September is in full swing! Head over to Doylestown to enjoy the annual Arts Festival, catch a show at the Bucks County Playhouse or sip your way through one of many beer festivals this weekend!
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, SEPTEMBER 8
2023 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 15
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Prices vary
Exhibition- Alan Goldstein Elemental
Using the language of abstraction, Alan Goldstein (b. 1938) explores nature, the human figure, and mortality in his large-scale paintings, drawings, and sculpture.
When: Now through September 24
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
FallFest
Bring the family for a day or night down on the farm! There's endless fun including a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, live music, tasty food and much more!
When: Now through October 29
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Kalmar Nyckel Sails in Bristol
Adventure awaits when Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware, returns to Bristol Borough for three days sails and deck tours. Discover the remarkable story behind Kalmar Nyckel, a full-scale replica of the merchant ship that brought Swedish settlers to North America in 1638.
When: September 8-10
Where: Bristol Waterfront Park
Cost: Prices vary
Tim Dillon
Tim Dillon is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He was a new face at the Montreal Comedy Festival in 2016. He won the title of New York's Funniest 2016 at Carolines NY Comedy Festival.
When: September 8-9
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
2nd Annual Oktoberfest at BKB
Join Bitchin' Kitten Brewery for their 2nd annual Oktoberfest! This adult-only event will have great food, great Oktoberfest beer, live music and more!
When: September 9
Where: Bitchin' Kitten Brewery
Cost: Prices vary
57th Annual Polish-American Family Festival
The Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa is a five-day celebration of family, fun, and heritage!
When: Weekends through September 10
Where: National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Cost: $15
Byers’ Choice Day
Byers' Choice will celebrate its 45th Anniversary by opening its doors to visitors from around the country. This gathering is planned to enable Byers' Choice enthusiasts to meet with friends and share in a variety of activities.
When: September 9
Where: Byers' Choice®, Ltd.
Cost: Free to attend
Hortulus Wildflower Festival
The farm's wildflower field will be a floral wonderland, welcoming visitors to stroll through and cut their very own bouquets, hand-tied by Hortulus.
When: Weekends through September 24
Where: Hortulus Farm Garden and Nursery
Cost: Free to attend
Italian Day
Join the Bristol Lions Club for their annual Italian Day! Spend the day by the water enjoying delicious Italian food and listening to music!
When: September 9
Where: Bristol Waterfront Park
Cost: Free to attend
Lahaska Limited
Enjoy a traditional American railroading experience aboard a vintage 1900s train. Departing from the historic 1891 built witch’s hat train station in downtown New Hope, you will experience a round trip through historic Bucks County.
When: Weekends through November 19
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Newtown BeerFest
Head to the Stocking Works for beer tasting, live music, food and fun!
When: September 9
Where: The Stocking Works
Cost: Prices vary
Newtown Black & White Dinner
You’re invited to dinner! Hundreds of black-and-white clad diners will gather on North State Street in Newtown Borough for a chic, one-of-a-kind alfresco picnic held in the middle of the street.
When: September 9
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
The Royal Scam – The Definitive Steely Dan Tribute
The Royal Scam has been performing for over 25 years, recreating the classic rock music of Steely Dan. Playing to sold-out venues, their stellar musicianship and attention to detail has garnered them quite a large and loyal following.
When: September 9
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Prices vary
Yardley 2nd Saturday
Experience vibrant and authentic downtown Yardley every Second Saturday from 8 AM-Midnight. You’ll find specials, events, and activities in various locations!
When: September 9
Where: Downtown Yardley
Cost: Free to attend
Yardley Friend Meeting Flea Market
The annual Flea Market includes vendors offering antiques, crafts, books, housewares, and more, a white elephant sale.
When: September 9
Where: Yardley Friends Meetinghouse
Cost: Free to attend
The Collective Board – Then & Now
An exhibition celebrating the New Hope Colony Past & Present featuring rarely seen highlights from the collections and studios of their Board of Directors.
When: Now through September 30
Where: New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
Cost: Prices vary
The Bridges of Bucks County Package
Bucks County Playhouse and the Lahaska-based Bucks County Joyrides have created “The Bridges of Bucks County Package” that combine the “5 Covered Bridge Joyride” with tickets to the Playhouse’s production of “The Bridges of Madison County” as well as a culinary experience at the Playhouse Deck Restaurant.
When: Now through September 10
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $178
Everyday Rhythms: Music at the Mercer
Everyday Rhythms explores some of these common uses of music and musical instruments – shared across many regions, people and cultures. These instruments were once a part of the acoustic landscape – the soundscape – of everyday life around the globe.
When: Now through December 31
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Prices vary
The Pickers Junction 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 28
Where: The Pickers Junction
Cost: Free to attend
Doylestown Farmers Market
Shop from a variety of local food and craft vendors, ranging from produce, mushrooms, cheese, dog treats, sourdough bread, baked goods, pickles, microgreens, and much more!
When: Saturdays through November 18
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Grapevine Express
Wine & Cheese will be served as you travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. Your journey will take you through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through September 24
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: $79.99
Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market
Head to the Plumsteadville Village for local and organic produce, honey, baked goods, goat soap, artisan crafts, live music, and family fun!
When: Saturdays through October 28
Where: Plumsteadville Village
Cost: Free to attend
Snipes Farmers Market
Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit with the animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
When: Saturdays through November 4
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Doylestown Arts Festival
The two-day festival draws features a combined 150 artists, musicians, and live art demonstrations for the whole family to enjoy.
When: September 9-10
Where: Downtown Doylestown
Cost: Free to attend
Artisan Series – Reserve Tasting
Chaddsford Winery is celebrating their expertly crafted and exceptionally delicious wines in September! From the award-winning traditional method sparkling to their 40th anniversary wine, taste your way through their palate pleasing, premium wines.
When: Weekends through September 17
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: $35
Autumn Wedding Show
Experience the magic of a one-of-a-kind Peddler’s Village wedding. You will meet the sales team and many of their talented preferred vendors.
When: September 10
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Bucks County Classic
The Bucks County Classic will exhibit an array of races encompassing amateur and professional categories for both men and women, as well as a dedicated race just for children.
When: September 10
Where: 122 W. Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA
Cost: Free to attend
Bucks County Wine & Art Trail Exhibition & Art Sale
The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County has partnered with Visit Bucks County for this special exhibition of nearly 60 regional artists who have created paintings, drawings, and photographs inspired by Bucks County wineries.
When: Weekends through October 1
Where: Freeman Hall
Cost: Free to attend
Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories
Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories considers the power of art to construct and dismantle inaccurate Indigenous histories through a dynamic display of contemporary art by Lenape (also called Delaware) artists.
When: Now through January 14
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Point Pleasant Bike Tour
Take a relaxing ride and see the beautiful views along the D&L Trail from Upper Black Eddy to Point Pleasant, PA where you can stop to see the white-water kayakers on Tinicum Creek.
When: September 10
Where: D&L Trail Tinicum Park Trailhead
Cost: Prices vary
Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus
Featuring a simple set and a small cast of four, this heartfelt comedy follows the origins of mankind as two lab techs experiment with a pair of subjects labeled "man" and "women."
When: Weekends through October 1
Where: McCoole's Arts & Events Place
Cost: Prices vary
Yoga and Mimosas
Relax and find your inner calm with a 45-minute yoga session overlooking the vineyard, followed by a continental breakfast plate & mimosa.
When: September 10
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $55
Members Show
Come explore the varied artwork created by the members of AOY Art Center in the past year!
When: Weekends through September 24
Where: AOY Art Center
Cost: Free to attend
The Bridges of Madison County
National Geographic photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s — leading to a whirlwind relationship that forever alters the course of Francesca’s life.
When: Now through September 10
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
nkwiluntàmën
nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a drum) is an immersive sound walk through the riverfront grounds of Pennsbury Manor by artist Nathan Young. Young takes listeners across the historic site, experiencing sounds of music, voice, and environmental recordings.
When: Now through Spring 2024
Where: Pennsbury Manor
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
Pony Rides
Join the Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center for fun filled pony rides every Sunday from 12 PM – 2 PM. Spend the day with their adorable ponies and even go feed their petting zoo animals!
When: Every Sunday
Where: Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Cost: $10
