Festival Season in Delaware County, PA
Festival Season in Delaware County, PA Overview
Mark your calendars, grab your family and friends, and get ready for a fresh festival season full of live music, delicious food, and cultural celebrations.
Dining Under the Stars (May 6 – September 30)
Every Wednesday, the Borough closes Statvehicular 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
Discover Haverford: Love Local Nights (May 28, June 17, September 17 & October 7)
Shops stay open late for an evening of live music, shopping, and community celebration in Haverford Township. Enjoy a shopping passport, local vendors, and more while exploring the Brookline and Oakmont shopping districts. Brookline and Oakmont Districts, Havertown, PA
Media Arts Council: Twilight Music Series (May 29, June 26, July 25, August 15 & September 12)
Free monthly outdoor concert series on Media’s Community Center Lawn, featuring diverse live music from May through September. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly evening. Monroe Street, Between 3rd & 4th Streets, Media, PA 19063
Haverford Heritage Festival (June 1)
The 16th Annual Haverford Heritage Festival brings thousands of people from the whole community together for a fun-filled and relaxed day along Karakung Drive in the historic Powder Mill Valley. Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin are also open for free docent-guided tours. 1682 Karakung Dr, Havertown, PA 19083
Delaware County Pride Parade & Pride on State (June 6)
Celebrate Pride in Delaware County with the Annual Delco Pride Parade! Enjoy a lively display of music, dance, colorful banners, and community spirit. This inclusive event honors and supports the LGBTQQIA+ community with performances, advocacy, and pride from local groups, organizations, and allies across the region. State Street, Media, PA 19063
Linvilla Orchards Strawberry Festival (June 6)
Linvilla is a great place to be all year, but one event you should mark on your calendar is the annual Strawberry Festival, which takes place during the peak of the local strawberry season. You can pick your own, but don’t leave without sneaking a peek at Delaware County’s largest strawberry shortcake, made by Linvilla’s own bakery. Rain date June 7. 137 Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015
Ciao Delco Italian American Heritage Festival (June 7)
Annual community celebration honoring the rich traditions, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans throughout the Delaware Valley. Held at Rose Tree Park, the festival brings together families, community organizations, local businesses, and cultural groups for a day filled with authentic Italian food, live music, cultural exhibits, and activities for all ages. 1671 N. Providence Road, Media PA 19063
Swarthmore Pride Celebration (June 7)
A celebration of love, inclusivity, and pride. Featuring community groups, craft vendors, food trucks, face painting, music and more! Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Wayne Music Festival (June 13)
This festival attracts more than 10,000 people each year with its lineup of local and regional acts. More than 75 local restaurants and vendors are also on site for this day of music and fun. Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
Irish America 250: Havertown Irish Festival (June 13)
Widely referred to as the 33rd County of Ireland, Havertown celebrates all things Irish in music, dance, cuisine, craft, and culture. E. Hathaway Lane & E. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Brews at the Battlefield (June 13)
Returning for the third year to Brandywine Battlefield Park! Enjoy craft beer, live music, and great food in a lively setting. Meet brewers, explore history, and savor unique flavors. Don’t miss this popular event—secure your spot for a day of beer, camaraderie, and Revolutionary War history! 21+ only. 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Delaware County Pride Festival (June 13)
A celebration of Pride in Delco! An afternoon of celebrations featuring kid-friendly fun to vendors, music, a DJ, dancing, face painting, nail art, and more surprises to come! 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rose Tree Park Summer Music Festival (June 17 – August 16)
You can’t beat a free concert—especially at a scenic outdoor amphitheater in one of Delco’s most beautiful parks! The festival celebrates 50+ years of incredible music with an eclectic lineup where anything goes—classical to Cajun, Motown to rock, Broadway, and everything in between. 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063
Swarthmore Amped Up Concert Series (June 18, July 16 & August 20)
Head to the Amphitheater at 121 Park Avenue for a fun-filled evening of live music under the open sky. Enjoy a rotating lineup of food trucks and let the kids get creative with a free face painter. 121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Linvilla Orchards Blueberry Festival (July 11)
Annual celebration in early July while the local blueberry season is in full swing. You can Pick-Your-Own blueberries from acres of bushes beginning at 8 am. The blueberry pie eating contest is the highlight of the day! Rain date July 12. 137 Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015
Haverford First Fest Music Festival (July 18)
Kelly Music for Life presents this FREE Event celebrating first responders in Paddock Park. Co-Hosted by Paddock Farms Civic Association and featuring live music, food, crafters, Inflatables for the kids and more! 214 W. Hillcrest Ave, Havertown, PA 19083
Linvilla Orchards Peach & Sunflower Festival (August 8)
Celebrate National Peach Month. In addition to 30 acres of peach trees, there are acres of sunflowers creating a magical and breathtaking experience. The day will be “jam”-packed with Sunflower Selfies, Pick Your Own Peaches, Hayrides, Face Painting, Train Rides, Fishing, Music, Games and so much more! Rain date August 9. 137 Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015
Delco Chalk Fest (August 22 & 23)
A vibrant weekend of art and fun, just outside of Subaru Park! Experience life-sized works of art created by professional chalk artists from across the country! Free Admission, free parking, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more! 12 Reaney Street, Chester, PA 19013
Illumination 250 & Drone Show (August 29)
A landmark community celebration in Haverford Township as the nation approaches America’s 250th birthday. The festival, presented by Visit Delco, is a full-day, family-friendly event featuring live music, food trucks, inflatables, historical characters, a craft village, and more. The celebration will culminate with a spectacular, choreographed drone show lighting up the evening sky. Haverford High School Football Stadium (Cornog Field) Darby Road, Havertown, PA
Historic Chadds Ford Days (September 19)
Join the Chadds Ford Historical Society for a historical journey back to September 11th, 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. 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Chadds Ford Historical Society: Tavern Night in the Grove (September 19)
Gather under the trees for an evening of music, storytelling, and Revolutionary War–era camaraderie. Enjoy traditional songs, tavern-style refreshments, and candlelit ambiance. Colonial attire encouraged.1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Newlin Grist Mill Fall Festival (TBA)
History, Archaeology & Fun! The Fall Festival offers historic skills demos, archaeological activities, hayrides, hands-on fun for all ages, a Colonial Market, local beer and wine, community booths, and food vendors! 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Swarthmore Town Center Food Truckathon (September 18 )
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
Marcus Hook Pirate Festival (TBA)
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
Haverford Township Music Festival (September 26)
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! Intersection of Darby Road & Hathaway Lane, Havertown, PA 19083
Upper Darby International Festival (TBA)
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
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