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Meet Dawn Lewis, owner of Chaikhana Chai, Creamery Oktoberfest today, Hilltop Flower Co. grand opening this week, and more
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Harmony in a Cup
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Chaikhana Chai owner Dawn Lewis transformed a former trolley station on Birch Street into a customized production facility for the craft-brewed chai she ships around the world. On weekends, locals can enjoy the magically beautiful Chaikhana Chai Brewing Station Café.
Her story is one of courage, patience, perseverance—and a soulful pursuit of balance.
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Saturday, October 1st
Yes, it's true . . . very limited tickets are still available for the silver anniversary celebration of Kennett Brewfest this Saturday, October 1st!
In addition to award-winning craft brews from more than 80 local and regional breweries, the event will feature live music by Carl Filipiak and Dylan Zangwill, food trucks, and a variety of food and other vendors.
Join us!
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Every Friday, 3–6pm
Mark the change of season with a visit to the KSQ Farmers Market this Friday to enjoy all the seasonal goodness from local farmers and producers. You'll find 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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September 30th
Please extend a warm welcome to Kennett Square's newest small business, Hilltop Flower Co., and join them for their grand opening starting at 10am on Friday, September 30th!
A flower, home, and garden shop, Hilltop Flower Co. marries a love of whimsical, garden-inspired flowers with a passion for well-made goods. Proprietors Dannie Wright and Amanda Burtka warmly welcome you to this haven they've created that celebrates quality, artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship.
Find Hilltop Flower Co. at at 217 E. State Street, Kennett Square.
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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! Gates open at 12pm |
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Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Creamery today!
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The Creamery is celebrating Oktoberfest today! Iron Hill Brewery will take over the taps to serve terrific seasonal beer varieties to enjoy with traditional music and dancing with The Delaware Saengerbun.
Festive dimple mugs to take home, prize giveaways, and brewery swag will all be available along with smoked bratwurst, laugenbrezel, and other food favorites.
No special tickets required—Oktoberfest is open to all. Prost!
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| Friday, October 7th, 6:30pm |
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The Murder Mystery returns to Kennett Square . . . can you solve the Mystery of the Clue Game Heir?
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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the game “Clue” (or Cluedo in England), Kennett Area Theatrical Society returns with a special murder mystery for the citizens of KSQ to solve.
Anthony E. Pratt, III, the grandson of Clue's inventor, has come to America because he heard that a theater group (KATS) has stolen his family’s idea and is making millions without paying royalties. While here, he plans to drop in on a KATS rehearsal—but, alas, he meets his demise instead.
Follow the clues, interview the suspects, and solve the murder on the streets of Kennett Square—it's jolly fun for everyone! There are suspects lurking everywhere . . .
The event is free and begins at 6:30pm on Friday, October 7, in the Genesis Walkway (101 East State St.).
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| Friday, September 30th, 4pm |
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Designing landscapes with trees
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Please join the KSQ Farmers Market and the Kennett Library for a discussion about designing landscapes with town planner and landscape architect Tom Comitta. (Tom is also the landscape architect for the new Kennett Library & Resource Center.)
The market will be open from 3pm to 6pm as usual, and Tom's talk will begin at 4pm in the outdoor food court area of The Creamery.
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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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Kennett Collaborative's placemaking competition update
Meadowitos, the winning project in Kennett Collaborative's inaugural placemaking competition sponsored by Square Roots Collective, is in bloom at the Kennett Library!
What began as a small community project to establish pollinator pathways around town has grown into a flourishing program full of possibilities. Learn more here.
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If you missed the inspiring and thought-provoking How We Build Matters Speaker Series event on Thursday evening, you can watch it here. A huge thank you to all of the community members who joined us, to PennPraxis and all of the participants, and to Kennett Trails Alliance, the Kennett Library, Anson B. Nixon Park, KSQ Farmers Market, and South Broad Partnership for presenting their projects that are helping to build a more inclusive community where all can belong and prosper. We're also grateful to Square Roots Collective for their generous sponsorship support for this important community conversation.
We hope to see you next Saturday, October 1st, for the 25th anniversary celebration of Kennett Brewfest—and we 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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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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