Memorial Day parades and other events in Bucks County set for weekend

Memorial Day weekend is here and the weather looks like its going to cooperate for remberances of our nation’s fallen and the unofficial kickoff of summer.

There is plenty to do in Bucks County and the region whether you want to line up along a parade route or look under to hood at a car show. For shoppers, we have farmers markets and special craft events.

Here are some things to keep you busy this Memorial Day weekend in Bucks County.

River Roots Arts & Music Festival, Morrsville

“Beautiful celebration of arts, crafts, artists, and wonderful music in the magnificent pastures of Snipes Farm,” organizer wrote about this two day festival at Snipes Farm on Bridge Street. Starts at 5 p.m. Friday and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Reggae, funk, bluegrass, soul, jam are all on the playlist.

Car shows Memorial Day weekend in New Hope, Erwinna and Perkasie

Van Sant Airport Wings and Wheels

Come to this car show at Upper Bucks County’s Van Sant Airport in Erwinna. Check out cars, trucks, hot rods, motorcycles, import, domestic. and more Sunday May 26th starting at 9 a.m. for a car show. “Top 20 cars and Best Motorcycle will get custom made awards and the best of show will get a free flight in their choice of the Van Sant fleet,” organizers said. “Come and enjoy a historic grass runway, a truly magical place!”

Ace Café New Hope Cars and Coffee Auto Show

Saturday May 25, 9 a.m.-noon,15 Market Place, New Hope

32nd Annual Lake Lenape Jamboree Car Show

Sunday May 26, 9 a.m.-noon, 620 Constitution Ave., Perkasie. Free.

Food vendors, trophies, raffles, 50/50, DJ. More info here.

Farmers Markets open for Memorial Day weekend in Bucks County

Wrightstown Farmers Market

The Wrightstown Farmers market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon May through November at Middletown Grange at 567 Penns Park Road. A winter market continues every 2nd and 4th Saturdays from December to April at Chandler Hall at 99 Barclay Street. Produce and baked goods from 40 vendors will be available.

Snipes Farmers Market

From January through April, the Snipes Farm market is open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Starting May 4th, the market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the Nov. 30 at the farm at 890 W. Bridge Street.

Yardley Farmers’ Market

Yardley Farmer’s Market runs year round and its summer market runs from May 4 on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Buttonwood Park off Penn Valley Road. Grab fruits, vegetables, fresh roasted coffee, honey, artisan bread, baked goods with gluten-free and vegan options, plants, and flowers. The market has programming through Nov. 26. Winter Market is inside the Lower Makefield Community Center, 1550 Oxford Valley Road. 

Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Doylestown Farmers Market is South Hamilton Street between West Oakland Avenue and West State Street. The market has a range of different fruits, vegetables, meats, botanicals, ceramics, jewelry, mushrooms, cheese, dog treats, sourdough bread, baked goods, and much more. The market will run until Nov. 16.

Bucks County farmers markets:Look for unique finds, chance to shop local. Here’s schedule

Memorial Day parades and events Saturday in Bucks County

The Sellersville Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 , “will once again be held in the streets of Sellersville and is expected to be bigger and grander than ever. Multiple bands and fire companies from the surrounding communities will be represented and it is hoped that Sellersville organizations of all kinds, including churches, clubs, scouting, and little league teams, as well as local businesses will participate.” Begins at Diamond Street at East Clymer Avenue.

The Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. The parade will march onto Ford Avenue and then turn right onto Main. It will follow Main to Hulme Avenue and Hulme to Bellevue, where it will pause at the memorial for a prayer before continuing to Woodland, then to Hulmeville Road. The parade ends at the Penndel Memorial Ball Field. A reviewing stand will be set up at the end of the parade featuring parade officials and honored guests.

Plumstead Township will conduct its annual Memorial Day Observance at 9 a.m. Saturday, at the Township Veterans Park, 5775 Easton Road. The observance will be led by the Plumstead Township Veterans Committee.

Tullytown Memorial Day Services will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 9 a.m. at the Monument on Main Street and Fallsington Avenue in Tullytown and at the Monument at the Tullytown Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.

Warrington Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Igoe Porter Wellings Memorial Field,  3095 Bradley Road, Chalfont. The 2024 honoree is William E. Focht, Sr., Air Force, Vietnam.

The Friends of Washington Crossing Park (PA) and the historic Newtown Theatre are teaming up to present a free outdoor jazz concert on Saturday, May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Historic Washington Crossing Park on River Road near the Visitor Center on the Delaware River. Calli Graver will perform. Bring chairs and blankets. Alcohol is not permitted in the state park, but visitors can bring other drinks and food. Animals must be leashed and under control at all times.  No registration is required. Rain date is Monday, May 27 at the same time.

The New Hope Historical Society will host a walking tour Saturday, May 25 at 1 p.m. “honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield in defense of our country. The tribute will be the highlight of the Historical Society’s bi-weekly Walking Tour of Historic New Hope,” according to…