May the 4th Be With You Market 2026

Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 am to 05:00 am UTC+12:00

Downtown Palmerston North | Palmerston North

Palmy BID
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May the 4th Be With You Market 2026
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"May the Fourth be with you”- the widely known catchphrase of Star Wars Day falling on May 4th + the unofficial holiday celebrating the Star Wars movie franchise!
Join Palmy BID, the Palmerston North Knights Light Saber Group and Outpost42 (NZ Garrison of the 501st Legion) in celebrating all things Star Wars at Downtown for our annual ‘May The 4th Be With You Market’ – this year we are celebrating a day early on May the 3rd!
Featuring live performances from the Manawatu Youth Orchestra, local stallholders, Star Wars themed treats, family-friendly entertainment, facepainting & much more!
Register to be a stallholder here:
https://form.jotform.com/PalmyBID/may4th
*No food stalls! Star Wars themed product encouraged!
Don't miss out:
Star Wars Parade & 'Best Dressed' Presentation | 2.30pm – 3.00pm
Watch Star Wars cosplay characters put on a bit of a show throughout the Centre & see who snaps up the “BEST DRESSED” award for 2026.
The parade for 2026 is going to go from Event Cinema in Downtown, out round the block via Berrymans Lane and back through to Downtown up to Event Cinema.
So pull out your best Storm Trooper outfit, your Yoda onesie or your Darth Vader kit and you may be awarded the 'BEST DRESSED' award
*Note: Winner of the best dressed award must still be on site at the event between 2.30 - 3.00pm to collect their prize
See you there, Palmy - May the fourth be with you all!
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Downtown Palmerston North, 495 Main St, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North

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