Peddler's Village Celebrates The Apple With Weekend Festival

LAHASKA, PA ? The apple will reign supreme this weekend at Peddler's Village.

Bucks County's outdoor shopping and dining destination will pay homage to the popular fall fruit with a two-day festival packed with food, entertainment, and family activities.

The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring apple-inspired food and drinks, baked goods, including housemade apple pies, and lots more. Admission is free.

Entertainment will include live musical performances by Nikki Briar, Michael Christopher Band, Rendition Jazz Band, Vintage Vibe Tribe, among others. Activities include axe throwing, lawn games, face painting, a petting zoo, a mobile escape room, and more. On Sunday at 2 p.m., guests can also participate in a pie-eating contest.

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(Paul Boger/Mind Your Design)

(Paul Boger/Mind Your Design)

Fresh local apples from Bechdolt?s Orchard, cider, apple fritters, lattice apple pies, and other apple-themed treats, food, and drinks will be available for purchase all weekend long (while supplies last) at various tents throughout the village. Apple pies can also be ordered online for pickup on October 30 and 31. Peddler?s Village-owned restaurants will also offer apple-themed food and drink specials every day from October 30 through November 10.

Due to the popularity of the event, high-volume traffic and limited parking is expected. VIP packages are available for purchase that include a premier parking spot in a designated parking area, a $20 dining gift card, and Peddler?s Village merchandise.

Sponsors for the Apple Festival are: AARP, Cruzen, Fitz's Fish Ponds, Hewn Spirits, Luxury Bath NJPA, Passanante's Home Food Service, Renewal by Andersen, Xfinity, and Window Nation.

Peddler?s Village is also gearing up for its annual holiday lights display that begins with a Grand Illumination Celebration on Friday, Nov. 14 during Holiday Kickoff Weekend. The Gingerbread Competition & Display, which each year features more than 100 gingerbread creations, will be on display at the Visitor & Event Center beginning on Nov. 14 and will continue through Jan. 17, 2026 (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day).

Other holiday events include: A Night with Mrs. Claus at Giggleberry Fair on Friday, November 7; Sister?s Christmas Catechism in partnership with the Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts on November 19 through 23; Breakfast with Santa at Giggleberry Fair on November 23, 30, December 7 and 14; Holly Jolly Weekend on December 6 and 7; and Brunch with Santa at the Cock ?n Bull on December 20 and 21. Admission to the holiday lights display, Gingerbread Competition & Display, A Night with Mrs. Claus event, and Holly Jolly Weekend is free. Reservations are required for ticketed events.

The presenting sponsor of the holiday season at Peddler?s Village is Uber.

For more information about Peddler?s Village or Apple Festival, visit PeddlersVillage.com or call 215-794-4000.