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History of the Kennett Brewfest, a Kennett Library update, celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Anson B. Nixon Park today, and more
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Brewing Community: 25 Years of the Kennett Brewfest
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In celebration of the Kennett Brewfest’s 25th anniversary, founder and “Brewfest King” Jeff Norman talks about how it all began—and honors the breweries that took a chance on a fledgling festival in “Kennett where?”
A legendary event that has been lauded as one of the region’s premier craft brew festivals had its humble beginnings back in 1998.
“I recall Bill Covaleski, co-owner of Victory Brewing Company, rolling up to the inaugural Kennett Brewfest in a beat-up white van, no logos, and rolling two half kegs out, setting up his taps, and pouring some of the best beer I had ever tasted,” says Norman.
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September 22
Please join us this Thursday at 6:30pm for a thought-provoking panel discussion with young leaders from the Kennett Emerging Leadership Fellowship, followed by an opportunity to ask questions, give feedback, and learn how you can get involved with initiatives that are working towards building a community that is welcoming and inclusive for all.
The featured projects will include the Red Clay Park and Trail, the new Kennett Library, and the project that South Broad Partnership is proposing for 600 South Broad Street.
Read more here and RSVP here.
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Saturday, October 1st
Yes, it's true—as thanks for working a later shift, anyone volunteering to help at 3pm or later is invited to bring their own growler to fill up at the end of Brewfest!
In addition to the warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with contributing to a great cause, all volunteers receive a volunteer t-shirt, tasting mug, and free admission to the Brewfest before/after their shift. (Must be 21 or older to volunteer.)
Click here for more information and thank you so much for supporting our community of brewers and Kennett Collaborative!
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Here are a few of our favorite things to check out Around the Square this week . . .
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| Today, 1pm to 7ppm |
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today!
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Independence Day for Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica with an afternoon of music, dancing, food, and more at Anson B. Nixon Park!
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| Thursday, September 29th |
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Trail Creek Outfitters' Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns!
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The 15th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns this year as an outdoor film festival on Thursday, September 29th. The short films and documentaries feature first-rate storytelling and beautiful cinematography to inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation.
Before the films, enjoy live music and food truck fare. This event benefits Stroud Water Research Center and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
Click here for tickets.
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| Sunday, September 18th, 10:30am–1pm |
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Native Plant Sale Tomorrow
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Head to the Kennett Library parking lot tomorrow for their Native Plant Sale in partnership with Northbrook Natives.
You'll find a selection of fall native perennials, shrubs, and small trees. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the library.
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| September 14th to October 16th |
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Mushroom: A locally inspired world premiere play
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Mushroom is the fourth locally-inspired world premiere developed through the New Play Frontiers program at People's Light in Malvern.
This new play, set here in Kennett Square, was written by Pulitzer Prize-finalist and Mare of Easttown cast member Eisa Davis.
Read more and find tickets here.
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Every Friday, 3–6pm
This time of year you'll find crisp apples (including Zestar, Ginger Gold, Gala, Honeycrisp, and Empire!) at the KSQ Farmers Market—as well as many varieties of tomatoes, squash, mushrooms, beans, potatoes, onions, greens, beets, microgreens, peppers, melons, carrots, and cabbages, in addition to cheeses, breads, meat, flowers, and much more. Every Friday from 3pm to 6pm in the parking area of The Creamery of Kennett Square on Birch Street.
Sign up here to receive the weekly Farmers Market Newsletter with all the latest vendor and product updates and pre-ordering options.
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Also . . . more to come soon on Christmas in Kennett, the Longwood Christmas Shuttle, the Holiday Light Parade, and more.
In the meantime, please save the dates for the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market—December 3rd, 4th, 10th, and 11th!
And please let us know if you have an event to add to the calendar!
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Local love small business spotlight
Send a box of local flavors and support small businesses, nonprofits, and local communities!
Every box includes products from small, local businesses, and also includes a donation to a local non-profit organization or group. This combination helps strengthen and grow local communities.
You can click and send one of their expertly curated ready-to-ship boxes or build your own gift box. The cost of shipping is included, and a portion of every box sold goes to support a local nonprofit. Every box sale currently benefits Kennett Area Community Service!
Find the perfect gift here.
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. . . and for a smile! As Ireland Bolton (2) can tell you, shoppers of all ages enjoy strolling through Kennett Square to look for fun and fashionable finds!
Thank you to all of our restaurants, retail shops, and special vendors for making this week's Third Thursday event a great success—and a special thank you to Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square for their lovely dance performance. Please join them and other community members this afternoon in Anson B. Nixon Park to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
We hope to see you on Thursday evening for our How We Build Matters Speaker Series and wish you a happy and healthy week "Around the Square."
Bo Wright, Executive Director
Kelli Prater, Community Engagement Manager
Tara Smith, Writer and Special Projects Manager
Kennett Collaborative makes Kennett thrive. We intentionally create
programs and events that help Kennett become a more beautiful and
welcoming community where all can belong and prosper.
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