Pack your bags, buckle up, and unfold your map… an American road trip is coming to Bucks County!
Go on a roadtrip… in Bucks County!
Beginning June 1 and continuing through August 31, Peddler’s Village will be presenting “Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip”—a stunning village-wide sand sculpture display celebrating the iconic landmarks and history of our nation’s 250th year.
Take a cross-country journey (without leaving the Village) as world-renowned sand artists transform iconic American landmarks into incredible sculptures, including the Statue of Liberty, Kennedy Space Center, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more.
Enter to win an overnight stay!
Enter for your chance to win a cozy getaway at the Golden Plough Inn—our charming on-property inn featuring 67 rooms overlooking the heart of Peddler’s Village.
One lucky winner will be selected at random each month in June, July, and August! Each monthly prize includes an overnight stay gift certificate, breakfast for two, a $150 dining gift card, two passes to Mercer Museum, plus two local history books, Hidden History of Bucks County and Historic Sites and Bites—a total value of $500!
Make it a summer getaway!
Spend a summer night at the Golden Plough Inn and step into a world of adventure in the heart of Peddler’s Village. Just steps from your room, discover incredible sand sculptures that bring aspects of an all-American road trip to life.
Unwind in colonial charm at night and spend your days exploring a cross-country journey brought to life in sand. Shop 60+ specialty stores and boutiques, dine indoors or outdoors, stroll through beautiful gardens, and turn your visit into the ultimate summer escape.
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!
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
Thank you to our sponsors
Sights in Sand is funded in part by the Bucks County Tourism Grant Program