East Fallowfield Township Parks and Recreation

06/05/2026

Calling all Creators, Makers, and Local Businesses!

Want to get your products in front of hundreds of eager local shoppers? We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Freedom Fest 250: Red, White, Blue, and You!! on June 27, 2026, at East Fallowfield Township Park (900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA) from 9 AM – 3 PM.

Spaces are filling fast! This event features food trucks, free face painting and bounce houses for children, free raffles, a Revolutionary War encampment and demonstrations, a free concert by the Driveway Band, contests, and so much more! Bring your own tent and table!

Feel free to PM me or contact me at [email protected] with any questions. There is no charge for a space, but we are asking our vendors and guests to bring a food item to donate to the Octorara Food Cupboard for our neighbors in need this summer!
Please complete the vendor form and return it by June 21st! The form can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tO4qJo5LbHU9KtSE0QLv7u0J9E1NyMjfnpxcgaKYy5k/edit?usp=sharing

06/05/2026

CALLING ALL APPLE PIE BAKERS!
Think you make the best apple pie in Chester County?
Whether you have a secret family recipe, are a pro or an enthusiastic amateur, bring your best homemade pie to compete for the ultimate title of "Apple Pie Champion" at the East Fallowfield Township Freedom Fest! Open to all!
· Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
· Time: Entries accepted between 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Judging begins at 11:00 AM
· Location: East Fallowfield Community Park, 900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA
· Scratch-Made Only (apologies to Mrs Smith’s Pie Lovers): Pies should be made from scratch (optional on the crust, your choice!). Apples must be the star!
· Presentation: Please submit your full-sized, uncut pie in a disposable or easily identifiable container.
· Blind Judging: Pies will be judged blindly by a local panel based on Taste, Crust Texture, Appearance, and Consistency.
· Prizes: 1st: $75 gift card, 2nd: $50 gift card, 3rd: $25 gift card; ribbons and bragging rights as the best apple pie baker in town!
· Ready to Enter: Preregister at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1Qp4PO-x6rOXKVwsb-IDJVWj86YwvXAozDdxXXCYxBUppuQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114189409866282129547

06/05/2026

CALLING ALL CREATIVE BIRDHOUSE BUILDERS, YOUNG and OLD(ER)!
Join us for our FIRST-EVER birdhouse contest, celebrating creative design and the importance of nesting habitats for local birds. Free to enter! Judging at the America 250 Freedom Fest on June 27 at East Fallowfield Township Park (900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA).

•DETAILS: Entries should be original construction. Maximum dimensions no more than 20 inches x 20 inches and future homes to our native birds: Northern Cardinals, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jays, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, Robins, Sparrows, etc.

•WHERE TO DROP OFF THE FINISHED BIRDHOUSES: Entries can be dropped off at the East Fallowfield Township Building (2264 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield) between June 15 and June 17, 2026, or brought to the Freedom Fest table on June 27th before 10:30 AM. Please pre-register at the link below or email me at [email protected] for more information

•PRIZE CATEGORIES: Best Adult Built, Best Youth Built (

06/04/2026

The Driveway Band will be performing at Freedom Fest 250: Red, White, Blue, and You! On Saturday, June 27th, 2026, at East Fallowfield Township Park (900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA) from 12 noon to 2 PM! Make a day of the event and join food vendors, lawn games, bounce houses, free raffles, face painting, Revolutionary War reenactors, and so much more! The action begins at 9 AM!

The Driveway Band was formed during the pandemic as a creative outlet for Shayne, a talented autistic drummer and singer. This band represents a journey of resilience, friendship, and the power of music in overcoming challenges— reinforcing that "Autism Doesn't Mean You Can’t."
Check them out at https://thedrivewayband.com/

06/03/2026

Guess who is coming to the Freedom Fest 250: Red, White, Blue, and You?

The 9th Pennsylvania Lyght Infantry Company is a Revolutionary War reenacting unit dedicated to authentically portraying the soldiers and civilians who struggled to achieve our Independence, and to honor, educate, and interpret the founding of America and our roots to our Park guests!! Explore and interact with these brave men and women, see what they had to endure, and watch for exciting demonstrations! (https://www.9thpa.org/about-the-unit).

Please join us at Freedom Fest on June 27th, 2026, at East Fallowfield Township Park (900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA, 19320) from 9 AM to 3 PM. Activities include a Star-Spangled Bike Parade, an a Capella performance by the Bryn Mawr Mainliners, Food Trucks, Vendors, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, a Birdhouse competition, an Apple Pie Competition, free raffles, and an afternoon concert by The Driveway Band! Please check out updates on the East Fallowfield Township Parks and Recreation page!

05/27/2026

Yesterday we used the last of my book stock to restock the Little Free Libraries in the Park. We are again in need of books: adults, teens, and children. If you have books to donate and want me to do a porch pickup, contact me at [email protected] or PM Teri Anne . Otherwise, feel free to add them to our highly-used book library! Thank you for your support.
PS...we added a few artificial flowers to jazz up the Library bases. Thank you Jerry Dickinson !

05/19/2026

CALLING ALL CREATIVE BIRDHOUSE/NESTING BOX BUILDERS!
East Fallowfield Parks and Recreation is hosting our First-Ever
Patriotic Birdhouse Competition!!

Join us for our patriotic birdhouse contest, celebrating creative design and the importance of nesting habitats for local birds. Free to enter! Indicate on the registration link if you want to donate your house to EFT Park for use by our local birds!! Judging at the America 250 Freedom Fest on June 27 at East Fallowfield Township Park (900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield PA).

• DETAILS: Entries must be original construction. Maximum dimensions should be no more than 20 inches x 20 inches. Birdhouses should be designed for our native birds: Northern Cardinals, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jays, Downy Woodpeckers, American Goldfinches, Robins, Sparrows, etc.

•WHERE TO DROP OFF THE FINISHED BIRDHOUSES: Entries should be dropped off at the East Fallowfield Township Building (2264 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield) between June 15 and June 17, 2026, or contact me with questions at [email protected]

• PRIZE CATEGORIES: Best Adult Built, Best Youth Built (

Freedom Fest Patriotic Birdhouse Competition Entries to be dropped off at the East Fallowfield Township Building (2264 Strasburg Road, Coatesville, PA) June 15-17, 2026 Maximum Dimensions: 20 inches x 20 inches Free to Enter Judging will take place at Freedom Fest in the Park on Saturday, June 27, 2...

05/19/2026

East Fallowfield Township Parks and Recreation Freedom Fest Time Capsule!

Hello Neighbors! How do you want our township to be remembered?

We are creating a Time Capsule to capture the heart, soul, and culture of our Township!

We want our time capsule to be filled with artifacts, memories, and personal notes that show future generations what makes our community special! Space is limited so act soon!

Details:
• Deadline: June 15, 2026
• Drop off location: East Fallowfield Township Office (2264 Strasburg Road, East Fallowfield)
Or email me at [email protected]
• To be buried at the America 250 Freedom Fest, June 27, 2026, at the EFT Township Park
• Date to be opened: June 27, 2076

Items to be Considered: Handwritten letters about favorite local spots, photos with dates/names of people from the community, predictions for 2076, notes or drawings about your daily life in EFT!

Don’t miss the chance to share your voice with the future!

05/19/2026

🍎 🍎 🍎 CALLING ALL APPLE PIE BAKERS! 🍎 🍎 🍎

Think you can make the best apple pie in Chester County?

Whether you have a secret family recipe, are a pro or an enthusiastic amateur, bring your best homemade pie to compete for the ultimate title of "Apple Pie Champion" at the East Fallowfield Township Freedom Fest! Open to all!

Details:
• Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
• Time: Entries accepted between 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Judging begins at 11:00 AM
• Location: East Fallowfield Community Park, 900 Buck Run Road, East Fallowfield, PA
• Scratch-Made Only: Pies must be made completely from scratch—no store-bought crusts or canned fillings. Apples must be the star!
• Presentation: Please submit your full-sized, uncut pie in a disposable or easily identifiable container.
• Blind Judging: Pies will be judged blindly by a local panel based on Taste, Crust Texture, Appearance, and Consistency.
• Prizes: 1st: $75 gift card 2nd: $50 gift card 3rd: $25 gift card; ribbons and bragging rights as the best apple pie baker in town!
• Ready to Enter? Preregister at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1Qp4PO-x6rOXKVwsb-IDJVWj86YwvXAozDdxXXCYxBUppuQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114189409866282129547
• Or email me at [email protected]