This foodie event is full of entertainment, information booths, local artisans, and tons of delicious food from around the Chester County Area. Local Chester County food vendors and restaurants are set up on four blocks serving up some of their delicious, gourmet, ethnic, and unique restaurant favorites. There are three stage areas for multiple bands to perform throughout the day. Festival attendance is around 25,000+.

Get ready to stroll the streets of Downtown West Chester, taste food from over 65 participating restaurants, listen to music by local bands and shop with 110 artisan vendors, information booths, and more at the 38th annual Chester County Restaurant Festival presented by West Chester Parks and Recreation.

The festival will take over much of the downtown this year, stretching along Gay Street from Matlack to Darlington Street and Market Street from Darlington to High Street.

Relax at the Church Street Beer & Wine Garden presented by Sidebar Restaurant featuring a craft PA beer, wine and cider. Located at Gay and Church streets. All proceeds will benefit the West Chester Parks and Recreation Send a Kid to Camp Fund.

There will be live music at three locations with eight different bands performing throughout the day. Performances include:

Darlington Street: 12pm-2pm, New Street Heat; 2pm-5pm, Barakka

Church & Gay Street: 12pm-2pm, Steve Liberace; 2pm-5pm, Jeffery Washington

Matlack Street: 12pm-2pm, Joy Ike; 2pm-5pm, Kuf Knotz

The Chester County Restaurant Festival is FREE to attend; all food and beverages are pay-as-you-go. Parking is $5 at all municipal garages and free at the Justice Center Garage. See complete parking information.

See list of participating restaurants, street closures, and additional information here.

NOTE: No pets allowed in event grounds.