After a rainy week, start off May with a bang! There are plenty of big Bucks County events from Washington Crossing Brewfest to the Strawberry Festival to attend. So check out our guide to Bucks County for Thursday, May 1st, 2014 – Sunday, May 4th, 2014 below. We have included the best events happening in Bucks County this weekend. Also, make sure to check out more fun things to do on our sortable calendar of events & restaurant guide.

Miss Witherspoon
Historic Spring Garden Mill, 1440 Newtown-Richboro Rd, Newtown
8:00pm

Miss Witherspoon was called “part fable, part stand-up comedy, part farce” by Curtain Up. This wickedly funny, thoughtful, no-holds-barred comedy from Christopher Durang opens with heroine Veronica finding out that suicide didn't uncomplicate things in quite the way she'd hoped. She is sent back to earth to try again- and again- by her spiritual guide Maryamma

Coming Home… To Celebrate Peace
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, West Afton Ave, Yardley
8:00pm – 10:00pm

Join Cantus Novus as they honor and recognize veterans, members of the armed forces, and first responders in the community. The evening will take you on a reflective and redemptive journey through music.

River of Dreams Tribute to Billy Joel
Havana, 105 S. Main St, New Hope
8:30pm

If you love Billy Joel, don't miss Todd O's River of Dreams tribute! This stellar band plays all your favorites, so be prepared to shout out your requests and sing along! Cost is $15.

Washington Crossing Brewfest
Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing
12:30pm – 4:30pm

The popular Washington Crossing Brewfest is back and better than ever! The day will feature beers from dozens of craft breweries, food, and live music. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit Friends of Washington Crossing Park. General admission is $40 and designated driver tickets are $10.

Strawberry Festival
Peddler's Village, Rts. 202 & 263, Lahaska
10:00am – 6:00pm

Celebrate the heart-shaped berry at the Peddler's Village Annual Strawberry Festival! Enjoy them prepared in every way possible from freshly-dipped chocolate strawberries, cream topped strawberry shortcakes, and freshly baked pastries to crispy strawberry fritters, smoothies, parfaits, and pies. Don't forget to check out the Strawberry Pie Eating contest (3:00pm) and enjoy family musical entertainment throughout the Village.

Bucks Wild!
Upper Bucks Campus of BCCC, 1 Hollendale Rd, Perkasie
10:00am – 4:00pm

Bucks Wild is a free admission community concert, marketplace event. Five local bands will be performing. There will also be various vendors selling a wide range of products. There are plenty of activities for all age groups of the community. A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Travis Manion Foundation.

Welcome Day
Sycamore St, Newtown
11:00am – 4:00pm

The Newtown Street Fair with Flair! Artists, crafters, vendors and fun activities for the whole family are organized by members of the Newtown Business Association. Play the “Passport Challenge” for a chance to win an Apple iPad grand prize or additional prizes. Visit the food court for tasty treats! The event also features arts and crafts show with local artists!

Trees – Giants of the Plant World
Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 N. Chapman Rd, Doylestown
2:00pm – 3:30pm

What are trees good for, why are they here, and who makes use of them? These and other questions will be explored and answered. With a great variety of tree species, join PVNC as they guide you through the trees of the park. There is no fee but inclement weather can cancel the event.

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