Festival Season in Delaware County, PA

Mark your calendars, grab your family and friends, and get ready for a fresh festival season full of live music, delicious food, cultural celebrations, outdoor adventure, and more.

Dining Under the Stars (through September 25)

Every Wednesday, the Borough closes State Street to vehicular traffic from 5-11pm.  This allows Media’s great restaurants and shops to set up outside (right across the trolley tracks!) for the biggest, most fun, alfresco shopping and dining event around.  State Street, Media, PA 19063

Linvilla Orchards’ Pumpkinland (September 7 – November 3)

An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware County residents and visitors. Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, featuring local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.  137 W. Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015

Swarthmore Town Center Food Truck-A-Thon (September 20)

The Swarthmore Co-Op holds one of the most beloved events of the year. A variety of food trucks and vendors will be on hand for patrons to enjoy amazing food and drinks, live music and more during this town takeover. 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Media Borough Porchfest (September 21)

Newlin Grist Mill Fall  Festival (September 21)

History, Archaeology, & Family Fun! Featuring a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! Vendors of handcrafted goods in the Colonial Market, locally-made beer and wine at the Tavern, a Community Corner featuring local businesses and organizations, and food vendors. 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342 

Delco Arts Week (September 21 – 29)

Experience the Arts in Delco! Enjoy a full slate of events that includes concerts, free performances, exhibits, and numerous festivals showcasing and celebrating the county’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Locations throughout the County

 Marcus Hook Pirate Festival (September 21)

Head to The Marcus Hook Preservation Society’s Annual Pirate Festival to experience a full pirate encampment with period tents and showcases of crafts, firearms, cannons and even beer making. Let’s not forget live pirate music, pony rides, a petting zoo and so much more. 4 E. Delaware St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061

St. George Greek Orthodox Church:  Taste of Greece (September 26-29)

Homemade meals and desserts, music, traditional dance performances and more! 30 E Forge Road, Media, PA 19063

Community Arts Center Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (September 28)

The Nineteenth Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Swarthmore Town Center. Free, family-friendly event, featuring over 50 artist vendors, live music, and kids activities on the street.  Rain or Shine.  121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Jasper Street Jam:  School of Rock Edition (September 28)

School of Rock takes over Jasper Street Jam! Come grab a beer, have some food while supporting our local kids and the Media Arts Council.  Catch the School of Rock’s Best of Show featuring Punk Rock, Blues Legends, British Invasion, and the last season performance from the SOR House Band!  Rain date September 29. 11 E. State Street, Media, PA, 19063

Derby at the Vineyard (September 28)

Penns Woods Winery hosts a spectacular horse jumping event in the vineyard with wine, local beer & cider, live music all day long, food trucks, artisan vendors plus a chance for the kids to get up close to the stars of the show at the meet & greet station! 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Linvilla Orchards Apple Festival (September 28)

Taste all the delicious varieties of Linvilla apples with apple samplings, apple pie-eating contests, fresh Farm Market treats and Pick Your Own apples.  Corn Maze, Straw bale Maze, Hayrides, Train rides, Pony rides, face painting and more! 137 W. Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015

Penn State Master Gardeners of Delaware County Fall Fest (September 28)

Fall fun for the whole family at Smedley Park.  Marketplace, plant sale, gardening info, classes, and presentations for everyone, including all levels and gardening interests!  20 Paper Mill Rd
Springfield, PA 19064

EcoFest 2024! (September 28)
Enjoy food, music, activities for kids & adults, scavenger hunt, drum circles, and great resources from local environmental and community groups.  Rain date September 29.   Heritage Park, 5th & Broomall Streets, Media, PA 19063

Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead:  Fall Fest (September 28)

Celebrate the fall season with CPF’s annual Fall Fest! Enjoy colonial brewing demonstrations by The Regimental Brewmeister, Michael Carver, woodworking with For Woodness Sake, hearth cooking, natural dyeing, music, and more. Lend a hand pressing apples from the farm’s orchard for cider, dip candles, and experience plowing the farm’s fields for winter crops! 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Upper Darby International Festival (September 28)

Celebrate Upper Darby’s rich cultural diversity through food, live performances, and activities for the whole family. The festival is presented by Upper Darby in partnership with the Friends of the Tower Theater District. It will feature one main stage for a roster of cultural performances, including dancing, martial arts, and music.  100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA, 19082

Yachtstock River Jam (September 28)

One of the region’s largest outdoor charity music festivals featuring 24 bands on 2 stages at the West End Boat Club on the scenic Delaware River.  500 W 2nd St, Essington, PA 19029

Garrett Williamson’s 4th Annual Fall Festival (October 4)

A family-friendly extravaganza that’s not to be missed! Activities include:  hayrides, pumpkin painting, farm equipment showcase, barn animal encounters, music…and more!  395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073

State Street Fall Festival (October 6)

State Street in downtown Media will be alive with a mix of Food, Music, Artists, Crafters, and a special Kids Zone! Downtown Media

French & Indian Day with Chester County Militia at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead (October 12)

From 1754 to 1763, the French and Indian War shaped the Pennsylvania frontier and set the stage for revolution. Visit French and Chester County militia campsites to learn about soldiers’ uniforms, weapons, and tactics in the American wilderness.  GPS:  3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073 (Located in Ridley Creek State Park )

Prospect Park Community Day (October 12)

Main Streets of Ridley Park Fall Festival & Car Show (October 13)

Savor delicious food, groove to live music, explore diverse vendors, and admire stunning cars at. It’s a day of fun, flavors, and fantastic entertainment for the whole family.  105 E Ward St, Ridley Park, PA 19078

The Great Pumpkin Carve (October 17, 18 & 19)

A three day ‘Chadds Ford tradition’ where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights enjoy a ‘kid friendly’ Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, live music, food local craft beer, wine and more! 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Indian Orchards Harvest Festival (October 19)

Pumpkins, hayrides, apple picking, music, crafts, lots of yummy food vendors.  29 Copes Ln, Media, PA 19063

Garrett Williamson Harvest Festival (October 19)

Event features hayrides, live musical performances, pumpkin decorating, barn animal encounters, a straw maze, bounce houses, garden activities, nature hikes, face painting, food trucks and a gift card raffle! 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Brandywine Museum of Art:  Barks and Brews (October 19)

Put on your lederhosen and grab a beer stein for Oktoberfest in the courtyard! Enjoy craft beers from 2SP Brewing, German-inspired food, live music by the Moondawgs, and dog-friendly fun. No reservations needed. Food and drinks for purchase; additional cost for Museum admission.  1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival (October  20)

Showcasing Lansdowne’s ongoing commitment to the arts, the Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival features 70+ juried artists, live music, performances, demonstrations, activities for the kids, food trucks and a beer garden. 30 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050

Providence Animal Center’s Bark in the Park (October 26)

Walk or run in this unique dog-friendly 5K at Rose Tree Park.  After the walk, enjoy a Fall Festival that includes a vaccine & micro-chipping clinic, dog contests, food trucks pet portraits, local business vendors, tons of raffle baskets, music, arts & crafts and so much more.  1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063

Marple Township Community Days Fall Festival (October 26)

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