Hope you’re all recovered from the four beer festivals last weekend, because you need to tap into your energy reserves to keep up with this weekend’s many harvest festivals, plus a handful of quirky wine and beer tastings.
Gone are the days of the basic wine or beer tasting. The breweries, vineyards and distilleries of Bucks County are getting creative. Some of them don’t even require that you leave your couch to join in on the fun.
Cross over to the other side by tasting some wine, savoring some desserts and getting a tarot card reading at Crossing Vineyards and Winery’s “Wine & Spirits” Tarot Card Reading and Wine Tasting from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday.
Also on Thursday evening, celebrate the harvest season by packing your basket and heading to Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ to enjoy a Twilight Picnic with the Winemaker, Cameron Stark, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
If you want to stay in on Thursday, but still learn about wine, you can tune in to Virtual Vines, an online wine tasting class brought to you by Old York Cellars. Open up your laptop and take it easy on the couch with Old York Cellar’s 2013 Vidal Blanc and their 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, from 7 to 8 pm. Bust out your sweat pants and enjoy!
Finally, sip some Rye Whiskey and enjoy some Americana music at An Evening with Tim Easton at Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Distillery in Bristol on Saturday night at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm).
Okay, okay. That’s a lot of drinking. There’s plenty more to do! Since it’s now officially fall, it’s fitting that Harvest festivals are taking over the weekend.
For the whole family. Start with Autumn Fest at Shady Brook Farm this Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Shady Brook Farm’s sister location at the Market at DelVal also has fun slated for Saturday with their Monster Pumpkin contest, 11 am to 4 pm. Both events have all the traditional trappings of fall festivals: wagon rides, apples, pumpkins, plus fun and games to keep the kids entertained.
Family Fun Weekends at Terhune Orchards kick off for the season this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Tour the 
adventure barn, get lost in the corn maze, try a variety of apple and pumpkin goodies, and pick your own pumpkins and apples.
The annual New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival will be set up in the New Hope-Solebury High School parking lot this Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Instead of the typical Harvest festival, Snipes Farm and Education Center is inviting folks to show off their own cooking skills with a Soup Cook-Off from 11 am – 1 pm on Saturday and an Apple Dessert Bake-Off at the same times on Sunday. Winners get publicity and a prize.
For grown-ups. Sample the specialties of some of New Jersey’s best chefs and watch them at work at the Wine and Food Festival at Alba Vineyard & Winery this Saturday from 12 to 5 pm. While you’re learning from the best chefs in the state, sample some wine and enjoy the live music provided by the Eric Mintel Quartet.
Old York Cellars is hosting its own Harvest Festival, also this Saturday from 12 to 5 pm. On the schedule: live music, vineyard and winery tours, hayrides, bee tours, arts and craft vendors, kids activities and more.
And in Stockton, NJ, the 21st Annual Wine Tasting at the Stockton Firehouse takes place this Saturday from 7 to 10 pm. Phillips Fine Wines & Spirits, the fine liquor and wine store just across the street, helps with this popular event. Call them at 609.397.1162 to see if tickets are still available ($60 pp).
To market, to market. Here’s what you can expect to find at area farm markets this week. Last chance for tomatoes and corn! Apples, arugula, beets, black-eye peas, broccoli, cabbage (Green, Red, Savoy), celeriac, chives, cilantro, Non-GMO sweet corn, cucumbers (Slicing & Pickling), eggplant, fennel, garlic (fresh and cured), fresh ginger, gingergrass, green beans and yellow wax beans, Tuscan and curly kale, leeks, lettuce, lettuce microgreens, lettuce mix, 
mint, mushrooms, okra, onions, parsley, pears, peppers (sweet, frying, poblano, hot), radishes (red, black, watermelon), potatoes, rosemary, sage, scallions, winter squash (Delicata, Butternut), tomatoes (heirloom, plum, roma), tomatillos, Swiss chard, wheat grass, and flower bouquets.
Most markets will also have: eggs from free-range chickens, grass-fed and pastured meats, preserves, specialty foods, baked goods like breads, cakes, cookies and pastries, cheese and yogurt, locally roasted coffee, and interesting crafts from local artisans. For a list of all farmers’ markets in Bucks and nearby, go to our food guide here.
On the radar…
- An Evening Under the Stars at Luna Farm with Chef Jose Garces – Luna Farm, Ottsville, PA [Sat, Oct 4]
- Wine and Paella Dinner – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [Sun, Oct 5]
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Wednesday, September 24:
- Specialty Keg Tappings – Isaac Newton’s, 18 South State Street, Newtown, PA 18940 [12 – 9 pm]
- Pierogy Wednesdays – St. Anne Unkranian Catholic Church, 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA [12:30 – 3 pm]
- The Farmers’ Market @ Playwicki Farm – 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville, PA [3 – 6 pm]
- Wings & Yuengs – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA 18980 [4 – 10 pm]
- Locals Nights at Deanna’s – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- Wine Dinner at the Jamison Publick House – Jamison Publick House, 1860 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, PA [6 – 8 pm]
- Rojo’s Roastery Tasting Dinner – Matt’s Red Rooster Grill, 22 Bloomfield Ave, Flemington, NJ [7 – 9 pm]
Thursday, September 25:
- Lower Makefield Farmers’ Market – Veterans Square Park, Edgewood and Heacock Rds, Lower Makefield, PA [3:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Community Hero Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Happy Hour Raw Bar – Deanna’s, 54 N. Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Clam Bake – Logan Inn, 10 West Ferry Street, New Hope, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Fajita-Rita Night! – Rising Sun Inn, 898 Allentown Road, Telford, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Twilight Picnic with the Winemaker – Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
- Old York Cellars Virtual Vines – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [7 – 8 pm]
- “Wine & Spirits” Tarot Card Reading and Wine Tasting – Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA [7 – 9 pm]
- Beer School with Professor Joe Sixpack – Iron Abbey, 680 North Easton Road, Horsham, PA [7 – 9 pm]
Friday, September 26:
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ [3 – 7 pm]
- Ottsville Farmers’ Market – Linden Hill Gardens, 8230 Easton Rd., Ottsville, PA [4 – 7 pm]
- Beer Tasting – Phillips’ Fine Wines, 17 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ [4 – 8 pm]
- Happy Hour Raw Bar – Deanna’s, 54 N.Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Friday Freestyle Flights of Wine – The Washington House, 136 N. Main Street , Sellersville, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Dine Around the Manor – Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrissville, PA [5:30 – 7:30 pm]
- Hatboro Farmers Market – Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 North York Road, Hatboro, PA [6 – 8 pm]
- unWINEd Wine Concert Series – The Market by Shady Brook Farm at Delaware Valley College, 2100 Lower State Rd, Doylestown, PA [6 – 9 pm]
- Lumberville General Store Supper Club – Lumberville General Store, 3741 River Road, Lumberville, PA [6 – 9 pm]
- Music & Merlot – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [6 – 9 pm]
- “Localicious” Pennypack Farm Celebration – Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA [6 – 9:30 pm]
- Rock the Vines – Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ [6:30 – 9 pm]
- Live Jazz – Ginny’s Bistro and Wine Bar, 612 Northampton Street, Easton, PA [8 – 10 pm]
Saturday, September 27:
- Doylestown Farmers’ Market – W. State & Hamilton St., Doylestown, PA [7 am – 12 pm]
- Sergeantsville Farmers’ Market – Across from Delaware Township Building, Route 604, Sergeantsville, NJ [8:30 – 12 pm]
- Indian Valley Farmers’ Market – Penn Avenue and Main Street, Telford, PA [8:30 am – 12:30 pm]
- Perkasie Farmers’ Market – 7th and Market Sts, Perkasie, PA [9 am – 12 pm]
- Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market – Plumsteadville Grange, 5901 Easton Rd (Route 611 & Keller’s Church Rd), Plumsteadville, PA [9 am – 12:30 pm]
- Wrightstown Farmers Market – Wrightstown Twp. Municipal Bldg (parking lot), 2203 2nd Street Pike, Wrightstown, PA [9 am – 1 pm]
- Washington Crossing Park’s Farmers’ Market – River Road & Route 532, Washington Crossing, PA [9 am – 1 pm]
- Stangl Factory Farmers’ Market – Stangl Factory, 12 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ [9 am – 2 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ [9 am – 4 pm]
- Quakertown Farmers Market – Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, Quakertown, PA [9 am – 9 pm]
- Autumn Fest at Shady Brook Farm – Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA [10 am – 5 pm]
- Family Fun Weekends at Terhune Orchards – Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ [10 am – 5 pm]
- New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival – New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [10 am – 6 pm]
- Food on the Farm Weekend: Soup Cook-Off – Snipes Farm and Education Center, West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA [11 am – 1 pm]
- Monster Pumpkin Madness – The Market at Delval, 2100 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA [11 am – 4 pm]
- Community Day – Doylestown Mennonite Church, 590 N Broad St, Doylestown, PA [11 am – 5 pm]
- Free lunch – St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope, PA [11:30 am – 1 pm]
- Benefit Lunch for the ACME Screening Room – Anton’s at the Swan, 43 S. Main St., Lambertville, NJ [12 – 3 pm]
- Wine and Food Festival at Alba Vineyards – Alba Vineyard & Winery, 269 Route 627, Milford, NJ [12 – 5 pm]
- Harvest Festival – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [12 – 5 pm]
- Wine Tasting – Phillips’ Fine Wines, 17 Bridge Street, Stockton, NJ [12 – 6 pm]
- Beer Tasting – New Hope Beverage, 6542-K1 Lower York Rd (Logan Square), New Hope, PA [3 – 7 pm]
- The Grapevine Express – New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, 32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [5 – 6 pm]
- Music & Merlot – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [6 – 9 pm]
- Lumberville General Store Supper Club – Lumberville General Store, 3741 River Road, Lumberville, PA [6 – 9 pm]
- Stockton Firehouse 21st Annual Wine Tasting – Stockton Fire Department, 9 Mill Street, Stockton, NJ [7 – 10 pm]
- Evening Star Dinner Train – New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, 32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [7:30 – 9:30 pm]
- Live Jazz – Ginny’s Bistro and Wine Bar, 612 Northampton Street, Easton, PA [8 – 10 pm]
Sunday, September 28:
- Firehouse Breakfast – Haycock Fire Company, 850 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown, PA [8 am – 12 pm]
- Open Harvest at Wycombe Vineyards – Wycombe Vineyards, 1391 Forest Grove Rd, Furlong, PA [9 am – 12 pm]
- Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market – Dvoor Farm, Route 12 Circle, Flemington, NJ [9 am – 1 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ [10 am – 4 pm]
- Family Fun Weekends at Terhune Orchards – Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ [10 am – 5 pm]
- Quakertown Farmers Market – Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road , Quakertown, PA [10 am – 5 pm]
- New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival – New Hope Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [10 am – 6 pm]
- Food on the Farm Weekend: Apple Dessert Cook-Off – Snipes Farm and Education Center, West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA [11 am – 1 pm]
- Sunday Brunch – The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St, New Hope, PA [11 am – 3 pm]
- Monster Pumpkin Madness – The Market at Delval, 2100 Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA [11 am – 4 pm]
- Wine & Yoga – Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road , Washington Crossing, PA [11:30 am – 1:30 pm]
- Wine and Food Festival at Alba Vineyards – Alba Vineyard & Winery, 269 Route 627, Milford, NJ [12 – 5 pm]
- Harvest Festival – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [12 – 5 pm]
- Music Under the Arbor – Alba Vineyard & Winery, 269 Route 627, Village of Finesville, Milford, NJ [1:30 – 5 pm]
- Pairing Wine and Cheese – Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA [2 – 3:30 pm]
- Jazzy Sundays – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [2 – 5 pm]
- Wine & Yoga – Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road , Washington Crossing, PA [3 – 5 pm]
- Sunday Supper at the Vintage Grille – Vintage Grille, 3617 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- The Grapevine Express – New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, 32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [5 – 6 pm]
- Dinner with Friends – Bux-Mont Christian Church, 400 Jacksonville Road , Ivyland, PA [5:30 – 6:30 pm]
Monday, September 29:
- Burger Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Locals Night at Caleb’s – Caleb’s American Kitchen, U.S. 202, New Hope, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Chef’s Choice Prix Fixe – Hearth, 7 East Ferry Street New Hope, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Monday Wine Special plus Surf & Turf – Yardley Inn, 82 E. Afton Ave., Yardley, PA [5:30 – 10 pm]
- Half Price Burgers Night – Continental Tavern, 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA [6 – 10 pm]
- French Country Cuisine Dinner – Brian’s Restaurant, 9 Klines Court, Lambertville, NJ [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
- Breakfasts are “Inn” Cooking Class – The Fox & Hound Inn Bed and Breakfast, 246 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 9 pm]
Tuesday, September 30:
- Tuesday Farm Market at Gravity Hill – Gravity Hill Farm, Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville, NJ [1 – 6 pm]
- Langhorne Farmers’ Market – Jesse Soby American Legion Post, 115 W. Richardson Ave., Langhorne, PA [3:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Cheese Steak Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Lobster Fest – The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Locals Nights at Deanna’s – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- All-you-can-eat Spaghetti Night – Bell’s Tavern, 183 N. Union Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 10 pm]
- Sushi Night in the Wine Cellar – The Inn at Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ [6 – 10 pm]
- Gluten Free Baking Class – New Hope Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 9 pm]
- Adult Baking Class: Halloween Fun – The Lucky Cupcake Company, 6011 Kellers Church Road, Pipersville, PA [7 – 9 pm]
- Back to Basics Cooking Series: Friday Night Dinner Party – Carlow Cookery, 432 North Main Street, Doylestown [7 – 9 pm]
Wednesday, October 1:
- Specialty Keg Tappings – Isaac Newton’s, 18 South State Street, Newtown, PA 18940 [12 – 9 pm]
- Pierogy Wednesdays – St. Anne Unkranian Catholic Church, 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA [12:30 – 3 pm]
- The Farmers’ Market @ Playwicki Farm – 2350 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville, PA [3 – 6 pm]
- Wings & Yuengs – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA 18980 [4 – 10 pm]
- Locals Nights at Deanna’s – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- Schnitzel Night – United German Hungarians Club, 4666 Bristol Rd, Bensalem, PA [5:30 – 7:30 pm]
- Flavors of France Cooking Class – Carlow Cookery Inc, 432 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA [6:30 – 9 pm]
- Italian Sauce Cooking Class (Secret Recipe!) – New Hope Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 9 pm]
On the radar…
- An Evening Under the Stars at Luna Farm with Chef Jose Garces – Luna Farm, Ottsville, PA [Sat, Oct 4]
- Wine and Paella Dinner – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [Sun, Oct 5]
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For more details on any of these events, please go to our full calendar, Food Events in Bucks County.
