We are thrilled to announce that, for the second year in a row, Peddler’s Village has been named the number one tourist destination in the Philadelphia region by the Philadelphia Business Journal! On May 20, 2022, the Philadelphia Business Journal published its annual list of top attractions, and Peddler’s Village topped the list! Prior to 2020, the Village had been ranked among the top five destinations in the Philadelphia region.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Peddler’s Village visitor traffic has been steady over the past two years. Even during 2020, when the shops, restaurants and other Village operations were closed for an extended period in accordance with state mandates, people flocked to the Village after the re-opening in record-breaking numbers, deeming its outdoor setting a “safer” environment than others. Notably, Peddler’s Village also saw a significant uptick in weekday visitation of guests who desired an equally satisfying experience without the larger crowds often drawn to weekends. The visitation trends continued in 2021, with shops achieving the highest level of retail sales in the 60-year history of Peddler’s Village. Throughout 2021, we were impressed and honored by the steady support and engagement both online and in person at the Village. Local residents who had not visited for years re-discovered their favorite shops, restaurants, and annual festivities, while families based farther away traveled to Peddler’s Village instead of more crowded venues such as those hosting musical or sporting events. Now, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary this year, some of our original guests have reflected on their many memories made at the Village, sharing that they have continued to visit but instead with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, making new memories and familial traditions for years to come!
As of June 2022, retail space at the Village is 100% leased, with the announcement of two new shops opening its doors this summer: The Cloak and Wand of Mystic, Connecticut, and Nissley Vineyards of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With the addition of these shops, we are excited to offer new shopping experiences to our guests, whether they enjoy sipping wine or custom-made magical potions!
All this summer, Peddler’s Village is continuing its outdoor event sunder its massive event tent which includes comedy and murder mystery shows. We will continue to present our monthly celebrations, including our Summer Block Party through June, Bluegrass & Blueberries in July, and Peach Month in August. We are also incredibly excited about our newest addition to our event line-up, Bucks County Beach Days: Sand Sculptures in the Village, a summer-long event featuring spectacular sand sculptures and play-all-day sandboxes designed for family fun!
We are both pleased and enthusiastic for being able to deliver to our guests exciting and satisfying experiences, whether they’re here to shop, dine, or enjoy one of our fun and family-friendly festivals and events! Thank you to all of our guests, new and returning, who have visited us over the years and continue to support our small businesses and make new memories, year after year.