Car shows, beer fests, outdoor markets and much more! There is so much fun to be had this weekend in Bucks County!
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 11
Light Up the Sky Fireworks
Head to New Hope to marvel at the summer fireworks display over the Delaware River, presented by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and New Hope Celebrates.
When: August 11
Where: New Hope, PA
Cost: Free to attend
Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns 2023
Koz has collaborated with many artists over the years, including Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole and more! He also hosts two radio programs: The Dave Koz Radio Show and The Dave Koz Lounge, which appears on SiriusXM Watercolors and airs nationally every Sunday.
When: August 11
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Peach Month
On August weekends, enjoy live music while you shop and enjoy peach-themed foods and beverages!
When: Weekends through August 27
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Play Croquet at Grundy
Croquet, Badminton, and other activities will highlight how people in the past spent their leisure time.
When: August 11
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Sand Sculpture Weekend
Ever wonder how those giant sand sculptures are made? Now you can find out! Stop by to watch John Gowdy as he spends the day creating a 10-ton sand sculpture beginning on Thursday, August 10.
When: Now through August 13
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert
Relive Rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists, including members of Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream.
When: August 11
Where: Bristol Township Amphitheater
Cost: $39
Jerry Garcia’s Artwork
Arete Gallery has brought the creative energy and spirit of Jerry Garcia to their gallery. Join them in his living room and enjoy his artwork.
When: Now through August 14
Where: Arete Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Yardley – The Way We Were
Yardley – The Way We Were, is a display of 30 photographs taken of places in Yardley Borough in the early to mid-1900s, is coming back to town. Each image will be on display at the location where it was originally photographed, so that passersby can enjoy a "then and now" experience.
When: Now through August 14
Where: Yardley Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Summer unWINED
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 1
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
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
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
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: August 12
Where: Downtown Yardley
Cost: Free to attend
Bad Romance: A Tribute to Lady Gaga
Bad Romance plays all the best hits by Lady Gaga!
When: August 12
Where: Broken Goblet
Cost: $20
Borough Block Party
Bring the whole family to shop, eat, and play in the street this weekend on West State between Hamilton and Clinton streets!
When: August 12
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Chalk the Town
Participating businesses will chalk their sidewalks with the option of providing chalk for customers and passersby to do the same.
When: August 12
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Deadgrass
Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world.
When: August 12
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $21.50
Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. As a standup comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend!
When: August 12
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Pollinator Palooza
Located at a hotspot for pollinator habitats, Pollinator Palooza is a family-friendly festival. The Preserve will be abuzz with delight as we engage with games, crafts, art sales, interactive educational activities, and guided hikes.
When: August 12
Where: Jackson Pond Preserve
Cost: Prices vary
Reserve Tastings – Something Sweet
Savor some sweetness in the Barrel Room! Chaddsford Winery’s latest pairing experience highlights wines that are brimming with flavor and decadence.
When: Weekends through August 27
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: $35
Speakeasy Train
Embark on a journey through the Bucks County foothills and to the surreptitious underbelly of 1920s nightlife. Shady figures will board you onto our early 20th-century parlor cars, where our parlor car attendants will serve you.
When: August 12
Where: New Hope Railroad
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
The New Hope Auto Show
The New Hope Automobile Show features the finest in classic and antique, foreign and domestic vehicles.
When: August 12-13
Where: New Hope-Solebury High School
Cost: Prices vary
Vault Brew Fest 2023
Vault gathered a bunch of their friends, and decided to throw one hell of a party! Their first ever brew fest will feature all your local favorites, all in one place.
When: August 12
Where: Vault Smokehouse
Cost: Prices vary
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
Peach and Sunflower Festival
Pick ripe peaches, take an Instagram-worthy selfie in a field of sunflowers, enjoy the fresh air and fun music, and make memories with your family.
When: Weekends through August 13
Where: Shady Brook Farm
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
Sesame Summer Splash
There’s nothing like summer at Sesame Place Philadelphia! It’s a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions for all ages like the ALL-NEW Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores and the NEW tropical themed land, Big Bird’s Beach!
When: Now through September 3
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
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
Music off Main
Experience Yardley presents the 8th year of its free summer music series - Music Off Main. Featuring a diverse array of music and genres from Bluegrass to Latin Dance Party and Jazz Standards to Zydeco.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through August 27
Where: Buttonwood Park
Cost: Free to attend
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
Party on the Patio
Enjoy the laid-back vibes on the Patio at the Farm Market Saturday and Sunday ALL Spring & Summer long with live acoustic music.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through September 2
Where: Shady Brook Farm
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, AUGUST 13
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
Nockamixon Cliffs Bike Tour
Join FunVentures Tours for an easy, guided ride along the trail in historic Upper Black Eddy. You will bike past 300-foot red shale cliffs once known as the Palisades of the Delaware to a local farmers market.
When: August 13
Where: D&L Trail Ringing Rocks Trailhead.
Cost: Prices vary
Sunday Stroll
Come take a stroll down historic Mill Street where Bristol Borough comes alive with a day of entertainment, vendors, food, activities and much more!
When: August 13
Where: Mill Street, Bristol PA
Cost: Free to attend
That’s Life Concert Starring Tony Sands
Starring Tony Sands! Get a chance to see Frank Sinatra, or even Frank Sinatra Jr., perform in concert - People say that Tony Sands is the next best thing.
When: August 13
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
Tour Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm
Highland Farm was the home of Oscar Hammerstein II and his family from 1940-1960. Tours will include riveting stories about Oscar Hammerstein's musical family, how his ground-breaking musicals forever changed the modern-day book-musical, and additional insight into his contributions to society through his many humanitarian acts.
When: Now through August 18
Where: Highland Farm
Cost: $15
Pick Your Own at Shady Brook Farm
Spend the day down on the farm plucking sweet, juicy strawberries right off the vine, making a bouquet of colorful flowers, picking apples straight off the tree...there's plenty to harvest depending on the season, and nothing's sweeter than spending time with the family!
When: Now through August 27
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Sangria Sundays
Stop by the winery bar for $7 glasses of Crossing Vineyards’ fruity and fun Sangria. It's relaxation in a glass!
When: Sundays through August 27
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Sand Sculptures in the Village: Stories in the Sand
Stories in Sand will showcase six exceptionally tall sculptures created by three world-renowned master sand sculptors. The spectacular sculptures, all of which are due to be completed by will pay homage to stories and characters revered for generations.
When: Now through August 31
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
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
