Around the Square—Mushroom Time in KSQ! 🍄


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Around the Square

September 9, 2023

It's Mushroom Time!

Mushroom Festival Weekend

While we recognize this has been a difficult week for so many in our community, we hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 9th, 10 am to 6 pm

Sunday, September 10th, 10 am to 4 pm

Check out our 4 Steps to Plan Your Mushroom Festival Weekend, where we've compiled all the information you'll need, including parking info, music schedule and activities you won't want to miss!

Check mushroomfestival.org for Schedule Updates

Meet the Merchants Series

Fence 4 Life

As Robert Frost reminds us, good fences make good neighbors. But Kennett Square resident Eric Schott goes one step further. The mission of his business, Fenced 4 Life LLC, is to build great fences that will stand the test of time. Schott has made a lot of great fences—and neighbors—across the local area over the years.

Read More Here

Corners of the Square

Here are a few of our favorite things to check out Around the Square . . .

Historic Water Works Project: Public Meeting

September 12th, 6:30 pm
Anson B. Nixon Park

Learn more about planned improvements to 3 historic water works buildings and efforts to serve our growing community in inclusive and meaningful ways. A brief review of the park's history, summary of comments from the first public meeting, and presentation of the proposed design will be followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. We'll see you in the park!

Apply Now for the Kennett Holiday Village Market!

Application Deadline: September 24th

Calling all artists, artisans + makers… We are currently accepting applications for vendors: artisans, vintage collectors & food trucks.

The Kennett Holiday Village Market—an artisan & vintage market, full of nostalgic holiday charm—will be Saturday, December 2nd & Sunday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th at The Creamery.

Happy Hour with Kennett Community Grocer

September 13th, 5-7 pm
Victory Brewing Company, Kennett Square

Kennett Community Grocer is hosting a happy hour!

Come learn about the food cooperative movement in Kennett Square and receive a FREE DRINK on us!

Hispanic Heritage Month Festival

Saturday, September 16th, 12-6 pm
Anson B. Nixon Park

Enjoy the Hispanic Heritage Festival presented by Casa Guanajuato. Performances include a huge lineup of music and a performance by the Danza Tenochtli dance group.

Food and craft vendors complete the festive atmosphere!

We Need You!

Enjoy Kennett Brewfest for Free!

Join our amazing team of volunteers and enjoy Kennett Brewfest "behind the scenes" and as a participant—and support Kennett Collaborative!

In addition to the warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with contributing to a great cause, volunteers also receive a volunteer t-shirt, tasting mug, and free admission to the Brewfest before/after their shift. (Must be 21 or older to volunteer).

Rather enjoy as an attendee? Tickets are going fast and a sellout is expected... get yours now!

Come Say “Hi!” at the Kennett Collaborative Booth

Kennett Collaborative is excited to be a part of the Mushroom Festival.

Find us at Booth D16, right in front of our office at 106 W. State Street, near Talula’s Table. We will have handmade ceramic Mushroom Mugs for sale!

Proceeds support community programs such as the KSQ Farmers Market, Third Thursdays on State Street, and Holiday Village Market!

The Kennett Collaborative Staff & Board

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.

Share Your Kennett Stories and Events!

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We are looking for individuals to submit stories, as well as organizations to share information about events and more!

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Events Around the Square

* Fuller calendar coming soon!

Ongoing events

KSQ Farmers Market—every Friday, 3–6pm at The Creamery*

Kennett Heritage Center and Kennett Underground Railroad Center—Open Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30–4pm

New Garden Growers Market—every Saturday, 9am–noon

September

Mushroom Festival—September 9-10
KSQ Borough Council meetings—Monday, September 11, 7pm, and Wednesday, September 13, 7pm
Longwood Gardens Wine & Jazz Festival—Saturday, September 23, 2-9pm

October

Kennett Brewfest—October 7*
Unionville Community Fair—October 13–15
Clover Market—October 22

*Denotes Kennett Collaborative programs and events.

Please let us knowif you have an event to add to the calendar!

Kennett Collaborative

106 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

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