A Celebration of Local Music, Art, & Food
A daylong community tradition held at historic Everhart Park in West Chester, PA.
The Turks Head Music Festival features approximately 70 artists and vendor booths set up throughout the park selling high-quality arts and crafts.
Throughout the day, two stages feature seven local bands performing different genres including Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Country, and Blues. Fresh food from local vendors is available all day long.
7 Local Bands
Performing on two stages from 12-7 PM70+ Artisans
Local crafts, art, and vendor boothsEvent Details
- Date: Sunday, June 6, 2027
- Time: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Venue: Everhart Park, West Chester, PA
- Admission: Completely Free!
- Rain Date: Sunday, June 13, 2027
Submit your Band for Consideration
Interested in performing at the 2027 festival? Fill out the details below to submit your application.
2027 Band Lineup
(Subject to change)
John Emil
Accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist, and master of slide guitar with show-stopping performances across the US and UK.
Artist WebsitePrester & Samargia
Dynamic quintet led by pianist Robert Prester and vocalist Adriana Samargia, blending jazz, funk, Latin, and reimagined pop.
Artist WebsiteMonk Mode
Lancaster-based band known for their debut EP "Camp" and high-energy live performances at local venues like The Cellar.
InstagramBrother John
Mid-Atlantic blues act featuring Johnny Never and John Colgan-Davis, embodying the universal spirit of brotherhood in the blues.
Artist WebsiteThe Flying Komorowski Bros
Founded by lead singer/songwriter Josh Komorowski alongside guitarist Rob Mastrippolito and Caleb Komorowski.
Artist WebsiteDemitri Grivas
Kennett Square multi-instrumentalist performing solo acoustic and band setups across PA, NJ, and Delaware.
Artist WebsiteOwl Talons
Original punk/hardcore act based in West Chester, active in the local scene and creators of the album Ruined Future.
Artist WebsiteOur Community Sponsors
Thank you to the local businesses supporting the festival
Directions to the Festival
Everhart Park
100 South Brandywine Street, West Chester, PA 19382
(Corner of W. Union St & S. Brandywine St)
Everhart Park is located in the borough of West Chester. On-street parking is available along the park perimeter and adjacent neighborhood streets.
Open in Google MapsArchives & History
Over 50 years of community heritage in West Chester
Borough Council Minutes Summary
May 1970 - The First Park Concerts
Concerns were raised at Borough Council regarding noise and traffic from a May 10 rock concert organized by James Kearney. Despite noise debates, council members noted youth engagement and clean park conditions.
April 1975 - Bicentennial Planning
Bicentennial Committee Chairman Charles W. Tomlinson proposed hosting a Turks Head Festival in September 1975, establishing an annual tradition.
July 1984 & 1985 - Growing Popularity
Recreation Director Kathy Milliken reported festival attendance reaching 9,000 to 10,000 attendees, marking the event as a major Borough highlight.
April 1987 - Keeping the Tradition in Everhart Park
Proposals to relocate the festival to Farrell Stadium were voted down (6-1) by Borough Council to preserve the festival's aesthetic park setting.
Origin of "Turks Head"
West Chester began modestly as a tavern town called Turks Head. The original sign from the Turks Head Inn hangs at the Chester County History Center Museum.
Located at the crossroads of the Lancaster Pike and Pottstown/Wilmington Pike, it was a day's journey by horse buggy from Benjamin Franklin's house in Philadelphia.
In 1788, the county seat was established, and in 1799, West Chester was incorporated as Chester County's first borough.