{"id":56732,"date":"2026-05-16T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=56732"},"modified":"2026-05-16T09:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:32:54","slug":"what-to-do-radnor-hunt-porchfest-and-dogwood-festival-on-tap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=56732","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Radnor Hunt, Porchfest and Dogwood Festival on tap"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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Radnor Hunt<\/p><\/div>\n

There are many annual events in this area which have passed milestone anniversaries\u2026.and there are some still in their infancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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May 16 is a big day in the local equestrian world \u2013 the day of the Radnor Hunt (826 Providence Road, Malvern, https:\/\/www.brandywine.org\/conservancy\/radnor-hunt-races<\/a>), an event that is closing in on the century mark.<\/div>\n
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This year marks the 95th running of the Radnor Hunt Races. Held on the grounds of the Radnor Hunt in Malvern, the event annually draws an estimated crowd of 20,000. The National Hunt Cup and the Radnor Hunt Cup headline the day\u2019s six races.<\/div>\n

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The first Radnor Hunt Races were held in 1928 at Chesterbrook, the former estate of A.J. Cassatt. The Races were run annually until racing was suspended during the war years of 1943-1945.<\/div>\n
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The following year George Brooke, II, with the aid of Morris Dixon, Thomas McCoy, Jr., and George Strawbridge, Sr., supervised construction of a new course on the present Club property.<\/div>\n
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In 1980, the Radnor Hunt and Brandywine Conservancy began a partnership spearheaded by Betty Moran and George “Frolic” Weymouth. Under their leadership, the Radnor Hunt Races are Racing for Open Space. For the past 40 years the Brandywine Conservancy has been the sole beneficiary of the Radnor Hunt Races.<\/div>\n
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With more than five million dollars raised, those funds have fueled the Conservancy’s vital efforts to protect open space and water resources in southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.<\/div>\n
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The 95th Radnor Hunt Races, which are held on the W. Burling Cocks Memorial Racecourse in Malvern, will get underway at 1 p.m. with the Katherine W. Illoway Invitational Sidesaddle Race.<\/div>\n
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Other featured races are The Milfern Cup, The Radnor Hunt Cup, The National Hunt Cup and The Henry Collins Steeplechase.<\/div>\n
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Penns\u00a0Woods\u00a0Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http:\/\/www.pennswoodswinery.com<\/a>) will present \u201cDerby @ the Vineyard\u201d on May 16 and 17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
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A Hunter Derby is a\u00a0two-round horse jumping competition. Both rounds typically include natural fences reminiscent of the hunt field, such as stone walls, logs, brush jumps, white board fences, post-and-rail jumps, gates or coops.<\/div>\n
\u201cDerby @ the Vineyard\u201d offers a deluxe experience for all spectators to enjoy a horse show with Penns Woods Wine, vineyard views, food trucks, artisanal vendors, and the ability to meet the stars of the show at the paddock.<\/div>\n
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All ticket\u00a0holders receive a \u201cDerby @\u00a0the Vineyard\u201d souvenir wine glass and event program, access to\u00a0view up to eight hours of the Hunter Derby action, wine bar\u00a0with wine available for purchase by the glass and bottle, live music and local food trucks and artisan vendors.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $15.<\/div>\n
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Porchfest<\/p><\/div>\n

The Fifth Annual West Chester Porchfest (westchesterporchfest.com<\/a>) will be held on May 16 from 1-7 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Participants can stroll from porch to porch and enjoy live local talent and the beautiful porches of historic West Chester.<\/div>\n
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West Chester Porchfest\u00a0is organized by the West Chester Green Team\u00a0to promote community building, foster connections and celebrate the return of spring and the beginning of summer.<\/div>\n
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At locations between the band stages, the WCGT offers environmental education tables\u00a0and information booths focusing on pollinator gardens and native plants.<\/div>\n
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Food trucks and picnic tables will be open while children\u2019s activities will add to the festivities.<\/div>\n
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The entertainment also features a wide range of performers including Cassie and the Sepiatones, Grace Guggenheim, \u00a0Laura Feigin, coldpheet, Steph Chupela, Audubon String Quartet, Alison & Lynne, Candiflyp, Omar Rabady, Sodajerk and Landfall.<\/div>\n
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Some of the other participating acts will be The Rescue Dogs, Sara Koon, Hijack the Jam, West Whiteland Horns, Hansen-Protasi Jazz Sextet, Eklectik, Dave\u2019s Basement Band, Log Flume, The Cosmosapiens and Not Quitting Our Day Jobs.<\/div>\n
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Dogwood Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Phoenixville\u2019s 82nd Annual Dogwood Festival (www.phoenixvilledogwoodfestival.org<\/a>) is running now through May 16.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The annual staging of the springtime fair will take place at the historic Reeves Park Bandshell (Main Street between third and Fourth avenues, Phoenixville) with live entertainment each night.<\/div>\n
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The main day for activities at the free festival will be May 16 with a parade and other festivities running from 1-10 p.m. and live entertainment starting at 3 p.m.<\/div>\n
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The parade, which is one of the festival\u2019s showcase events, is slated to get underway at 1 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Chester County Studio Tour<\/p><\/div>\n

The annual Chester County Studio Tour (chestercountystudiotour.com<\/a>) will be held on May 17 and 18.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The tour, which has continued to grow in size and stature from year-to-year, is a showcase for more than 150 different artists whose work will be displayed at more than 75 studios in the area.<\/div>\n
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Some of the artists whose work will be on display at 2026 edition of the event are John Baker, Jill Beech, Ishaq Deis, Elizabeth DiOttavio, Preetha Kesari, Harriet Hill, Tara Toocheck, Michael Fleck, Lin Webber and Diane Cirafesi.<\/div>\n
Tour hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 16 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 17. The event is free and open to the public.<\/div>\n
On May 16 and 17, the Brandywine Ballet will bring its annual spring performance to West Chester University\u2019s Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall (South High Street, West Chester, 610-696-2711, www.brandywineballet.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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This spring, Brandywine Ballet will present a full-length, fairytale ballet for its spring show.<\/div>\n
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This weekend, the Brandywine Ballet will present the classic family favorite — \u201cThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz\u201d is a timeless tale about the enduring powers of friendship, self-confidence, love, and family.<\/div>\n
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It is based on author L. Frank Baum\u2019s classic children\u2019s stories, which follow the adventures of a young girl, Dorothy, as she is transported from the comforts of her family home to a magical land fraught with conflict, mystery, and fantastical creatures.<\/div>\n
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Performance times are 4 p.m. on May 16 and 2 p.m. on May 17.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices range from $40-$50.<\/div>\n
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Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) has several special activities going.<\/div>\n
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\u201cNoir Noir: A Speakeasy Experience\u201d will be held on Friday evenings in May from 6-9 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can enjoy specialty cocktails and light bites in the hidden wine cellar as they step behind the scenes at the Friday-night speakeasy, tucked inside our historic wine cellar.<\/div>\n
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Inspired by the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s and 1930s, this intimate pop-up experience transforms the West Tank Room into a moody, art deco\u2013inspired lounge complete with themed music, vintage touches, and low-lit ambiance.<\/div>\n
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Guests are invited to enjoy a rotating menu of specialty cocktails crafted with locally sourced spirits and Chaddsford wines, available exclusively during speakeasy hours.<\/div>\n
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A limited selection of bar bites will also be available.\u00a0Themed attire is encouraged but never required.<\/div>\n
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There will also be \u201cMimosa Mixer Tastings\u201d from May 2-17.<\/div>\n
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Guests can celebrate the flavors of spring with a lively and refreshing Mimosa Mixer Tasting at Chaddsford Winery.<\/div>\n
This guided, seated experience invites guests to explore a curated flight of seasonal mimosa creations, each paired with a delicious cheese board.<\/div>\n
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\u201cLive on the Lawn\u201d will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from May 2-September 27 from 2-5 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
This is a brand-new outdoor music series featuring local talent, great wine, and relaxed vibes every summer weekend afternoon.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can bring a blanket, grab a glass, and kick back to the rhythm of live music on the scenic Vintner\u2019s Lawn.<\/div>\n
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Each weekend showcases a rotating lineup of regional musicians and your favorite Chaddsford wines.<\/div>\n
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There will be Chaddsford wines by the glass or bottle, frozen wine slushies, fresh and seasonal mocktails, a rotating selection of Pennsylvania craft beer and an expanded, in-house food menu<\/a>, including weekly pizza specials.<\/div>\n
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In 2026, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration.<\/div>\n
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After all, we\u2019ve been first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun for 250 years.<\/div>\n
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52 Weeks of Firsts (www.visitphilly.com\/52-weeks-of-firsts<\/a>) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring<\/div>\n
Philadelphia\u2019s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee.<\/div>\n
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Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels.<\/div>\n
To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year\u2019s worth of free events to celebrate the country\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/div>\n
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52 Weeks of Firsts shines a light on different Philly-born Firsts each week through a series of free public events called\u00a0Saturday Firstivals\u00a0\u2014 held every Saturday of 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in more than a dozen neighborhoods.<\/div>\n
Firstival:\u00a0Saturday May 16 will focus on \u201cFirst Hospital in America: 1751.\u201d<\/div>\n
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America\u2019s first hospital, founded by none other than Ben Franklin, set the gold standard for care and still stands today as a monument to healing and hope.<\/div>\n
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The event will be held May 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pennsylvania Hospital, which is located at 800 Spruce Street in Philadelphia.<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re a fan of antique cars, you\u2019ll have several options this weekend for events that will interest you.<\/div>\n
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Linvilla Orchards & the Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania will present an outstanding display of spectacularly restored cars this weekend at their annual Antique Car Show & Flea Market at Linvilla Orchards (137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, 610- 876-7116, www.linvilla.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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On May 17, the orchard\/market\/tourist attraction in Media will host the interesting annual springtime event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The free show, which grows in popularity every year, will be held rain or shine.<\/div>\n
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Linvilla Orchards has partnered with The Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania (HCCP) for over three decades to present their annual Spring Meet. More than 250 spectacularly restored and maintained antique, classic, and muscle cars will take over one of Linvilla\u2019s big fields.<\/div>\n
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Visitors to Linvilla Orchards\u2019 car show will be able to get an up-close-and-personal look at a large selection of antique vehicles — all of which have been maintained in pristine form. There will be cars dating from as far back as the early 1900s. The wide representation of vintage vehicles will include cars all the way up until the 1970s.<\/div>\n
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As an added attraction, there will be hayrides around the orchard\u2019s grounds and train rides on Linvilla Orchards Playland Express. Other kid-oriented attractions include a playground, a barnyard and face-painting.<\/div>\n
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The 29th\u00a0Annual Ambler Auto Show (Butler Avenue, Ambler, http:\/\/amblermainstreet.org<\/a>) will be held May 17 from 1-6 p.m. in the center of Ambler.<\/div>\n
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Billed as \u201cThe Best Little Car Show Around,\u201d the annual event has established a reputation as a quality show.<\/div>\n
Butler Avenue will close for the event from Lindenwold Avenue to Main Street so that more than 200 classic cars and their owners can compete for a litany of prizes.<\/div>\n
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The Ambler Auto Show is designed to be a fun, low-pressure event for auto and truck enthusiasts.<\/div>\n
Held each year at the beginning of the regional auto show season, Ambler gives the exhibitor a great opportunity to \u201ctune-up\u201d for upcoming shows. Vehicles are positioned along Butler Avenue covering the major shopping area of Ambler.<\/div>\n
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Visitors to the show have the opportunity to stop and chat with owners to learn more about each vehicle. Vehicles compete for awards in three categories — The Top 30, Major Sponsor Trophy and the Al Whitcomb Best-in-Show Award.<\/div>\n
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Additionally, all entrants receive a commemorative dash plaque marking their participation in the show.<\/div>\n
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The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http:\/\/www.phillyexpocenter.com<\/a>) is hosting the East Coast\u00a0Reptile\u00a0Super Expo featuring hundreds of live snakes and\u00a0reptiles on May 16.<\/div>\n
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Many people think snakes and lizards are interesting creatures and maybe even fun pets to own. If you fall into this category, you should check out the show on Saturday.<\/div>\n
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A wide array of\u00a0reptiles will be on display as part of the popular exhibition, which is an annual event that is closing in on its silver anniversary.<\/div>\n
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One of the show\u2019s main attractions is a sales exhibit area featuring many vendors with live\u00a0reptiles, amphibians and arachnids as well as food items, supplies, books, cages, and related accessories.<\/div>\n
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Some of the featured vendors are AZO\u00a0Reptiles, Rose\u2019s\u00a0Reptiles, Darin\u2019s Toybox, Blake\u2019s Exotic\u00a0Reptiles, Dower\u00a0Reptiles & Rodents,\u00a0Reptile\u00a0Kingdom, DHA Pythons, Gecko Haven,\u00a0Hunger\u00a0Reptiles, Jungle Emporium,\u00a0Delaware Turtle,\u00a0Just Lizards, Outback\u00a0Reptiles,\u00a0RKZ\u00a0Rodents. Monstar\u00a0Reptiles,\u00a0Turtle to Turtle,\u00a0and Delaware Valley Herpetarium.<\/div>\n
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The East Coast\u00a0Reptile\u00a0Super Expo, which is always a well-attended event, will run from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. this Saturday.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $10 — children (under five) admitted free.<\/div>\n
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A popular venue where you can enjoy flowers up close is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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This weekend, Tyler is presenting a \u201cRhododendron Tour\u201d on May 17.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can step into a sea of color as they explore 13 acres of azaleas and rhododendrons on this informative and inspiring tour.<\/div>\n
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Tyler\u2019s\u00a0Wister Rhododendron Garden\u00a0is home to one of the largest and most significant rhododendron collections in the country, featuring hundreds of varieties and species.<\/div>\n
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The event will get underway at 1 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Admission fee is $18 per adult, $15 per senior and $10 per teen (ages 12-17).<\/div>\n
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Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting a \u201cGuided Mansion Tour\u201d on May 17.<\/div>\n
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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<\/div>\n
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Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/div>\n
Visitors can participate by watching a short film and then taking a tour. Guided tours of the mansion will depart at 1 and 2:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth ages 6-17, and free 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.<\/div>\n
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Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0(Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167, www.fortmifflin.us<\/a>) offers a variety of special events throughout the year. On May 16, the special event will be \u201cLiving History Day.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors to the Fort will see what was it like being stationed at Fort Mifflin.<\/div>\n
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They will be able to explore the fort and what life was like during the height of the Revolution.<\/div>\n
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Hands-on displays, presentations and tours will be available all day.<\/div>\n
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\u201cLiving History Day\u201d will run from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors (age 65 and older) and $12 for veterans (with ID) and $10 for students (age 12 and under).<\/div>\n
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On May 16,\u00a0 Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) will present \u201cNurture with Nature\u201d from 3-5 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the workshops in this series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $20.<\/div>\n
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The John\u00a0Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/a>) will host two\u00a0\u201cBird Walks\u201d this weekend.<\/div>\n
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The first will be on May 16 at 8 a.m. with Debbie Beer.<\/div>\n
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The second will be on May 17 at 8 a.m. with Mary Ellen Krober.<\/div>\n
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Newlin Grist\u00a0Mill (219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, newlingristmill.org<\/a>)\u00a0will present its \u201c1704 Mill Tour\u201d on May 16 and 17.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can take a guided tour of the site\u2019s 1704 water powered mill.<\/div>\n
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While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox.<\/div>\n
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Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill.<\/div>\n
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Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 12 and under.<\/div>\n
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There is a saying in Italian, \u201ccento anni<\/a>,\u201d (pronounced colloquially by Italians as \u201cgen-dahn\u201d) that means \u201cone hundred<\/a>\u00a0years\u201d and implies \u201cone hundred years<\/a>\u00a0of health.\u201d It is often said during a toast.<\/div>\n
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For more than 100 years, South Philadelphia has been a stronghold of the city\u2019s Italian-American population.<\/div>\n
Nowhere is it more evidenced than at the South Ninth Street Italian Market (Ninth Street and Washington Avenue vicinity, Philadelphia, 215-278-2903, www.italianmarketfestival.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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On May 16 and 17, it will be time once again for the annual \u201cSouth Ninth Street Italian Market Festival.\u201d The festival\u2019s focus will center on specialty food shops, restaurants, taverns and stores.<\/div>\n
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The festival, which is free, features the annual \u201cProcession of Saints,\u201d along with live entertainment, family events, crafts vendors and food booths.<\/div>\n
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It will run from 10 a.m-5 p.m. both days and will be held rain or shine.<\/div>\n
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One of the festival\u2019s most popular attractions is \u201cAlbero della Cuccagna\u201d — the \u201cGrease Pole.\u201d\u00a0 It is a 30-foot-high pole greased with lard that is located at the Ninth and Montrose Piazza.<\/div>\n
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Teams will compete on both days for prizes of meats, cheeses, gift cards and money — prizes that are hanging from the top of the pole.<\/div>\n
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The Upper Darby Greek Festival 2026 (St.\u00a0Demetrios\u00a0Greek Orthodox Church of Upper Darby, 229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, www.saintdemetrios.org<\/a>) will be held now through May 18 with a wide array of tasty Greek treats such as souvlaki, shish-ka-bob, moussaka, pastitsio and gyros and baklava.<\/div>\n
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Other activities include vendors with crafts and Greek items and live Greek dancing. The free festival is open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon-8 p.m. on Sunday.<\/div>\n
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There will be live Greek folk dancing on Saturday and Sunday with performances by Pontian Society, St. Demetrios Pegasus and Cypriot Society.<\/div>\n
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Some of the tasty Greek food available at the festival will be gyros, souvlaki, mousaka, pastitsio, and spanakopita while featured desserts will be baklava, melomakarona, kataifi, galaktoboureko and roxakia.<\/div>\n
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There are many good reasons to visit Delaware this weekend.<\/div>\n
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This Saturday, the\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel Shipyard (1124 East Seventh Street, Wilmington, Delaware, www.kalmarnyckel.org<\/a>) is beginning its 2026 season of live sails.<\/div>\n
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Sailing season returns with river cruises in Wilmington and tall ship sails in Historic New Castle. Tickets for day sails plus private ship rentals are now available.<\/div>\n
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On May 16 at 10 a.m., visitors can take a 1.5-hour Christina River cruise on\u00a0Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware.<\/div>\n
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Adventure awaits when they come aboard the majestic Swedish flagship that founded the colony of New Sweden in 1638. They can haul lines, set sails, hear tales from the crew or simply relax.<\/div>\n
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The ship is a beautiful recreation of the original\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel, which was built in Holland in the 1620s. Her main mast is taller than a 10-story building, and she carries 7,600 square feet of sail area and six miles of rigging.<\/div>\n
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The original\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel was a Swedish-owned, three-masted armed pinnace that sailed from Goteborg, Sweden in November of 1637 and brought the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley.<\/div>\n
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The new\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel was constructed there and was launched on September 28, 1997. She was commissioned on May 9, 1998, and now serves as Delaware\u2019s sea-going Ambassador of Good Will. She is a fully functional sail training vessel and has represented Delaware all over the country.<\/div>\n
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River Cruise tickets are $45\/Adult and $25\/Youth (12 and under).<\/div>\n
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This weekend, Rockwood Park & Museum (4671 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, <\/a>\u00a0Delaware, 4671 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, www.newcastlede.gov\/431\/Rockwood-Park-Museum<\/a>) is hosting \u201cRockwood Guided House Tours.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can explore the grandeur, history and beauty of the Rockwood Museum, home of the Shipley, Bringhurst and Hargraves families for 120 years, at their own pace.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will be able to access most of the museum\u2019s major rooms on this self-guided tour. Also, staff will be nearby to answer any questions.<\/div>\n
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Tours are scheduled for 12:30 and 2 p.m. on May 16 and 17.<\/div>\n
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Self-guided tours will also be available both days from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/div>\n
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It didn\u2019t take very long for the Wilmington Grand Prix (various locations around downtown Wilmington, http:\/\/wilmgrandprix.com<\/a>) to evolve from a regional bicycle race to one of the premier cycling events in the country.<\/div>\n
The Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Professional Criterium Races will be an official stop on USA Cycling\u2019s National Criterium Calendar.<\/div>\n
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On May 16, there will be a series of races beginning at 9 a.m. and culminating with the Women\u2019s Pro and Men\u2019s Pro races in the afternoon.<\/div>\n
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The racing on Saturday will be held in downtown Wilmington on a figure-eight criterium over a one-mile course. The start line and finish line are the same and are located in front of the Grand Opera House in the 800 block of Market Street.<\/div>\n
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Saturday will also feature the Major Taylor Community Ride at 11 a.m. and a free Street Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/div>\n
On May 17, it will be time for the 11th\u00a0Annual Governor\u2019s Ride and the 10th Annual Delaware Gran Fondo. Last year\u2019s Gran Fondo attracted cyclists from 20 states, including Maine, Florida and Colorado.<\/div>\n
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On May 16, you can take a trip back to a different era in America\u2019s history by attending the annual \u201cA Day in Old New Castle\u201d in Historic New Castle (off Route 141, New Castle, Delaware, 302-322-5774, http:\/\/www.historicnewcastle.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The event, which will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., is a tradition of home and garden tours in New Castle that dates back a full century — in a town that was founded 350 years ago.<\/div>\n
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Billed as the oldest home and garden tour in the United States, \u201cA Day in Old New Castle\u201d provides visitors with the opportunity to see what life was like during the historic era when New Castle served as the capital of the fledgling colony of Delaware.<\/div>\n
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New Castle was where William Penn first set foot in North America in 1682. New Castle was also the home to two of Delaware\u2019s three signers of the Declaration of Independence. This weekend\u2019s event will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the year of\u00a0\u201cUnion and Freedom.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors will be able to tour the many homes, gardens and public buildings that witnessed the rebirth of America at the conclusion of the Civil War.\u00a0Also included are tours of the A.J. Meerwald.<\/div>\n
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The cobblestone streets of Old New Castle will be alive with activities. There will be confederate and union encampments by Union Patriotic League and Garrison of New Amstel.<\/div>\n
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Other attractions include blacksmithing, historic caricatures, a Colonial brewer, children\u2019s games, bell ringers, a maypole, carriage rides, beer garden, tours of historic Buttonwood School.<\/div>\n
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Tickets for \u201cA Day in Old New Castle\u201d are start at $25.<\/div>\n
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The Annual Bellefonte Arts Festival (Brandywine Boulevard, Bellefonte, Delaware, www.bellefontearts.com<\/a>) will be held on May 16.<\/div>\n
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The event, which is scheduled to run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., will feature more than 50 local artists and artisans who will be selling and demonstrating handcrafted items such as pottery, photography, paintings, \u201cup-cycled art for home and garden,\u201d jewelry, glass, textiles, candles, and mixed media.<\/div>\n
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There will also be an array of community booths, activities for children and pet lovers, performances of live music in the festival\u2019s big music tent and tasty food treats at the food truck food court.<\/div>\n
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The 2026 season has begun at Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
There will be a \u201cGuided Mansion Tour\u201d on May 16 starting at 9:30 a.m.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can get a different perspective on Nemours through this guide-led tour of Nemours Estate\u2019s Mansion.<\/div>\n
There will also be a \u201cBehind the Ropes Tour\u201d on May 17 at 9 a.m.<\/div>\n
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The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children\u2019s Health \u2014 follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/div>\n
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Originally constructed in 1910,\u00a0Nemours\u00a0Estate is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/div>\n
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Nemours\u00a0Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur\u2019s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands and meadows.<\/div>\n
Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont.<\/div>\n
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Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) will be presenting \u201cElmo\u2019s Springtacular\u201d every weekend now through June 14.<\/div>\n
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\u201cElmo\u2019s Springtacular\u201d at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events \u2013 including an exciting line up of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks.<\/div>\n
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This weekend will feature \u201cElmo’s Pirate Weekend\u201d on May 16 and 17.<\/div>\n
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Elmo and his crew are setting sail for a pirate adventure with exclusive performances of \u201cElmo and the\u00a0Bookaneers\u201d in Sesame Street Theater.<\/div>\n
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There will also be a treasure hunt throughout the park, and photos with everyone\u2019s favorite furry friends dressed in their pirate garb!<\/div>\n
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Now through May 17, it\u2019s time for the New Hope and Lambertville \u201cPridefest\u201d (https:\/\/www.newhopecelebrates.com\/pridefest\/<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The event\u2019s major festivities are \u201cPride Parade,\u201d \u201cPride Fair,\u201d \u201cBest Cocktail Contest Crawl,\u201d and \u201cNew Hope Celebrates Pride Dance Party.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The Annual Pride Parade, the signature event of New Hope Celebrates PrideFest will kick off in Lambertville, NJ before marching into New Hope on Saturday. The parade and fair continue to highlight the diverse and inclusive communities of New Hope and Lambertville.<\/div>\n
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The parade will begin at 11 a.m. where New Jersey\u2019s first same-sex marriages were performed in 2013 \u2013 Lambertville City Hall — and continue down Bridge Street into Pennsylvania, making it the only Pride Parade which crosses a state line.<\/div>\n
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Following the Parade, people can gather for the Pride Fair at the end of South Main St. open to the public in the Legion parking lot at the corner of New St. and South Main St. There will be vendors and live entertainment from noon-5 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Open to all, this fun-filled day brings everyone together to celebrate diversity. Cash bars are available. Admission proceeds will benefit New Hope Celebrates and all PrideFest events.<\/div>\n
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Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) will present \u201cThe Best of the Nest: Birdhouse Competition & Display\u201d throughout its site.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe Best of the Nest: Birdhouse Competition & Display\u201d runs now through May 25 and showcases unique birdhouses designed and built by members of the public.<\/div>\n
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Guests are invited to vote for their favorite birdhouses in multiple categories: traditional, whimsical, Bucks County landmark, and natural habitat.<\/div>\n
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For this event, Peddler\u2019s Village is proud to partner with the\u00a0Bucks County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects\u00a0and the\u00a0Honey Hollow Nature Center.<\/div>\n
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By participating in this event as either a birdhouse creator or a visitor, you can support two local nonprofits. Creators can donate their birdhouses to a fundraising auction, and visitors can donate either directly or by \u201cbuying\u201d additional votes for their People\u2019s Choice favorites. Donations can be made and ballots can be obtained at the Visitor and Event Center on Street Road.<\/div>\n
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On May 16, the annual Skippack Spring Wine Festival (Skippack Pike, Skippack, 610- 584-1155, http:\/\/winetober.com<\/a>) will be staged along the main street of the scenic village near the Skippack Creek in Montgomery County.<\/div>\n
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The popular annual event will feature more than 30 wine vendors with a tasty array of wine and food samples along with live music. \u00a0There will be more than 125 vendors overall.<\/div>\n
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Some of the wine vendors who will be participating in this weekend\u2019s event are Blue Mountain Vineyards, Juanita Valley Winery, <\/a>Bee Kind Winery, <\/a>and Benigna\u2019s Creek Vineyard & Winery, Inc.<\/div>\n
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This year\u2019s Skippack Spring Wine Festival will be held from noon-5 p.m. Tickets for the event, which include food and wine sampling, are $35.<\/div>\n
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Rhubarb can have negative vibes if it refers to an angry discussion or positive vibes if it refers to a produce item that is frequently used in fruit pies.<\/div>\n
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On May 15 and 16, the 2026 Rhubarb Festival will be held at Kitchen Kettle Village (3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, 800-732-3538, www.kitchenkettle.com<\/a>). The festival starts at 11 a.m. on both days.<\/div>\n
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In Lancaster County, people have been celebrating rhubarb for more than 30 years. This is the time of year when Kitchen Kettle Village comes alive with the sweet aroma of rhubarb jam bubbling in its kettles.<\/div>\n
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hubarb is the harbinger of spring in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and every year Kitchen Kettle Village pays tribute with a two-day food festival filled with delicious and sometimes zany events.<\/div>\n
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The not-your-everyday annual event will feature attractions and activities for people of all ages, including a rhubarb racecar derby, homemade desserts, the \u201cRhubarb Stroll\u201d mini-parade, a \u201cRhubarb Whoopie Pie Filling Contest\u201d and more.<\/div>\n
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The free, family-oriented event will also feature a wide array of homemade rhubarb foods, including rhubarb dips, rhubarb sauces, rhubarb pies and rhubarb drinks.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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