Although it's a small borough in
Bucks County, there are numerous events in Morrisville, PA
throughout the year. The events in the area celebrate the town's
unique history and location along the Delaware River and give
residents a chance to enjoy the day while helping a good
cause.
Snipes Farm,
a family farm started by Quakers in the 1600s, is the location for
the annual Bucks County Bluegrass Festival. Usually held in
September, the festival spans two days and features a lineup of
bluegrass musicians performing on two stages. Camping is included
in the cost of a festival pass. Those who prefer not to camp can
purchase a day pass for the second day of the festival. The
Bluegrass Festival is just one of the many events held at Snipes
Farm. Other festivals include the River Roots Music and Food Truck
Festival and the Bucks County Blues Society Annual
Picnic.
There are several history-focused
things to do in Morrisville, PA. Among those things is Patriot's
Day, held in June of each year at Summerseat. Summerseat is the home owned by Robert
Morris, who helped finance the American Revolution. It was also the
site of George Washington's headquarters in December 1776. The
Historic Morrisville Society has been hosting Patriot's Day for
about 40 years. During the family-friendly event, people can play
games from the colonial era, make colonial area crafts and enjoy
the talents of historical re-enactors. The 2014 Patriot's Day
featured an archaeological dig, during which people dug up
artifacts from the Revolutionary war era.
The Morrisville
Carnival is an event sponsored by the local Rotary Club, a
service organization. The carnival usually takes place in late May
at Williamson Park. Admission to the carnival itself is free, but
tickets must be purchased to ride the rides. Tickets are $1 each,
or $20 for 25. Unlimited ride wristbands can also be purchased for
$20. The wristbands are valid on weekday evenings, except Friday,
and from 2 pm until 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. A mega wristband,
available for $49, gives you unlimited rides for the entire
week.
The Delaware Canal Festival is a
three-day event that takes place in several towns along the river,
including Morrisville, Bristol, Yardley, and New Hope. The annual
festival is sponsored by the Friends of the Delaware River Canal, a
nonprofit organization that seeks to maintain and restore the area
along
the canal, including the towpath
that runs alongside the river. In the township, the festival takes
place at Williamson Park. Highlights of the event include concerts,
art exhibitions, and a decorated duck contest. In other towns, the
festival features a decorated boat contest, 5k run/walk, and a
critter race. The critter race and duck decorating contest don't
involve live animals. Instead, rubber duckies are dressed up or
sent to float along the river.
Morrisville might be small, less than two square miles, but it's big on things to do. Whether you enjoy music, history, or being outdoors, you'll find plenty of unique events in the township.
