| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Media 2nd Saturday Arts StrollPresented by Media Arts Council and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union at Media Borough August 14, 2010 - Ongoing Join the Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) at the monthly 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll in downtown Media, PA.
This family-friendly event feature activities and events designed specifically to engage and excite artists from ages 2 to 200! Enjoy live music, take in visiting artist exhibitions peppered throughout Media's many quaint shops, get inspired with seasonal projects and check out the monthly "special arts event" hosted by MAC. (You never know what they have planned... could be... | Media Arts Council | 08/14/10- Ongoing | Media |
7th Annual Bucks County Holiday TreeFestPresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center November 20, 2012-January 8, 2013 Santa will kick off this event on November 20th, 2012! Bucks County visitors and residents are invited to come in and take in the spirit of the holidays! Come in and vote for your favorite tree! Hosted by the Bucks County Visitors Center. TreeFest closes on January 8, 2013. | Visit Bucks County | 11/20/12- 01/08/13 | Bensalem |
Vivian Read Piano Student RecitalPresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center December 22, 2012 Bucks County visitors and residents are invited to come in and take in the spirit of the holidays! Join us to hear the holiday sounds of the Vivian Read Piano Student Recital.
TreeFest Enterment Schedule is subject to change with out notice.
| Visit Bucks County | 12/22/12 | Bensalem |
Alan Foster Piano Students Holiday RecitalPresented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center December 22, 2012 Bucks County visitors and residents are invited to come in and take in the spirit of the holidays! Join us to hear the holiday sounds of Alan Foster's Piano Students Holiday Recital.
TreeFest Enterment Schedule is subject to change with out notice.
| Visit Bucks County | 12/22/12 | Bensalem |
| Community Holiday Open House | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 12/11/12 | Perkasie |
Victorian Christmas Open House Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills December 8, 2012 The music of a bell choir beckons, for it's Christmas and Santa is waiting! Enter the decorated mansion of PA Governor Samuel Pennypacker and his family for an unforgettable experience in Victorian splendor. Glass ornaments, ribbons and gold trim add shine to every mantle and windowsill. Living historians bring holiday traditions to life. Visit the Museum Shop for unique Victorian-inspired ornaments, gifts and home decor items. | Pennypacker Mills | 12/08/12 | Schwenksville |
Peddler's Village Christmas Festival 2012Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village December 1-December 2, 2012 Join us for our annual Christmas Parade at 1:30 pm on Saturday, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus accompanied by local scout troops and heralded by the Central Bucks East Marching Band. The Village is beautifully decorated Victorian-style with fruit wreaths and greenery. Live holiday entertainment throughout the weekend. Stay late and enjoy our outdoor holiday light display of one million jewel-colored lights! | Peddler's Village | 12/01/12- 12/02/12 | Lahaska |
Treasures and Traditions Holiday Craft ShowPresented by Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site at Pearl S. Buck House November 23-December 2, 2012 The region’s best artisans and crafters come together for this juried collection of crafts, gifts, fine art and antiques at this popular one-stop shopping holiday show. Luncheon cafe open daily. Gift shop discount available with ticket. | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 11/23/12- 12/02/12 | Perkasie |
Candlelight ToursPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead December 1, 2012 The soft glow of candlelight will guide you throughout the decorated Farmstead for tours showcasing period music,
seasonal decorations, holiday foodways, and a visit from Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 12/01/12 | Worcester |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJOPresented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC November 18, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge. | Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC | 11/18/12 | Trenton |
Collegeville Farmers' MarketPresented by Collegeville Farmers' Market May 5-November 17, 2012 May 5th marks the opening day for Collegesville Farmers' Market, which will continue every Saturday rain or shine until November 17th! This event features a plethora of events and attractions, including gardening, classes and seminars, live entertainment by local artists, fun kids' activities, and of course, delicious fresh local foods! This event is one for the entire family! | Collegeville Farmers' Market | 05/05/12- 11/17/12 | Collegeville |
Peddler's Village Grand Illumination Celebration 2012Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village November 16, 2012 Kick off the holiday season as Santa switches on the Village's light display at 6:15 pm featuring one million jewel-colored lights. After the illumination, Santa begins his weekend visits with children at Giggleberry Fair. Free cider and marshmallow toasting. Visit the Gingerbread Display which opens that day and stroll the beautifully decorated shops for gift giving ideas. | Peddler's Village | 11/16/12 | Lahaska |
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft ShowPresented by Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Pennsylvania Convention Center November 8-November 11, 2012 This premier exhibition and sale of contemporary American craft, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, includes 195 of the best craft artists in the United States, selected from more than 1,100 applicants. A select group of artists from Great Britain will also be exhibiting and selling their work. The show offers a special opportunity to meet the finest craft artists and to learn about and purchase their work. There is excitement in every booth at the Show where the... | Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art | 11/08/12- 11/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Annual Artisans ShowPresented by Center for the Creative Arts at The Center for the Creative Arts November 9-November 11, 2012 A fine craft show featuring 50 regional artisans with original work in photography, prints, fibers, folk art, ceramics, glass, fine wood, fine metal, mixed media, jewelry, sculpture and more. A preview party and wine tasting will be held Friday, November 9th, from 6-8:30 pm. Show admission is good for the whole weekend. Homemade lunch items will be for sale and there will be an art basket raffle. Free parking. | Center for the Creative Arts | 11/09/12- 11/11/12 | Yorklyn |
Peddler's Village Apple Festival 2012Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village November 3-November 4, 2012 Enjoy scrumptious apple treats including apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings, fritters,and so much more! Take home a bushel fresh from a local orchard. Artisans show their wares and demonstrate their skills on the Street Road Green. Live entertainment and pie eating contests add to the festivities of this traditional autumn celebration. | Peddler's Village | 11/03/12- 11/04/12 | Lahaska |
LuLu's House of HorrorsPresented by LuLu Shriners at LuLu Shrine Complex October 5-November 3, 2012 Experience Fouteen Nights of terror! Voted Weirdest & Most Bizarre Haunt in the Philly Area. Board a creeky wagon that'll transport you in the dead of night through the haunted woods and dump you at the entrance to the deadly graveyard. Traverse this and find yourself on the doorstep of the House of Horrors. Dare enter and find horror at every turn! The Haunted Corn Maze is included if you survive the return trip.
All inclusive Wagon/HauntMaze for one low admission price. | LuLu Shriners | 10/05/12- 11/03/12 | Plymouth Meeting |
All Hallow's Eve Fall FestivalPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills October 20, 2012 Come early for this old-fashioned event with tractor pulled hayrides through the meadow for the whole family, pumpkin painting and crafts for kids, bean bag toss and hay pile jumping for kids. Try corn shucking and a cider press churning just as farmers did 100 years ago. Refreshments served. All ages!
Call site if weather is inclement. | Pennypacker Mills | 10/20/12 | Schwenksville |
Autumn Alive!Presented by Quakertown Alive! at Downtown Quakertown October 20, 2012 Fall Harvest Festival featuring the Pet Parade, pet-themed vendors, children's rides, wagon rides, and free entertainment all day.
| Quakertown Alive! | 10/20/12 | Quakertown |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJOPresented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC October 14, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge. | Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC | 10/14/12 | Trenton |
Historic Fallsington DayPresented by Historic Fallsington, Inc. at Historic Fallsington October 13, 2012 “A celebration of our past”-- this event will feature folksingers, puppets shows, jugglers; Colonial dancing, and Native American dancing; demonstrations of Colonial skills shopping at craft tables, flea markets, and book sales; tours of museum buildings, churches, children’s activities bakes sales, a quilt raffle and a wide array of delicious food for sale will add to the festivities. Admission Complimentary.
| Historic Fallsington, Inc. | 10/13/12 | Fallsington |
10th Annual Harvest FestivalPresented by Brandywine Valley Wine Trail at Brandywine Valley Wine Trail September 29-October 7, 2012 Have a grape stompin' good time and experience the sights and smells of harvest as the seven wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail celebrate the 2012 vintage! You’ll find grapes galore as the vineyards commence harvest activities. Enjoy pastoral settings for picnicking, live music to "sit n’ sip" or dance by, hayrides through the vineyards, BBQs, wine tastings, tours, and the opportunity to learn about the region where Pennsylvania’s most stellar... | Brandywine Valley Wine Trail | 09/29/12- 10/07/12 | Chadds Ford |
Skippack First Fridays 2012 at Green Wolf's Village Barn ShoppesPresented by Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes May 4-October 5, 2012 Join Skippack on the First Friday of every month as they premiere monthly art exhibitions, as well as the latest works of art by resident artist, Andrea O'Driscoll, owner of Art by Heart Studio and Gallery.
May though November, stroll the village of Skippack and experience the diversity of fine art and live music on various porches, patios and lawns at this upscale event.
For additional information, email or call Craig Wolf at 610-584-6396. | Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes | 05/04/12- 10/05/12 | Skippack |
19th Annual Outdoor Arts & Crafts FestivalPresented by New Hope Chamber of Commerce at New Hope-Solebury High School September 29-September 30, 2012 We are excited to invite you to join us for a bigger and more exciting New Hope Arts and Crafts. Over 150 artists present and sell their work at the annual juried New Hope Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival. Organized by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, this prestigious event features the work of premier artists and craftspeople specializing in oil painting, pastels, watercolors, drawing, etching, mixed media, black & white and color photography, soft and hard sculpture,... | New Hope Chamber of Commerce | 09/29/12- 09/30/12 | New Hope |
| 9th Annual Italian Heritage Festival of Gloucester County | Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission | 09/30/12 | West Deptford |
Apple FestivalPresented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm September 8-September 23, 2012 Explore our apple orchard for the yummiest apples. Wagon rides, inflatable attractions, samples, and more! FREE admission! Apples are sold by the pound. | Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 09/08/12- 09/23/12 | Yardley |
Appetite for Awareness: A Gluten-Free Cooking SpreePresented by National Foundation for Celiac Awareness September 23, 2012 Get your ticket to Philadelphia's premier gluten-free event! The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is preparing an extraordinary event full of fun, food and gluten-free delights! | National Foundation for Celiac Awareness | 09/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival 2012Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village September 15-September 16, 2012 Stroll among the many scarecrows on display. Sign up for scarecrow-making workshops and take home your very own scarecrow creation! (Fee per scarecrow-Reservations recommended) Live entertainment and pumpkin pie eating contests both days. On Sunday, paint a pumpkin to take home and support a local nonprofit! | Peddler's Village | 09/15/12- 09/16/12 | Lahaska |
Dickens FestivalPresented by Byers Choice, Ltd. at Byers Choice, Ltd. September 14-September 16, 2012 In celebration of Charles Dickens’ life, work and 200th birthday, Byers’ Choice will host this special event with Dickens-themed activities including performances by Gerald Charles Dickens. Gerald will perform shows based on classic tales penned by his great-great grandfather. Please watch our website and Facebook page for more information. Details to come.
| Byers Choice, Ltd. | 09/14/12- 09/16/12 | Chalfont |
Lyons Fiddle FestivalPresented by Lyons Fiddle festival September 16, 2012 Come for a fun-filled day of continuous music from all geners, featuring craft and jamming areas, food and drink with pig roast and iron cooked soups, Fiddlemania, sponsor displays, and the Bluegrass Gospel Service. Highlighting the festival will be the annual Fiddle Contest, with three age group classes and awards and cash prizes. | Lyons Fiddle festival | 09/16/12 | Lyons |
Liberty Pro RodeoPresented by LuLu Shriners at LuLu Shrine Complex September 14-September 16, 2012 The 24th Annual Liberty Pro Rodeo brought to you by LuLu Shriners offers patriotic, clean family entertainment while maintaining family values, reasonably priced concessions and something for all ages.
Professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country compete in their respective evens including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. | LuLu Shriners | 09/14/12- 09/16/12 | Plymouth Meeting |
8th September Rittenhouse Square Fine Art ShowPresented by Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association at Rittenhouse Square September 14-September 16, 2012 Outdoor art show featuring the original artwork of over 140 regional and nationally recognized professional artists and over 20 emerging student artists from local schools. There are no reproductions or functional art exhibited or sold at this event. Held in beautiful and historic Rittenhouse Square, this is one art event you won't want to miss. | Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association | 09/14/12- 09/16/12 | Philadelphia |
R&B FestPresented by The Partnership CDC September 15, 2012 Come out to the 4000 block of Market Street for one of the funkiest community events of Philadelphia. Experience live music, food, shopping, community groups and much more. This family-friendly event features a Kids Zone including moon bounces, games and activities for all children. The second annual Car Show will display the finest cars of West Philadelphia. Aside from music and activities, The Partnership CDC will spread awareness of neighborhood concerns and community resources by... | The Partnership CDC | 09/15/12 | Philadelphia |
47th Annual Polish-American FestivalPresented by National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa at National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa September 1-September 10, 2012 Everyone is invited to come celebrate with us. Festival Admission Includes: Unlimited Entrance to All Midway Rides - All Day Long! Entrance to all Entertainment Shows, including Dance Ensembles, Bands & Major Performing Artists. Admission to all Special Events, Exhibits, Polish Village & the Children's Playground! FREE PARKING! BUSES WELCOME! ADVANCE GROUP RATES AVAILABLE (Advance Ticket Application) | National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa | 09/01/12- 09/10/12 | Doylestown |
Dog Daddy Fest 2012Presented by DogDaddy.org and Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, The at New Hope-Solebury High School September 9, 2012 DOGDADDY DOG FEST proposes to bring together dog-related experts, vendors, food, and festivities for a weekend of learning, celebration, and "dog-gone" fun! The proceeds pay for the event and give the local rescues and shelters a platform to raise awareness and much needed funds for their organizations. The event takes place outdoors with booths, a main stage, large tents in case of inclement weather, dog demonstration areas, seminars, agility course, pet parade, adoption... | DogDaddy.org | 09/09/12 | New Hope |
Pearl S. Buck 120th Birthday Peach Festival Dublin Borough CentennialPresented by Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site at Pearl S. Buck House September 7-September 9, 2012 Enjoy a weekend of festivities commemorating Dublin’s Centennial and the close of Pearl S. Buck’s 120th Birthday Celebration. Don’t miss the Centennial Parade with the Pearl S. Buck convertible, car show, art show, area bands and fireworks. The Pearl S. Buck Volunteer Association will also sponsor peach cooking and baking entries, a chicken and rib peach salsa cook-off and eating contests. | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 09/07/12- 09/09/12 | Perkasie |
Dublin Borough's 100th Anniversary CelebrationPresented by Dublin Borough, Bucks County September 7-September 9, 2012 Dublin Borough is turning 100 in September 2012! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!! Friday, Sept 8 – concert featuring “The Philly Funk Authority” at the Dublin Firehouse. Saturday, Sept 9 – 5k Run, Parade down Main Street, Antique Car Show, Festival with kids activities, music, food, vendors, artisans and much more! The end of the night will feature a Fireworks Display! Sunday, Sept 10 – Arts Fest with kids rides, food and the Muscular... | Dublin Borough, Bucks County | 09/07/12- 09/09/12 | Dublin |
Mercer Irish FestPresented by Trenton Irish Heritage Association September 8, 2012 The Trenton Irish Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that presents several events throughout the year. One of their biggest, most successful fundraising events last year was the Mercer Irish Fest. The 2012 festival will feature live musical performances, live dance performances, cultural teaching in the cultural center, as well as food and gift vendors and much more. | Trenton Irish Heritage Association | 09/08/12 | Windsor |
Phoenixville Blues FestivalPresented by Phoenixville Blues Society at Reeves Park Bandshell September 8, 2012 The Third Annual Phoenixville Blues Festival will be held at Reeves Park, featuring big name blues bands grooving all day.
Highlights include nationally acclaimed blues acts, local musicians, and performances from select students of the Give the Gift of Music Foundation. Vendors and tables galore will provide family fun with food, children’s activities, entertainers, and more! | Phoenixville Blues Society | 09/08/12 | Phoenixville |
Pennsylvania Coast DayPresented by Partnership for the Delaware Estuary September 8, 2012 Delight in the Delaware River at Pennsylvania Coast Day, where visitors can board a boat for a free tour of the Delaware River. And bring the kids. They will love the outdoor exhibits, free face painting and prizes located on the doorstep of the Independence Seaport Museum. But why stop there? Take a free shuttle to the historic Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, a hidden gem of a museum right on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
Log on to DelawareEstuary.org for details,... | Partnership for the Delaware Estuary | 09/08/12 | Philadelphia |
21st Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival Presented by Ukrainian American Sport Center at Ukrainian American Sport Center August 26, 2012 Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous, climatic, power, rhythm and strength of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance, and every brilliant... | Ukrainian American Sport Center | 08/26/12 | Horsham |
Social Ballroom, Latin, Swing (and more) Dancing with the MBJOPresented by Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC August 26, 2012 Join the MBJO at the German-American Society of Trenton, NJ, monthly for dancing (ballroom, Latin and more...) featuring live music provided by their 23-piece big band, and incredible food. Sit and listen or get up and dance; just come out and have fun!
Food and alcohol are available for an extra charge. | Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, LLC | 08/26/12 | Trenton |
Peach FestivalPresented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm August 11-August 19, 2012 Come pick the best, most delicious, juiciest peaches you’ll ever taste! Festival activities include crafts, samples, inflatable attractions and wagon rides. Admission is FREE! Peaches are sold by the pound. | Shady Brook Farm, Inc. | 08/11/12- 08/19/12 | Yardley |
XPN Welcomes Philadelphia Folk FestivalPresented by Philadelphia Folk Festival at Old Pool Farm August 17-August 19, 2012 Save the date, folks. We'll all be back on the Old Pool farm soon enough, dancing in the sun, relaxing in Dulcimer Grove, strolling through the Craft Village and spending time with our big folk family listening to incredible music on the Main Stage!
The longest running festival of its kind in the US, Philly Folk is visited each year by thousands of music lovers every year. With day-long music and activities for family and children, it remains the premiere music festival in the... | Philadelphia Folk Festival | 08/17/12- 08/19/12 | Schwenksville |
LUMC Vendor & Craft FairPresented by Lahaska United Methodist Church August 11, 2012 2012 vendor and craft fair. Rain or shine.
Vendors wanted. Please email Robin at vendorfairlumc@yahoo.com. | Lahaska United Methodist Church | 08/11/12 | Lahaska |
4UDrew Car Show & FestivalPresented by 4UDrew - Richard Andrew Panettieri Foundation August 5, 2012 4UDrew's third annual car show and festival is to support area soup kitchens and a scholarship fund. All types of cars, trucks, and motocycles and vendors are encouraged to join. The public can enjoy an afternoon at Doylestown Central Park to marvel over the variety of vehicles and to engage in the different vendors and of course enjoy some food. Door prizes, raffles, trophies and deejayed music are all part of the day.
| 4UDrew - Richard Andrew Panettieri Foundation | 08/05/12 | Doylestown |
King JohnPresented by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at Labuda Center for the Performing Arts July 25-August 5, 2012 Extreme Shakespeare: A play rehearsed the way Shakespeare’s company would have. Actors arrive with their lines learned, rehearse on their own, wear what they can find, and open in a matter of days. No director, no designers. Just great actors, a dynamic play, and pure adrenaline, spontaneity and creativity.
Boundless ambition, corruption, and greed plague a usurping King and his country. As King John navigates a landscape of murder and intrigue, he is challenged from all sides.... | Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | 07/25/12- 08/05/12 | Center Valley |
Much Ado About NothingPresented by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at Labuda Center for the Performing Arts July 11-August 5, 2012 By William Shakespeare
Directed by James J. Christy
With a zest for love and a love of life, Shakespeare’s spirited comedy offers a tale of two courtships. Beatrice and Benedick elevate the art of the quarrel in their duel of glittering wordplay, while Claudio and Hero have their true love put to the test. Dastardly villains are challenged by comical officers, as honor and desire collide to create much ado about laughter and love.
Recommended for ages... | Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | 07/11/12- 08/05/12 | Center Valley |
Cat on a Hot Tin RoofPresented by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at Labuda Center for the Performing Arts July 19-August 5, 2012 A Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic By Tennessee Williams.
Directed by Thomas Ouellette.
Maggie “the Cat” still burns hot for her ex-football star husband, but Brick only has eyes for the bottom of a whiskey bottle. When Big Daddy returns home from a cancer clinic thinking he’s got a clean bill of health, his family swarms for a slice of the inheritance pie. In Tennessee Williams’ explosive Pulitzer Prize winner, the emotional shockwaves intensify... | Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | 07/19/12- 08/05/12 | Center Valley |
In the Good Old SummertimePresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills August 4, 2012 Join Pennypacker for an old fashioned Victorian summertime frolic on the Pennypacker Mills property. Includes children's games, kids crafts and bean bag toss activities, tours of the Pennypacker mansion, and a British Car Show with the Delaware County Classic MG Car Club. Fun for the whole family! | Pennypacker Mills | 08/04/12 | Schwenksville |
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Presented by Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival at Labuda Center for the Performing Arts June 1-August 4, 2012 Inner beauty triumphs in this engaging adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic. The world’s most delightful dwarfs welcome Snow White and help the prince vanquish the vengeful queen. Mirror, mirror on the wall – meet the cast and have a ball! | Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | 06/01/12- 08/04/12 | Center Valley |