Peddler’s Village in Lahaska will present its annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday and Sunday.
The weekend will include strawberry-themed food and beverages, live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities. Fresh-baked strawberry pies will be available for sale, and a pie-eating contest for adults and children will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Rain or shine, the festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Peddler’s Village shops will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday. Admission and parking are free.
The Strawberry Festival will include lawn games, ax throwing, mural painting, kids crafts and face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo, a pirate show, a Ridiculous Nickolas Variety Show, and viewing of the entries for the cupcake decorating competition.
Live music will include performances by Dirk Quinn Trio, Hot Club of Philadelphia, Barefoot Bobby & the Breakers, Nikki Briar, Vintage Vibe, Jersey Harmony Chorus, Michael Christopher Band, Rendition Jazz Band, Lolly & Friends (for children and families), and the Galena Brass Band.
In addition to the Water Wheel Food Tent presented by the Cock ‘n Bull, the festival will include the following food trucks on one or both days: Bacon on a Stick, Happy Snacks, Lobster Dogs, Pazzo Pizza Truck, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Have a Ball!.
A complete schedule for the weekend that includes music, activities, and food trucks can be found on the Peddlers Village website.
Green Mountain Energy is a sponsor of the 2023 Strawberry Festival. To inquire about festival sponsorship, contact Christine Hensel Triantos at ctriantos@peddlersvillage.com.
Following the Strawberry Festival weekend, Peddler’s Village will continue every day in May to feature strawberry-themed food and beverages in its numerous restaurants and eateries. Also in May, Peddler’s Village will present events that include a cupcake decorating competition, a Mother’s Day brunch, a murder mystery dinner, a comedy night, Food Truck Thursday, and sand sculpting workshops.
For information about Peddler’s Village, the Strawberry Festival, or other May events, visit online or call 215-794-4000.
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