Recently I attended a blogger’s day out at Peddler’s Village. I’ve always heard wonderful things about it, but we’ve never been. This was the perfect opportunity to see Peddler’s Village, and we couldn’t have had better weather or company.
Our first stop was Giggleberry Fair, and as my kids pointed out how could you not like a place with the name Giggle in it?! By far their favorite part was the 3 story climbing, ball shooting, play area. (see my photos below) It was also the part that I only went into briefly-let’s just say it’s a little loud!
We also rode the fast and fun carousel, played games and won tickets, and the little kids enjoyed some water play (I recommend bringing a change of clothes for this one!)
Next, we headed over to Sweet Lorraine’s Cafe where we sat the kids together and had some mom time. The staff at the Cafe did an awesome job putting together a kid and mom friendly meal. PB&J and a pasta bar were my kids choices, while I loved the turkey club with avocado.
Afterwards we toured the village-checking out the Town Crier Bakery (check out the amazing picnic basket cake in my photos below), Pigadilly Ice Cream and Gelato (offering homemade flavors-yum), as well as a bookstore and coffee shop.
At the end of our trip Jo Lynne, Sherry and I spent another 30 minutes letting the kids burn off steam at GiggleBerry Fair before heading home.
I can’t wait to take my hubby back, this is just the kind of place we love. It doesn’t hurt that the shops are all surrounded by gorgeous landscaping, and the buildings are all unique with a historical feel.
Many thanks to Chrissy (Mama’s Little Helper) and Eve from Peddler’s Village for inviting me!
Win it!
Thanks to Peddler’s Village I have 2 tickets for one lucky winner! Tickets are for admittance to Giggleberry Moutain, Giggle Discovers, and includes unlimited carousel rides, and 10 tokens per ticket.
Prize: 2 “You are Awesome!” Passes for Giggleberry Fair
How to Enter:
Leave a comment telling me who you would take with you if you win!
For an additional entry use the RT button at the top of this post.
Rules for Entry:
One prize will be awarded. Must be 18 or older. Must provide a physical address for shipping.
Winner will be chosen by Random.org on September 7th at 1pm Eastern time. Winner will be notified via email, and has 24 hours to respond. Should the winner not respond, another winner will be chosen.
Upcoming Events at Peddler’s Village:
Starting on Labor Day the annual scarecrow season starts featuring over 100 different scarecrows. Vote for your favorite scarecrow-the winner will receive $5,000 in prizes.
The 32nd Annual Scarecrow Festival is on Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19 from 10am-6pm is a weekend of family fun including scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin pie eating contests, pumpkin painting, live musical entertainment and children’s activities. Rain or shine.
- Scarecrow-Making Workshops will take place both days on the Street Road Green at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Peddler’s Village staff will teach you how to create a unique, life-size scarecrow to take home and display. All scarecrow building materials are included in the $25 fee, maximum four people per scarecrow. Registration information is available on the Peddler’s Village website, or for more information, please call 215-794-4000.
- Pumpkin Pie Eating Contests will be held both days at 3 p.m. on the Main Green. Categories are 10 years old and under, 11 to 14 years old and 15 years old and over. Sign up at the hospitality booth each day from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Six participants per age group, names are drawn before the contest at 3 p.m.
- Pumpkin Painting will take place on the Main Green on Sunday from 11 a.m. until supplies run out. Brushes, paint and pumpkins will be provided and a nominal fee will be charged based on pumpkin weight. No reservations are needed for this first-come, first-served activity.
Kelly
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