6 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — With beautiful weather forecast for this weekend it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy the spring sunshine while experiencing Bucks County.

From strawberries to a rare chance to tour an historic community church and learn about the Underground Railroad, the weekend is packed with interesting and fun things to do.

Strawberry Festival Returns To Bucks County Village

LAHASKA, PA — The strawberries are back and more succulent than ever at Peddler's Village in Lahaska. After a pandemic pause, the village's Strawberry Festival returns on May 6 and 7 with a weekend packed with strawberry-themed food and beverages, live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities. Fresh-baked strawberry pies will be available for sale and a pie-eating contest for adults and children will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. Rain or shine, the festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Peddler's Village shops will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday. Admission and parking are free. The festival also includes lawn games, axe throwing, mural painting, kids crafts and face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo, a pirate show and a Ridiculous Nickolas Variety Show. Live music will include performances by Dirk Quinn Trio, Hot Club of Philadelphia, Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers, Nikki Briar, Vintage Vibe, Jersey Harmony Chorus, Michael Christopher Band, Rendition Jazz Band, Lolly & Friends (for children and families), and the Galena Brass Band. In addition to the Water Wheel Food Tent presented by the Cock ‘n Bull, the festival will include the following food trucks on one or both days: Bacon on a Stick, Happy Snacks, Lobster Dogs, Pazzo Pizza Truck, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Have a Ball. A complete weekend schedule can be found on PeddlersVillage.com.

Open House And Tour At Historic Buckingham Church

BUCKINGHAM, PA — On Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m., the public has a rare chance to take a self-guided tour of the historic Mount Gilead Community Church on Buckingham Mountain and learn from the experts about the history of the Underground Railroad in Bucks County and Mount Gilead's role. Participants will also learn about the notable residents buried in the church's historic cemetery. On hand to answer questions will be Doreen Stratton of Doylestown Boroujgh, a local expert on the Underground Railroad; historical architect Jennifer Jarrett; Mount Gilead Cemetery expert Meagan Ratini; and educator and mount Gilead researcher Kathy Auerbach. The church is located at 1940 Holicong Road in Buckingham 18912.

Mt. Gilead Church in Buckingham Township.

Master Gardeners Plant Sale In Wrightstown

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA — The Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County will hold its 21st Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bucks County Extension Office located on The Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park Road, Newtown. The rain or shine event features annuals, perennials, rare woodies, Master Gardener-grown plants, herbs and vegetables including heirloom types, butterfly/pollinator plants, shade plants, deer-resistant plants, indoor plants, container-sized plants, and hanging baskets for Mother’s Day. Native plants, native shrubs and native trees will be offered through the Penn State Master Watershed Steward program of Bucks County. More than 50 Master Gardeners and Master Watershed Stewards will be available to answer questions and help with selection. Bring a wagon or cart if you have one; a limited number are available at the event. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted. Proceeds benefit the educational outreach of the Penn State Master Gardener program and Penn State Master Watershed Steward program of Bucks County.

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Bucks County will hold a plant sale on Saturday in Wrightstown.

Food Trucks And More At Levittown Mansion

LEVITTOWN, PA — Historic Bolton Mansion in Levittown presents a Spring Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the mansion, 85 Holly Drive, Levittown 19055. Bring a blanket and join everyone on the hillside while enjoying a variety of different food trucks, beer/cocktail garden, vendors, children's activities and a DJ. Admission and parking are free. Confirmed trucks include Awesome Little Cupcake, Baked by Michela, Bake'n Bacon, Chief 10's Smokehouse, Corn Hub, Daddy's Kitchen, D&D Catering, El Sabor Del Bajio, Hardy Funnel Cakes, Have A Ball, Kono Pizza, Naked Brewing, Philly Pretzel Factory, Thai It Up, The Little Sicilian, The Sweet Stop, The Tot Rod, Triple Sun Spirits, United Crepes Food Truck, Waffl'd and Wow Wagon.

Historic Bolton Mansion in Levittown.

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Celebrates Star Wars

CROYDON, PA — Neshaminy Creek Brewing will celebrate Star Wars at its Croydon Taproom, 909 Ray Avenue, Croydon 19021 on Saturday, May 6 with the release of a new beer and a performance by heavy metal band, "Galactic Empire Live." The day kicks off with the release of Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company’s new beer, Bantha Fodder, at 12 p.m. The 7 percent ABV German-style Spring Bock is inspired by the mighty Bantha of Tatooine featuring a robust malt flavor profile and caramel sweetness. The day also features local collectibles, comics, and toy vendors including Broaxium, Wade's Comic Madness, and Secret Origins Comics and free caricatures and glitter tattoos (3 to 6 p.m.). The day caps off with "Galactic Empire Live" and a heavy metal take on John Williams’ iconic "Star Wars" scores at 8 p.m. Throughout the day there will be deliciously themed food items from Clean Plate Club (12 to 4 p.m.) and Moocheeze Food Truck (4 to 6 p.m.) featuring Vader's Smash Burger, LightsaB-ratwurst, Jabba the Hutt's Pimento Grilled Cheese, Galactic Corn Fritters, Chewbacca's Cheesesteak Empanadas, Princess Leia's Cinnamon Buns and more. All forms of scum and villainy are welcome to the free event throughout the day; tickets are only needed for the all-ages Galactic Empire show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available at evenbrite.com. A portion of the day's proceeds will be donated to STEM for Her, a non-profit that creates awareness, excitement, and opportunities among girls and young women to launch successful STEM-related careers.

Lecture Explores Bucks County's Notorious Doan Gang

WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA — A free lecture, “The Doans & The Revolution,” will be held on Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Washington Crossing Historic Park's visitor center, 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing. During the lecture, Mercer Museum Curators Annie Halliday and Clint Flack will discuss the notorious Doan gang and their activities early in the American Revolution. The Doan gang was a group of British loyalists, the most notorious members being five brothers and one cousin from the Doan family of Plumstead. The gang had around 30 members who were accused murderers, traitors and horse thieves, and who also ferried British prisoners of war to British lines. They were also guilty of robbing tax collectors, their most famous crime being the theft of the Bucks County treasury in 1781 in Newtown. Events covered during the lecture will include the Loyalist raid of Newtown’s Bird in the Hand and the Battle of Crooked Billet. This lecture is based entirely on contemporary records including court documents, eyewitness accounts, and newspaper articles. This lecture is free, but registration is required at WashingtonCrossingPark.org/events.

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