Peddler’s Village in nearby Lahaska is hosting its insanely popular annual Apple Festival this weekend, featuring continuous live entertainment, over 80 artisans, family attractions and activities, and a bevy of apple-flavored foods and drinks.
Rain or shine, the festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission and most parking spaces are free.
Guests can purchase festival packages that include guaranteed parking and priority restaurant seating at Peddler’s Village restaurants as well as a Peddler’s Village bag, Peddler’s Village t-shirt, shop specials, a Local & Loyal rewards card and festival guide. Additionally, guests can pre-order apple pies to pick up at the festival. Orders for festival packages and pies can be placed online.
Here’s what to at the festival:
FOOD & DRINK
Bechdolt Orchards
Bechdolt Orchards is back with freshly-picked apples and cider! Pick up your favorite apple variety (or try something new!) featuring Honeycrisp, Autumn Crisp, Crimson Crisp, JonaGold, Fuji, Pink Lady, Sun Crisp, Cameo, Granny Smith and others.
Food Trucks @ Food on the Green
New this year! Stop by the Food on the Green Area out on Street Road behind the Red Barn for a Food Truck Court. Some of the region’s best Food Trucks will be serving up delicious treats. Plan your menu with: Meat Wagon BBQ, Empanada Lady, Cheezen, Have A Ball, DonutNV, Dump N’ Roll, Philly Fry, The Flying Pie Guy
Food Tents
Don’t miss our Food Tents serving pulled pork with apple BBQ sauce, sweet potato fries drizzled with cinnamon apple sauce and more! Wash it down with a Beer or Apple Sangria!
Our Village General Store will be selling fresh double-crusted apple pies & slices, hot and cold apple cider by the glass, gallon or half gallon, apple butters, jams, jellies, salsa, 2018 Apple Festival Tees, and more!
Full Service Restaurants
Enjoy full-service a la carte dining with apple food & drink specials at Buttonwood Grill, Earl’s New American, Hart’s Tavern, Peddler’s Pub & Nancy’s Village Café. Check out the apple-centric buffet at Cock ‘n Bull!
Quick Service Eateries
Moku-Bowls, Surf and Turf, The Lucky Cupcake Company, Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream, Saxbys
Tasting Rooms
Hewn Spirits, Free Will Brewing Co., Chaddsford Winery
ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday, Nov. 3
Bellevue– 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Gazebo
Galena Brass Band– 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. @ Strolling the Village
Acoustic Road– 1 – 3 p.m. @ Upper Green
Nassau Brass– 1 – 3 p.m. @ Courtyard
Jersey Harmony Chorus– 1 – 3 p.m. @ Strolling the Village
Toby Mochel and a Few Good Men– 2 – 4 p.m. @ Food on the Green
Ray Owen– 3 Shows- 11:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m./ 3 p.m. @ Mixed Threads Green
Sunday, Nov. 4
The Overtones– 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. @ Food on the Green
Toby Mochel– 1 – 3 p.m. @ Upper Green
Borderline– 2 – 4 p.m. @ Food on the Green
Big Chill– 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. @ Gazebo
Audiopilot– 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. @ Courtyard
Ray Owen– 3 Shows- 11:30 a.m./ 1:30 p.m./ 3 p.m. @ Mixed Threads Green
FAMILY FUN AREA @ GIGGLEBERRY GREEN
- Bounce Houses
- Face Painting
- Sand Art
- Make your own Slime with the Slime Guy
- Make your own Stuffed Animal with Chirp Workshop
- Pan for gems, fossils, shells, and “gold” with Bootlegger Bo’s Gem Mine
- Axe Throwing Located on Street Road Green
Axe throwing mobile unit by Throwhouse! Pay as you throw. No skills required. Most people have never thrown an axe before so don’t worry if you haven’t. Throwhouse is well versed in teaching first-timers since the majority of their customers are. More importantly though, ANYONE can do axe throwing! This activity is accessible and fun for everyone*!
* All participants must be 14 years or older (14-17 year-olds must have accompanying adult to supervise). Safety first: Our #1 priority is safety! We take safety measures very seriously and have implemented the necessary rules that will keep you safe.
Saturday, Nov. 3
BC Discoveries Dance- 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
The Little Gym of Doylestown- 12:45 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Let’s Play Today with Lolly & YoYo– 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Give and Take Jugglers– 2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Let’s Play Today with Lolly & YoYo– 1 – 2 p.m.
Give and Take Jugglers– 3 – 5 p.m.
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