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Seven Stars Sharpening Pop-Up at SHIFT

Ardmore community

Knife sharpening set up for four hours inside the zero-waste refill shop on Haverford Avenue in Narberth, about a seven minute drive from downtown Ardmore. Drop off, shop, pick up.

When: Wed, Sep 9 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM Where: SHIFT

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The Aspen Tree Pop-In at SHIFT

market

Tue, Sep 1 – Sun, Sep 13 · SHIFT

The Aspen Tree takes over a corner of the Narberth refill shop for the first two weeks of September. Browse during shop hours, Tuesday to Sunday. The store is closed on Mondays.

The Aspen Tree Pop-In at SHIFT

market

Tue, Sep 1 – Sun, Sep 13 · SHIFT

Two weeks of vintage racks inside the refill shop: Phillies and Eagles tees, summer dresses, and jewelry Jessica Niamath builds from old parts. Shop hours, closed Mondays.

Seven Stars Sharpening Pop-Up

community

Wed, Sep 9 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM · SHIFT

Bring dull kitchen knives and garden shears to the refill shop on Haverford Avenue and Seven Stars will put an edge back on them during the afternoon.

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83rd Annual Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair

Downingtown festival

Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 · Ludwig's Corner Show Grounds

A Chester County Labor Day tradition since 1943, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair blends top-level equestrian competition with classic country fair fun. Watch hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders compete across three rings from morning through dusk, culminating in the $10,000 Mini-Prix on Labor Day Monday. The midway offers inflatables, rides, and games for kids, plus food trucks, a beer garden, and live music. Stroll vendor tents for local artisans offering home and garden decor, jewelry, apparel, and gourmet treats. Free admission to the grounds.

Resolver, Chiseled Lilies, Palinoia and Opossom

Ardmore live music

Sat, Sep 5 · Rusty Nail Nightclub

Four band Saturday at the Nail, all original material. A small stage on Haverford Road with a long habit of booking bands nobody else will.

Skippack Village Food Truck Festival

Skippack food & drink

Sat, Sep 5 – Sun, Sep 6 · Skippack Village

Fill your plate at the Skippack Village Food Truck Festival, returning for Labor Day weekend with about 30 food trucks and vendors lining the historic village. Browse the shops of Skippack Village between bites — most trucks are in the lots across from Pasta Basta. Bring the whole family, and dogs are welcome too. Free admission, pay as you go. Noon to 5 p.m. both days.