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Chester County BBQ Festival

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Since 1978, the Chester County BBQ Festival has remained a cherished annual tradition. Mark your calendars for the last Friday and Saturday of September, as this vibrant festival takes center stage. Prepare your taste buds for mouthwatering BBQ delights, accompanied by live entertainment, delicious treats, engaging children's activities, and a wide array of vendors.

Hosted by the Henderson/Chester County Chamber of Commerce, this festival serves as their primary fundraising event, made possible by a dedicated committee of volunteers. Best of all, there is no admission fee, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. The festivities unfold around the picturesque Chester County Courthouse lawn, located in the heart of downtown Henderson. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration that brings the community together year after year.


A young girl rides a green toy tractor while children and adults sit on steps in the background, watching her.
A man in a blue shirt smiles while holding two large funnel cakes topped with powdered sugar, with a food stand and people in the background.
Two women and three smiling children with face paint pose together at an outdoor event or festival. There are booths, people, and colorful decorations in the background.
A woman wearing a yellow bandana and playing guitar sings into a microphone on an outdoor stage, with a scarecrow decoration and people standing in the background.
Six children play and laugh inside a tilted pirate ship ride called Pirates Revenge at a fair. The ship is brightly colored with red and yellow, and trees are visible in the background.
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