OctoberFeast in Peddler’s Village

The autumn festival, which features live music, activities, an outdoor beer garden, and Oktoberfest-inspired food, plus the final weekend of Scarecrows in the Village.

The OctoberFeast festival will feature special entertainment by two local German bands, Polkadelphia and the Philadelphia German Brass Band, as well as performances by the Galena Brass Band.

The festival will offer outdoor food and drinks at six restaurant tents and food trucks; pay-as-you-go activities, including axe-throwing, moonbounces, pumpkin painting, sand art, and a petting zoo; as well as free activities, including hay piles and lawn games.

This year’s scarecrow display features more than 200 creations, all handmade by area residents and organizations. You can vote for your favorite on the Peddler’s Village mobile app through October 13.

Admission to the festival is free.

VIP packages are available for purchase that include priority parking, Peddler’s Village merchandise, and a $20 dining gift card.

OctoberFeast will be held rain or shine; however, in case of severe weather, activities and entertainment may change or be moved indoors.

Upcoming Halloween events include:

• Adult Halloween party, Deadly Silent Disco Party, on Friday, October 24. Tickets are required.
• Halloween party for kids, the Slightly Batty Halloween Wing-Ding, on Saturday, October 25. Tickets are required.
• On Sunday, October 26, from 2-4 pm, during Trick-or-Treat in the Village, costumed children can receive free candy from five locations. Parents are encouraged to RSVP by October 24 for a chance to win a $50 Giggleberry Fair gift card.
• From Monday, October 27, through Halloween Day, Friday, October 31, guests who arrive in costume to Hart’s Tavern will receive discounted Halloween-themed drinks and appetizers during the Halloween Happy Hour from 4-6 pm.

Other upcoming events include:

• Apple Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2
• A Night with Mrs. Claus on Friday, November 7
• Holiday Kickoff Weekend, November 14-16. The Holiday Kickoff Weekend marks the beginning of the spectacular million-light holiday display at Peddler’s Village as well as the annual Gingerbread Competition & Display.
• The 25th annual Grand Illumination Celebration, featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and other special guests, takes place on the evening of Friday, November 14.