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10 Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks County: Big Yard Sales, Harvest Day, Scarecrow Festival

There's lots to do this weekend in Bucks County: Yardley's Harvest Day, the Village Renaissance Faire, a scarecrow festival and more.

Usually, we share our top five picks for the weekend ahead. This weekend, there's just so much happening across Bucks County, we've decided to share 10 ideas for weekend fun:

Newtown Beerfest

The Newtown Beerfest, to be held Saturday, will feature beer tasting, live music and food. The event goes from 2 to 5:30 p.m. (First tap ticket holders get access at 12:30 p.m.) It is held at The Stocking Works in Newtown Borough. Click here for details.

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Yardley Harvest Day

The 50th annual Yardley's Harvest Day is Saturday and promises to offer plenty of fall fun for the family. The day will feature crafters, entertainment, food, entertainment, kid-friendly activities and more. Festivities are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for details.

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Scarecrow Festival

Peddler's Village's Annual Scarecrow Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
During the festival, there will be scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin painting, live music, kid's activities and more. Click here for details.

Village Renaissance Faire

The annual Village Renaissance Faire will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Middletown Grange Fairgrounds in Wrightstown. It is a re-creation of a 12th through 16th century village, which consists of eleven stages and various sets: Merchant Squares, Living History Pavilions, Food Courts, Gaming area, Multi-cultural enclaves, Craft Corners, and Kid's Kingdom. Click here for details.

Newtown Grant Garage Sale

The Newtown Grant Garage Sale will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Newtown Grant, 360 Eagle Road, Newtown. If you're looking for baby stuff, kids toys, sporting gear, and more for cheap, this is where you get it. The prices are low, the inventory is big, the shoppers leave happy. Click here for details.

Doo Wop in the Park

Bristol Borough will host this free musical event at 5 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot behind Mill Street. This year's lineup includes The DelFonics, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Jay Siegel’s Tokens, The Casinos, and The Chiclettes. Click here for details.

Bolton Mansion 330th Anniversary Celebration

Bolton Mansion is celebrating its 330th anniversary at a special event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be kid's activities, a moon bounce, pony rides, food, vendors and more. Click here for details.

Apple Fun Days

The Market at DelVal is hosting Apple Fun Days on Saturday and Sunday. Take a wagon ride from The Market to the orchard to pick your own apples. Plus, there will be inflatable attractions and yard games. Click here for details.

Ivyland Community Yard Sale

Come see what treasures await you throughout the borough of historic Ivyland. Antiques, toys, clothing, books, household items and furniture are among the items you'll find at Saturday's sale. Click here for details.

Celebrity Farm to Table Dinner

Doylestown Food Market's third annual Celebrity Farm to Table Dinner will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. at Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow in New Hope. This year's event features Chef Matt McPhelin of Maize Restaurant. Click here for details.

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