Brandywine Health Foundation to Host Annual Garden Party and Strawberry Festival

Mark your calendar for Brandywine Health Foundation’s Annual Garden Party, to held at the stunning Applestone Farm property of Anne and Michael Moran on May 23, 2012 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Enjoy a light supper, cocktails and the popular “Battle of the Berries at Brandywine” where the county’s finest restaurants will go toque to toque for the most divine dessert – with a new celebrity judge twist this year as organized by the TownDish.com, a presenting sponsor of 2012’s event! Be sure to attend, taste and vote for your favorite.

Proceeds support the foundation’s work with the Coatesville Youth Initiative and the Health Care Safety Net, providing medical, dental and behavioral health services for the uninsured and underinsured in the greater Coatesville area.

Would you like to be added to their invitation list? To be added to the list, contact Emlyn Bonaparte at 610.380.9080, x100. But, act fast as this event always sells out!  (Click here to view scenes from last year.) Want to be part of the sponsorship circle? Click here for more information on opportunities or contact Dana Heiman at 610.380.9080, x102.

Also, be sure to save the date for the highly anticipated 2012 Strawberry Festival, presented by First Niagara and PECO from May 31st – June 3rd on the beautiful grounds of Brandywine Hospital.

This spring marks the 40th Anniversary of the Strawberry Festival and planning has already begun for what promises to be a great event! This family oriented four-day event, which has grown significantly in size and stature, now attracts over 28,000 visitors with wholesome fun, activities, entertainment, food, shopping and more.

On the agenda for 2012’s event includes live entertainment every night – including a Battle of the Bands, fireworks on Friday (June 1), an International Food Fair, a craft and artisan fair, and much more.

For even more details about the upcoming festival, visit brandywinestrawberryfestival.com. Follow the festival on Facebook too, by clicking here.

For more information on the Brandywine Health Foundation, visit brandywinefoundation.org.