What To Do: Celebrating 52 weeks of firsts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s August and the weekend calendar is filled with special events – many of which are long-running traditional events.
And this year, there is a long-running, ever-changing weekly event.
“52 Weeks of Firsts” (www.visitphilly.com/52-weeks-of-firsts) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia’s legacy of innovation produced...
What To Do: A Chester County classic, the Old Fiddlers’ Picnic on Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are some events in the area that have been around longer than even some of the really old entertainers – we’re talking Dick Van Dyke (100), Willie Nelson (94), William Shatner (95), June Lockhart (100) and Sonny Rollins (95).
This week, there is a music festival that has been around for 96 years, an event that is celebrating its 78th anniversary...
What To Do: Goshen Fair, Das Awkscht Fescht and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Country Fair
Some of the area’s annual events such as the Goshen Fair and Das Awkscht Fescht have been around for a long time — a really long time.
One of the best — and longest-running – fairs is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554, www.goshencountryfair.org).
The fair,...
What To Do: Celebrating 77 years of the Goshen Country Fair
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s a pretty safe bet that anyone who attended the first Goshen Fair would not be willing or able to hop on one of the thrill rides at this year’s fair — but there may be some spunky septuagenarians out there willing to give it a go.
One of the best — and longest-running – fairs is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds,...
What To Do: Peak summer — local schedule loaded with events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is a weekend when the area’s activity schedule is loaded with popular annual events – a diverse array of events many of which are family-oriented.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) is presenting its annual “Artisan Market” on July 18 and 19.
Visitors can...
What To Do: Chester County original ‘Blobfest’ returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville definitely qualifies as unique – in the true meaning of the word.
“Unique” means “being the only one of its kind.” It is a very demanding qualification – a very specific qualification.
In the entire world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The...
What To Do: Stay cool, but there are events outdoors this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
This is Fourth of July weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics, a lot of fireworks displays and a whole lot of really hot weather.
The 46th Annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (www.GoodNeighborDay.com) will be held on July 4 at Kerr Park in Downingtown from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Activities will get...
What To Do: Summer kicks in, balloons, Juneteeth and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Balloon Festival
High levels of energy will be on the ground and in the air in Chester County this weekend – a weekend which includes Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations.
When there are hot air balloons floating in the sky over your head, you’re going to stop whatever you’re doing and turn your gaze skyward. Three things...
What To Do: Weather, events schedule heats up
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Things are starting to heat up with special summertime activities at locations around the area.
Downingtown is a prime example. Downingtown will be a happening place this Saturday — and throughout the week — with a trio of top-flight events.
Last August, the “Cruiz in at the VFW Car and Motorcycle Show” was held at the VFW Post 845...
What To Do: Turk’s Head Festival returns
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s summertime and the living is easy. It’s also noisy – but it’s a good noise. It’s the noise of outdoor music events.
One of the area’s best outdoor music fests is free and happening this weekend.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, turksheadfestival.com)...
