Visiting the USA like any other country is such an enriching experience because you learn so much about new cultures than you ever did before. While there are many different states and cities to explore, the countryside of Philadelphia is certainly unique.
Its seasonal colours and flavours of fall come to life through a variety of festivals that celebrate the region’s fresh produce, blooming flowers, local traditions, and vibrant communities, bringing people together in a shared celebration of life.
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
The countryside of Philadelphia produces over 60 per cent of the nation’s mushroom crop, giving the town of Kennett Square the title of “Mushroom Capital of the World.” Voted one of the 10 Best Festivals in Pennsylvania, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is held the weekend after Labor Day each year. Festival attendees can sample a variety of mushroom-centric foods, from fried mushrooms to mushroom soup and many other dishes, and learn about the mystical and interesting process of mushroom growing. Attendees can also visit the many craft vendors, many of whom offer mushroom-themed goodies, visit the delightful Kennett Square boutiques, and enjoy a variety of restaurant options in Kennett Square, and more. This year, the festival takes place between September 12 and 13.
Kennett Brewfest
Kennett Brewfest is a celebration of all things craft brewing in the heart of Kennett Square. On October 10, experience one of the region’s premier craft beer festivals featuring 80+ breweries, cideries, and beverage producers, live music, local food vendors, and an afternoon of unforgettable fun.
Great Pumpkin Carve
The annual Great Pumpkin Carve showcases over 70 breathtaking pumpkins intricately carved by local artists in a vibrant festival atmosphere. Enjoy music, shopping, food trucks, and fall fun, including a kid-friendly haunted trail. From October 15 to 17, immerse yourself in seasonal festivities with friends and family and experience the essence of the Countryside of Philadelphia from up close.
Longwood Gardens’ Chrysanthemum Festival
One of the world’s premier horticultural display gardens, Longwood Gardens is an oasis of beauty, boasting acres of outdoor gardens, lush indoor conservatories and architectural grandeur galore: the most significant fountain collection in North America. Head to the East Conservatory for the Chrysanthemum Festival, starting October 16, to see the famed Thousand Bloom Mum. See artists and scientists stretch their horticultural limits by nurturing and training fall’s favourite flower into 66 speciality forms, from baskets to spirals, columns to clouds. This year, get a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind the festival and how artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous and vibrant display.
Visiting the US? Here's why you should visit Philadelphia’s countryside in fall
