5 Fun Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — With Debby moving out and a spectacular weekend moving in, it's time to check out the weekend events for a Bucks County staycation.

This weekend, the biggest attraction is the two-day New Hope Automobile Show offering a rare opportunity to see and appreciate the design and technology of automobile manufacturers from around the world.

The weekend event will bring two different shows to the grounds of the New Hope-Solebury School District on Bridge Street - Saturday will be devoted to domestic rides while Sunday spotlights the foreign models.

The Bucks County Playhouse also opens its run of "Grease" this weekend. One of the world’s most popular Broadway musicals, "Grease" will heat up the playhouse stage in an all-new production from now through Sept. 8.

This weekend also brings the final night of the St. Ann Carnival and Italian Festival to Bristol Borough on Saturday evening. The kids will love the rides and the adults will enjoy the homemade Italian fare, Bingo, and the socialization.

These are some of the events planned this weekend in Bucks County:

New Hope Automobile Show Rolls Into Bucks

With spectacular weather in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, the New Hope Automobile Show promises to be among the best yet. Taking place on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 on the grounds of the New Hope-Solebury School District at 180 West Bridge Street, New Hope, the show is a rare opportunity to see and appreciate the design and technology of automobile manufacturers from around the world. This year the New Hope Automobile Show is celebrating the Chevrolet Camaro, which debuted in the fall of 1966 as Chevy's answer to the Ford Mustang. 2024 marks the last model year for the sixth-generation iconic nameplate. A full slate of vehicles can be viewed at www.newhopeautoshow.com. Gates open to the public both days at 9 a.m. with the show running until 4 p.m. Click here to read the Patch story

"Grease" Is The Word At The Bucks County Playhouse

“Grease,” one of world’s most popular Broadway musicals, will heat up the Bucks County
Playhouse stage in an all-new production, August 9 to September 8. Hunter Foster, who appeared in the original Broadway cast of the long-running, 1994 revival of the show, will direct and Alison Solomon, who most recently choreographed the national tour of “Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory,” will choreograph. Click here to read the Patch story.

(Photo by Jeff Werner)

St. Ann Carnival and Italian Festival Closing Out Run

One of Lower Bucks County's favorite carnivals will end its six-day run on Saturday, August 10. The St. Ann Carnival and Italian Festival features rides, carnival games and prizes, bingo, basket auctions, Italian music, and plenty of homemade Italian food, including pizza fritte, sausage and meatball sandwiches, clams, Italian baked goods, and more. The event is open from 6-10 p.m. and is held on the St. Ann's Church grounds on Pond Street and Dorrance Street in Bristol. Click here to read the Patch article.

(Photo by Jeff Werner)

Bucks Fiber Artist Presents "Sheer Joy" In Newtown

The ArtWRKD Exhibition Space and Gallery at 128 South State Street in Newtown presents "Sheer Joy," a solo exhibit by internationally-known fiber artist Lucine, through August 17. "Sheer Joy"- a visually and intellectually stimulating experience - is divided into two distinct collections - "Ripping the Seams" and "Liberation." The "Liberation" collection delves into the historical interplay between hosiery and feminist movements, offering a profound exploration of how these seemingly everyday items have played a role in the broader narrative of women's liberation. In her "Ripping the Seams" collection, the Newtown Borough native reimagines the classic story of "The Wizard of Oz," infusing it with new meaning and layers of interpretation through her unique pantyhose medium. Click here to read the Patch article.

"Poppies" (scene iii) from fiber artist Lucine's "Ripping The Scenes" collection. (ArtWRKD Gallery)

Celebrate the summer vibe with giant sand sculptures

This is the perfect weekend to head over to Peddler's Village in Lahaska to see the amazing sand sculptures on view through August 31. The village's free "Summer In Sand" exhibit reveals five sculptures celebrating favorite ways to "chill" and have fun during the summer: camping, playing games and solving puzzles; traveling to special spaces such as the Amalfi Coast in Italy; watching baseball and hanging at the beach (with Santa); and tasty treats. The storybook Peddler's Village is the ultimate stay-cation destination in Bucks County with its charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, and distinctive shopping, dining, and lodging destinations.

Keeping cool along the Amalfi Coast in Italy. (Peddler's Village photo)