August is in full swing! Peruse the many outdoor farmers markets, check out the Peach Festival at Peddler’s Village or sip on delicious wine along the Bucks County Wine Trail!
Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events Calendar.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Alien8
A buried secret and a community determined to keep it that way, when a catastrophic event twists, breaks, and reshapes every facet of their lives, a mysterious stranger appears who seems to know them better than they know themselves.
When: August 4-6
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
The Summer unWINED Concert Series
Enjoy an evening down on the farm with great live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, specialty cocktails, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
When: Fridays through September 2
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Matilda
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
When: Now through August 7
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Deon Cole
Deon Cole is a comedian, writer, and actor, who can currently be seen as Charlie on ABC's Blackish and Freeform's Grownish. For his work on Blackish, Deon won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at the 51st NAACP Image Awards, in 2020, and at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards in 2021.
When: August 5
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
The Roaring Funnies: A Motive for Murder
It’s the Roaring 20s and Prohibition is in full swing. Armed with Tommy guns and cheesy puns, two bumbling gangs are duking it out for control over the bootleg business. If you’re on the lookout for some illegal hooch, shady characters, and wise-cracking dames, knock three times, and tell ‘em “Sharky” sent ya!
When: August 5-6
Where: Cock ‘n Bull
Cost: $33
Stoned Soul Picnic
Celebrating groundbreaking American women songwriters of the late ‘60s and ‘70s, Stoned Soul Picnic is a feast of great music featuring the works of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer Laura Nyro.
When: August 5
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
Bucks County Beach Days: Sand Sculptures in the Village
Peddler’s Village will showcase six 12-foot-tall sculptures and two smaller ones created by four world-renowned master sand sculptors. The spectacular sculptures will pay homage to Bucks County’s rich history, landmarks, and scenery.
When: Now through August 31
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
2022 Summer Wine & Music Series
Head to Crossing Vineyards every Friday this summer to enjoy the beautiful weather and a glass of wine (or two) along with exciting live music!
When: Fridays through September 16
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Ticket prices vary
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Melissa Manchester
Let’s hear it for the boys! More than 25 years after Melissa Manchester released Tribute, her 1989 album that honored the great female singers who influenced her, she turns the tables with The Fellas, a radiant encomium to the men, including Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett and Dean Martin, and the iconic songs they made famous.
When: August 6
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $45
Beach Blanket Bash
Brush off your bell-bottoms for a groovy evening of live 60s music, dancing, fire pits, and some good old-fashioned shenanigans. Pay-as-you-go food trucks and bar.
When: August 6
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is back with even more fun for the whole family! With various activities like inflatable obstacle courses and face painting and not to mention delicious food, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
When: August 6
Where: Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market
Cost: Free to attend
Ice Cream for Biking Tour
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...and biking! Join FunVentures Tours for an easy ride along the D&L Trail to Yardley and stop for some famous ice cream or water ice...or both!
When: August 6
Where: Yardley Park & Ride
Cost: Prices vary
Jimmy O. Yang
Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, stand-up comedian, writer and producer who is known for his starring roles in Love Hard and Space Force (where he was also a writer), as well as his breakout roles in Crazy Rich Asians and Silicon Valley.
When: August 6
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
Founders & Fellows
Located in Foundation House (c.1925) in the historic English Village at Phillips Mill, the birthplace of Pennsylvania Impressionism and the New Hope School, Founders & Fellows will present a pictorial overview of the original New Hope Artist Colony and the artistic legacy of its Founders William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, and Daniel Garber.
When: Now through October 30
Where: New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
Cost: Prices vary
Snipes Farmers Market
Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit the animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: Free to attend
Music on Main
Music on Main is back for 2022, each Saturday through the summer. 6-8 pm at Buttonwood Plaza along Yardley Main Street. Please bring your chairs, grab a bite to eat in town, and then join for the show.
When: Saturdays through August 27
Where: Yardley Community Centre
Cost: Free to attend
Outdoor Antique Market
Join The Pickers Junction at the Sellersville Outdoor Antique Market. Multiple vendors will showcase antiques, collectables, crafts and more.
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: The Pickers Junction
Cost: Free to attend
Summer Music and Food Extravaganza
Join Rose Bank Winery as they celebrate summer with food trucks, live music their delicious wine!
When: Saturdays through August 20
Where: Rose Bank Winery
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
Peach Month
On August weekends, enjoy live music while you shop and enjoy peach-themed foods and beverages! Fresh peaches, peach pies, and peach products will be available on Saturdays and Sundays.
When: Weekends through August 28
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Summer Sip & Savor
Join the Bucks County Wine Trail for Summer Sip & Savor - a brand-new wine and food pairing event. Sip locally made wines and sample small plate food pairings.
When: August 7
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail
Cost: Prices vary
Bristol Lions Free Concert Series
Lion's Club and Penco Tech presents the band Finster - for that classic rock lineup along the waterfront!
When: August 7
Where: Bristol Waterfront Park
Cost: Free to attend
Coffee Cruise Bike Tour
Enjoy a flat, easy, scenic ride along the D&L Trail from Tinicum Park, under the historic Uhlerstown Covered Bridge, to Homestead Coffee Roasters for a break and a snack
When: August 7
Where: Tinicum Park
Cost: Prices vary
Daniel Champagne
The young Australian singer, songwriter and one-of-a-kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument of choice as a five-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father.
When: August 7
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $19.50
New Hope Automobile Show: Cars & Coffee
This casual meetup is free and open to everyone who loves cars. Plan to drop by with any car you want. Show it off, have some coffee and talk with other fellow automobile enthusiasts.
When: August 7
Where: New Hope-Solebury High School
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday Stroll
Come take a stroll with us down historic Mill Street where Bristol Borough comes alive with a day of family fun!
When: August 7
Where: Historic Mill St
Cost: Free to attend
Summer Concert Series
The Bristol Borough Lions Club is sponsoring free concerts this summer. Come out to the waterfront to listen to some great music while enjoying the summer weather!
When: Sundays through September 11
Where: Bristol Historic District
Cost: Free to attend
New Hope History Walking Tours
Take this expertly guided walking tour to see the places and hear the tales that make New Hope such a fascinating place. The tour is approximately one mile long and lasts about one hour.
When: Every Sunday, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Start at The Parry Mansion
Cost: $10 per person
