Local Happenings in September 2021
Looking for some local activities and events to enjoy with your family and friends? Take a look at some of the events that are going on!
Events in Chester County:
Chester County Balloon Festival - September 10th-12th, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Celebrating their 14th year! Experience Chester County and the unique, historical Del Val Region from the ground up! This is a community event supporting local small businesses with portions of the proceeds going to the Chester County Hero Fund and other local youth community groups. Buy your tickets at the link above.
Wine & Jazz Festival - September 18th, 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Enjoy the sights and sounds of live music while savoring a selection of wines throughout the Gardens at Longwood. Sip along to exceptional jazz and, after the sun goes down, catch the jazz-inspired It Don’t Mean a thing If it Ain’t Got That Swing Illuminated Fountain Performance. Buy your tickets above.
38th Annual Turk’s Head Music Festival - September 19th, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A day-long celebration of local music featuring artists and vendors. Two stages with 11 local bands. Food available all day. Rain date is September 26th. See the line-up and more information at the link above.
Exton Park Community Day - September 25th, 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of FREE family activities and a concert, topped off with fireworks! Live band, kids’ activities (rock wall, pumpkin painting, inflatables, petting zoo, etc.), archery, corn hole, disc golf, food trucks, and more. See all the event’s details above.
Downingtown Fall Fest - September 26th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Downingtown Fall Fest is a Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce event, in partnership with Victory Brewing Company and the Borough of Downingtown. This high-value community event brings thousands of visitors seeking great food, crafts, and of course, the Victory Beer Garden. Learn more at the link above.
2021 Concert Series: Open Jam! - September 26th, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For their last outdoor event of the 2021 concert series, we would like to throw one to all the wonderful musicians that have been making it out to our weekly Wednesday jams! We've got the PA, drums, amps and lot, so bring your instruments and come play some music with friends! With a featured set from the Moose 908 house players. pet friendly, and fun required. Learn more above.
Events in Delaware County:
Arts in the Park: Malidelphia! - September 11th, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The final of four performances in our 2021 Arts in the Park….with Malidelphia! Malidelphia is a folklore performance-art ensemble that serves to create a bridge between African immigrant and African-American communities through traditional and contemporary songs, dance, music, masquerade, and folklore. Learn more above.
Ridley Park’s 2021 Victorian Town Fair - September 11th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ridley Park Borough will be hosting its 2021 Victorian Town Fair. There will be food, vendors, games and much more for the whole family. Learn more at the link above.
Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association’s Annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony - September 11th, 8:45 am - 10:07 am
Join us on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks as we remember the 2,977 lives lost and a nation forever changed. Beginning at 8:45 AM, Martin Holahan will be playing our military's music of mourning “Taps” to mark the four times a plane crashed: 8:46 AM (North Tower), 9:03 AM (South Tower), 9:37 AM (Pentagon), and 10:07 (Flight 93). The brief yet poignant ceremony will conclude with a wreath being laid at the fountain. 9/11 is a difficult day for many and we encourage you not to spend it alone. If you are unable to attend in person, there will be a live stream available on Facebook.
Glenolden Community Day 2021 - September 18th, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Family fun at our beautiful Glenolden Park. Live music! Craft & Food vendors! Inflatables! Contests! Cornhole! And More! Learn more at the link above.
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