Sunny Skies and Beer Flow at Kennett Square Winterfest

Annual community fundraiser draws crowds for craft beer tasting and local food vendors.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The 2026 Kennett Square Winterfest, a popular annual craft beer festival and community fundraiser, saw sunny skies and mild temperatures that drew large crowds to sample beers from over 60 local and regional breweries. The event, organized by the Kennett Collaborative nonprofit, is a major source of funding for the group's community programming and small business support initiatives throughout the year.

Why it matters

Winterfest is a key fundraiser that enables the Kennett Collaborative to host popular community events and provide resources to local businesses in Kennett Square, a historic Pennsylvania town that has seen significant changes in recent years. The festival's success highlights the community's ongoing support for local, independent businesses and nonprofits.

The details

The Winterfest featured over 60 breweries, including Hidden Rover, Bellefonte Brewing, Sly Fox, Victory, and Space Cadet Brewing. In addition to the beer tastings, the event included food vendors like Mini Millies Pasta cart and Tom's Handcrafted Pizza Cones. Attendees enjoyed the sunny, mild weather while sampling craft beers and supporting the Kennett Collaborative's community initiatives.

  • The 2026 Kennett Square Winterfest took place on Saturday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Kennett Collaborative

The nonprofit organization that organizes the annual Kennett Square Winterfest, using the event as a major fundraiser to support its community programming and small business initiatives throughout the year.

Daniel Embree

The executive director of the Kennett Collaborative, who described the Winterfest as the group's "version of Kennett Brewfest" and a key source of annual funding.

Colleen Heinberger

A festival attendee who expressed her enjoyment of the event, the craft beer selection, and the fact that the festival supports the local community.

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What they’re saying

“Winterfest is our version of Kennett Brewfest. This is our community fundraiser to raise money for our community programming and the nonprofit things we do throughout the year.”

— Daniel Embree, Executive Director, Kennett Collaborative (chaddsfordlive.com)

“We love beer, and we love hanging out with our friends. It's a great vibe, and we get to try all these great beers.”

— Colleen Heinberger (chaddsfordlive.com)

“That makes it even better. Not only are we having a good time drinking beer, but we're also helping other people. What could be better.”

— Colleen Heinberger (chaddsfordlive.com)

What’s next

The Kennett Collaborative will continue to organize community events and support local businesses throughout the year, with the Winterfest serving as a key annual fundraiser to sustain these efforts.

The takeaway

The success of the Kennett Square Winterfest highlights the community's strong support for local, independent businesses and nonprofits that are working to preserve the town's character and vibrancy in the face of broader economic changes.