9 Annual Events Worth Checking out Across the Main Line Region

Locals look forward to these special events every year.

For more Main Line area events, check out our event calendar.

Radnor Hunt Races

At this Main Line area tradition, it’s all about steeplechase racing, fashion and tailgating. Proceeds benefit the Brandywine Conservancy’s open-space and clean-water programs. 2025 date: May 17. 826 Providence Road, Malvern, (610) 644-4439.

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

The oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the United States attracts equestrians from around the world. Food, drink, fashion vendors and carnival rides make it a family-friendly experience. 23 Dorset Road, Devon, (610) 688-2554.

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Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
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Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

From September to early November at Linvilla Orchards, you can find the perfect pumpkin, hop on a hayride, get lost in the corn maze and savor fresh apple cider donuts. 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, (610) 876-7116.

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Clover Market

Now in its 15th year, this magnet for browsers and shoppers pops up in Bryn Mawr and Kennett Square every spring and fall, plus a special winter market on December 7-8, 2024 in West Chester. Artisans and antique dealers come together to offer an array of “lucky finds for the home.” 2025 dates: May 18 and Oct. 5 in Bryn Mawr, June 1 and Oct. 19 in Kennett Square. 

Clover Market
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Mushroom Festival

Head to the Mushroom Capital of the World for two days of music, family-friendly fun and plenty of mushroom-themed bites and treats. Kennett Square.

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Dining Under the Stars

On Wednesday evenings from May through September, Media’s State Street is closed to traffic and filled with tables for alfresco dining. After dinner, local shops and galleries offer extended hours for this mid-week event. State Street, Media, (610) 566-5039.

Dining Under the Stars
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Wayne Music Festival

A variety of national and regional acts perform on three outdoor stages at this popular live music event, which celebrates its 10th year in June. Wayne.

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Festival of the Peony

Spring crowds flock to this field in Chadds Ford to take in the stunning blooms. Drive or walk through 25 acres filled with over 55,000 peonies. 400 Cossart Road, Chadds Ford, (610) 880-2700.

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Manayunk Arts Festival

Every June, Manayunk welcomes some 300 artists and collectors for the region’s largest outdoor arts festival. Awards are given in a variety of categories. Manayunk, (215) 482-9565.

Manayunk Arts Festival
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