KENNETT SQUARE, PA — From prize-winning pumpkins and homemade pies to tractor parades, livestock competitions, and old-fashioned family fun, one of southern Chester County’s most cherished traditions is preparing to celebrate another milestone year.
The 102nd Unionville Community Fair will return to Kennett Square from Oct. 2–4, bringing together generations of residents to showcase what they have grown, raised, baked, crafted, photographed, painted, built, and collected while honoring the region’s deep agricultural roots.
This year’s theme, “America at 250: Rooted in Freedom, Raised by Farming,” connects the fair’s longstanding agricultural heritage with the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration.
For more than a century, the fair has served as a gathering place for the Unionville community, welcoming everyone from preschool children to senior citizens to participate in exhibits, competitions, entertainment, and educational activities.
Visitors can explore the popular Exhibit Barn, meet local farmers and livestock exhibitors, enjoy food from a variety of vendors, and take part in dozens of activities designed for all ages throughout the three-day event.
Among this year’s featured attractions is Boston Bachert’s Spectacular Variety Show, a high-energy performance featuring juggling, magic, comedy, circus arts, audience participation, and the Cyr wheel. Bachert will perform throughout the weekend.
The fair will also feature returning favorites including the Dairy Cow Show, Dairy Goat Show, Tractor Parade, Cow Milking Contest, Antique Car Show, Hayrides, Face Painting, Kiddie Corral, Beer and Wine Garden, and the always-popular Cow Pie Bingo, where participants can compete for a $1,000 prize.
Students and community groups will once again play a major role in the festivities. Members of the Unionville High School National Arts Honor Society will provide free face painting, while the UCF Tech Challenge Robotics Club will host a Robotics and STEM Tent featuring hands-on activities and robot-driving demonstrations for children and families.
Music will fill the fairgrounds throughout the weekend with performances by Rick’s Office Band, The Yesterdays News Band, and The Teacher Band, while the annual Lip Sync Competition returns with divisions for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult performers.
The celebration begins even before opening day with the annual Fair Queen and Princess Pageant on Sept. 17 at Unionville Elementary School and a community Tailgate event on Oct. 1 to kick off the weekend.
Event Details
- What: 102nd Unionville Community Fair
- When: Oct. 2–4, 2026
- Friday: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Where: 113 East Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
- Cost/Tickets: Admission information available through the fair website
- More Info: www.ucfair.org
Highlights
Featured Entertainment
- Boston Bachert’s Spectacular Variety Show
- Juggling, magic, comedy, circus arts, and audience participation
- Live music throughout the weekend
Family Activities
- Kiddie Corral
- Face painting
- Balloon sculptures by Jim
- Hayrides
- Scarecrow Making Contest
- Bingo
- Cow Pie Bingo
Agricultural Events
- Dairy Cow Show
- Dairy Goat Show
- Tractor Parade
- Cow Milking Contest
- PA State Baking Contest qualifiers
School and Youth Participation
- Unionville High School National Arts Honor Society face painting
- UCF Tech Challenge Robotics Club STEM activities and demonstrations
- Youth exhibit entries across multiple categories
- Lip Sync Competition divisions for elementary, middle school, and high school students
Food and Vendors
Visitors can enjoy offerings from numerous food vendors, including:
- Baily’s Ice Cream
- Gourmet Jerk Shack
- Landhope Foods
- Rita’s Water Ice
- Rollin’ Phatties BBQ Smoke Shack
- Saloon 151
- And more
Additional Fair Events
Fair Queen and Princess Pageant
- Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Unionville Elementary School Auditorium
Exhibit Entry Day
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Community Tailgate
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The fair’s tradition of community participation remains at its heart. Hundreds of exhibits—from fresh produce and baked goods to photography, crafts, flowers, and livestock—will once again showcase the talents and hard work of residents throughout the Unionville area.
Whether visitors come for the livestock shows, live entertainment, local food, family activities, or simply to celebrate Chester County’s agricultural heritage, organizers say the 102nd Unionville Community Fair promises another memorable weekend of community spirit and tradition.
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