Blueberries, Bluegrass, Beers, & BBQ Festival at Highland Orchards

Celebrate summer in style at the Blueberries, Bluegrass, Beers, & BBQ Festival, hosted by Highland Orchards Farm and Market in Thorndale, PA.

This family-friendly event, set for Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, promises a day filled with delicious food, live music, refreshing drinks, and fun activities.

Event Highlights

Location: Highland Orchards Farm and Market, 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA

Date and Time: Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Music: The festival features live bluegrass music by Bluetrain, performing from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Levante Beer Garden. Established in 2014, Bluetrain is a four-piece bluegrass band known for their mix of traditional bluegrass, country, and pop tunes. The band includes veteran musicians Dave Propst (mandolin and lead vocals), Ron Hall (guitar and vocals), Tom Reeves (bass and vocals), and George Osing (banjo). They have performed at numerous venues across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, bringing a blend of classic and contemporary bluegrass sounds to their audiences (BlueTrain Bluegrass) (GigSalad).

Food and Drinks: The festival boasts a variety of food trucks and vendors, offering a wide range of delicious options:

Stoltzfus Chicken BBQ: Renowned for their savory BBQ chicken.
PA Boys BBQ: Serving up classic BBQ dishes.
Philly Hots: Famous for their hot dogs and sausages.
Rosie’s Kettle Corn: Providing sweet and salty kettle corn.
La Llamita Vegana: Offering vegan delicacies.
Turk’s Head: Known for their unique culinary offerings.
Lumbrada Taco Truck: Featuring delicious tacos.
Fishtown Pickles: Offering a variety of pickled treats.
Angel’s Cotton Candy: Sweet treats perfect for kids.
Patisserie Lola: French pastries and desserts.
Waffles Philly: Serving up gourmet waffles.

Drinks: Cool off with beverages from local vendors, including Chester County Ciders, PA Distilling, and Harvest Ridge Winery.

Activities and Vendors: The festival will have plenty of activities, including games provided by Go-N-Play and adoptable pets from Street Tails and TLC Animal Rescues. You can also shop from local vendors like Life’s a Stitch by MB, Creative Wonders by Katie Lickfield, Clarandra Tay Candles, and more.

Blueberry Picking: Don’t miss out on picking your own fresh blueberries, a highlight of the festival that celebrates the peak of blueberry season.

This event is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to enjoy a delightful summer day filled with great music, food, and community spirit. For more details and updates, visit the Highland Orchards event page