Farmers’ Market Role Call
With the spring showers and sun in full effect, you may have noticed a few Farmers’ Markets popping up on the weekends. May marks the beginning of the season for many of these local hot spots, which can draw quite a weekly crowd. The recent resurgence of enthusiasm for buying local and buying healthy has helped to make farm markets a weekly tradition for many. Bucks County is fortunate enough to have a number of fantastic seasonal outdoor markets for shoppers looking to buy fresh produce and other products that were made or sourced locally.
You can run, but can you Hog n’ Jog?
With National Ice Cream Day around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a jog?
This year’s Jog n’ Hog lands on July 15th and for readers who do not know, it is a 4 mile run with a break halfway through for a quart of Uncle Dave’s Ice Cream. The fitness and food combination event is happening at Shady Brook Farm. Participants should be prepared to run on dirt roads. Racers are also asked to bring one non-perishable food item for the Bucks County Housing Groups Penndel Food Pantry.
Along with the main event, there is a child-friendly version of the Jog ‘n Hog for participants under the age of 13. Simply replace the 4 miles with 200 yards and the quart of ice cream with three ounces of ice cream, and you’re all set! (more…)
Awesome tee shirts seen at the Washington Crossing Brewfest
Tee shirt entertainment was in full effect at the Washington Crossing Brewfest. Here are some of our faves!!!
Bucks County Dog Walks: An Interview With JC Sager
If you’ve been following along with our Photos Of The Week at Bucks Happening, you may have noticed the recurring photography of JC Sager, a local photographer with a love for dogs. His passion for photography is matched only by his passion for canines. He owns Bucks County Dog Walks in Yardley. According to BCDW’s website, they have a simple goal: to supply the most personal care and attention to their clients and their clients’ four legged friends. We recently sat down to talk with JC about his work with photography and dogs. After speaking with JC, we definitely think they’re reaching their goal.
New Hope Celebrates: 2012 Pride Week!
New Hope and Lambertville will host their 9th annual pride celebration May 13-May 20th. The event has been a huge success in previous years and has drawn large crowds from all over the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. Once again this year: there is sure to be something for everyone! The annual celebration includes: great LGBTA events, the area’s largest parade, block party, vendor fair, theater, arts, history, shopping, charming accommodations,great dining, live music, dancing and much more. New Hope has long been known for its diverse and supportive community and this year will be no different. As always, everyone is welcome to attend! (more…)
Strawberrys For All
Great news for all you strawberry lovers: this weekend marks the return of The Strawberry Festival at Peddler’s Village. The festival runs from 10AM – 6PM on Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th. Parking and admission are FREE.
Doylestown Hosts Its Annual Touch-A-Truck This Weekend
Do you have any truck or tractor enthusiasts in the family? Do your kids like bulldozers, snow plows or fire engines? This weekend could be the perfect opportunity to let your children experience what it’s like to sit behind the wheel of these big machines (in a safe environment, of course). Sit in the seat, honk the horn and check out the interior of your favorite large vehicles – all in one place!
This Saturday (May 5th), Doylestown Township will host its annual “Touch-A-Truck” Event at Central Park. (more…)
Shad Fest Returns This Weekend
This weekend marks the 31st annual Shad Fest in Lambertville. The festival began in 1981 as a method of highlighting the great local art that Lambertville and New Hope have to offer. It coincided with the first blooms of Spring and the annual shad run. The festival has grown from a local celebration to an award-winning regional event.
OK, so first things first: What is a shad? The American Shad is the largest fish in the herring family. Every spring, shad migrate from salt water to fresh water to reproduce. Fishermen call this the “annual spring shad run.”
Shad Fest offers a fantastic variety of family, fun, art, food, culture, and (yes) shad. (It’s OK if you don’t like seafood, because there is a great variety of food at the fest!)
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New Hope & Lambertville Fireworks Set to Return!
Beginning May 25th, New Hope & Lambertville will host the kickoff to its 3rd season of Friday Night Fireworks. The annual event, put on by the New Hope & Lambertville Chambers Of Commerce, has become a huge hit among locals. Each week, the celebration draws a sizable crowd of individuals and families looking to kick off their warm summer weekends with a bang (pun intended, but someone had to say it!) We have really enjoyed this event each year – it really brings the town together and it helps to make the summer weekends at little more festive.
Swamp People: A Great Opportunity In Our Backyard
This Friday (March 30) marks the 5th Annual Swamp Tromp, held at the Richland Township Building in Quakertown. The event is a joint venture of the Heritage Conservancy and the Churchville Nature Center. Beginning at 6:30, naturalist Marlin Corn will teach participants about the amphibious wildlife found in the Quakertown Swamp. Following the presentation, families are invited to the edge of the swamp to experience, firsthand, the rich sights and sounds of the night.
“The event is geared towards families – it’s a very kid-friendly night.” says Maggie Uliano (Membership and Special Events Associate for the Heritage Conservancy), “We want families to know more about the wildlife in the Quakertown Swamp.”
According to the Society of Wetland Scientists, the Quakertown Swamp is the largest freshwater inland wetland in southeastern Pennsylvania, containing over 400 acres of diverse plant and animal communities. In addition to frogs, insects, and salamanders, the swamp is home to a significant Great blue heron rookery and provides habitat for 91 additional bird species, including 14 rare breeds.
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