5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —With the Fourth of July now in our rearview mirror, the summer is heating up with fairs and festivals throughout the county.

Now that the fireworks are over, fairs take center stage for the rest of July with the end of Southampton Days and the beginning of one fair that bills itself as the oldest and largest carnival in the Lower Bucks County area.

Catch the last day of Southampton Days, an annual event that kicked off Monday night and included fireworks and a parade on Tuesday. But there's still time to bask in the carnival delights of rides and cotton candy.

Meanwhile, the St. Michael's Fair —now in its 69th year —kicks off its run Friday and goes through July 16 in Levittown. Or check out the Tinicum Arts Festival this weekend.

If you'd rather get in touch with nature maybe before going to a fair, then the Churchville Nature Center in Northampton Township may be the place to go. The center has rescheduled the opening of its Butterfly House for Saturday.

Or check out this combination over the weekend at Peddler's Village in Lahaska: Bluegrass and Blueberries. You can't really go wrong with some fruit and music!

Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival at Peddler's Village

Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will be bursting in blue this weekend: That is in Bluegrass and Blueberries.

The Lahaska village's Bluegrass & Blueberries Festival takes place between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9. The weekend will include fresh local blueberries, blueberry-themed food, beverages, live bluegrass and country music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and shop specials. Peddler’s Village shops will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday. Admission and parking are free. The event is rain or shine.

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Butterfly House At Churchville Nature Center Opens Saturday

The Butterfly House will officially open Saturday, July 8, after its opening was delayed by a week. Being a native species butterfly house means that the Churchville Nature Center in Northampton Township follows the natural lifecycle of its butterflies. Due to this season's environmental conditions, there were few adult butterflies flying in the house. But the butterflies are back.

The Butterfly House will be open from Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sept. 16. (The center is closed on Mondays.)

Visitors can linger in the house and surrounding enclosure for as long as desired, during the hours of operation. Tours can be requested but since the Butterfly House is an open-air facility, tours may be affected by weather. Members of Churchville Nature Center can visit the Butterfly House often for free. Admission to the Butterfly House for non-members: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, and $5 for children (4-13 years of age; under 4 are free). Active Military Personnel are free. See the center's website for more information.

(Churchville Nature Center)

Tinicum Arts Festival Returns To The Grounds Of Tinicum Park For The 72nd time

The Tinicum Arts Festival continues its rich history this weekend at the storied grounds of Tinicum Park. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Stover Mill Gallery. Check out more than 180 regional artists in the historic Art Barn. Delight in the creations of more than 130 artists and craft artisans displayed under the trees. Discover treasures at the White Elephant Tent. Choose from literally thousands of volumes at the Book Wagon. Place a bid at the Silent Auction. There's also live music and food in the picnic grove. Prices vary. Proceeds are used to maintain the 1832 Stover Mill in Erwinna and to benefit more than 30 other non-profit organizations that serve Tinicum Township.

(Visit Bucks County)

69th Annual St. Michael's Fair Kicks Off Its Run Friday

The 69th Annual St. Michael's Fair begins its run Friday night at 66 Levittown Parkway. St. Michael's Fair is the oldest and largest carnival in the Lower Bucks County area. "This family-oriented fair has been putting smiles on the faces of our youth and those young at heart since 1954," fair organizers have said. The fair is open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and runs through July 16. For more information, click here to visit the St. Michael's Facebook page.

(St. Michael's Fair)

Catch the Last Day of Southampton Days Saturday

This annual fair is one of the best that Bucks County has to offer. In fact, Southampton Days has been a summer fair favorite for 50 years. Now in its 51st year, the fair wraps up Saturday with some family and musical entertainment besides the rides and the food of course. Who doesn't love French fries and Funnel Cakes? Find out the schedule and details for the day. (Read this Patch article for more details.)

(Southampton Days)