Bucks Food Calendar: August 20, 2010

Here we are in the summer doldrums. It’s not as intense heat-wise as last month, but it sure ain’t fall yet. And I guess it would be overdone to say, “OMG, is it the end of August already?” although I keep saying it to myself (almost as annoying as “Hot enough for ya?”). At least the weather is lovely – warm but less humid – for the weekend.

But believe it or not apples are already showing up in Bucks County. I got news from Tabora Farms in Chalfont that they now have u-pick apples including Tydeman and MacIntosh, with red and golden delicious to follow in about two weeks. Check out their website or Facebook page for updates. Solebury Orchards reports on their website that Gala apples will be ready for picking around August 28th.

Of course the big news this weekend is the Middletown Grange Fair, in its 62nd year, held on the Middletown Grange grounds in Wrightstown (just north of Newtown). If you’ve never been – and even if you have – go! It’s a lot of fun, full of great exhibits, live, beautiful animals, food and amusements. And the Grange is a great cause to support – keeping farming and livestock a part of Bucks County for hopefully a long time to come. For schedule of events, see their website. I’ll do a post later today or Sunday of some photos. The fair runs through Sunday.

Farmers’ markets are still going strong with just about every vegetable and lovely seasonal fruit you can imagine. For a list of farmers’ markets in Bucks County and nearby, see the events calendar below or at our Food Events in Bucks County online calendar.

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Friday, August 20th:
Forecast – Sunny, 90°

• 62nd Annual Middletown Grange Fair, Wrightstown [10 am - 11 pm]
• Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [11 am - 7 pm]
• Warrington Farmers’ Market @ Valley Square, Warrington [3 - 6 pm]
• Ottsville Farmers’ Market @ Linden Hill Gardens, Ottsville [3 - 7 pm]
• Beer Tasting @ Phillips’ Fine Wines, Stockton, NJ [4 - 8 pm]
• Friday Happy Hour @ Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington, NJ [5 - 8 pm]
• Friday Night un(Wine)d Concerts, Doylestown [6 - 9 pm]
• Summer Wine Concert Series @ Shady Brook Farm, Yardley [6 - 9 pm]
• Wine Tasting for Singles @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing [7 - 9 pm]
• Summer Music Series @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing [7 - 10 pm]
• Barbara Trent @ The Centre Bridge Inn, New Hope [7 - 11 pm]
• Kindle Cafe Supper Club @ Rojo’s Roastery, Lambertville, NJ [7:30 - 9:00 pm]
• Bob Egan @ Bowman’s Tavern, New Hope [8 pm-12 am]

Saturday, August 21st:
Forecast – Sunny, 87°

• Doylestown Farmers’ Market, Doylestown [7 am - 12 pm]
• Indian Valley Farmers’ Market, Telford [8:30 am - 12:30 pm]
• Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market, Plumsteadville [9 am - 12 pm]
• Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, Wrightstown [9 am - 1 pm]
• Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [9 am - 3 pm]
• 62nd Annual Middletown Grange Fair, Wrightstown [10 am - 11 pm]
• Chicken BBQ @ Newportville Fire Co. #1, Newportville [11 am - 6 pm]
• Wine Tasting @ Phillips’ Fine Wines, Stockton, NJ [12 - 5 pm]
• Grapevine Express Wine & Cheese Pairing, New Hope [5 - 7 pm]
• Evening Star Dinner Train, New Hope [7 - 9 pm]

Sunday, August 22nd:
Forecast – Isolated Thunderstorms, 80°

• Breakfast Buffet @ Plumsteadville Fire Co., Plumsteadville [7 am - 12 pm]
• Breakfast Buffet @ Father Gallen Council 5494, Warrington [7:30 am - 11 am]
• Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, Hellertown [9 am - 1 pm]
• Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, Flemington, NJ [9 am - 1 pm]
• Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [10 am - 3 pm]
• 62nd Annual Middletown Grange Fair, Wrightstown [10 am - 11 pm]
• 19th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, Horsham [12 - 8 pm]
• Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyards, Milford, NJ [1 - 4 pm]
• Grapevine Express Wine & Cheese Pairing, New Hope [5 - 7 pm]

Monday, August 23rd:
Forecast – Isolated Thunderstorms, 80°

• 94 Cents Cookie Night @ Chubby’s Dairy Barn, Plumsteadville [6 - 9 pm]
• Delicious Desserts (class), Doylestown [7 - 9 pm]

Tuesday, August 24th:

• Langhorne Farmers’ Market, Langhorne [3:30 - 6:30 pm]

Wednesday, August 25th:

• American Legion Meals on Wednesdays, Quakertown [11:30 am - 9 pm]
• The Farmers’ Market @ Playwicki Farm, Feasterville [4 - 7 pm]
• Complimentary Beer Tasting @ the Copper Leaf Grill, Buckingham [5 - 9 pm]
• Essential Knife Skills for Home Cooks (Hands-on) (class), Doylestown [6:30 - 8:30 pm]

Thursday, August 26th:

• Capital City Market, Trenton, NJ [11 am - 2 pm]
• Healthier Hearts Farmers’ Market, Trenton, NJ [12:30 - 5 pm]
• Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, Flemington, NJ [3 - 7 pm]
• Lower Makefield Farmers’ Market, Yardley [3:30 - 6:30 pm]
• New Hope Farmers’ Market, New Hope [3:30 - 7 pm]
• Springtown Farmers’ Market, Springtown [4 - 7 pm]
• 94 Cent Ice Cream Cone Night @ Uncle Dave’s Ice Cream, Yardley [5 - 9 pm]
• Lobster Night @ The Centre Bridge Inn, New Hope [6 - 10 pm]

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