Festival Season in Delaware County – 2023

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 (May 3 – September 27)

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.  You’ll find kids drawing with sidewalk chalk, see store owners chatting with patrons, and hear music echoing between the buildings.  It’s a like a little bit of the weekend right in the middle of the work week

Rose Tree Park Summer Music Festival (June 21 – August 20)

Can’t beat a free concert, right? Especially if it’s held at a scenic outdoor amphitheater at one of Delco’s most beautiful parks. Best of all, the festival’s programming is so eclectic that you never know what you’re going to get — anything goes, from classical to Cajun, Motown to rock or Broadway and everything in between.

Delco Nite Market Festival (August 8)

A seasonal celebration showcasing Delco’s diverse entrepreneurial landscape and vibrant arts and culture scene.  These roving, festive gatherings will be held monthly throughout the summer and feature delicious food, local arts and live music.

Glen Providence Park:  Arts in the Park  (August 12)

The Friends of Glen Providence Park presents a variety of free, family-friendly musical performances throughout the summer months.  Enjoy afternoon performances on the lawn in front of the historical concert stage, then walk two blocks into town for dinner and shopping on State Street. Rain dates are the Sunday after each scheduled performance.

Haverford Township Music Festival (September 9)

Featuring popular and rising artists, representing various musical genres, from Haverford Township, the greater Philadelphia area, New Jersey, central Pennsylvania and beyond. There will also be great food, beer gardens, activities for the kids and fun for the entire family!

Newlin Grist Mill Archaeology Festival (September 9)

A day of archaeology fun and discovering the rich archaeological heritage that lies beneath our feet!  Activities include:  assisting archaeologists with excavations, cleaning artifacts in the lab, “Kids Dig” and Pottery Assembly, archaeology displays & exhibits, food vendors and more!  This annual event is held in partnership with the Delaware County Planning Department.

Glen Providence Park:  Arts in the Park  ( September 16)

The Friends of Glen Providence Park presents a variety of free, family-friendly musical performances throughout the summer months.  Enjoy afternoon performances on the lawn in front of the historical concert stage, then walk two blocks into town for dinner and shopping on State Street. Rain dates are the Sunday after each scheduled performance.

Historic Chadds Ford Days (September 16 & 17)

Join the Chadds Ford Historical Society for a historical journey back to September 11^th, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington’s troops at Chads’ Ford.  Two timed skirmishes and a firing demo will take place each day.  Additionally, reenactors, demonstrators and other historians will be on site.  Live music, food, and beverages will be available.

 Marcus Hook Pirate Festival (September 17)

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.

Swarthmore Town Center Food Truck-A-Thon (September 22)

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.

South Wayne Porchfest (September 23)

Upper Darby International Festival (September 30)

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.

📸: Haley Quillen-Knox

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