September Events In and Around Chester County

The 6th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix

September 15–17

Sept. 15, Grand PRIXview Party, see website for details. Sept. 16, Friday Evening Cruise-In, between 1st and 5th Sts. on Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville, 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17, a vintage auto and motorcycle Grand Prix through the city with 80 vehicles running over a 2.2-mile course. Spectators enjoy music, vendors, food and beer garden. Benefits the City of Coatesville. Start/finish: 3rd Ave. and Lincoln Hwy., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CoatesvilleGrandPrix.com.

Pints in the Square

September 17

Join Pints in the Square, a craft brew festival and 5k run/walk starting and ending at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, over 50 beers from 25 local and regional craft breweries, plus sign up for a timed 5k walk/run. Benefits the Newtown Square Fire Company. Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 West Chester Pk., Newtown Square. $35–$75. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. NSFC.org.

Bike the Brandywine

September 17

Now in its fifth year, with three scenic loops that take in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside. Routes are 25, 45 and 62 miles, each with unique experiences for both recreational and seasoned cyclists. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy, helping preserve water quality in the region for over 50 years. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch provided after the ride. $55. Brandywine.org/Conservancy/Bike-Brandywine.

2022 Chester County Restaurant Festival

September 18

Celebrating 41 years, the festival includes over 40 restaurants and food vendors and 60+ crafters and artisans. Stroll over to the Church Street Beer & Wine Garden to quench your thirst. Benefits West Chester Parks & Recreation. Festival on Gay St. from Matlack to Darlington Sts., with bands performing on Gay St. at Darlington, Matlack Sts. and the Church St. Beer Garden. Noon to 5:30 p.m. West-Chester.com.

Malvern Foundation Charity Polo Match

September 25

You don’t have to be an equestrian to enjoy this event. Fun for all ages, this fast-paced match is a terrific way to spend an afternoon relaxing outdoors, and the kids will love divot stomping at halftime. Brandywine Polo Grounds, 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Awards start at 1 p.m., gourmet lunch at 2 p.m. followed by polo. Tickets, $150. For details, visit MyMalvernBank.com/About/Foundation_Celebration.