What To Do: Fairs, fests and outdoor music highlight this weekend’s events

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Kimberton Community Fair There are two things you can be sure of in this area every July – scorching heat waves and an assortment of festivals, outside music events, carnivals, family-oriented celebrations and summertime fairs. If you enjoy country fairs, you should check out the Annual Kimberton Community Fair (Kimberton Fairgrounds, Route 113,...

What To Do: Summer fun in the sun

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times ChesLen Preserve Summer has officially arrived and that means the event calendar is loaded with summer festivals. This weekend, there will be special events at two Natural Lands locations. On July 8 from 8-11 p.m., ChesLen Preserve (1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, 610-486-6288, www.NatLands.org) will host a special event known as “Pints on the Preserve.” East...

What To Do: First Fridays filled with fun in the area

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events. When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster. On July 5, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). First...

What To Do: Turk’s Head will again rock West Chester

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Turk’s Head Music Festival The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps rocking hard and rolling on —   year-after-year. The 36th Annual Turks Head Music Festival will be held on July 15 from noon-8 p.m....

What To Do: Turk’s head Music Festival keeps on rockin’

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps rocking hard and rolling on —  year-after-year. The 35th Annual Turks Head Music Festival will be held on July 16 from noon-8 p.m. in the park at the west end of West Chester. The...