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+20 other local events & a limited sale t shirt available now
Good Morning Chester County,
To all of the moms out there, we hope you had a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend!
I had a (quasi) successful attempt at making a Mother’s Day dinner and did some manual labor in the garden…all in a day’s work! Next year…make more sauce for the pasta!
To the 200+ people that mentioned they would be interested in purchasing a ChesCo Coffee Club Tshirt or ChesCo Buzz hat, they are now on sale! This has been in the works for awhile now, and we were finally able to land on the right mix of quality & price. You’ll find a link to purchase below. These shirts pay respect to the many great cafes we have in the county + the unique coffee culture that has been built.
When I say we’ve got a real unique blend of events happening throughout the county this week, I mean it. Ghost tours, horse races, kid-friendly festivals, Porchfest…yeah, it’s gonna be a busy weekend!
Not sure what to do yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got ya.
This is what we’ve got on tap:
ChesCo Coffee Club Shirts on sale now for limited time
Half A Month Left To Support ChesCo Hospital and the Wine & Ale Trail
Celebrity Ghost Tours, Flower Shows, Beer Gardens…just some of what to look forward to this week
and 20+ other local events to keep your family busy

The Blend
A curated mix of local stories, updates, and announcements from our team.
☕️ ChesCo Coffee Club Shirts On Sale NOW (LIMITED TIME)
The ChesCo Coffee Club shirt will be a limited drop meant to celebrate the unique coffee culture & the many diverse cafes/shops that Chester County has to offer.

Over 200+ mentioned you’d buying for yourself, the caffeine fiend in your life, or simply want to support what we’re doing here at the Buzz.
The shirts will only be on sale through the end of May and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Click below to get yours today!
♥️ Adoptable Pets of the Week
🐶 Meet Tracy & Stacy (Bonded Pair)
These two golden doodles have a story that would melt even the coldest hearts. Rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Lancaster, their past has left scars that only time & love will heal. As a bonded pair they are looking for a patient family that understands they will need some TLC to help them through their years of abuse and neglect. They’re ready for their next chapter, are you?
🐱 Meet Chickie
Playful, sweet, and friendly. These are just a few of the words the team at MLAR use to describe this love bug who wants nothing more than some pets, head scratches and attention. If you’re looking for a new feline friend, give Chickie the chance she deserves.

The Featured Pour
A closer look at the standout events happening this week
For the entire month of May we will be highlighting the Chester County Hospital Crush Cancer 2025 Wine & Ale Trail

When: May 1st - May 31st
Where: All Throughout Chester County
Raise Your Glass & Sip for a Cause This May
The Chester County Hospital Crush Cancer Wine & Ale Trail is back for 2025, and it’s the perfect way to support a great cause while exploring some of the best spots in the area. This year, by donating you will get access to an app which will give you one complimentary beverage at each of the 34 participating wineries, breweries, distilleries, and eateries.
Yes, you heard me right. For donating $50 to help raise vital funds for ChesCo Hospital you get up to 34 complimentary drinks at some of your favorite spots throughout the county.
Been looking for the perfect excuse to try out 9Prime in West Chester? Maybe you’ve been itching to get back to Sly Fox in Malvern? Donate to a good cause, and there you go.
Every sip helps raise critical funds for Chester County Hospital, with all proceeds benefiting patient care and services.
The app is active for the entire month of May, so take your time, visit as many places as you can, and know that every stop makes a difference.
Whether you’re a craft beer fan, wine lover, or just looking for a fun way to give back, this is a great way to do it.
For full list of participating locations & how to purchase, click the button below ⬇️

🗣️ The Local Business Bulletin
We’re working on some changes to the Local Business Bulletin - it will be back next week!
Want your business featured or know someone who should add theirs next week?

What’s Brewing This Week
Upcoming events you won’t want to miss happening this week.
If you see “$” in the event description, that means it is a paid event. Events with no “$” are free to attend!
Multi-Day Events
🎪 Phoenixville Dogwood Festival | Phoenixville | 5/14 - 5/16 - 6 to 10 pm,
5/17: 1 - 10 PM, Parade (5/17): 1 PM | (details)
🌾 Life’s Patina Spring Barn Sale | Malvern | 5/16-17: 10 AM - 5 PM, 5/18: 10 AM - 4 PM | (details)
🌺 Acadian Winery Peony Festival | $ | West Grove | 5/17 - 5/18 | 12 PM - 8 PM | (details)
🩰 Brandywine Ballet Presents: Sleeping Beauty | $ | West Chester | Multiple Showing Times | (details)
🖼️ Chester County Studio Tour | All Throughout ChesCo | 5/17: 10 AM - 6 PM, 5/18: 11 AM - 5 PM | (details)
🥇 Philly Area Tough Mudder Races | $ | Kennett Square & Coatesville | 5/17-5/18 | Multiple Race Times | (details)
👻 Paracon - Paranormal Enthusiast & Oddities Expo @ Pennhurst Asylum | $ | Spring City | 5/17-5/18 | All Day | (details)
Wednesday ( 5/14/25 )
🎵 Live Music Wednesdays @ The Grove Malvern | Malvern | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | (details)
Thursday ( 5/15/25 )
🍻 First Ever Speak Easy Beer Garden w/ Chester County History Center | West Chester | 5 - 8 PM | (details)
🪴 Plantology on Tap: Pennsylvania Native Species Day @ The Creamery | $ | Kennett Square | 6 - 7 PM | (details)
🫡 Veteran’s Roll Call @ Artillery Brewing | West Chester | 6 - 7 PM | (details)
Friday ( 5/16/25 )
🎶 Brandywine Riders Live @ The Creamery | Kennett Square | 6 - 7 PM | (details)
👜 Bags & Baking Bingo Benefitting Angel’s Retreat | $ | West Chester | 6 - 9 PM | (details)
🍿 Movies in the Park @ Marshall Square Park | West Chester | 7:30 PM | (details)
🕺 80s Prom: A Totally Awesome Immersive Experience @ Colonial Theatre | $ | Phoenixville | 8 PM | (details)
Saturday ( 5/17/25 )
🌸 7th Annual Festival of the Peony @ Styer’s | $ | Chadds Ford | 8 AM - 6 PM | (details)
🐎 94th Annual Radnor Hunt Races | $ | Malvern | Gates open 9 AM | (details)
🇺🇸 3rd Annual Chester County Veterans Resource Fair | Malvern | 11 AM - 2 PM | (details)
🎶 4th Annual West Chester Porchfest | West Chester | 1 - 7 PM | (details)
🎉 Valotta Studio’s Presents Living Loud @ Eagleview Town Center | Exton | 1 - 4 PM | (details)
🌺 Perennial Party 2025 | Malvern | 3 - 5 PM | (details)
🎤 Pawnshop Roses with Kate Gaffney Live @ The Gem | $ | Spring City | 7 - 11 PM | (details)
🎸 The Ledbetters & Superunknown – Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell | $ | Phoenixville | 8 PM | (details)

Coming Up on Tap
The biggest & best events happening over the next 60 days, so you can plan ahead!
If you see “$” in the event description, that means it is a paid event. Events with no “$” are free to attend!
Coming Up in May
🎟️ Devon Horse Show & Country Fair | $ | 5/21 - 6/1 | Check website for event times | (details)
🏎️ 4th Annual Mustang & Ford Show | $ | Phoenixville | 5/25 | Starts 9 AM | (details)
🥂 West Chester Taps Begins on Wednesdays from May 28th - August 27th | West Chester | 5 - 7 PM | Borough-wide Happy Hour every Wednesday (details)
🛍️ Phoenixville Vintage Fest | Phoenixville | 5/31 | 9 AM - 4 PM | (details)
🎥 Malvern Cabin Family Movie Night | Malvern | 5/31 | 7:30 PM | (details)
Coming up in June
☘️ Clover Market KSQ | Kennett Square | 6/1 | 10 AM - 4 PM | (details)
🇺🇸 157th Malvern Memorial Parade | 6/1 | 1:30 PM | (details) Fun fact: this is the nation’s oldest standing memorial day parade!
🍓 Reimagined Strawberry Festival | Coatesville | 6/6 - 6/7 | Friday: 5 - 9 PM, Saturday: 12 - 9 PM | (details)
🏳️🌈 Chester County Pridefest | Phoenixville | 6/7 | 12 - 5 PM | (details)
🍻 Kennett Summerfest | $ | Kennett Square | 6/8 | 2 - 6 PM | (details)
🌅 Chester County Balloon Festival | $ | Kennett Square | 6/14 - 6/15 | Opens 4pm on Friday, 2 PM on Saturday | (details)
🚂 Father’s Day Express | $ | West Chester | 6/15 | 12 & 2 PM | (details)
🎼 Celebrate World Music Day in West Chester | 6/21 | 3:30 - 9:30 PM | (details)
🥳 Nottingham Country Fair | Nottingham | 6/28 | 3 - 8 PM

Hoping everyone has an awesome start to their week!
Let us know if you make it out to any of the events listed in the newsletter - we love hearing from our community.
Til next time!
With Gratitude,

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