Philadelphia’s northern countryside shines in the summer months with fruity festivals, tasty wine and beer events, old-fashioned country fairs, car shows, outdoor fun and more for the entire family.
Fruity Festivals:
- Bluegrass & Blueberries Festival at Peddler’s Village, July 11-12 – Celebrate one of summer’s favorite fruits at the Bluegrass & Blueberries Festival at Peddler’s Village! Enjoy live bluegrass, folk and country music all weekend while sampling some of the finest blueberry treats.
- 21st Annual Peach Social, August 2 – Head to the quaint town of Bristol for the 21st Annual Peach Social, hosted by the Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation. Bring the whole family to indulge in tasty treats, including angel food cake topped with fresh peaches and ice cream!
- Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village, August 8-9 – Peaches, peddlers and performers are some of the highlights of the annual Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village. Enjoy peach-filled dishes, shop for bargains at the sidewalk sales and enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the village.
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Raise a Glass With Beer and Wine Events:
- Brews & Bites at Pennsbury Manor, June 20 – History, brews and delicious food merge for a vibrant summer night atPennsbury Manor’s Brews & Bites. Watch 17th-century brewing demonstrations, tour the Manor House and relax along the Delaware River while sipping on ale from some of the area’s top breweries.
- Upper Bucks Brewfest, August 29 – Quakertown Alive! hosts the 4th Annual Upper Bucks Brewfest featuring more than 60 craft beers from area breweries, wine, food, craft vendors, entertainment and more at the historic Quakertown Train Station.
- Fonthill Castle Beer Fest, August 29 – Toast to the end of summer with a majestic concrete castle as a backdrop at Henry Mercer’s former home in Doylestown. Fonthill Castle’s annual Beer Fest features brews made locally, regionally, as well as by home brewers.
Country Fairs:
- 67th Middletown Grange Fair, August 12-16 – Become immersed in Bucks County’s rich tradition of agriculture at the beloved Middletown Grange Fair. Explore three large barns full of arts and crafts, view an antique tractor display, enjoy family-friendly rides, live entertainment and visit with more than 500 live farm animals.
- Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair, September 5-7 and 12-13 – Close out summer with Kielbasa and beer at the 50th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and County Fair at theNational Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Hear traditional Polish music, experience classic carnival rides and enjoy magic and dance shows.
Get Outdoors:
- 5th Annual Garden Affaires Tour & Marketplace, June 28 – Quakertown is home to many beautiful outdoor spaces. OnJune 28, join Quakertown Alive! for the 5th Annual Garden Affaires Tour & Marketplace and tour six inspiring Upper Bucks County gardens.
- Jog n’ Hog at Shady Brook Farm, July 19 – You’ll “scream for ice cream” at the annual Jog n’ Hog, a four-mile race atShady Brook Farm. Run two miles, stop and eat a whole quart of Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and then run two more miles to the finish line. Think you can do it?
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Car Shows:
Start your engines! Several car shows are rolling into Bucks County this summer:
- Quakertown Community Day and Antique Car Show, July 4
- Newtown Business Association Antique and Classic Car Show, July 19
- 58th Annual New Hope Automobile Show, August 8-9
- Under The Stars Car Show in Perkasie, August 16
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For a full schedule of summer festivals and events, check out VisitBucksCounty.com.
