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By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting its annual \u201cSangria Festival\u201d this weekend \u2013 from noon-7 p.m. on August 21 and noon-6 p.m. on August 22.<\/p>\n

Sangria specials take over Chaddsford for one weekend only.<\/p>\n

Visitors will find\u00a0White Sangria, Sangria,\u00a0and a\u00a0Mango Sangria Wine Popsicle\u00a0featured in the\u00a0Sangria Flight\u00a0($14 for a 2oz pour of each) and\u00a0Sangria Wine Pack\u00a0($24 for a bottle each).<\/p>\n

Guest can enjoy a refreshing\u00a0Strawberries & Cream Slushie\u00a0featuring\u00a0the winery\u2019s zesty red Sangria wine topped with whipped cream and strawberries, or a\u00a0Summer Spritz Cocktail\u00a0with Sangria, seltzer, vodka, oranges, lemons and limes. If you prefer white, there is the \u201cKeeping it Peachy\u00a0Cocktail\u201d\u00a0with White Sangria, seltzer, vodka, cherries and fresh peaches.<\/p>\n

The event will also feature local food truck fare with Nacho Depot, Ole Tapas and Gotta Lotta Gelata. <\/p>\n

Another popular attraction will be live music in a lovely outdoor setting.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s schedule will be highlighted by a set by West Chester\u2019s highly acclaimed singer\/songwriter\/guitarist Nicole Zell from 3-6 p.m. with Joshua Howard as the opener from noon-3 p.m.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Matt Spitko will play from noon-3 p.m. followed by The Road Tapes from 3-6 p.m.<\/p>\n

There are quite a few other good options locally to hear live music performed in an outdoor setting.<\/p>\n

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The Eagleview Summer Concerts<\/p><\/div>\n

The Eagleview Summer Concerts on the Square\u00a0at Eagleview Town Center (Wharton Boulevard, Exton, www.ineagleview.com<\/a>) will fill the air with good music on August 31 from 7-9 p.m.<\/p>\n

The free show, which is being presented by Point Entertainment, will feature the legendary Rebirth Blues Band along with Lula Wiles.<\/p>\n

Prior to that, there will be another free music concert at the Eagleview Town Center.<\/p>\n

On August 20, the venue will be the site of the inaugural concert of the Twin Valley Coffee Music Night series from 7-9 p.m.<\/p>\n

The featured musicians will be The Rutherfords featuring Bobby Joseph and Allison Paige and Christopher Burkholder.<\/p>\n

Another opportunity for outdoor music can be found for a few more weeks at the Shipyard Summer Concert Series (Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Justison Street, Wilmington Riverfront, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-425-4890, www.riverfrontwilm.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The Riverfront Summer Concert Series will once again return to Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park after a few seasons at Dravo Park.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s show, which will run from 7-9 p.m. on August 26, will showcase Best Kept Soul, a band that plays a combination of R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop and Rock.<\/p>\n

The concert will also feature an interlude performance from Christina Cultural Arts Center.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Rose Tree Summer Festival (Rose Tree Park, Route 252, Media, www.delcopa.gov\/departments\/parks<\/a>)\u00a0returns with a summer-long series of free outdoor shows at the scenic park just north of Media.<\/p>\n

On August 20, the series will host the Lonnie Shields Band followed on August 20 by Class of \u201984.<\/p>\n

On August 21, the series will close for the season with a concert by the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, the official 19-member touring Big Band of the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>If you\u2019re in the mood for a lot of music this weekend, then you should check out the 2021 Philadelphia Folk Festival (www.pfs.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

But you have to do it online \u2013 which might not be such a bad idea with rain in the forecast for both days.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Folksong Society is presenting the 59\u00bd Pocket-Sized Philadelphia Folk Festival as the Digital Philadelphia Folk Festival online on August 21 and 22.<\/p>\n

With COVID-19 returning in the form of the highly infectious delta variant, PFF had to flip the in-person festival, literally overnight, to a fully online format in order to keep festival goers safe. Digital tickets are on sale now at\u00a0folkfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This has left the organization little time to pivot performers from the in-person stage to an online platform, but the PFF team is dedicated and are delighted to share the confirmed performers for this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

Performers who were able to transition to the festival\u2019s online platform are\u00a0Bettye LaVette, Livingston Taylor, Dustbowl Revival, Raye Zaragoza, Susan Werner, Flor de Toloache, John Flynn, Heather Maloney,\u00a0and\u00a0Matt Nakoa.<\/p>\n

New to the lineup are folk legend\u00a0Peggy Seeger, Dar Williams, Jonathan Byrd & the Pickup Cowboys, Sarah King, Gathering Time, Dave Ernst,\u00a0Eliza Carthy, local artists from the\u00a0Philadelphia Music Co-Op\u00a0(PMC), and\u00a0Canis Major Music\u00a0artists.<\/p>\n

PMC (Philadelphia Music Co-op)\u00a0is the Philadelphia Folksong Society\u2019s artist development program, working with 100 local acts that highlight the very best in Philadelphia folk music that demand and deserve their place on the world\u2019s stage.<\/p>\n

Joining the Festival this year digitally, pivoting from the in-person event include\u00a0Rachel Andie & the V Element, John Byrne Band, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Driftwood Soldier, Stella Ruze, Laura Lizcano, The Hoppin\u2019 Boxcars, AC Sapphire,\u00a0and\u00a0Valentina Sounds. In addition, we are thrilled to announce the addition of\u00a0Andrea Nardello,\u00a0April Mae & the June Bugs, Avi Wisnia, GF Patrick, Jackson Pines, The Honey Badgers,\u00a0and\u00a0Mara Levine.<\/p>\n

There is also a full roster of amazing performers being presented by the PFF\u2019s international partners — Showcase Scotland Expo, Arts & Culture Wales,\u00a0the\u00a0International Indigenous Music Summit, the\u00a0Port Fairy Folk Festival, the\u00a0Northeast Regional Folk Alliance,\u00a0and the\u00a0Canadian Folk Music Awards.<\/p>\n

Postcards from Scotland\u00a0program will feature:\u00a0Blue Rose Code, Eabhal, Gnoss, Iona Fyfe, Elephant Sessions, Ryan Young, Skerryvore, The Jellyman\u2019s Daughter, The Outside Track, Niteworks, Fara\u00a0and\u00a0Zo\u00eb Bestel.<\/p>\n

Wales Arts International\u00a0are presenting A whistle-stop tour of Welsh arts & culture, created for the launch of Wales at Showcase Scotland 2022 in Celtic Connections, presented by singer-songwriter\u00a0Kizzy Crawford\u00a0and edited by OBR Studios. Featuring\u00a0Catrin Finch\u00a0& Guests,\u00a0Lisa J\u00ean (9Bach), and\u00a0The Gentle Good (Gareth Bonello)\u00a0and\u00a0N\u2019famady Kouyat\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Giiwewizh, a special International Indigenous Music Summit project that will feature 16 Indigenous artists from across Canada\u2019 in 16 short musical documentaries, produced by Jennifer Podemski and directed by Sarain Fox. Featuring\u00a0Aysanabee, Beatrice Deer, Blue Moon Marquee, Classic Roots, GR Gritt, Hasaatuk, Jay Gilday, Julian Taylor, Kanen, Logan Staats, Mamarudegyal, Morgan Toney, Nimkii, The North Sound, Shawnee, Snotty Nose Rez Kids,\u00a0and a special full set from International Indigenous Music Summitt co-founder and Philly Folk favorite\u00a0Amanda Rheaume.<\/p>\n

Port Fairy Folk Festival,\u00a0celebrating their 45th annual Festival in March 2022 on the South West Coast of Victoria, approximately 290km from Melbourne,\u00a0presents three phenomenal acts from Australia making their Philly Folk debut:\u00a0Sal Kimber,\u00a0Fenn Wilson,\u00a0and\u00a0Van Walker.<\/p>\n

NERFA Presents Young Folk\u00a0will have its sixth straight showcase at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, highlighting two phenomenal young musicians from the northeast region, Philadelphia\u2019s own\u00a0Vassal\u00a0and Brantford, Ontario\u2019s\u00a0Benjamin Dakota Rogers.<\/p>\n

Canadian Folk Music Awards\u00a0\u00a0celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada with the Canadian Folk Music Awards Showcase. Established in 2005, the mission of the CFMAs is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms, and to that end, the CFMAs are presenting an encore performance of their 2021 Awards show, featuring CFMA nominees;\u00a0Big Little Lions\u00a0(BC)\u00a0Sussex\u00a0(QC)\u00a0\u00a0M\u00e9lisande\u00a0[\u00e9lectrotrad] (QC),\u00a0Catherine MacLellan\u00a0(PEI),\u00a0Sultans of String\u00a0(ON)\u00a0Burnstick\u00a0(MB)\u00a0Beaus\u00e9jour\u00a0(MB\/NB)\u00a0\u00a0Sarah Jane Scouten\u00a0(BC),\u00a0Marie-\u00c9ve Laure\u00a0(QC),\u00a0The Gilberts\u00a0(NS)\u00a0Benjamin Barille\u00a0(ON), and\u00a0Guillaume Arsenault\u00a0(QC).<\/p>\n

Canis Major Music,\u00a0presented by Danielle Devlin, will feature internationally touring artists that perform with heart, enthusiasm, and outstanding talent. These artists that need to be on your radar include\u00a0Iberi, Frigg, Kongero, Barbra Lica, Tamar Ilana, Karan Casey, Skye Consort & Emma Bj\u00f6rling, M\u00e9lisande [\u00e9lectrotrad]\u00a0and\u00a0\u00c9.T.\u00c9.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead one week, there is the Citadel Country Spirit USA (Ludwig\u2019s Corner Horse Show Grounds. 5 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, countryspiritusa.com<\/a>) will run from August 27-229 and feature a huge array of country stars.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Citadel Country Spirit USA is a great American festival experience, a three-day country music spectacular where like-minded country music enthusiasts come together for a live country music celebration.<\/p>\n

Held at Ludwig\u2019s Corner Horse Show Grounds, a picturesque 33-acre site located in the countryside of Philadelphia, the festival features 20 live acts on two stages. While music is the main attraction, festivalgoers are treated to an array of activities and fanfare a wide selection of food vendors, restaurants, libation establishments and lounges for socializing and having fun.<\/p>\n

In its first two years, Citadel Country Spirit USA earned resounding accolades from fans, sponsors and community partners. Hosted by the Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau (CVB), approximately 40,000 fans from across the country have attended the festival. For the third consecutive year, a portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a<\/p>\n

Your headliners are Brantley Gilbert, Miranda Lambert and Chris Young.\u00a0Heralded as a Great American Festival Experience, Citadel Country Spirit USA features 20 country music acts performing live music on two stages \u2013 14 nationally recognized artists on the GMC Sierra Stage and popular up-and-comers on the Citadel Rising Star Stage.<\/p>\n

This weekend, the\u00a0American Swedish Historical Museum\u00a0(1900 Pattison Avenue,\u00a0Philadelphia, 215-389-1776, www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is presenting a special event on August 20 \u2013 the museum\u2019s annual Crayfish Party.<\/p>\n

The Crayfish Party, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., provides participants an opportunity to get a taste of Swedish summer.<\/p>\n

Diners at the Crayfish Party will be able to enjoy a buffet of crayfish or Swedish meatballs, along with crisp bread, cheese, potatoes, cheese pie, and glass of akvavit all outside under the museum\u2019s beautiful lighted and decorated tent.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Crayfish Party are individual table, $60; table for 2: $120; table for 4: $224; table for 6: $330.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>

Roasting Ears of Corn Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

On August 21 and 22, the Museum of Indian Culture (2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, 610-797-2121, http:\/\/museumofindianculture.org<\/a>) is hosting the 40th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival.<\/p>\n

The 2021 event, which is Eastern Pennsylvania\u2019s oldest American Indian\u00a0festival, is a showcase for American Indian drumming, singing, dancing and food.<\/p>\n

Visitors can watch demonstrations of Native American cooking, flintknapping and arrow making, experience throwing a tomahawk or see what it\u2019s like using an atlatl (spear thrower). There will be a special crafts area for kids where they can make sand art pictures and weave dreamcatchers.<\/p>\n

The festival features a wide array of Native American entertainment. This year\u2019s featured performers are Native American Drumming by Youngblood Singers and Medicine Horse Singers, Traditional Aztec Dancing by the Salinas Family from Mexico city, Hoop Dance Champion Katrina Fisher and Native Nations Dance Theater.<\/p>\n

There will also be cultural lifeways demonstrations like Lenape Cooking, Flute making, Primitive Fire making, Basketry.\u00a0Visitors can also try their hand at tomahawk and atlatl throwing.<\/p>\n

\u200bFestival attendees will be able to shop at the Marketplace for Native American jewelry, fine arts, and clothing.<\/p>\n

This year, the American Indian Collectors Association of the Northeast (IACANE) will host their Native American Artifact Show at our Roasting Ears of Corn Festival.\u00a0 This show will feature thousands of artifacts from across North America.\u00a0 Experienced collectors will be available to answer questions and identify your artifacts.<\/p>\n

There will also be food vendors with Indian burgers, frybread, buffalo stew, Indian tacos and fire-roasted corn.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the festival are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 62 and older) and youth (age 8-17) and free for children (age seven and under).<\/p>\n

For an annual event with a completely different vibe, head west to Lancaster County this weekend.<\/p>\n

The Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association\u2019s annual Thresherman\u2019s Reunion, which is billed as \u201cThe Most Complete Steam & Gas Show in the East,\u201d has become a cherished tradition in Pennsylvania Dutch country. It is not only a \u201ccomplete show,\u201d it is an old show — one of the oldest continually running events in the state.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s 73rd Thresherman\u2019s Reunion, which is being held August 20 and 21 at the Rough and Tumble site (4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, 717-442-4249, www.roughandtumble.org<\/a>), is the 70th annual staging of the event.<\/p>\n

The daily schedule starts with breakfast at 7 a.m. at the R&T Multi-Purpose. The day\u2019s activities include a sawmill in operation, a \u201cPageant of Threshing\u201d, a shingle mill in operation, a \u201cParade of Power\u201d and threshing machine demonstrations.<\/p>\n

There will also be displays featuring steam traction engines, antique tractors, threshing machines, Hit & Miss Gas engines, two steam railroads, shingle mill, large gas engines, model engines, saw mill, barker fan, stone crusher, antique cars, stationary bailers, antique wagons and the \u201cStationary Steam Engine Museum\u201d.<\/p>\n

Daily tickets for the Reunion are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-12).<\/p>\n

Another popular event just a few miles from Mount Gretna is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Mount Hope Estate and Winery grounds, Route 72, Cornwall, 717-665-7021,www.parenfaire.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s 41st annual staging of the event, which bills itself as \u201cthe most wondrous event in all the Knowne World\u201d, is running now through October 31. The festive annual event features authentic Elizabethan food and drink, traditional crafts from the guildsmen of yore and old-time games of skill \u2014 and a cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed re-enactors.<\/p>\n

Each week, the Faire presents a themed weekend. On August 21 and 22, it will be Grand Opening Weekend.<\/p>\n

Visitors can join the Shirefolk and beloved Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Regina Glorianna, as the festival swings wide the Castle Gates and kicks off its 41st glorious season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.<\/p>\n

Featured events this weekend are the \u201cNipperkins Costume Exhibition\u201d and an \u201cAdult Costume Competition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every summer, the Faire, which takes place at Mount Hope Estate and Winery\u2019s authentic 35-acre recreation of a 16th-century village in Olde England, features a new story from a different year of England\u2019s past.<\/p>\n

The following is the description of the 2021 scenario — England has finally established a colony in the New World. Sir Walter Raleigh, one of Elizabeth’s favorite privateers and newly appointed Governor of Virginia has made Mount Hope a key trade port, and the Shire has never been so prosperous.<\/p>\n

Of course, where there’s money to be made, there will be people who want that money. The Earl whose lands Mount Hope sits upon has suddenly taken interest in the shire which he once left alone.<\/p>\n

Now he’s come to collect his share of the bounty and perhaps set up a more permanent residence with little care if he displaces some peasants along the way.<\/p>\n

Will Her Majesty intervene? Will the Shire ever be the same? People will become heroes, heroes will be made legends, and legends will be proven real.<\/p>\n

More than 70 shows are scheduled throughout each day on the Faire\u2019s numerous stages.<\/p>\n

Without a doubt, the most popular attraction is the Jousting Arena. Visitors to the Faire flock to Bosworth Field whenever it\u2019s time for the Ultimate Joust. Peasants lead cheers for their favorite knights while musicians pound out a heart-thumping beat. The Master of the List announces the combatants and soon an encounter of royal proportions ensues.<\/p>\n

The Faire offers a wide variety of activities for visitors, including listening to bagpipe music, checking out handsome Lords in their colorful silks, watching a jester\u2019s acrobatics, learning how to juggle, being the recipient of a gypsy woman\u2019s flirtations and watching the march of Beefeater Guards.<\/p>\n

Guildsmen\u2019s Way is the area that features a large variety of merchants and artisans, including jewelers, candle makers, potters, herbalists, leather smiths, clothiers, and pewter makers \u2014 all offering for sale and demonstrating their ancient wares.<\/p>\n

And there are more than 20 Royal Kitchens located around the faire with menus featuring a wide variety of food and beverage.<\/p>\n

Single-day tickets are available at the gate for $30.95. For children (age 5-11) single-day tickets are available at the gate and online for $15.95.<\/p>\n

On August 21, Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200,\u00a0www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) will present \u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d walking tour at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

In life and in death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia\u2019s most famous home of the dead?<\/p>\n

This tour provides an informative overview of Laurel Hill\u2019s long history, which includes many of the marble masterpieces, stunning views, and legendary stories about Laurel Hill.<\/p>\n

\u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d is the perfect introduction for anyone who enjoys beautiful art, scenic nature, and fascinating history. An experienced graveyard guide will offer a unique perspective. No two \u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d are alike.<\/p>\n

The tour will take place on\u00a0this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. —\u00a0departing from Laurel Hill Cemetery\u2019s Gatehouse entrance at\u00a03822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia.\u00a0The tour Guide will be\u00a0Rich Boardman.<\/p>\n

Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are: $12\/General Admission, $10\/Seniors (65 & Up), $10\/Students with ID.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Colonial\u00a0Pennsylvania Plantation at Ridley Creek State Park\u00a0(3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square,\u00a0http:\/\/www.colonialplantation.org\/<\/a>) will host a special event on August 21 called \u201cSpirits at Sunset —\u00a0What do you do when you come face-to-face with what goes bump in the night…?\u201d
\nWith its first structures built in the 1690s, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is host to a number of possible hauntings. \u201cSpirits at Sunset\u201d offers the opportunity to use ghost hunting equipment to explore four of the Plantation’s oldest and most storied buildings, while the entire experience is tracked using live night vision monitors.
\nDoors open at 7 p.m. Plantation staff will give guests a historical overview of the site to better prepare them for their investigation. The investigation will begin around 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is always a special place to visit \u2013 especially during the run of its annual \u201cFestival of Fountains.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2021 \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d opened in May and is running through September 26.<\/p>\n

Daily performances in the Main Fountain Garden will feature more than 1,700 spinning jets that spin dance to various music programs. These are no little jets as some shoot up as high as 175 feet in the air.<\/p>\n

The 30-minute show is slated for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Main Fountain Garden Show\u2019s \u201cFountains Then and Now\u201d show is a 12-minute fountain performance that begins with a touch of narrated history and concludes with dynamic choreography marrying music and the site\u2019s newest fountain features.<\/p>\n

These displays will be presented daily at 1:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. There will also be performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Another daily show in the Main Garden is \u201cClassical, Jazz, and Hits of Today,\u201d another 12-minue show but with a different musical style. These will be presented daily at 1:15 and 5:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The third show on the roster is \u201cFountain Refresher,\u201d which is billed as \u201ca five-minute mix of music genres that teases the theme of that evening\u2019s Illuminated Fountain Performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

These are scheduled for Thursday through Saturday now through August 28 at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. and September 2 through October 30 at 6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

There will also be daily shows in the Open Air Theatre and the Italian Water Garden.<\/p>\n

Featuring 750 jets in changing patterns, the Open Air Theatre comes alive with fountains set to music.<\/p>\n

Since its 1914 Garden Party debut, this Italian-style outdoor theatre has expanded from its simple original fountains to the 750 jets that create the rainbowed curtain of water you see today, while playing host to more than 1,500 performances throughout the years.<\/p>\n

To limit the spread of COVID-19, Longwood has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend all ticketed concerts, fireworks shows and in-person continuing education classes. But live music can be heard in the Beer Garden, where live instrumental music from traditional Celtic tunes to Caribbean steel pan grooves sets the tone Thursday through Saturday evenings.<\/p>\n

Beer Garden performances are scheduled through August from 6-9 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday evenings. They will also be held in September from 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

The schedule for August is:<\/p>\n

August 20
\nPlenty Pepper Steel Band (Caribbean Steel Pan)<\/p>\n

August 21
\nthe mma project (Eclectic Acoustic)<\/p>\n

August 26
\nFlexible Flyer Bluegrass (Bluegrass)<\/p>\n

August 27
\nEnsemble Novo (Brazilian\/Tropical Chill)<\/p>\n

August 28
\nConjunto Philadelphia (Traditional Cuban and Latin Jazz).<\/p>\n

As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/p>\n

You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/p>\n

Video link for \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d — https:\/\/youtu.be\/AHsC2YuFerY<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and college students, $18 for active military and veterans and $13 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/p>\n

The Morris Arboretum (100 Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org<\/a>). is offering its \u201cGarden Highlights Tour\u201d this month.<\/p>\n

Experienced guides will share both the history and current highlights of the Arboretum during a one-hour walking tour.<\/p>\n

Tours depart from the\u00a0Visitor Center\u00a0at 1 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. These tours are small groups and space is very limited.<\/p>\n

This reservation is good for admission to the Arboretum as well as for the tour itself. The tour is weather permitting. If the tour is cancelled, your ticket is still good for admission. Another attraction at Morris Arboretum is the ultra-popular Garden Railway Display, which has become a major summer attraction at the site. The annual edition of the display will remain open until October 11.<\/p>\n

The railway has a quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with 15 different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a trestle bridge you can walk under) and bustling model trains.<\/p>\n

The buildings and the display are all made of natural materials \u2013 bark, leaves, twigs, hollow logs, mosses, acorns, dried flowers, seeds and stones \u2013 to form a perfectly proportioned miniature landscape complete with miniature rivers.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia-area landmarks are all meticulously decorated for the holidays with lights that twinkle.\u00a0There is even a masterpiece replica of Independence Hall are made using pinecone seeds for shingles, acorns as finials and twigs as downspouts.<\/p>\n

This year the tracks are surrounded by miniature replicas of\u00a0\u201cWonders of the World.\u201d Visitors will be able to see the Eiffel Tower, Hagia Sophia, the Egyptian Pyramids, the Wall of China and more.<\/p>\n

Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (65 and older); $10 for students (ages 13-17 or with ID), active military and retired military; and free for children (under 3).<\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400,\u00a0www.hagley.org<\/a>) is presenting an educational event this weekend called \u201cSights, Sounds and\u00a0Smells\u00a0at Hagley Museum.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event, which involves walking on uneven ground, is scheduled for August 22 at 11 a.m. starting at the Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

Visitors\u00a0will\u00a0experience an in-depth, hands-on tour focused on gunpowder production in the Hagley Powder Yard and visit production areas rarely seen by guests. This tour ends with an explosive finish.<\/p>\n

The tour\u00a0is included\u00a0with\u00a0Hagley Museum\u00a0admission, which\u00a0is $15, Adults; $11, Seniors (age 62 and up) and Students $11; $6, Children (ages 6-14).<\/p>\n

Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0(6400 Hog Island Road, Philadelphia,\u00a0www.fortmifflin.us<\/a>)\u00a0is hosting \u201cPrivate Yankee Doodle Weekend\u201d with thh 4th CT Regiment on August 21 and 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n

Visitors can join the 4th\u00a0Connecticut Regiment throughout the weekend as they demonstrate life as a soldier in the Continental Army based on the memoir of Private Joseph Plumb Martin who served at Fort Mifflin during the 1777 Siege.<\/p>\n

Martin recorded his experience in a memoir published under the title Private Yankee Doodle.<\/p>\n

Participants will be able to explore daily life in the garrison with the 4th CT Regiment and try their hand at some of the tasks of improving the Fort\u2019s defenses including the construction of a scale model of a chevaux de frise, underwater obstacles that were a feat of 18th century military engineering.<\/p>\n

They will be able to see original examples in the exhibit space and then observe construction under the direction of the 4th CT Regiment. There will be weapons demos, cannon firings, guided tours plus special outdoor activities. Guests can earn a special reward for participating in the \u201c32 Pounder Incident Challenge!\u201d<\/p>\n

On Saturday, visitors to Fort Mifflin can meet Joseph Plumb Martin himself (as interpreted by Michael Kalichak) who will recall his service as he might have done while working on the memoir fifty years following the war.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, participants can explore the challenges of piloting an 18th century vessel up the narrow and shallow Delaware River. Michael Carver will discuss and demonstrate how large vessels navigated around known obstacles in these challenging waters.<\/p>\n

Every Saturday in August, Pottsgrove Manor (100 West King Street, Pottstown, 610-326-4014, http:\/\/montcopa.org\/index.aspx?nid=930<\/a>) will be presenting \u201cOpen House Days-Historic Cooking and Collections Curiosities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors will have the opportunity to see select 18th-century items from the Pottsgrove Manor collection up close and ask the curator questions. At the same time, summer treats will be being created in the site\u2019s reproduction kitchen.<\/p>\n

Visitors can return every week to see a presentation of something from Pottsgrove\u2019s cook and its collections.\u00a0 The first floor of the museum will be open for visitors to view at their leisure.<\/p>\n

The schedule is:<\/p>\n

August 21 — Collections Curiosity, 18th century calash, or collapsible women’s bonnet<\/p>\n

August 28 — Historic Cooking, Ice Cream<\/p>\n

This event features free admission with a suggested donation of $2 per person.<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965,\u00a0http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting a \u201cSelf-Guided Mansion Tour\u201d on July 11.<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, iron master, shop owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/p>\n

The site opens at 12:30 p.m. with self-guided tours starting at 1 p.m. The site\u00a0closes at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, guests will be able to tour the main floor of the mansion and summer kitchen areas only. Interpretive signage will be available including photos and text describing the other closed areas.<\/p>\n

Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth ages 6-17, and fee for children under 5. Hope Lodge is a Blue Star Museum which means that active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, are admitted free for regular tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.<\/p>\n

A fun summertime family activity is taking a trip to the past by riding behind a vintage locomotive on a tourist rail line.<\/p>\n

The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233,\u00a0www.westchesterrr.net<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Specials\u201d every Sunday now through Sept 19. There will be one excursion each day at noon.<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy a 90-minute round trip train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Riders are invited to pack a lunch to have during excursion\u2019s stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for children (2-12) and free for children (under two).<\/p>\n

Wilmington and Western Railroad (Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware,\u00a0www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running its Mt. Cuba Meteor excursion on August 21 at 12:30 and 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Passengers can take a leisurely 1\u00bd-hour round-trip ride up the Red Clay Valley to the rail line\u2019s Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, which includes a \u00bd-hour layover to have a picnic or simply admire the natural surroundings. The Mt. Cuba Meteor excursion is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon outside with family or friends.<\/p>\n

If you don’t want to get off the train at Mt. Cuba, you can remain onboard and travel further up the line through the communities of Ashland and Yorklyn. On the return trip, we’ll make a brief stop at Mt. Cuba to pick up the picnic passengers.<\/p>\n

This event is powered by either our historic first-generation diesel locomotive, by our 1929 Pennsylvania Railroad Doodlebug railcar, or by one of the railroad\u2019s antique steam locomotives.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for children (ages 2-12) and $16 for seniors.<\/p>\n

This weekend, the Strasburg Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522,\u00a0www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is celebrating one of its locomotives with a series called \u201c611\u00a0at Strasburg: The Return of an American Icon.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Norfolk & Western Class J\u00a0611, a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is known as an engineering powerhouse of steam, technology, and near mechanical perfection.<\/p>\n

The N&W Class J\u00a0611\u00a0is the sole survivor of 14 Class J steam locomotives designed and built by the Norfolk & Western Railway. The locomotive rolled out of Roanoke\u2019s East End Shops in 1950. Its mission was to pull the Powhatan Arrow, a 15-car passenger train, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Cincinnati, Ohio.<\/p>\n

Now, the powerful and sleek locomotive is running the rails at the historic Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County\u2019s scenic Amish Country.<\/p>\n

Offered as part of the tourist railroad\u2019s regular daily steam train service, N&W No.\u00a0611\u00a0J will be the motive power for the day\u2019s main train on select days. She will pull 45-minute excursion rides to Paradise, Pennsylvania on the following days:<\/p>\n

August 27-29; September 4-6; September 24-26; and October 2 and 3.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices range from $9.50-$45.<\/p>\n

The New Hope Railroad (32 Bridge Street, New Hope, 215-862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cGrapevine Express,\u201d which features \u201cWine & Cheese Tasting,\u201d on August 21 and 22 at 5 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

Riders are invited to take part in a romantic \u201cWine and Cheese Excursion\u201d and enjoy fine gourmet cheese, artisan crackers, meats, fruit, and our featured local wines. Additional Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages are also available onboard.<\/p>\n

Wine and cheese will be served to passengers as they travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. The journey travels through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.<\/p>\n

The excursions will take place aboard one of the railroads lavishly appointed early 1900\u2019s first-class parlor cars.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $79.99 (Ages 21 and older only).<\/p>\n

The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>) is running several special excursions this weekend.<\/p>\n

On August 21, \u201cWild West Express\u201d trains will depart at 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Riders will witness the exploits of the infamous Jesse James and Younger Gang, a well-known group of 19th-century outlaws and experience train travel as it was in the Wild West when this notorious group held up trains and passengers.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $27 Adult; $15 Child (age 3-12); $5 Toddler (in lap).<\/p>\n

On August 22, the rail line will run the \u201cSuperhero Express\u201d at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Kids of all ages are invited to come dressed up as their favorite Superhero to ride the rails with the railroad\u2019s special Superhero guests. Crafts and lots of hero-themed fun will also be featured.<\/p>\n

Another special excursion is the \u201cGlen Rock Express with No. 17\u201d on August 22 at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tickets: $28 Adult; $15 Child (age 3-12); $5 Toddler (in lap).<\/p>\n

There will be a lot of model trains and a lot of toys on display and for sale when\u00a0Greenberg\u2019s Train & Toy Show\u00a0visits the area for a two-day stop at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks\u00a0www.greenbergshows.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The show, which is scheduled for August 21 and 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, will feature a number of operating train displays, including\u00a0Allegheny Western Lines HO Scale Layout, Reading Co. Technical & Historical Society HO Scale Layout, Philadelphia N-Trak \u00a0N Scale Layout, Royersford Modular Model Railroaders HO Scale Layout, East Penn Traction Club N Scale Layout, Northeast Corridor Historical Society HO Scale Layout and Atlantic Division TCA O Gauge Layout<\/p>\n

This weekend\u2019s show will also offer free clinics on a wide variety of topics, including track work, using accessories and using a digital command control. There will be a large number of dealers with toys, trains, accessories and hobby publications. Other features include hourly door prizes.<\/p>\n

Tickets for adults are $10 for Saturday and $9 for Sunday. Children (12 and under) are admitted free.<\/p>\n

The Elmwood\u00a0Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown,\u00a0www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) has a variety of special activities coming up.<\/p>\n

On August 21 and 22, the Zoo is presenting \u201cBreakfast with the\u00a0Giraffes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guests can enjoy a delicious, socially distanced outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to the zoo\u2019s three towering\u00a0giraffes. After participants have cleared their plates, they will be invited to an exclusive giraffe feeding.<\/p>\n

The breakfast will get underway at 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

On August 20 and 25, the Zoo is hosting \u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

All guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an\u00a0online waiver\u00a0and submit required documents before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required for you to attend\u00a0\u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cDog Days\u201d event is slated to run from 1-5 p.m. It will also be held on selected dates throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com) is presenting its annual \u201cSangria Festival\u201d this weekend \u2013 from noon-7 p.m. on August 21 and noon-6 p.m. on August 22. Sangria specials take over Chaddsford for one weekend only. Visitors will find\u00a0White Sangria, Sangria,\u00a0and a\u00a0Mango Sangria Wine Popsicle\u00a0featured […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[3581,12364,14003,7426,5978,14004],"class_list":["post-48789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-chaddsford-winery","tag-citadel-country-spirit-usa","tag-eagleview-summer-concert-series","tag-featured","tag-philadelphia-folk-festival","tag-roasting-corn-festival"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=48789"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48789\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48790,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48789\/revisions\/48790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/48784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=48789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=48789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=48789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}