The Gov. Wolf Historical Society will hold its first annual Garden Faire 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, on the grounds of the society's campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road.

This new event will feature vendors offering a wide variety of plants, including annuals, perennials, roses, herbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs, all displayed in and around three historic buildings and an herb and pleasure garden. A selection of garden art, birdhouses, tools and many other garden-related items will be on display.

Attendees can enjoy lectures on garden-related topics and food catered by The Daily Grind in the Schoolhouse Café.

The event, which offers plenty of free parking, will take place rain or shine.

For information, call 610-837-9015 or visit www.govwolf.org.

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