An outdoor gallery filled with 200+ juried artisans offering clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand-crafted furniture, functional art and more. Enjoy local culinary treats as well as wine and craft beer. 1441 Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. Fri–Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, 10 to 5. $15. LongsPark.org.
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
A Chester County tradition featuring lots of activities, including pony rides, Mounted Parade of Hounds, pet parade, live music, country fair midway and, of course, the Horse Show, beginning at 8 am daily. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore. Midway is open 11 to 4. $10/carload. LudwigsHorseShow.com.
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $22–$38. PARenFaire.com.
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
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