Peddler’s Village Summer Sand Sculpture Display Invites Visitors to Take a Cross-Country Road Trip

Lahaska, PA — For the fifth 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 major summer-long display of giant sand sculptures. Celebrating America’s 250th birthday, Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip will invite guests to experience a cross-country journey in sand. The display will showcase five magnificent sculptures created by two world-renowned master sand sculpting teams: Team Sandtastic and John Gowdy, who will be working with his wife Laura Cimador-Gowdy. The Village-wide display will open officially on June 1, though visitors are also invited to watch the sand sculptors at work starting in mid-May.

Each sculpture will be dedicated to a region of the U.S.--Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West—and collages on each will depict representative regional sights such as the Statue of Liberty, Kennedy Space Center, Mount Rushmore, Route 66, and the Golden Gate Bridge, among others, as well as animals, architecture, and American history scenes.

During the summer-long display, guests can pick up a “Road Trip Map” from the Visitor & Event Center to begin a self-guided educational scavenger hunt. Children who complete the scavenger hunt will receive a prize. Guests 18 years or older are also invited to enter an overnight stay giveaway that includes a one-night stay at the Golden Plough Inn, the on-property inn at Peddler’s Village, breakfast for two, a $150 dining gift card, and passes to Mercer Museum as well as two history books: Hidden History of Bucks County by Jen Rogers and the Historic Sites and Bites Cookbook (from the Washington Crossing Historic Park gift shop). Each package is valued at approximately $500. One prize will be awarded each month in June, July, and August. Online entries for the giveaways through PeddlersVillage.com will also be available beginning June 1.

Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip will also include several sandboxes designed for play.

Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip is funded in part by the Bucks County Tourism Grant Program.* Sponsors of Sights in Sand include six Peddler’s Village shops: The Celtic Rose, Extra Virgin, Fox & Holly, The Lucky Cupcake Company, Nina’s Waffles and Ice Cream, and Pieces.

Peddler’s Village will be open every day this summer. Details about Sights in Sand will be shared on PeddlersVillage.com and on Peddler’s Village Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.

In addition to the sand-themed activities, Peddler’s Village will also present this summer many free, family-friendly events including:

• First Fridays at Village Restaurants through September 4. Dining guests can enjoy special dining promotions at select restaurants on the first Friday of every month through September.
• Best of the Nest: Birdhouse Competition & Display through May 25. View 50+ handmade birdhouses on display for the third annual Best of the Nest event.
• Bucks Fever Tunes at Noon from 12:00-1:00 p.m. on Fridays through August 28. Grab a bite to eat from one of the many restaurants and eateries and enjoy live music on the Village Green; presented in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce.
• Murder Mystery Dinners: ‘Til Death Do Us Part and Good Riddance: A 90s Murder Mystery Dinner at 7:00 p.m. on May 16 and June 6. Purchase your tickets for interactive mystery dinner theaters presented in partnership with The Murder Mystery Co.
• Tequila Dinner at Buttonwood Grill at 6:00 p.m. on May 21. Join Buttonwood Grill for a casual, social evening featuring Latin-inspired cuisine expertly paired with hand-crafted cocktails featuring a range of tequilas. Tickets and reservations required.
• Bucks Fever Art & Sculpture Exhibition from June 19 through July 19. The exhibition, presented in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, will feature a wide range of artistic styles and prize-winning pieces, many of which will be for sale. Free admission. Open daily during shopping hours at the Visitor & Event Center.
• Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents As You Like It at 12:00 p.m. on June 6. As part of its inaugural “Play On!” community touring program, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) presents Shakespeare’s most delightful comedy filled with wit, poetry, and music. Free admission.
• Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on July 4. Celebrate the Fourth of July at Peddler’s Village! The Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash takes place on Saturday, July 4 and will feature live entertainment, family activities, a watermelon-eating contest, and blueberry-themed barbeque favorites. Free admission (with pay-as-you-go food).
• Santa’s Summer Holiday from July 24 through July 26. Santa is returning to Peddler’s Village for his second consecutive summer vacation! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making special appearances throughout Peddler’s Village during their holiday. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as enjoy special photo opportunities and events including a Food Truck Friday event on Friday, July 24, and breakfast with Santa at Buttonwood Grill and lunch at Giggleberry Fair on Saturday, July 25. Additional details will be shared on the Peddler’s Village website and social media pages.
• Peach Festival from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on August 1 and 2. This year’s annual Peach Festival proudly welcomes The Peach Truck as a sponsor. Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to purchase fresh Georgia peaches directly from the truck during the event. Plus, guests can enjoy live entertainment, family activities, outdoor food and drinks, peach-themed specials and treats, a sidewalk sale, in-store specials, and more. All month long, Village guests can enjoy peach-inspired food and drink specials at restaurants, eateries, and tasting rooms. Free admission.

Peddler’s Village

Peddler’s Village is a 42-acre shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that features quaint 18th-century-style buildings, lush gardens, and winding brick walkways. As one of Pennsylvania’s premier attractions, the site draws more than two million visitors each year. Its historical storybook setting includes 60-plus distinctive retail shops, eight restaurants, the 67-room Golden Plough Inn, and the Giggleberry Fair indoor family fun center. Peddler’s Village hosts numerous year-round festivals and seasonal events for the public, and is a popular site for weddings, corporate events, reunions, picnics, birthdays, and holiday parties.

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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