Participants
Exhibitors & Vendors 2024
Non-Profit Exhibitors
Welcome Booth –– Information about Buckingham Friends Meeting and the Peace Fair. (www.buckinghamfriendsmeeting.org)
A Woman’s Place –– Founded in 1976, this is Bucks County’s only domestic violence community organization, providing a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, victim response, advocacy, legal service, and prevention education. (800-220-8116; www.awomansplace.org; Facebook; Instagram: AWPBucks)
African American Museum of Bucks County –– Honoring the rich legacy of the African American experience and inspiring pride in its heritage, they will be selling Boone Farm books, giving out information on the Underground Railroad, and offering membership brochures (www.aamuseumbucks.org, aambcmuseum@gmail.com; Facebook)
Appalachian Mountain Club –– Founded in 1876, AMC is the oldest outdoor group in the United States. Its goal is to preserve the great outdoors and get everyone out to enjoy it. Hike with their expert leaders and contribute to their mission! (http://amcdv.org; Facebook: AMC DV; membership@amcdv.org)
Bowman’s Hill Wildlife Preserve –– With 134 acres and 5.5 miles of hiking trails located in historic New Hope, PA, Bowman’s Hill is the nation’s only accredited botanical museum dedicated to native plants and serving as an educational resource and destination to inspire conservation action. Learn about the Native Plant Nursery, visitation, membership, volunteering and more. (https://bhwp.org; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Bryn Gweled Homesteads –– An intentional community founded in 1940 by 13 visionary families in Southampton, where each home sits on two acres of mostly wooded land. They have a tradition of diversity and inclusion. (www.bryngweled.org; Facebook)
Buckingham Friends School –– A Quaker day school for K-8 students, founded in 1794. Guided by Quaker tradition, BFS students are encouraged to think deeply, reflect thoughtfully, resolve conflicts peacefully, and play exuberantly. (215-794-7491; www.bfs.org)
Bucks County Center for Independent Living –– A cross-disability non-profit serving Bucks County Residents with any type of disability at any age. (https://buckscil.org; info@BucksCIL.org; Facebook; Instagram)
Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services –– Whether for a short time or an extended period, foster homes are needed where children can identify culturally and ethnically with their caregivers. If you are interested in learning about becoming a foster parent, contact Shantelle Gammon at Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services (www.buckscounty.gov/297/Children-Youth; sjgammon@buckscounty.org)
Bucks County Interfaith Coalition for Refugee Resettlement –– A coalition of volunteers from religious organizations unified to assist helping refugees get resettled in Bucks County, including unaccompanied refugee minors. This group has sponsored several families in resettlement efforts and plans to bring another family to the county in the near future. (www.bcicrr.org; bcicrr@gmail.com)
Bucks County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court –– The government office responsible for adoptions, marriage licenses, probate, and inheritance tax. Stop by their table to learn about their services, including free weddings for veterans and first-responders and free will-writing events. (www.buckscounty.gov; social media @bucksregister)
Bucks Quarterly Meeting of Friends –– Information on Quakers and Quakerism in the Bucks County area and points north and east. (www.quakersbucks.org; Facebook)
Buxmont Chadd––Serving families and adults living with ADHD in Bucks and Montgomery counties, with virtual monthly programs and support groups. (www.buxmontchadd.org; buxmontchadd@chadd.org; 267-326-7760)
Camp Onas –– Summer and year-round programs, ages 7-13, in Ottsville, PA. Learn about the role of camping in youth development. (610-847-5858; www.camponas.org; Facebook; Instagram)
Cease Fire PA –– Working with police chiefs, mayors, faith leaders and others through education, organizing and advocacy to reduce gun violence, stop the flow of illegal guns and keep guns out of the hands of those who should not have them. (info@ceasefirepa.org; Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Conversations With a Friendly Vegan––Enjoy a friendly conversation on a sometimes confusing and polarizing topic: veganism! Ask Anne and Suzanne, proponents of vegan mental wellness and advocacy, and get “a respectful, caring response” (anne@conversationswithafriendlyvegan.com; pauw@pauwproject.com)
Delaware Riverkeeper Network––A non-profit membership organization that champions the rights of our communities to a Delaware River and tributary streams that are free-flowing, clean, healthy, and abundant with a diversity of life. (www.delawareriverkeeper.org; 215-236-1188)
FCNL Advocacy Team –– The Friends Committee on National Legislation is a national, nonpartisan Quaker organization that lobbies Congress for peace, justice and environmental stewardship. The Bucks County Advocacy Team will be on hand to answer questions and pass out brochures. (fcnl.org)
Holly’s Helpers (Middletown Friends)–– Pet boutique with pet-friendly treats and toys created by the First Day School families of Middletown Friends Meeting. This booth is hosted in memory of Holly Olson. (www.langhornequakers.org; Facebook)
Immigrant Rights Action––Working to ensure that the human rights of all our neighbors are upheld by providing access to immigration legal services, education, connection to community resources, and collaboration with allies. (www.ImmigrantRightsAction.org; 267-910-9030; Facebook)
John Woolman Memorial Association––An exhibition of the life and writings of one of Colonial America’s leading Quaker abolitionists John Woolman (1720-1772), who dedicated his life to God, peace, social and economic justice, and the abolition of slavery. (www.woolmanmemorial.org; woolmanmemorial@gmail.com; 609-267-3226)
League of Women Voters/Bucks County––Empowering voters by providing nonpartisan information about registering to vote, important deadlines for registering or applying for mail-in ballots; and by answering general questions about voting processes in Bucks County (LwvBucks.org; 215-230-9986; Facebook)
LEPOCO Peace Center––Literature, petitions, buttons, bumper stickers, cards and pamphlets around a range of peace and justice issues on which LEPOCO members work. (610-691-8730; www.lepoco.org; lepoco@fast.net; Facebook)
New PA Project Education Fund––Dedicated to empowering Pennsylvania’s underrepresented and underserved communities of color, immigrant communities and youth through education and year-round engagement to ensure full participation in the democratic process. (www.newpaproject.org; 484-954-5898)
NOVA––A non-profit comprehensive victim service agency serving victims of crime in Bucks County, providing counseling and advocacy at no charge, and offering safety awareness and prevention education programs in school and community settings. (www.novabucks.org; 800-675-6900; Facebook)
Office of State Representative Tim Brennan––Rep. Brennan is available to help with any state issues you may have; brochures and pamphlets describing the services offered by his office and the state. (www.pahouse.com/brennan; 267-884-0395)
Office of State Senator Santarsiero––Sen. Santarsiero will help constituents with state-related issues. (www.SendaorSteveSantarsiero.com; 215-497-9490; SenatorSantarsiero@pasenate.com; social media: @SenSantarisiero)
The Peace Center––Providing tools and skills to resolve conflicts, prevent violence, and build inclusive, equitable, and safe communities. Offering programs that mitigate bullying and de-escalate conflicts in homes, organizations and communities by improving communication and understanding. (www.thepeacecenter.org; 215-750-7220; Facebook: The Peace Center)
PennEnvironment––A statewide environmental advocacy organization working to ensure that all Pennsylvanians have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, protected public lands to enjoy, and a safe and livable climate to call home (pennenvironment.org; 215-732-5897)
Planned Parenthood Rainbow Room––Providing LGBTQ+ youth and their allies with education, advocacy and community in Bucks County since 2002 (https://linktr.ee/rr_rgb; TheRainbowRoom@ppkeystone.org; Instagram: @ppRainbow Room)
Rolling Harvest Food Rescue––Providing local farmers and food producers with free, effective delivery and distribution of donated fresh produce and other healthy foods to hunger-relief sites that serve the at-risk, food-insecure population (http://rollingharvest.org; info@rollingharvest.org; 267-293-0085; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Special Olympics Bucks County––Team members are training for their upcoming bocce competitions. Come watch them practice at the Peace Fair today and have a free bocce lesson! (www.specialolympicspabucksco.org)
Third Act––A community of Americans over sixty determined to change the world for the better. Third Act harnesses an unparalleled generational power to safeguard our climate and democracy.
United Nations Association of Bucks County––The U. N. Heritage Tent displays cultures from countries around the world. Join us for conversation, dance and song. (www.unausa.org)
YWCA Bucks County––Information on the Bucks County chapter of the YWCA. (www.ywcabucks.org; 215-953-7793)
Crafts, Vendors, Artists & Services
Action Karate––Teaching kids (starting as young as 3) and adults focus, respect, confidence and self-defense. Check out their prize wheel at the Peace Fair and schedule your first lesson! (https://actionkarate.net; 267-935-9590; actionfoundtainville@gmail.com)
Alpaca Comforts––Exceptionally warm and soft alpaca essentials, including dryer balls handmade in Bucks County from 100% felted alpaca fiber. (215-833-4201; alpacacomforts@gmail.com; Instagram).
Amy Turner Handweaving––One of a kind hand woven wearables, cotton towels, wool rugs, table runners, vintage linens. (www.amyturnerhandweaving.com; 215-767-0105; amytens@verizon.net)
Aurora Bistro PA –– A cozy café in Buckingham Green (just down the road!), providing a warm environment for social gatherings with friends, family, or business associates, over coffee, organic tea, pastries, breakfast, or brunch. (https://aurorabistropa.com)
Charlie’s Stuffed Animals––Looking for something to cuddle with? Do you need a back pillow? Does your pet need a new toy? Check out 11 year-old Charlie’s new and gently used stuffed animals.
Deer Solution of New Hope––Specialists in deer damage protection for flowers, shrubs, small trees and seasonal plantings that deer may target. The service is family, pet and environmentally (including honey bees) friendly, and is weather-resistant for up to 6 weeks. (HeatherLee@DeerSolution.com; 888-503-8313; Facebook; Instagram)
Dhyana Meditative Art––A variety of artistic mediums including paper, paint, clay, yarn, fabric, dried natural elements, coffee, etc. Kalyani hopes that whoever takes a piece of her art also takes a slice of joy and peace with it. (kalyani918@gmail.com; Instagram: kalyanithyagarajan)
Earth’s Treasure––A curated collection of rare crystals and fossils sourced from around the world. (mary.bogdan10@gmail.com; Instagram: EarthsTreasurerPA)
Frank Huttenlock Wood Turnings––Local wood turner offering bowls, vases, weed pots, salt dishes, & Christmas ornaments using various local trees. Orders taken. (fhuttenlock@comcast.net; 215-651-1282)
Garden Love By Emily––Hand-cut and decorated ceramics that reflect a love of nature, home and gardening. Organic and unique with an imperfect beauty that evokes peace and love. Ceramic pendants with handmade beaded necklaces and fun necklaces with vintage found objects. (thompsonstudio@comcast.net; 267-261-7105; social media: @etgtstudio, @vintageloveliesbyem)
George’s Slide Show––One-of-a-kind ceramic sculptures, fun ornaments and unique jewelry reflecting a love of theater, magic, music, comedy and the circus. (thompsonstudio@comcast.net; 267-261-7105; social media: @georgethompsonartist)
Heart & Hand Jewelry––Handmade jewelry from natural stones and various materials. (pmprrd@comcast.net; 215-896-2886)
Helena B. Healing––An integrative bodywork practice specializing in pain relief, chronic illness, headaches and migraines, and stress. At the Peace Fair they are offering chair massages to give you a taste of their services and help in finding more peace of body and mind today. (www.helena-b-healing.com; helenabhealing@gmail.com; 215-262-1583)
Janet Hild Designs––Cheerful watercolor art printed on products. Fine art prints, greeting cards, notebooks, and more, all made from original art.
Knit 1/Weaving Too––A collection of knit, woven, and other fiber art crafts, including hats, scarves, dryer balls, felted soaps, mittens, place mats, mug rugs and more. 100% of all proceeds donated to reproductive health and immigrant rights organizations.
Kona Compost Co.––Providing an easy way for Bucks County residents and businesses to keep food waste out of the landfill and be more sustainable. They also offer compost and garden consultations, lectures and educational opportunities. (www.konacompost.com; 215-850-9850; info@konacompost.com; Facebook)
Little White House Artisans––A collaboration of artists who create handmade items that are sewn, crocheted, and knit: Vinyl decal including purses, tote bags, stadium bags, amigurumi, hats, key chain wristlets, wallets, coasters and glass tumblers. (lwhartisans@gmail.com; 215-292-2337; Facebook: lwhartisans)
Madison’s Ceramics––Handmade pottery, including cups, mugs, bowls and plates, which incorporate hand carved surface designs with bright colors to create unique pieces of tableware; also floral sculptural pieces. (madisonmoreno00@gmail.com; Instagram: morenme13)
Mehendi by Himani––Organic henna tattoos. Mehendi is a form of temporary skin decoration using a paste created with henna, and is safe for all ages.
Mitad del Mundo Designs––Vibrant, colorful, and uniquely detailed handbags and jewelry from the equatorial region of South America. (kmonardw@gmail.com)
Pangaea Fair Trade––Handmade fair trade products by talented artisans using traditional techniques. Primarily produced by Fair Trade Federation members who guarantee fair wages and safe working conditions for artisans around the world. (PangaeaFairTrade.com; 443-956-6906)
Paper Pie––Offering Kane Miller Books, Usborne Books, SmartLab STEAM Toys, Learning Wrap-Ups (mollysphunbooktribe@gmail.com; 267-337-0161; Facebook: MollysPhunBooks)
Peace Child Peace––Offering soy candles, prayer fans, crystals (www.peacechildpeace.com; www.fengshui.org; 609-306-7511)
Roundwood Studio––Functional and artistic wood turnings (www.roundwood.studio; bhohlfeld@verizon.net; 620-864-9623)
Sahana Plant-Based Essentials––Locally made, clean and simple body care. Each Sahana product is lovingly crafted with organic, non-toxic ingredients. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Doylestown FISH, which provides emergency assistance to people in need when no other timely assistance is available. (www.lorimehler.com; 267-408-5979)
Schneider Sweets––Homemade, handmade, nostalgic confections. (215-527-1565; www.schneidersweets.squarespace.com; schneidersweets@gmail.com; Instagram)
Serendipitous Clay––One-of-a-kind handmade jewelry & accessories, including polymer clay and beaded earrings, wire-wrapped rings, glass seed bead bracelets, and hair clips for everyday wear. (serendipitousclay@gmail.com; 215-539-1151; Instagram: @Serendipitousclay)
Smilecraft––Crocheted toys and gifts. (www.etsy.com/shop/SmileCrafts; 267-339-8066)
ST Gifty––Handcrafted crochet and needle lace accessories, featuring hair clips, bookmarks, key chains, bags, bracelets, flowers. (Instagram: St_Gifty)
Susy Kamber Artwork––Artwork including matted prints on fine art giclée paper. (www.SusyKamber.com; susysmiles@me.com; 610-442-0728)
Stained Glass and Fine Art by Mo––Stained glass, handmade rosary bracelets, bookmarks, art cards and wood burning items. (www.elementmo.com; Facebook: elementmodesigner/photos)
Wire People Here––Wire Sculptures by Sean Brady of Plymouth, PA. (570-687-3251; sbrady@wirepeoplehere.com)
Wire, Wood & Stone––Wire Sculptures, Sun Catchers & Stone Coasters (ssharpley@verizon.net; 484-390-3298; Facebook: wirewoodandstone)