Chester County Old Fiddler’s Picnic Returns for 97th Annual Celebration

The 97th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at Hibernler County Park in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The free, day‑long event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with gates opening at 8:30 a.m., and features bluegrass, folk, old‑time and gospel music performed by a house band and local musicians. Attendees can bring a string instrument to sign up for a performance slot.

In addition to music, the picnic offers food trucks, craft vendors, free wagon rides, yard games, inflatables, face‑painting, Bubbletopia, and guided tours of the historic Hibernia Mansion. Pets on a six‑foot leash are welcome, and a rain‑date is set for Sunday, Aug. 9. Camping and small‑RV sites are available on a first‑come‑first‑served basis, while admission and parking remain free.