Get ready for a wild adventure at Peddler’s Village… a magnificent display of safari-themed sand sculptures begins on June 1!

Go on a safari… in Bucks County!

From June 1 through August 31, Safari in Sand will feature six incredible sand sculptures depicting the many wild animals you’d encounter in a safari — think hippos, lions, and gorillas (and dozens more!) — as well as smaller sand sculptures located throughout the Village.

Pick up a field guide at our Visitor & Event Center or outdoor kiosks to begin your wild safari! Kids can complete the scavenger hunt within the field guide to win a prize. (Parents, be sure to enter our overnight stay giveaway below!) Learn fun facts about the many wild animals you’ll see at each sand sculpture — and listen carefully for the wild sounds of the safari! 

Beach vibes all summer long!

Experience beach vibes at the sand boxes located throughout the Village. Stop in one of our fantastic restaurants offering beach-themed food and drink specials including Hawaiian pizza at Buttonwood Grill, a shrimp po boy and a pina colada sundae at the Cock ‘n Bull, and more.

Visit 60+ shops and discover the latest in summer fashion for men and women, accessories, housewares, home goods, specialty foods, including barbecue essentials, and more.

Make it a summer getaway!

Spend a summer night at the Golden Plough Inn and step into a world of adventure! Just steps from your room, explore incredible safari-themed sand sculptures that bring the wild to life in the heart of Peddler’s Village. Relax in colonial charm by night and roam a safari of sand by day!

Enter to win an overnight stay!

Cool off with indoor family fun at Giggleberry Fair!

Ride an antique carousel, grab an ice cream cone, and play all day at the arcade! Plus, your kids will love climbing the three-story Giggleberry Mountain. Be sure to check out their daily specials to save BIG on fun!

Enter to win an overnight stay!

Enter for a chance to win an overnight stay at the Golden Plough Inn, our on-property inn boasting 67 charming rooms overlooking the Village!

One winner will be selected at random in June, July, and August! Each monthly winner will receive a gift certificate for an overnight stay, breakfast for two, plus a $150 dining gift card valid at Peddler’s Village restaurants — a $450 value!

The artists

Watch our Safari take shape! The transformation starts in mid-May as world-renowned sand sculptors from Team Santastic and Sand Sculptures by John Gowdy shape tons of sand into magnificent scenes featuring safari wildlife.

Team Sandtastic

Dean Arscott, Karen Fralich, Dan Belcher, Brian Turnbough, Andy Daily
Team Sandtastic is based around the Tampa Bay Area, and creates 100 to 150 unique sculptures a year. With a core team of full-time members and associate sculptors around the globe, they create high quality sand sculptures worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, Team Sandtastic creates one-of-a-kind works of art for corporate events, weddings, grand openings, festivals, advertising and sponsorships, sporting events, and more. They also hold the Guinness World Record for the tallest sandcastle ever handbuilt in under 100 man hours (28 ft. 7-1/4 in., 1998, Georgia Stone Mountain Park). Sandtastic.com

Sand Sculptures by John Gowdy

Master Sand Sculptor John Gowdy, a retired fire fighter from the Atlantic City Fire Department, has been carving sand professionally for over 30 years. Working with his wife Laura, he has won many national, international, and world-class first-place awards in just about every master sand sculpture competition on the planet. His greatest and most-often won prize is ‘People’s Choice.’ “We love pleasing the people who look at our sand displays and experience an emotional feeling from them,” he says. Past clients include Pope Francis in the Vatican, the White House Commission on Remembrance, the Travel Channel, and more. JohnGowdy.com

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