Newtown Welcome Day Set For May 5

The 19th Annual Newtown Welcome Day will be held Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place rain or shine on Sycamore Street in Newtown.

According to the Newtown Business Association, which organizes the annual event, Welcome Day draws between 8,000 and 10,000 people.

"The street will be filled with businesses showcasing their products and services, giving away promotional items and engaging in friendly family games and activities, including inflatables, as well as food vendors with local restaurant tastes. Intertwined with the businesses’ booths will be many of the region’s artists and crafters, showcasing and selling their hand-made specialties," the Newtown Business Association said in an event announcement.

Entertainment for all ages will include performances by: Greater Kensington String Band (sponsored by FZP Digital), Magician Mike Miller, BC Discoveries Dance & Theatre, Batala Brazilian Percussion Band, Dance Action of Newtown, Action Karate Newtown, School of Rock Newtown, Rendition Jazz Band, BCX band, Riley Irish Dance, Jungle Joe’s Wildlife Adventures, Newtown Arts Company and more!

Many retailers and restaurants on Sycamore Street will also celebrate in the festivities with promotions and curb-side discounts.

The event will feature the Rising Star Competition — a “Newtown Idol” event open to all area student and adult vocalists, grades 7 and above. There will be two age categories. Winners of the Rising Star Competition will be determined by a panel of judges on event day; prizes will be awarded.

The contest will take place at Fred Beans Ford of Newtown, 10 North Sycamore St.

More details about all the NBA Welcome Day activities, including a map of vendors along the street and details about artists and performers, are available at the NBA website at www.NewtownBA.org. The Facebook event page can be found by clicking here.