BUCKINGHAM, PA — After two hugely successful events, Buckingham Township's third and final Night Market is set for Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Holicong Park.
The event will feature a repeat of August's event, plus lots more fun, including another visit from Twyl, an experiential traveling trolley and creative portal based in Bucks County.
"Our first two Buckingham Night Market exceeded every expectation," said Lisa Braud, who is spearheading the event for the township's parks and recreation board. "The park was filled with families, friends, live music, local vendors, delicious food trucks and free activities for children. More than anything, it was filled with the community spirit that makes Buckingham so special.
"But the fun isn't over! Join us at Holicong Park for our next market on Friday," she said.
At the heart of the event will be 45 market vendors featuring a mix of farm stands, local businesses, artisan vendors, and community partners. All the farms will be back except for Froehlich's.
A free Kids Zone will again offer plenty for the kids to do, including bounce houses, pony rides, balloon art, and complimentary face painting.
New on Friday will be pumpkin decorating by Bountiful Acres, which will be bringing pumpkins to paint, decorate, and take home.
Joining the fun on Friday will be a special pop-up featuring Twyl, an experiential traveling trolley and creative portal where children and adults can discover new books, dive into hands-on workshops, attend free storytimes, and experience a rotating world of wonder.
Rounding out the activities will be fun and games organized by the Parks and Recreation Board, a collection of canned goods and personal care items for the Bucks County Housing Group, and live music.
More than 10 food trucks and booths will be on site, including Skips Chicken, Smokehaus BBQ, Bon Jour Creperie, Top Dog Hot Dogs, Harvest Pizza, Travelin Tom's Coffee, Perk City Flavor, None Such Farm (produce and prepared food such as corn on the cob), The Comfort Kitchen, and the Amsterdam Coffee Bar. Also at the event will be Aurora Bistro and Free Spirit, which will be offering mocktails.
New additions on Friday will be Pap Pap's Fillin Station and Nina's Waffles and Ice Cream.
"There's something for everyone," said Braud. "It's the perfect way to spend a fall evening with family, friends, and neighbors while supporting the amazing local businesses that make Buckingham special," she said.
Braud, who owns Hollow House Farm at Dark Hollow and Swamp Roads and who has been organizing farmer's markets in other townships, said she's excited to bring the new night concept to her home and connect the community to local businesses and to the local farming community.
The event is also designed to give residents a reason to engage with the parks, said Braud.
"Many people don't have a relationship with our parks. Maybe they don't have a reason. They don't have kids in sports. They don't run or jog. Let's allow them to come see Holicong Park," she said. "Come meet local businesses and organizations, meet their neighbors, and just have that feel-good energy of an evening."
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