Star Wars-Inspired Weekend Landing In New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — The riverfront town of New Hope will be transported to a place "far, far away" this weekend during a four-day Star Wars-inspired May the 4th celebration.

Organized by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, a record-breaking 60 businesses, restaurants, bars and other locations will be taking part in the event this year, which runs from May 1 to 4.

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Visitors can move from one storefront to the next, discovering themed cocktails, specialty menus, retail promotions and interactive moments throughout New Hope.

Each business will be bringing its own interpretation, creating an experience that feels organic, creative, and constantly evolving, organizers say.

A highlight of the weekend will take place on Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., when members of the 501st Legion (Garrison Carida) will be "storming" the town. Known for their highly detailed, volunteer-based costumes, the group will add a visual element that will bring the streets to life and give visitors a chance to interact and take photos.

“This is one of those weekends that shows exactly what New Hope does best,” said Michael Sklar, president of the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce. “It’s creative, it’s artsy, and with 60 small businesses putting their own spin on it, the entire town becomes an experience. It brings people in, supports the local community, shows off our artsy town and gives visitors something they can’t find anywhere else.”

Stormtroopers will be invading New Hope over the weekend.

The weekend is driven almost entirely by small, independently owned businesses. From restaurants and bars to boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops, each stop offers something different, encouraging visitors to explore deeper into town rather than staying in one place, said Sklar.

Guests can expect a wide range of themed offerings throughout the weekend, including food and drink specials, retail promotions, giveaways, and interactive experiences designed to engage both visitors and locals.

Participating businesses span nearly every category in New Hope and beyond, reinforcing the scale and diversity of the event.

Confirmed participants include: Reed’s Breakfast Bar, Bird’s Nest Bar & Grille/Golf at the Nest, God Save The Qweens, New Hope House of Jerky, Suzie’s Hot Shoppe, Optical Shop of New Hope, Love Saves the Day, Sun Beam General Store, The Den, Esoterica, Thirteen Vintage, The Catwalk of New Hope, New Hope Apparel Co., John & Peter’s Place, Whatever’s Hot, Fran’s Pub, Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles, Route 32 Riding Gear, uP Made, Farley’s Bookshop, 4 The Luv of Thingz, Goody Bag & Basket Co., Syn Boutique, CHROMIUM Space Sound Gallery, Last Temptation, Wild Hart Paper, African Masks Plus, Pet Photos Plus, The Village Mage, Dark Moon Crystals & Curiosities, Arete Gallery, House of India, Ditto Vintage, Terri’s Gifts, and Country Fair Chocolates.

Also, Ivy Lane, Dark Side of the Wood, True Believers Barber Shop, Night Bird Vintage Clothing, Doubles by Human Robot, MAINSTREET Harvest, Oldestone Steakhouse, GreenHouse New Hope, Poppa Frank’s, Gelato Shop, The Creeper Gallery, Nightmare in New Hope, Sweet Repeat Records, Playhouse Deck at Bucks County Playhouse, Nomad Distilling Co., Magic Kava, Eight Hands Farm & Bee Co., Spatola’s Pizza, Wax N Scent Studio, Red Tulip Gallery, Cigar Cigar, Olive & Grape, The Burgerly, Nosh, Moo Hope, Cugini’s Italian Kitchen, and Steam Soapery.

Here's just a taste of what visitors can expect:

• Reed's Breakfast Bar will be serving two unique breakfast creations - The Baby Yoda made with vanilla Nitro Cold Brew with Vanilla Bean Matcha and whipped topping, and the Baby Yoda Sweet Stack, a mini pancake tray with three stacks of mini pancakes, maple drizzle, and matcha sugar with Light Saber skewers

• The Bird's Nest Bar & Grille/Golf at the Nest will be pouring three themed drinks - Baby Yoda (Grogu) made with Malibu, Midori, Pineapple & Sprite; Dark (Side) & Stormy made with Light & Dark Rums, Ginger Beer & Lime; and Jedi Julep, a mix of Thomas Jefferson Bourbon, Simple Syrup, and Fresh Mint.

• God Save The Qweens will be offering 10 percent off on Doc Martens only. They are a must-have with any Star Wars costume.

• New Hope House of Jerky is offering five percent off for customers dressed in a Star Wars costume.

• Suzie's Hot Shoppe will be offering "a surprise" to anyone who comes in dressed in a Star Wars costume.

• The Optical Shop of New Hope will be serving complimentary cup of coffee and 15 percent off for anyone who says, “May the force be with you.”

• Love Saves the Day will offer 10 percent off for customers wearing a Star Wars costume.

• The Den will offer a complimentary New Hope Star Wars T-Shirt with the purchase of $20 or more.

• The Catwalk of New Hope will offer 10 percent off when a customer is wearing a Star Wars costume.

• New Hope Apparel Co. - 10 percent off when in a Star Wars costume.

• John & Peter's Place will be serving Blue Milk made with Stoli Vanilla Vodka or Malibu, Blueberry Purée and Lemonade (final recipe TBC)

• Fran's Pub will be pouring Tatooine Sunrise made with El Jimador Tequila, Orange Juice & Grenadine

• Giovanni's Dillicious Pickles offering a Jar Jar Sale with 20 percent off for customers in costume.

For a full list of participating businesses, updates, and event details, click here or follow @visitnewhope on Facebook and Instagram.