Scarecrow Festival Kicks Off Fall Season At Peddler's Village

LAHASKA, PA — Peddler's Village will officially kick off the fall season with a two-day Scarecrow Festival this weekend.

On Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Peddler’s Village will host its annual Scarecrow Festival, an autumn-themed weekend featuring scarecrow workshops, live music, pumpkin painting, activities, and outdoor food and drinks.

Pre-registration for the scarecrow workshops is strongly encouraged as walk-in opportunities will be limited. Workshops include a designated space, materials, and step-by-step instructions to create a life-sized scarecrow to take home. For those who cannot attend the Scarecrow Festival, additional workshop dates are Saturday, September 20 and Saturday, September 27.

At the heart of the celebration is "Scarecrows in the Village," a display of more than 100 handmade creations that are on display throughout the village from now through Oct. 19.

For six fun-filled weeks, visitors can view and take pictures with 150 scarecrows lining the brick pathways of the village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations.

Rosey the Robot from The Jetsons is hoping to clean up in the awards competition. (Peddler's Village)

(Peddler's Village)

Down on the pumpkin farm. (Peddler's Village)

The display is free and on view every day through October 26. Through October 13, guests can vote for their favorite scarecrows via the Peddler’s Village mobile app or paper ballots available in all the shops. Creators of the winning scarecrows receive prizes.

Other events during Scarecrow Season include a Pet Photography Exhibit, which will be on display through Oct. 19, and a Food Truck Thursday event on Thursday, Sept. 18.

In October, Peddler’s Village will continue the fall celebrations with the annual OctoberFeast weekend on October 11 and 12 and two Halloween parties — the Slightly Batty Halloween Wing-Ding for kids on Saturday, October 25 and the Deadly Silent Disco Party for adults on Friday, October 24.

Every day, visitors can explore 60 specialty shops and boutiques, enjoy dining experiences at restaurants and eateries, visit the indoor family entertainment center known as Giggleberry Fair, and stroll on winding paths through seasonal landscaping. Guests can also stay overnight at the on-site Golden Plough Inn, a charming hotel with more than 60 rooms, many of which have recently been renovated.