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Kennett Square is not only a picturesque community, it is known as the Mushroom Capital of the World. Every year, local farmers grow millions of mushrooms, which translates into roughly 65 percent of all mushrooms consumed in the United States. Additionally, the community’s connection to mushroom farming goes all the way back to 1853.
It is for this reason that Kennett Square is home to one of the most anticipated annual events across all of Chester County, the Mushroom Feastival. The occation includes culinary contents, exhibitions, and family-fun entertainment. Consequently, over 100,000 visitors descend on the small community every year. Moreover, in 2014, the festival won second place in a Reader’s Choice/USA Today Travel contest: Best Specialty Food Festival in America.
But don’t think that is all Kennett Square has to offer. The bourough is also the corporate headquarters for Genesis HealthCare, which provides elder care services across the Unted States. Yet, it is likly the local culinary scene that will get most people excited. Here you will find many gerat restreants, like Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon, Sinclair’s Sunrise Cafe, and of course the famous La Michoacana Ice Cream.
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Area YMCA is hiring part-time assistant teachers at seven Chester County elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year as it seeks to meet growing …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Square Borough Council has restarted the rezoning process for the former National Vulcanized Fiber property, voting 4-2 on Sept. 9 to advertise a zoning amendment …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Fried mushrooms, cooking showdowns, live music and more than 220 vendors will fill the streets of Kennett Square as one of Chester County’s signature community traditions …
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Returns With Food, Fun and 220-Plus Vendors Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Summerfest, one of Chester County’s largest summer food and beverage festivals, is approaching capacity ahead of its June 14 return to downtown Kennett Square, with …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Collaborative is introducing a series of butterfly-themed public art installations across the borough this summer, adding new attractions intended to encourage residents and visitors to …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Marching bands, veterans groups, towering stilt walkers, and thousands of spectators are expected to fill the streets of downtown Kennett Square as Chester County’s largest Memorial …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Downtown Kennett Square is preparing for an afternoon filled with wine, music, creativity, and community connection as Kennett Summerfest returns for its fifth year this June.
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — From marching bands and veterans to stilt-walking Uncle Sam, one of Chester County’s most meaningful traditions is gearing up to bring the community together once again.
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kennett Collaborative will host a two-day plant sale on May 2 and 3 at Pratt’s Greenhouse in Avondale to raise funds for public flower plantings throughout …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Red, white, and blue will soon fill the streets of Kennett Square as the community prepares for a season-long celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.
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