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Kennett Square Events

With its tree-lined streets, historical buildings, fine restaurants, and charming shops, Kennett Square is truly a walking town to be enjoyed. Other attractions by foot include a modern YMCA, Bayard Taylor Memorial Library, and Anson B. Nixon Park that includes a lake, groomed trails, picnic pavilions, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, and a discus golf course. Come enjoy festivals weekends from early May until mid September when the annual Mushroom Festival occurs.


Event
Date(s)
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
April 6
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
May 4
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Celebration of Mexican culture from noon to 5 p.m. Includes authentic Mexican food, music, entertainment and children’s activities.
May 6
Spring Plant Sale
Annuals, hanging baskets, herbs and planting demonstrations are just some of the fun things planned for the annual plant sale.
May 12
Kennett Square Run
Official Website: www.kennettrun.net
May 19
Farmer’s Market Opens
The outdoor Farmer’s Market opens in downtown Kennett Square. Stop by for your fresh fruits, vegetables, artisan breads and home-baked goodies. The market runs every Friday afternoon from 2-6PM through October.
May 18
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
June 1
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
July 6
Murder Mystery Art Stroll
Join the fun in downtown Kennett Square when the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS Inc.) presents a murder mystery where visitors will participate to solve the who dunnit.
August 3
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
September 7
Mushroom Festival
The 21st Annual Mushroom Festival is a fun packed, two-day event in the heart of mushroom country. The Mushroom Festival offers events, food, and entertainment on the streets of downtown Kennett Square. Call 1-888-440-9920 or 610-793-3909.
Official Website: www.mushroomfest.com
September 8 & 9
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
October 5
Kennett Square Brewfest and A Taste of Kennett
This year over 40 microbrewers will gather on South Broad Street in historic downtown Kennett Square for the 9th Annual Kennett Square Microbrew Festival. Microbreweries from across the region will be serving their best brew in a beer garden that is created under a tent. Along with the great-tasting beer there will be outstanding jazz/fusion music provided by The Carl Filipiak Group from Baltimore. Tickets required.
Official Website: www.kennettbrewfest.com

A Taste of Kennett will feature an outdoor restaurant festival with music and activities for the whole family.

October 6
Scarecrow competition
Cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow created by local merchants that decorate the downtown light poles.
October 22
Halloween Parade
Come on out in your costume for the second downtown parade and trick-or-treating.
October 24
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
November 2
Holiday Downtown Open House and Parade
Shops will open their doors to visitors and shoppers for this traditional event. Mr. & Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the town Christmas tree. New this year will be a holiday parade.
November 23
Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Free rides are available from noon to 3 p.m.
November 26
December 2, 9, 16, & 23
First Friday Art Stroll
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
December 7
Annual Historic Holiday Home Tour
Historic homes in the borough will be all decked out for the holidays and open for visitors. Tickets are required. Call 610-444-8188.
December 9

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Contact Information:

Bancroft Manor Bed & Breakfast, Inc.
Michael E. Snyder, owner
318 Marshall Street P.O. Box 654
Kennett Square, PA 19348-0654

Telephone - 610.470.4297