Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival
Fall festival · Bucks County · Pennsylvania
Every September, more than 150 handmade scarecrows take over this Bucks County shopping village, staying on display from September 7 through October 26 while the festival weekend itself brings scarecrow-making workshops and pumpkin painting. The 2026 festival runs September 19 and 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission and parking.
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11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days; scarecrows on display Sep 7 to Oct 26
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 25–October 29
Color builds from October 16 · mostly bare by November 18
Sampled at Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (88 m) rather than a regional average.
Pennsylvania is sampled at 22 weather points, then moved 3 days later so the model agrees with 2 published peak dates from almanac.com and smokymountains.com. Pennsylvania is running 4 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival
Good color holds through about November 5, giving you roughly 20 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Pennsylvania overall, that is 14 days later.
Figure about 28 mi from Philadelphia. New York City is about 60 mi out.
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Frequently asked
- When is Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Sep 20. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days; scarecrows on display Sep 7 to Oct 26. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 25–October 29 (best estimate October 27). Color starts around October 16 and is mostly bare by November 18.
- How do I get to Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival?
- Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival is in Bucks County. The closest city is Philadelphia, about 28 mi away. It's part of Pennsylvania's fall lineup.
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