New Hope, PA – The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce is back with one of the most anticipated events in Bucks County of the year. New Hope will look like a scene from a galaxy far, far away during the return of its annual May the 4th Star Wars-inspired event. This year, the one-day event at a dozen businesses will grow into a giant four-day celebration at a record-breaking 60 businesses, restaurants, bars and other locations. Visitors can move from one storefront to the next, discovering themed cocktails, specialty menus, retail promotions and interactive moments throughout New Hope. Each business brings its own interpretation, creating an experience that feels organic, creative, and constantly evolving as you explore the town.
A major highlight of the weekend will take place on Sunday, May 3, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, when members of the 501st Legion (Garrison Carida) will be walking throughout town. Known for their highly detailed, volunteer-based costumes, the group adds a visual element that brings the streets to life and gives 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.”
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.
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, Country Fair Chocolates, 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.
Additional businesses are expected to finalize their participation leading up to the event.
SPECIALS, OFFERS, EVENTS, THEME FOOD AND DRINK – AND MORE:
Reed’s Breakfast Bar
* THE BABY YODA – Baby Yoda Vanilla Nitro Cold Brew with Vanilla Bean Matcha Whipped topping
* Baby Yoda Sweet Stack – Mini pancake tray with 3 stacks of mini pancakes, maple drizzle & matcha sugar, Light Saber skewers
Bird’s Nest Bar & Grille / Golf at the Nest
* Baby Yoda (Grogu) – Malibu, Midori, Pineapple & Sprite
* Dark (Side) & Stormy – Light & Dark Rums, Ginger Beer & Lime
* Jedi Julep – Thomas Jefferson Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Fresh Mint
God Save The Qweens
* 10% off Doc Martens only – must be in a Star Wars costume
New Hope House of Jerky
* 5% off if dressed in a Star Wars costume
Suzie’s Hot Shoppe
* Stop in for a surprise if dressed in a Star Wars costume
Optical Shop of New Hope
* Complimentary cup of coffee & 15% off with phrase “May the force be with you.”
Love Saves the Day
* 10% off if in a Star Wars costume
Sun Beam General Store
* 10% off with phrase “May the force be with you.”
* 20% off if dressed in a Star Wars costume
The Den
* Complimentary New Hope Star Wars T-Shirt with purchase of $20 or more
Esoterica
* 5% off if in a Star Wars costume
Thirteen Vintage
* 10% off if in a Star Wars costume
The Catwalk of New Hope
* 10% off when in a Star Wars costume
New Hope Apparel Co.
* 10% off when in a Star Wars costume
John & Peter’s Place
* Blue Milk – Stoli Vanilla Vodka or Malibu, Blueberry Purée & Lemonade (final recipe TBC)
Whatever’s Hot
* 10% off if in a Star Wars costume or T-shirt
Fran’s Pub
* Tatooine Sunrise – El Jimador Tequila, Orange Juice & Grenadine
Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles
* The Jar Jar Sale – 20% off if in a Star Wars costume
Route 32 Riding Gear
* 5% off if in a Star Wars costume
uP Made
* 10% off if in a Star Wars costume
Farley’s Bookshop
* 5% off if in a Star Wars costume
4 The Luv of Thingz
* Complimentary sticker if dressed in a Star Wars costume
Goody Bag & Basket Co.
* 50 % off Star Wars Pez
Syn Boutique
* 5% off with phrase “May the force be with you.”
* 10% off if in a Star Wars costume
CHROMIUM Space Sound Gallery
* 10% off when you say “May the force be with you,” are in costume, or are playing a Star Wars song
Last Temptation
* 10% off with phrase “May the force be with you”
Wild Hart Paper
* 10% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
African Masks Plus
* $25 off sculpted masks when in a Star Wars costume
Pet Photos Plus
* $10 off giant dog toys and pottery when in a Star Wars costume
The Village Mage
* 13% off when in a Star Wars costume
Dark Moon Crystals & Curiosities
* 10% off crystals & jewelry when in a Star Wars costume
Arete Gallery
* 10% off when in a Star Wars costume
House of India
* 10% off when in a Star Wars costume
Ditto Vintage
* 10% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Terri’s Gifts — Memorabilia & Collectibles
* 10% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Country Fair Chocolates
* 10% off chocolate covered strawberries in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Ivy Lane
* 10% off if in a Star Wars costume
Dark Side of the Wood
* Complimentary handcrafted wooden guitar pick in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you
True Believers Barber Shop
* 10% off retail items in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Night Bird Vintage Clothing
* 5% off with phrase “May the force be with you.” | 10% off in costume
Doubles by Human Robot
* Complimentary Milk Tubes of Tmavy 13 Beer — say “Milk the tubes be with you.” — Must be 21+ with valid ID
MAINSTREET Harvest
* 15% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
* Complimentary mystery gift if in costume
Oldestone Steakhouse
* Darth Mauled – Mezcal, Fresh Espresso, Simple Syrup & Chocolate Bitters
* Jedi Mind Sip – Tequila, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup & Aperol
* May The 4th Be With You” Special Menu – $5 Surfside Iced Tea | $10 Wine | $10 Cocktails | $2 Oysters | $6 Wings | $6 Tacos (2) | $6 Petite Charcuterie
Greenhouse
* “Lightsaber Line Up Shot Flight – Yoda Shot | Jedi Shot | Sith Shot
* Grogu Martini
* Black Spire Mousse – complimentary with any entree purchase when in a Star Wars costume
Poppa Frank’s
* Earth Vader Darkness Coffee
* C-3PO Cinnamon Rolls
Gelato Shop
* 10% off when dressed in a Star Wars costume
The Creeper Gallery
* 10% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Nightmare in New Hope
* 10% off with phrase “May the force be with you”
* 20% off if in a Star Wars costume
Sweet Repeat Records
* Enter to win a Star Wars Picture Disc Album: Mandalorian Season 2
* Playhouse Deck / Bucks County Playhouse
* Star Wars Quizzo — Sunday May 3rd in the playhouse courtyard (weather permitting)
* Star Wars themed cocktails May 1st–4th
Nomad Distilling Co.
* $10 Star Wars Cocktails (21+ with valid ID)
* Obsidian Fuel – Miner’s Root Beer & Noble Bourbon
* Black Orbit – Litty Blackberry & 91 Whiskey
* Grave Current – Miner’s Root Beer topped with Whiskey
* Solar Flare – Litty Lemonade & Peach Moonshine
* Rebel Bloom – Litty Strawberry & 91 Whiskey
* Golden Current – Litty Lemonade & Maple Whiskey
Magic Kava
* Kava The Hutt Coffee – save fifty % in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you.”
* 10% off retail in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Eight Hands Farm & Bee Co.
* 10% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
Spatola’s Pizza
* Endor’s Forest Pizza – Mushrooms, Spinach, Pesto Sauce, Goat Cheese, Garlic & Olive Oil
* Spicy Chewbacca Pizza – Buffalo Chicken, French Fries, Bacon & Ranch
Wax N Scent Studio
* MAY THE FLAME BE WITH YOU Create your own custom candle during Star Wars Week
* In costume: choose 10% OFF, comp crystal upgrade, or comp fragrance upgrade
Red Tulip Gallery
* 10% off with phrase “May the force be with you”
Cigar Cigar
* 5% off in costume or with phrase “May the force be with you”
PLUS MORE OFFERS AND SUPRISES COMING:
Olive & Grape
The Burgerly
Nosh
Moo Hope
Cugini’s Italian Kitchen
Steam Soapery
The event is independently organized by local businesses and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any film studios or trademark holders. All themed elements are presented as parody, homage or general science-fiction inspiration.
Event Details
Dates: May 1–4, 2026
Location: Throughout New Hope, Pennsylvania
Featured Appearance: Sunday, May 3 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Admission: No charge to attend; individual businesses may offer paid specials
Learn More
Family-friendly and open to the public.
For a full list of participating businesses, updates, and event details, visit visitnewhope.com or follow @visitnewhope on Facebook and Instagram.
About New Hope, PA
New Hope is one of the region’s most recognized river towns, known for its blend of arts, culture, dining, and independent shopping. Located along the Delaware River and paired with neighboring Lambertville, NJ, the area has long been a destination for visitors seeking something different from traditional suburban or city experiences.
With a strong community of artists, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, New Hope continues to evolve while maintaining the character that made it a destination in the first place. Walkable streets, historic charm, and a diverse mix of restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and nightlife make it a place where visitors can spend an entire day or weekend exploring.
Events like this showcase what sets New Hope apart, a town where creativity drives the experience, and where independent businesses come together to create something that feels authentic, engaging, and uniquely its own.