Doylestown’s Favorite Fall Tradition Is Back — With 150 Scarecrows |
Peddler’s Village celebrates the 47th year of its beloved Scarecrows in the Village display, running nearly seven weeks this fall. |
The scarecrow festival Doylestown crowd loves each autumn is making its vibrant return.
This year, Peddler’s Village celebrates nearly five decades of its iconic Scarecrows in the Village event, transforming the entire area into a whimsical outdoor gallery for locals and visitors alike.
For nearly seven weeks, over 150 unique scarecrows—from traditional to pop-culture inspired—line the brick walkways, each crafted with straw, fabric, and a creative touch from residents and community groups.
What began as a simple seasonal idea is now one of the most eagerly anticipated autumn events Doylestown has to offer.
Organizers say this long-standing tradition draws in families, school groups, and even local businesses who compete for top scarecrow honors.
Visitors are encouraged to browse the displays daily, with the added thrill of voting for their favorites using a mobile app, adding a competitive spark to the festivities.
This voting element means everyone has a stake in the fun, and the artists hope to win bragging rights—or even a prize—in the various categories.
A highlight this fall is the weekend-long Scarecrow Festival, typically featuring hands-on workshops where families can build their own life-size scarecrow, along with pumpkin painting, live music, and kid-friendly activities.
The entire experience is designed to bring all ages together and celebrate Bucks County’s creative spirit.
The local area has recently seen new shops pop up around Peddler’s Village, making the event even more of a draw for the region’s shoppers and diners.
With free admission and parking, families can enjoy everything from artisan foods to specialty boutiques during their visit.
Locals say the real magic comes as the leaves change, perfectly setting the mood for photos, strolls, and those one-of-a-kind scarecrow sightings.
For those planning their autumn calendars, the scarecrow festival Doylestown remains a cornerstone of Bucks County fall traditions. |
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Bucks County does fall better than anywhere. Events like this are exactly why I never want to leave.
Hope the weather cooperates this year. Rain really puts a damper on the weekend festival part.
The brick walkways with all the scarecrows lined up and the leaves turning is just such a great photo op.
Not really my thing but my wife drags me every year and I always end up having a good time. Go figure.
Moved away from Bucks County a few years ago and this is one of the things I genuinely miss every fall.
The community groups that build scarecrows really get into it. Some of the designs are incredibly creative.
Never been before but this is the year. Any tips on the best day to go to avoid the biggest crowds?
Honestly did not know this event was almost 50 years old. That is wild. Good for them.
The artisan food vendors are worth the trip on their own. The scarecrows are just a bonus at that point.
Parking can fill up fast on weekends so get there early. We learned that the hard way.
School groups go there every year. My daughter's class went last October and she talked about it for weeks.
Do they still have the live music on Saturday afternoons? That was a great touch when we went a few years back.
This is my fall. If I have not been to Peddler's Village for the scarecrows I feel like autumn never happened.
The new shops around the village are a nice bonus. Makes it a full day out instead of just the scarecrows.
Glad they kept the pumpkin painting. My son would riot if they ever took that away.
My office group entered the competition two years ago. Did not win but it was a blast making ours.
The leaves changing while you walk through there is just perfect. Best backdrop you could ask for.
Gets more crowded every year. Hard to enjoy it when you can barely move on the walkways on a weekend.
We do the scarecrow building workshop every single year. The kids absolutely love it.
Five decades is impressive. Not many events around here have that kind of staying power.
The pop culture ones are always my favorite. Last year there was one that had me laughing out loud.
Free parking and free admission? That alone makes it worth the trip honestly.
The voting app is a fun addition. My daughter was glued to it last year picking her favorites.
150 scarecrows is no joke. Takes a good chunk of the day to see them all properly.
Been going to this every year since my kids were little. Now I take my grandkids. It never gets old.