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New Hope Annual Outdoor Juried Arts & Crafts Festival

September: This Festival will include over 175 artists and craftsmen with suck media as ceramics, sculpture, pastels, glass art, and jewelry. Free Admission and shuttle. Rain or shine. New Hope-Solebury High School, New Hope, PA. www.newhopeartsandcrafs.com.

2021 Annual Antiques Show

November: The Bucks County Antiques Dealers Association presents their 71st annual antiques show the largest of its kind in Bucks County. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6. Children under 16 are admitted free. Free parking. Eagle Fire Hall, Route 202 and Sugan Road, New Hope, PA. 215-290-3140; www.bcadapa.org.

Doylestown Arts Festival

September: For this special weekend in September Doylestown turns into a festival. You will discover over 100 artists, live music on multiple stages, activities, food courts, and a bike race. Doylestown, PA. www.doylestownartsfestival.com.

Annual Bucks County Quilt Showcase

Summer 2021: Over 100 quilts of various types will be on display at the Bucks County Visitor Center. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3207 Street Road, Bensalem PA. 800-836-2825; www.visitbuckscounty.com.

Crafts in the Meadow

October 16-17: This fall invitational craft show features over 100 craftspeople, live music, and tons of activities. Crafters will be ceramics, fine art, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, sculpture and more. Tyler Part Center for the Arts, 10 Stable Mill Road, Richboro, PA 267-218-0290; www.tylerpartarts.org.

Tinicum Arts Festival

July: Enjoy the works of over 180 regional artists in the centerpiece Art Barn, and the creations of over 140 artists and craft artisans displayed under the trees. Discover treasures at the White Elephant Tent. Choose from literally thousands of volumes at the Book Wagon. Enjoy the outstanding live musical entertainment while savoring a fresh-squeezed lemonade, a tasty sandwich or a home-baked dessert in the picnic grove. Special activities for children and summer fun for everyone. www.tinicumcivicassociation.org.

Gardens

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

This is the destination for seeing and learning about the native plants of the Delaware Valley. The 134-acre preserve has over 800 species of native plants in the naturalistic setting. Explore woods, meadows, a pond, and Pidcock Creek, as well as a changing collection of wildlife,

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birds, and wildflowers. Many educational programs are offered year-round. 1635 River Road, New Hope PA. 215-862-2924; www.bhwp.org.

Linden Hill Gardens

The retail nursery and destination garden of garden designer Jerry Fritz. Educational programs are offered year around. 8230 Easton Road, Ottsville, PA. 610-847-1300; www.lindenhillgarden.com.

House & Home

2021 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

June 5-13: The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event, will move outdoors for the first time, making the 2021 Show a history-making experience that will incorporate the beautiful landscapes of FDR Park in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA. www.theflowershow.com.

Longwood Gardens A Longwood Christmas

Late November-January: Outdoors, illuminated trees, glowing orbs, a shimmering tunnel of lights, and captivating light displays choreographed to holiday music set the tone for Christmas. Road, Kennett. 610.388.1000;https://longwoodgardens.org.

Paxson Hill Farm

A 32-acre property in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The farm is home to a plant nursery, animals and beautiful gardens. The nursery grows various rare and exotic perennials, annuals and trees. Paxson Hill Farm has grown into one of the area's most unique and beautiful places to visit in Bucks County. Our gardens include: shade gardens, formal gardens, ponds, bell garden, a place we call "never never land" and there are always more unique gardens projects underway. 3265 Comfort Road, New Hope, PA. 215-2971010; https://www.paxsonhillfarm.com.

Philly Home & Garden Show:

April 30-May 2: Visit this annual show for decorating and remodeling, ideas, remodeling, ideas, learn more about companies, and stroll through gardens by area landscapers. Admission. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave, Oaks PA. www.phillyhomeandgarden.com.

Bucks County Designer House & Gardens

April-May: This show house features the work of local landscapers and designers. It is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown to support Doylestown Hospital and V.I.A. community projects; www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org.

Annual Bucks Beautiful Kitchen & Garden Tour

June: This self-guided tour features six Bucks County homes. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Rain or Shine. Advance admission. 215-340-3639; www.bucksbeautiful.org.