For the third consecutive year, Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will host a summer-long display of large sand sculptures—this time as a summer surprise for guests. Free and open to the public now through August 31, the display Summer in Sand showcases five incredible sand sculptures depicting favorite summer activities: watching baseball, camping, embarking on an overseas adventure, playing games and solving puzzles, and lounging at the beach. The sand sculptures were created by two world-renowned master sand sculpting teams: John Gowdy and Team Sandtastic.
The Summer in Sand sculptures are presented in partnership with several Peddler’s Village shops: Bucks County House of Jerky; Extra Virgin; Fox & Holly; The Lucky Cupcake Company; and Pieces. In addition to the sand sculpture display, guests can also enjoy sandboxes designed for play and a family-friendly scavenger hunt beginning on July 12 that will feature the colorful, quirky beach-themed character “Shelly Shovel.” Guests participating in the scavenger hunt will be awarded a prize with an additional chance to win an overnight stay at the Golden Plough Inn. Information can be found at PeddlersVillage.com.
The two sculptor teams involved in the summer-long display are Team Sandtastic with Dean Arscott, Brian Turnbough, and Steve Schomaker; and Sand Sculptures by John Gowdy and Laura Gowdy. These teams were integral participants in last year’s summer sand display at Peddler’s Village, Stories in Sand, and the previous year’s, Bucks County Beach Days. Both displays drew hundreds of thousands of visitors.
“Since 2022, our sand sculpture displays have brought many visitors looking for free summer fun,” said Bob McGowan, CEO of Peddler’s Village. “We had so many requests to repeat the sand event that this year we decided to create a surprise display. We hope our visitors will enjoy it as much as we do!”
Peddler’s Village will be open every day this summer. For details about Summer in Sand, visit PeddlersVillage.com and/or Peddler’s Village Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts.
In addition to the sand-themed activities, Peddler’s Village will also present this summer many events including:
- Red, White and Blueberries BBQ Bash from 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. on July 4-7. Celebrate the Fourth of July and all things blueberry at this combined four-day festival at Peddler’s Village! Red, White & Blueberries BBQ Bash will feature live entertainment, family activities, a watermelon-eating contest, all-American barbeque favorites, local blueberries, blueberry treats, and more. House-baked blueberry crumb pies are available for pre-order. Plus, all month long, guests can enjoy blueberry-inspired specials at Peddler’s Village restaurants, eateries, and tasting rooms. Free admission (with pay-as-you-go food) and parking.
- Food Truck Thursdays from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on July 18, August 15, September 19, and October 3. Bring your friends and family for an evening of great food and fun. Free admission.
- Free Outdoor Movie Nights at dusk on July 19, August 15, and September 13. Bring your friends and family and meet us under the stars on the Street Road Green for a screening of favorite family-friendly movies! Free admission.
- Murder Mystery Dinner: I Love the 80s to Death at 7:00 p.m. on July 26, July 27, and August 16. Put on some 80s garb and muster your best murder-solving skills! This rollicking, interactive mystery presented by The Murder Mystery Co. will keep you entertained while you enjoy a delicious three-course dinner. Ticketed event; reservations are required.
- Peach Festival from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on August 3 and 4. Peddler’s Village turns into a peachy paradise this August for National Peach Month! The annual Peach Festival will feature live entertainment, family activities, outdoor food and drinks, peach-themed specials and treats, and more. All month long, Village guests can enjoy peach-inspired food and drink specials at restaurants, eateries, and tasting rooms. Free admission and parking.
- Pet Photography Competition & Exhibit from September 2 through October 13 (deadline to enter is August 2). For the second consecutive year, the Photography Competition & Exhibit will feature more than one hundred professional and amateur pet photographs submitted by Philadelphia-area residents. This is a juried competition and display, however, all members of the public are invited to participate. Free to enter.
Peddler’s Village is located in the heart of Bucks County in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, just 40 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles southwest of New York City. For more information, visit PeddlersVillage.com or call 215-794-4000.
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