely through sponsorships & donations. Learn more about the artists, the festival itself, and how to donate at the link above.

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