Peddler's Village's celebrates July 4 with bbq bash, blueberry bonanza

As American as…blueberry pie?

Peddler's Village, the shopping and touring destination in Lahaska, is celebrating both July 4 and the month of July as National Blueberry Month with a four-day festival.

Here's what you can expect during the July 4 holiday weekend celebration at Peddler's Village.

Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash at Peddler's Village

The "Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash" festival begins on Thursday, July 4. The bash will start at 11 a.m. on each of the four days.

"Join us for a four-day holiday celebration featuring tasty food and drinks, live music, and blueberry vibes," read a portion of Peddler's Village's "Red, White, and Blueberries" website. "An all-day outdoor BBQ with games on Thursday, July 4, kicks off the fun, followed by a festive three-day party in the Village with plenty of shopping, scheduled entertainment, and indoor and outdoor dining."

There will be a different lineup of events, restaurants and performances throughout the four-day bash.

"The food lineup will include cheeseburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, smoked turkey legs, coleslaw, potato salad, cucumber salad, street corn salad, boiled peanuts, and cubed watermelon," according to Peddler's Village's overall food menu for the four-day celebration. "Additionally, the Water Wheel Food Tent, which is open every summer weekend, will be offering its standard fare: beef brisket sandwich, shredded smoked brisket, pulled BBQ pork sandwich, vegetarian Sloppy Joe sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, and Doritos Cool Ranch chicken walking taco."

Hot Club of Philadelphia, Jazz Hot Orchestra, Lolly Hopwood, Love? Said the Commander, Rendition and Tookany Creek make up the rotation of musical performers.

Children participate in Peddler's Village's annual "Red, White and Blueberries" festival. The 2024 festival will be held over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Children participate in Peddler's Village's annual "Red, White and Blueberries" festival. The 2024 festival will be held over the July 4th holiday weekend.

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"Starting on July 4 and continuing through July 7, the Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash will celebrate both the extended holiday weekend and the fruit recognized during National Blueberry Month in July," read a statement from Peddler's Village. "The festival will include all-American grilled favorites, live music, and old-fashioned lawn games including a balloon toss, bubble-making, watermelon-eating contests, and more. Guests can enjoy fresh blueberries, blueberry pies, other blueberry treats and beverages, kids’ activities, and shop specials.

" Festival hours each day are 11 a.m to 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free."

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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Peddler's Village celebrates freedom and blueberries in July