2008 Seasons of Fun Events
- APRIL 30 - MAY 13, 2008
Annual Student Exhibition
LOCATION: Main and Upper Galleries of the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College and Ritter Art Studio Gallery Art is presented by art majors and studio art students at Ursinus College will showcase their work: painting; drawing; printmaking; sculpture; photography; video arts. Ursinus College Exhibit Schedule
- MAY 3, 2008 | 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Green Fair
LOCATION: Souderton Shopping Center, 787 Route 113, Souderton Featuring all that is green, sustainable, and organic; environmentally friendly fun games for the kids; educational displays; a great community event for all! www.souderton.tenthousandvillages.com/
215-723-1221- MAY 16, 2008 | 7:00 - 10:00 P.M.
A Taste of the World
LOCATION: The Garden Tent at Pearl S. Buck Foundation House, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie
COST: $75 An evening of international food and wine tasting; Many of our community's best restaurants, caterers, and wineries will be showcased at this gala event; A live and silent auction will also be featured. To register, visit website: www.psbi.org/.
- MAY 31 - JUNE 1, 2008
Civil War Reunion
LOCATION: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 The sights and sounds of the American Civil War abound at Pennypacker Mills; Military and civilian life are demonstrated in the encampment areas; See daily battle enactments; Outstanding musical performances; Fascinating speakers; Special exhibits inside the Pennypacker Mansion evening lantern tours. This is a wonderful event for Civil War history buffs, families, and scouts! Call 610-287-9349 to pre-register.
- JUNE 1 - AUGUST 3, 2008 | SUNDAYS
Concert Sundaes in the Park • Pre-Shows 6 pm, Main Concert 7 pm
LOCATION: Souderton Community Park, Wile Ave & Reliance Rd, Souderton: (If raining held in Auditorium of Indian Crest Junior High School, 139 Harleysville Pike, Souderton) Music and ice cream in the park; performers from across the united states and Canada; wide variety of musical tastes showcased; local service organizations gain support and exposure by selling ice cream each week; includes opportunity to see featured artist's work. • Sam Martin 215-348-2204, habitatsam@gmail.com
Website: www.concertsundaes.com- JUNE 7, 2008 | 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Indian Valley Soap Box Derby
LOCATION: Main Street, Souderton Family event; around 70 cars competing in two divisions (Stock Car and Super-Stock Car); Riders start at age 8; parents to assist children in race; Indian Valley Soap Box Association can help you find a car; winner will represent Souderton at National Race in Akron, Ohio. To register, contact: Indian Valley Soap Box Assoc, Bruce Vogel (Vice President) 215-723-3099 rockhillmini@comcast.net
- JUNE 14, 2008 | 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
53rd International Day
LOCATION: The Grounds of Pearl S. Buck Foundation House, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie Cultural entertainment; great food; children's activities and rides make this annual event enjoyable for everybody. Cost: $15 per car; to visit website: www.psbi.org.
- JUNE 21, 2008
Indian Creek Foundation Annual Roll & Stroll
LOCATION: Indian Creek Foundation, 420 Cowpath Rd. Fundraiser to support Indian Creek Foundation's programs for individuals with developmental disabilities; Three scenic bike routes through Indian Valley (64 mile, 39 mile, flatter 20 mile); 10k, 5k, and 1k recreational walks; picnic; music; raffles. • Heather Kennedy, 267-203-1500, ext. 303.
- JUNE 28, 2008 | 4:30 P.M.
Aesop's Fables Performance
LOCATION: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 Aesop was one of the greatest storytellers, Tucker's Tales Puppet Theatre presents these classic stories outdoors on Pennypacker Mills' lawn The Pennypacker mansion is open for regularly scheduled guided tours from 10 am to 4 pm; program begins at 4:30 pm; Come early and enjoy Victorian games starting at 3:30 pm. • 610-287-9349
- JUNE 28, 2008 | 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Annual Gardens in Bloom Tour
LOCATION: Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville Tour five beautiful, local gardens in Bucks and Montgomery County; www.mhep.org/events.html
215-256-3020- JUNE 29, 2008 | 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Canal Day
LOCATION: Locktender's House & St. Michael's Park, 400 Towpath Rd, Lock 60, Mont Clare, PA
COST: $3 A full day of family fun; Paddle boat and canoe/kayak races; 5.5 trail run; games; face painting; music; arts and crafts; food and bake sale. • 610-917-0021
E-mail: info@schuylkillcanal.com- JULY 5 - 18, 2008 | 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. | SATURDAYS ONLY
Indian Valley Farmers' Market
LOCATION: Telford Train Station, Penn Ave and Main St. in Telford Set your table every week with fresh local produce, poultry, baked goods, and more. • Pam Coleman, 215-723-6627, pam@stmainst.org • Website: http://www.ivfm.org
- JULY 6, 2008 | 9:30 A.M. | RAIN DATE: JULY 13
Pennridge Community Day
LOCATION: Lenape Park, Rt. 152, Perkasie Food, games, hayride, competitions, Canoe Race (registration at noon), Lucky Ducky Derby, Fireworks; www.PennridgeCommunityDay.org/
- JULY 3 -31, 2008 | 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. | EVERY THURSDAY
Perkasie Borough Concert Series
LOCATION: Menlo Park, 5th Street and Park Ave, Perkasie - JULY 9, 2008 | EVENING
Moyer 5K Race
LOCATION: Along Rte. 113 - JULY 10 & 20; AUGUST 7 & 21, 2008 | 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Music in the Park
LOCATION: Picnic Grove, Locktender's House, 400 Towpath Rd, Lock 60, Mont Clare, PA www.schuylkillcanal.com • 610-917-0021
- JULY 11 - 12, 2008
Blobfest
LOCATION: Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville Celebrate the sci-fi classic "The Blob" where much of it was filmed in the '50s; features competitions, music, activities, and a reenactment of the famous "running out" scene. www.thecolonialtheatre.com/blobfest
610-917-1228- JULY 12, 2008 | 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Field to Table Food Festival
LOCATION: Telford Train Station, Penn Ave and Main St in Telford Sample foods from local farms and restaurants. www.ivfm.org • Pam Coleman, 215-723-6627, pam@stmainst.org
- JULY 13, 2008
From Birth to Breeches
LOCATION: Peter Wentz Farmstead, Shearer Rd, near Rtes. 73 & 363, Worcester Visit the Peter Wentz Farmstead to learn more about childhood during the 18th century from Past Masters founder and president, Clarissa F. Dillon. • 610-584-5104
- JULY 17 - 19, 2008
Used Book Sale
LOCATION: Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville Books available for sale include: children's books, Christian fiction and non-fiction, secular fiction, and non-fiction-poetry, geography & travel, hobbies, crafts, leisure & self-help books, cookbooks, biographies, Mennonite interest, and Biblical studies. www.mhep.org/events.html • 215-256-3020
- JULY 26, 2008 | 8:00 A.M.
River to River Bike Ride
LOCATION: Begins and ends at Penn Valley Church, 320 N 3rd Street, Telford River to River Heritage Bicycle Tour offers a great day of cycling that takes you from the Delaware to the Schuylkill River through two of Pennsylvania's most historic counties - Bucks and Montgomery; Trek lightly traveled roads adjacent to the scenic Route 113 corridor, through small, quaint towns with farms, churches and businesses dating back to the 1700s; Choose 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes through varied terrain; There will not be a mass start time for the ride, so plan your day according to the number of miles and average speed you will travel; Refreshments and Lunch provided. Cost: $35 per person: To register: www.rivertoriverride.org • Bill McCoach, info@pedalpa.com
- AUGUST 3, 2008 | 1:00 P.M.
In the Good Old Summertime Event
LOCATION: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 Enjoy the sounds of summertime music and song, Victorian lawn games, casual tours of Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker's mansion, and cool off with refreshment treats by the local ambulance corps.
610-287-9349- AUGUST 16, 2008 | 3:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Under the Stars Car Show
LOCATION: 7th and Spruce St, Perkasie
COST: Pre-Registration, $10; Day of, $15 215-257-5706
- SEPTEMBER 6, 2008 | 10:15 A.M.
Opening Ceremonies, Univest Grand Prix
LOCATION: Main Street, Souderton International pro road cycling competition for men: 10:30 am. Recreational Ride: 8 am. Kids' races: throughout day. www.univestgrandprix.com • Kim Detwiler: 215-721-8396
- SEPTEMBER 13 - 14, 2008 | SAT 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. • SUN 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
2008 Traditional Artisans Preview Show
LOCATION: Upper Bucks County Vocational Technical School, 3115 Ridge Road, Bedminster
COST: $7 Bedminster Land Conservancy—museum quality artistry from some of the country's most respected artisans. Prepare to be amazed at the level of quality in these creations by America's most respected traditional artisans. You are invited to see and meet more than 30 artisans and their incredible hand crafted treasures, gathered together here in Bucks County for this exclusive preview show; nationally recognized artisans from across the country, endorsed by the Association of Traditional American Artisans (ATAA). www.bedminsterlandconservancy.org
215-795-2352- SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 | 3:00 P.M.
The Sounds of Music from the Hurdy-Gurdy to the Harmonium
LOCATION: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 Join Pennypacker Mills for an afternoon of the melodic sounds of these unusual instruments of a bygone era. See how the harmonium, a free-standing keyboard similar to a pipe organ was played and how the hurdy-gurdy made sounds like a circus calliope.
610-287-9349- SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 | 7:00 P.M.
Fall Movie Under the Stars
LOCATION: Menlo Park, 425 Arthur Avenue, Perkasie: Movie in the Park Movie in the Park; Movie will be appropriate for all ages; Please bring your own chairs; The movie will be cancelled due to inclement weather; Menlo Aquatics Snack Bar will be open. Perkasie Borough Recreational Activities
Andrea Brody; Director of Parks and Recreation, 215-257-5065.- SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
Upper Providence Township Community Day
LOCATION: Black Rock Park, Upper Providence 5K race; business fair; craft show; bingo; live music; children's events; shows; demonstrations; evening fireworks. www.uprov-montco.org/commday.html
Sue Barker, Recreation Director, 610-933-9179- OCTOBER 3 - 9, 2008
Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Celebrate Week 3 - Corporate Volley Ball Tournament at Souderton Area High School · 6 pm
5 - Church Music Concert at Salford Mennonite Church, Harleysville · 7: pm.
6 - Meet the Authors at Indian Valley Public Library · 7 pm
7 - Career Day - Area Businesses will host students
7 - Arts Gala at Generations - a showcase of local artists (visual and Performances) · 7 pm
8 - Restaurant Festival at Indian Valley Country Club to benefit Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club (tickets on sale at the Chamber office)
9 - Business Expo at Indian Valley Country Club · 12 pm Booths on Sale; Theme will be "The Amazing Place…Where Business Is More Than a Show"
215-723-9472 • www.indianvalleychamber.com- OCTOBER 4, 2008 | 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Apple Butter Frolic
LOCATION: Indian Creek Road Farm, Harleysville, PA Contact: Mennonite Heritage Center sponsored; Folk Craft Demonstrations; PA German Food; Children's Games; Old Farm Equipment Demonstrations; Historic Reenactments. www.mhep.org/events.html
215-256-3020- OCTOBER 5, 2008 | 12:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Fall Festival
LOCATION: Menlo Park, 425 Arthur Avenue, Perkasie Perkasie Borough Entertainment for all ages: petting zoo; demonstrations; scarecrow workshop; face painting; pie contest; sand art; pony rides; refreshments; crafters; vendors; children's rides; music; and much more!! Pre-registration is required for crafters, for information call the Borough office. Perkasie Borough Recreational Activities
215-257-5065- OCTOBER 18, 2008 | 1:00 P.M.
All Hallow's Eve Fall Festival
LOCATION: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 Tractor-pulled hayride; Pumpkin Painting; Fall kid-crafts; Games; Learn how cider was made with an old-fashioned cider press; Shucking corn was part of a farmer's work that you can try at the Mills! • 610-287-9349
- NOVEMBER 25, 2008 - JANUARY 4, 2009 | TUES - SAT 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. • SUN 1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473: Swirls of ribbon everywhere, shimmering glass ornaments dangle from tree branches, greens and dried flowers gracefully drape mantles and windowsills, and the sounds of a music box playing Christmas songs is heard; a special Christmas exhibit in the Galleries. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable guided tour! The Museum Shop is stocked with all things Christmas: clear toy candy; Victorian cards; books; and children's tin toys and much more. (Cash or checks only accepted.) • 610-287-9349
- DECEMBER 6, 2008 | 11:00 A.M.
50th Annual Souderton Christmas Parade
LOCATION: Main Street, Souderton www.stmainst.org • Pam Coleman 215-723-6627
- DECEMBER 6 - 31, 2008
Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale
LOCATION: Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville www.mhep.org/events.html • 215-256-3020
- DECEMBER 12, 2008 | 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Annual Christmas Concert in the Village
LOCATION: Skippack Village Skippack Historical Society • 610-584-1166
- DECEMBER 13, 2008 | 2:00 P.M.
Victorian Christmas Open House at Pennypacker Mills
LOCATION: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473 Ring in the Christmas season with a visit to historic Pennypacker Mills. The experience begins when the front door opens and you are welcomed by a servant. Meet living historians dressed in period costumes throughout the mansion. See glittering ornaments, the glow of oil lamps, and homemade decorations on the Christmas tree. See the Christmas exhibit in the Galleries. Watch as old-fashioned clear toy candy is made using vintage candy molds (2-5 pm only) and meet Santa and
Mrs. Claus too. • 610-287-9349
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