Peddler’s Village Issues Call For Spring Competition Entries

LAHASKA, PA — There's no better time to think spring than during the frigid weeks of February.

Peddler’s Village has issued a call for entries for two favorite springtime competitions and displays: its popular PEEPS in the Village competition and indoor display, for which entries are due on March 19, and its Best of the Nest competition and outdoor display, for which entries are due on April 16.

Both competitions offer cash prizes for winners, and both present an opportunity for entrants to showcase their creative work during weeks-long displays open to the public. Rules and entry forms for both competitions can be found on the Peddler’s Village website.

Novice birdhouse creators are encouraged to attend a free “Birds and Boxes” presentation at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant to learn about Bucks County birds, their habits and needs, and birdhouse-building tips. Online registration is encouraged.

Now in its sixth year, the popular PEEPS in the Village display will open to the public on March 24 and continue through April 27. Located in the Visitor and Event Center at Peddler’s Village, the display will feature dozens of handmade sculptures, dioramas, and wall art created with PEEPS marshmallow candies.

PEEPS on the beach at Peddler's Village. (Courtesy of Peddler's Village)

A peacock made out of PEEPS! (Courtesy of Peddler's Village)

Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite entries through April 11 via paper ballots or the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Admission is free, but visitors are encouraged to donate to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. (Each dollar donated before April 11 earns an additional voting ballot. The entry that receives the most “donation votes” will receive a special $200 prize.) The presenting sponsor for PEEPS in the Village is Skip’s Candy Corner.

The second annual Best of the Nest outdoor display will open on April 28, the day after the PEEPS in the Village display ends. Presented in partnership with AIA Bucks County and Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow, Best of the Nest will feature dozens of birdhouses in various categories — traditional, whimsical, Bucks County landmark, natural habitat, professional, student (ages 12-17), and kids only (ages 11 and under) — that were designed and built by members of the public.

Look who's home and hungry! (Courtesy of Peddler's Village)

Judges will determine the winners of the primary categories; visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite entries through May 2 using the Peddler’s Village mobile app to determine the “People’s Choice” winner. The birdhouses will be on display through June 8. Donations to the Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow and AIA Bucks County’s George J. Donovan Memorial Scholarship are encouraged.

In April, vibrant tulips will once again brighten the brick walkways of Peddler’s Village, creating a picturesque spring retreat in Bucks County. The PEEPS in the Village and Best of the Nest displays are free and open to the public each day, with the exception of April 20, Easter Sunday. Visitors are also welcome to stay overnight at the Golden Plough Inn at Peddler’s Village.

For more information about other upcoming festivals and events, visit PeddlersVillage.com or call the Peddler’s Village Hospitality Center at 215-794-4051.