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DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
ANNUAL EVENTS
Whatever time of year you’re visiting, there’s something going on.
BRANDYWINE FESTIVAL
OF THE ARTS
Sept. 12–13, 2015
More than 250 juried artists from across the country gather for this regionally popular and nationally recognized show.
KENNETT SQUARE
MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Sept. 12–13, 2015
A full mile of culinary events, exhibits and entertainment in the “Mushroom Capital of the World.”
BRANDYWINE VALLEY RESTAURANT WEEK
Sept. 14–19, 2015
Experience a week of upscale dining with prix-fixe menus at 21 premier restaurants in Northern Delaware and Southern Chester County, PA.
DELAWARE SAENGERBUND OKTOBERFEST
Sept. 18–20, 2015
The sights, sounds and (especially) the tastes of Munich arrive in Newark, just in time for fall.
TASTE OF NEWARK
Sept. 27, 2015
Just about every restaurant in this bustling foodie town gathers on the green to offer a taste of what they do best.
VENDEMMIA DA VINCI
WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL Oct. 11, 2015
Celebrating Italian wines, food and entertainment on a Sunday afternoon.
WILMINGTON BEER WEEK
Nov. 7–14, 2015
Eight days of craft brew magic in a state that’s
a national leader in the industry, with a variety of events in venues around town.
YULETIDE AT WINTERTHUR
Nov. 21, 2015–Jan. 3, 2016
Tour Henry Francis du Pont’s 175-room house, decorated in the holiday style of its time.
A LONGWOOD CHRISTMAS
Nov. 26, 2015–Jan. 10, 2016
A half-million lights illuminate the trees and fountains for this beloved Brandywine Valley tradition.
CHRISTMAS IN ODESSA
Dec. 5, 2015
A delightfully merry self- guided tour of 18th and 19th century homes and buildings, all decorated for the holidays.
NEWARK RESTAURANT WEEK
Jan. 18–25, 2016
Newark’s hot dining scene gets even hotter as restaurants offer special meals at special prices.
ORCHID EXTRAVAGANZA
Jan. 23–March 27, 2016
Nearly 5,000 vibrant orchids come into bloom every year inside the four-acre Conservatory at Longwood Gardens.
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