What’s happening this week?

Fall is off to a roaring start- from a canoe parade to a bluegrass festival to a historic book launch. Besides the list we complied below don't forget to check out our Fall Guide for events and fun all season long. Since we can't write about every event happening this week, check out our calendar for all the happenings in Bucks County.

Though it is difficult to believe that almost a decade has passed, this week also sadly marks the 9th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Whether you'll be attending one of the remembrance events or privately marking the anniversary, we wish everyone a safe and peaceful weekend.

The banana split canoe from a past parade!

Upper Black Eddy Decorated Canoe Parade – The tradition started 20 years ago for a small riverfront community, and now has turned into a popular parade on the river! On September 12th starting at 2pm the parade will take place on the Delaware Canal lasting about one mile. The parade starts at 1824 Trails End, Upper Black Eddy and ends at Berm Lane. Anyone is welcome to participate and there will be some free canoes available on a first come first served basis provided by River Country of Point Pleasant. All you have to do is show up with a decorated canoe and be able to float! For more information call 610-847-0866.

Bedminster Traditional Artisans' Show – Enjoy the work of over 40 artists from 12 different states on September 11th from 10am-5pm and September 12th from 10am-4pm. The list of Artisans includes quilts, frames, carvings, furniture, paintings and stained glass. The show will be held at the Upper Bucks County Technical School. Admission is only $8 per person and children under 11 are free! Besides all the great work you can see, there will also be a number of demonstrations throughout the weekend. For additional information contact Leonard Marschark at 215-795-0375.

Bucks County Bluegrass Festival – Jam out with Snipes Farm on September 11th starting at 1pm for a day filled with musicians. Snipes Farm is in it's 7th year of hosting music festivals and the Bluegrass Festival won't be a disappointment. The list of musicians includes Boulevard Express, Hilltown, The Rockdale Boys, Sullys Fortune, Reverse Curve, Painted Blue and Hogmaw. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of the show. Snipes Farm is located at 882 West Bridge Street in Morrisville.

At 8:46am on Saturday, September 11th, the Garden of Reflection Memorial in Lower Makefield will hold it's annual remembrance ceremony to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of those lost in the 9/11 attacks nine years ago. There will also be a 5K run held Sunday, September 12th. For those located in Upper Bucks, head over to the Riegelsville Music Festival and Bike Run from 12:30-8pm on 9/11 to honor our fallen heroes.

As we already told you earlier this week, the Doylestown Arts Fest will be taking over Doylestown all weekend long with tons of great music, shopping, food, & fun. Make sure to participate in the Extreme, Microsoft Tag Scavenger Hunt to win great prizes.

Who let the dogs out?

Annual Pet Fair – Bring your furry four legged friends out for a day of fun at the NewtownVeterinary Hospital on September 11th from 10am-4pm. The parade is the biggest attraction starting at 3pm. Bring your pet in costume or just come to march in the fun. Prizes will be given for best costume (dog and cat), best smile, owner/pet look alike, largest dog, smallest dog, most obedient dog and furriest (dog and cat). Rescue organizations and adoptions groups will be at the fair and available for any questions you may have as a pet lover. The fair is free and includes free refreshments. It's about time you let your pet out to have some fun! Please call the Veterinary Hospital for more information at 215-968-3895.

The Craven Hall Historical Society will hold a special Open House on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 to celebrate the launch of Kathleen Zingaro Clark’s latest photographic history book specific to Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Commissioned by local officials to celebrate the community’s upcoming 2011 Tri-Centennial, Warminster Township, represents the first publication written about the township in almost 25 years. It will feature never before seen photographs from private collectors, showcase people, places and events of Warminster’s intriguing past (including nationally known historic figures) and offer over 225 vintage images that will transport readers from Warminster’s agricultural days to the Naval Air Development Center’s astronaut training era.