After making several trips to Europe and absorbing all the ambience of the little villages in the regions they traveled, Carol and Ed Stoudt decided to bring that ambience right here to Adamstown, PA.

In previous years, they had purchased a 62-acre farm in Adamstown on which Ed built a microbrewery, a fine-dining restaurant, a beer garden and a huge complex under roof where antique dealers could share and sell their pieces of eras-gone-by. That complex is still thriving today as Stoudt's Brewery, The Black Angus Restaurant & Pub and Black Angus Antique Mall.

Ed and Carol set aside 27 of the 62 acres and dedicated them to the development of an old-fashioned European Village; a self-contained hamlet with shops on the ground floor and living quarters above. Their idea was to have many travelers come, visit and enjoy the ambience of this quaint hamlet, and the residents could live and shop for their needs without leaving the Village.

In 1992, a clock tower was erected and, although it stands across what is now Stoudtburg Road, it was the structure that started the concept rolling. In the fall of 1993, the towers were erected, creating a grand entrance into the Village. Also in that timeframe, a fountain was erected in the plaza, adding more European atmosphere to the Village. Today, Peaches, our fountain nymph, sits atop her perch spewing water into the fountain below and welcoming all who come.

Presently there are 60 units, (not including 6 apartments with 3 shop spaces below). 76 units are planned in Phase II. Most of these buildings will be "shop-capable," but it is not necessary to have a shop.

All our shops are unique and the shopkeepers are willing to take the time to share their Stoudtburg Village experience. You may browse all of our shops by clicking on the dropdown menu above. Come visit us soon...it is an experience you will not forget!

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APRIL
April 13th-April 28th - 9 am - 5 pm Everyday
Lancaster County's Best Kept Secrets Tour - Two businesses, Blumen Geschaft and The Village Haus are part of this unusual shopping experience-35 businesses, handpicked for their unique interest. Travel at your convenience during the tour dates. "Goodie Bags" and tickets ($7.) available in both village locations. For Info or tickets contact: Lancaster Best Kept Secrets (717) 721-1750 or www.bestkeptsecretstour.com. Portion of each ticket benefits Clare House for homeless women.

Saturday, April 14 - 10 am - 2 pm
Aevidum Fund Raiser. Activities and Displays to raise funds for this Cocalico High School group that sponsors help for teens dealing with depression. Music by four bands, food, and sales will help with establishing a texting hotline and similar resources for help for troubled teens.

JUNE
Friday, June 15th - 5 to 9 or ???
Party on the Plaza. Stoudtburg's very popular Music Series. Band to be announced. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy the music and fun. BYOB. Food available. Fun for the kids, FREE admission and plenty of parking.

JULYL
Friday, July 20th - 5 to 9 or ???
Party on the Plaza. Second of Stoudtburg's very popular Music Series. Band to be announced. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy the music and fun. BYOB. Food available. Fun for the kids, FREE admission and plenty of parking.

AUGUST
Saturday, August 11 th
Dream Ride Project Bicycling Event

Friday, August 17th - 5 to 9 or ???
Party on the Plaza. Third of Stoudtburg's very popular Music Series. Band to be announced, Bring a chair, relax and enjoy the music and fun. BYOB. Food available. Fun for the kids, FREE admission and plenty of parking

OCTOBER
Saturday Oct. 13th & Sunday, Oct. 14th - 9 am - 4 pm
Craft Fair - Sponsored by the Denver-Adamstown Rotary. Juried show, food and snacks available. Free Admission and parking. For information contact Dave Endy at (717) 484-0301

Saturday, October 20th 6 - 8 pm
Harvest Festival - Fun for the entire family. Free games and prizes for the children, costume parade 7 pm, canned goods donation requested for the local food bank.

NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 24th 11 am - 1 pm
Cookies with Santa - Santa is here to share cookies with the kids and hear their Christmas wishes. Balloons and activities for the kids, FREE admission. A canned goods donation for the food bank requested.

DECEMBER
Saturday, December 1, 6 pm - 9 pm
Candlelight Tour & Open House - Start your holiday season with this beautiful tour of the homes and quaint streets of Stoudtburg. Dickens re-enactors, the Albright College Choir, a harpist, and more, all add to the ambiance of the village as you shop and are welcomed into beautifully decorated homes. FREE admission, canned goods donation requested.

Stoudtburg Village offers a special opportunity for groups, organizations, and individuals to participate in all of our calendar events and activities. For information about how you or your organization can become involved. Contact us for more details.