Food lovers rejoice! Food festival season is slated to debut the moment September hits the calendar! Soon, Chester County will be blossoming with culinary celebrations, as well as wine- and beer-infused affairs. So relax, get hungry (and thirsty) and pull out our planners ? you have a lot of date saving to do!
Hope for 100 Challenge?? September 1 ? December 31
Where: Everywhere!
This unique campaign from Bringing Hope Home will run for 4 months all throughout the Philadelphia area.?The goal of the challenge is to directly pay household bills for 100 families battling cancer. You can help the Hope in many ways. Adopt a family, collect change, run in the STOMP 5k, text to donate, create a fundraising page, dine for hope, or hold a gift drive.?A list of participating vendors is still in the works and constantly growing. Do you plan to get involved? More info HERE.
Cigar Dinner ? September 6, 6 ? 9 p.m.
Where: Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Liberty Blvd., Malvern
$100, inclusive of dinner, open bar, two cigars
Join?G&G Cigars, local aficionados? go-to provider of fine cigars and smoking accessories of West Chester, as they team up with the Desmond Hotel to host an outdoor dinner featuring an introductory reception (equipped with open bar), plus a 3-course dinner (featuring seafood cocktail, Snake River Waygu Sirloin Steak and coffee ice cream), and of course, top-notch cigars! More info and how to secure your space HERE.
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival ? September 8 ? September 9
Where: Downtown Kennett Square, State Street
G/A $2 per person (additional price for special events)
This giant celebration in the Mushroom Capital of the World is back for it?s 27th year and better than ever. Mushroom lovers from all over will gather in Downtown Kennett Square for eating, crafting, dancing, learning, drinking and non-stop fun. There are many events unfolding throughout the two day festival including celebrity appearances and demonstrations, eating and cute baby contests (don?t worry, those are held?separately), parades, cook-offs and more. Whether you?re a big fungi fan or not, the good company and plethora of happenings will keep guests of all ages happy! More info HERE.
End of Summer Bash, Bordley House Grille ? September 15, 5 ? 10 p.m.
Where: Broad Run Golf Club, 1520 Tattersall Way, West Chester, PA 19380
Adults, $25;?Kids under 12, $10;?Concert Only, $7
To celebrate the end of another great summer, Broad Run and The Bordley House Grille invite you to attend their End of Summer Bash! Details are still being determined, but expect to see two live bands (Steve Liberace Duo & The Mystery Guest Band), delicious gourmet Popsicles, local vendors, fun for kids, and all-you-can-eat BBQ! Better yet, Victory Brewing Co. is joining the bash, pouring some of their finest, locally-produced beers on-site. The event is for a great cause too, with proceeds to benefit?Mommy?s Light.
Black Walnut Winery?s Two Year Anniversary Celebration at Phoenixville?s Tasting Room ? September 15, 7:30 ? 10: 30 p.m.
Where:?260 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Pay-as-you-go
Black Walnut Winery thanks everyone for their continued support at their Phoenixville-based tasting room. The winery will be celebrating the two-year anniversary ? they opened in fall of 2010. Join them for a celebration filled with lots of wine (of course!), prizes and fabulous music. Tasting fee will be 50-percent off all day and it will cost only $3 to sample 7 wines. Prizes will be raffled from 6 ? 10 p.m., and live music by Chris & Kellina Holt will take stage from 6:30 ? 9:30 p.m. More info HERE.
Chester County Restaurant Festival ? September 16, noon ? 5:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown West Chester; Gay St., Darlington St., Market St.
FREE
When you hear that the best of Chester County restaurants are all going to be in one festival, why would you not come running? That is definitely the case with West Chester Recreation?s Chester County Restaurant Festival. The popular celebration of all things delicious in our beloved area is in its 33rd year in 2012. Aside from tasty food, there will be live music, dancing, the Chester County Culinary Challenge, a Beer & Wine Garden ($3 to enter) and The Town Dish Choice Awards. Hungry guests can taste their way through a variety of offerings from restaurants like Teca, Kildare?s, Roots Cafe and many specialty food vendors as well. It?s a foodie haven and should NOT be missed! More info HERE.
Girls Just Wanna Have Horace ? September 17, 6 p.m.
Where: Victory Brewing Company, 420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown
$35 (includes tax and gratuity)
Attention Ladies!?Join Victory Brewing Co. for their latest ?Girls Just Wanna Have Suds? event. This mini beer dinner is themed around the ever-popular Horace Hop Wallop!?Each course of the menu will be paired with draft, cask or bottled Hop Wallop showcasing the versatility of one of their favorite beers. More info and menu HERE.
First Annual Chester County Cupcake Clash ? September 20, 6:30 ? 9:30 p.m.
Where: Radley Run Country Club
FREE
Living in Chester County is happy to present the very first BLIND cupcake competition in Chester County. The sweet event will bring together seasoned professionals, hobby bakers, restaurants and pastry chefs to determine an ultimate cupcake winner. There is no bias involved since taste testing is performed sans-labels and the judging table is made up of people like you! Those who aren?t looking to weigh in can attend as well. It?s free for voters and non-voters so don?t be shy! Many vendors will be on site to explore before, after, and in between tastes like Cupcakes Gourmet, The General Warren Inne, Chester County Best Kept Secrets tour and more! Everyone can use a good cupcake tasting in their life and proceeds will benefit Bringing Hope Home (same from campaign above) so why not attend? More info HERE.
Main Line Today?s Food & Wine Affair ? ?September 22, 11:30 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
Where: Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Liberty Blvd., Malvern
$65 & up (several options available)
This prestigious event will offer guests a chance to taste their way through exquisite cuisine and wines from around the world. It?s a food festival taken to the next level! If you fancy yourself a fine food and wine enthusiast then don?t miss your opportunity to attend the affair. A main highlight includes the exclusive Grand Winemaker?s Dinner?featuring a seven course sit down dinner with exquisite wine pairings. The very talented Chef Chris Calhoun has prepared a special menu to enhance each wine?s flavor and excite your palate. Tickets are limited for the Friday night event so if you?re interested in attending the unique dinner, act now! Saturday is set to be an extra special event also, with a?Grand Tasting featuring wines from around the world and specialty-food stations hosted by some of the most exclusive restaurants in the Philadelphia suburbs. More info?HERE.
Bike Fresh, Bike Local 2012 ? September 23, 7 a.m. ? 2 p.m.
Where: Downingtown
Online registration,?$40?until Sept. 18. Walk-in registration,?$45?
PASA?s 5th Annual Bike Fresh, Bike Local ride offers different route options to make this the perfect ride for those who haven?t been on their bike in a while to cyclists looking for a challenge.?Get your family, friends and co-workers out to appreciate the beautiful rolling hills of Chester County and see where their food comes from.?The ride starts and finishes at Chester County?s famous beer destination?Victory Brewing Company. Bikes and beer can?t be beat! More info HERE.
West Chester STOMPS Cancer 5K & Fun Run?? September 28, 2012, 6:30 ? 9 p.m.
Where: Barnaby?s of West Chester
This event is run in conjunction with Bringing Hope Home?s (formerly Great Guys Group) Hope for 100 Challenge. All proceeds from the event will help directly pay household bills for 100 families battling cancer. The STOMPS 5k and Fun Run is not just about the race, there is food involved too. After runners/walkers complete their 5k or Fun Run, participants are welcome to join the Bringing Hope Home crew at Barnaby?s for a grand celebration which will include FREE food, drink specials, giveaways and more. There are many ways to get involved even if you?re not a jogging enthusiast! More info HERE.
Harvest Festival?? September 29 & 30 and October 6 & 7
Where: Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
$20 (Passport Special)
Your favorite wineries of the Brandywine Valley Trail are back for their 10th year to celebrate the 2012 Vintage. Gorgeous grapes will be at every turn as locations like Black Walnut Winery and Penns Woods Winery commence their harvest activities. Guests can enjoy?pastoral settings for picnicking, live music to ?sit n? sip? by, hayrides, BBQs, wine tastings, tours, and the opportunity to learn about the region where Pennsylvania?s most stellar wines are being grown. All activities are enhanced by the picturesque Chester County landscapes amidst the Fall season. This year will feature an opportunity for guests to do some grape stompin? of their own! The entire festival unfolds during two separate weekends so there is no excuse to miss such a unique experience. More info HERE.
Kennett Square Brewfest?? September 29, 12 ? 6 p.m. [Connoisseur Tasting, 12 ? 1:30 p.m.; G/A, 2 ? 6 p.m.]
Where: Downtown Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
$45
Beer lovers, listen up. The Kennett Square Brewfest always has the best micro-breweries around and this year?s list just keeps growing. Although the Connoisseur Tasting sold out in a flash for 2012, there is still time to snag your general admission ticket. No stubs will be sold at the door so pre-sale is your only chance to be a part of the brew-infused festival.?Designated driver tickets are also available for $10 per person and a multitude of craft and food vendors will be on-site for guests to peruse, brew in hand or not.?All non-designated driver ticket holders will get a 2 oz. cup to sample their way through local and regional brewers while live music ensues throughout the day. More info HERE.
Downingtown FallFest?? Sunday, Sept. 30, noon ? 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Downingtown, Route 30, East Lancaster Ave.
FREE
It?s only necessary that one event celebrate the reason so many special occasions are unfolding in September; because Fall is a fantastic season! Downingtown FallFest is the affair to do just that! Surrounded by the changing colors, sweatshirt weather and company excited by the season change, there is much to do at the annual event. As always there will be local foods and goods from nearby businesses. If it?s crafts and unique goodies you love, those can be found at the FallFest as well. It?s an inviting experience for all ages. Kids can?t get enough of the live music and activities and the over 21 crowd always loves the Victory Beer Garden.?For 2012, the beer garden will have multiple beer purchasing stations so guests can sip their way through Festbier, Prima Pils and Zeltbier. More info HERE.
King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ? October 5 (5:30 ? 9 p.m.) & October 6 (12:30 ? 4 p.m. & 5 ? 8:30 p.m.)
Where: King of Prussia Mall, Parking Lots Adjacent to The Court
Friday $85 ? G/A $45 ? DD $15
Although the first of it?s kind, the King of Prussia Beerfest Royale is expected to meet all your beer loving expectations. As a?a celebration of local craft beer and German beer over two days in two tents with more than 3,000 beer aficionados, what could go wrong? Nothing! Different craft beers, some of the?newest brews?and German drinks will be featured from local Philadelphia spots and international favorites. Guests will have a hard time peeling their attention away from brewtastic offerings but when they do, they?ll find two stages featuring live music, and a central plaza with delicious foods and unique vendors. There is a special tasting on Friday and two sessions Saturday to take advantage of the best beers around, plus excellent group ticket options that make purchasing your entry stubs a no-brainer. More info HERE.
West Chester Chili Cook-off ? October 14, 10:30 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown West Chester
$10
You can?t think of Fall without thinking about chili. The ?cozy up inside while temperatures drop? delight is so hearty and offers many variations. It?s no wonder the West Chester Rotary holds a chili cook-off every year to celebrate the tasty treat. Your favorite local restaurants, organizations and maybe even your next door neighbor gear up to present their best of the flavorful crock pot favorite. Guests are invited to sample unlimited amounts of chili and use the provided wooden nickels to vote for favorites. Winning chili recipes will be announced shortly after 3 p.m. Proceeds go toward the Good Works of the Rotary Club of West Chester and many local charities. More info HERE.
Taste of Fall ? October 14, 1 ? 4 p.m.
Where: Smith Kids Playhouse, East Fairmount Park
$0 ? $40
Fold every Fall event into one and this would be the result. Hosted by the Junior League of Philadelphia, the Taste of Fall is a cooking competition and exhibition thats plans to host over 400 attendees. All ages are invited to support JLP for this festive afternoon in the outdoors filled with food, wine, and beer tastings, activities, and live music. Guests may enjoy items for sale from local farms, specialty food vendors, and select artists. You?re also encouraged to bring your children for a variety of activities in the children?s area. Fall is the perfect time to take a stroll around Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse in East Fairmount Park where the festivities unfold and proceeds will support JLP?s signature focus,?Apple a Day. More info HERE.
2nd Annual Ferraris, Vines and Wines ? October 20, noon ? 5 p.m.
Where: Penns Woods Winery,?124 Beaver Valley Road,?Chadds Ford
Penns Woods? festival showcasing contemporary and classic Ferraris returns for its second year, as paired with fabulous wine bars highlighting Brandywine Valley Wine Trail members, plus gourmet food vendors, live music, crafters and much more! Click HERE for more info and how to secure your tickets.
World?s Greatest Farmer Showdown ? November 4, 10 a.m. ? 4 p.m.
Where:?Longview Center?for Agriculture,?3215 Stump Hall Road, Collegeville
FREE
Greener Partners? Farmer Showdown returns for 2012 featuring teams from area farms vying for prizes and glory in contests such as the Pumpkin Shot Put, Wheel Barrow Obstacle Course, and a harvesting competition.?There will be live music, kiddie crafts and delicious farm-fresh food and drink from local vendors. (Take note: Victory Brewing Co. will be selling food and craft beers at the event.) A chili cook-off will also unfold at the event, and you can enter by clicking HERE. More info on the event is available HERE.
Safe Harbor?s 2nd Annual Taste of Chester County ? November 15, 6:30 ? 9 p.m.
Where: Milestone Events, 600 E. Market St., West Chester, PA
$35
It may only be the second year but this event has built some serious momentum since starting in 2011. The celebration plans to?feature notable Chester County restaurants and vendors for your tasting pleasure. Beer and wine will also be on site to pair with the delightful samples. Some favorites already scheduled to attend include Limoncello Ristorante, Mas Mexicali Cantina, Side Bar Restaurant, Cakes and Candies by Mary Ellen and many more! Plus, the list will continue to grow. A portion of the evening will be dedicated to presenting?The Safe Harbor Andrew Dinniman Humanitarian Award?to the family of the late?Rosemary Murphy?in honor of her many years of dedication to Safe Harbor. More info HERE.
Taste of Phoenixville ? January 17, 2013, 6 ? 10 p.m.
Where: Phoenixville Foundry, 2 N. Main Street, Phoenixville (NEW LOCATION!)
$75
Although fall comes and goes before this event from The Good Samaritan Shelter unfolds, it?s still worth noting! Find more information about Phoenixville?s premier annual food, wine and beer festival HERE,?and stay tuned to The Town Dish for updated information!
The Town Dish?team is thrilled to be a media sponsor for many of the above events. Plan on spying us at each and every one?camera in hand! Get ready for your pretty picture because we plan on snagging your mug!
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