Jonesborough: Star Wars Day

Jonesborough is excited to host the second annual Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You event on Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. This event takes place throughout downtown Jonesborough.

Attendees can purchase tickets to enjoy themed snacks, drinks and souvenirs throughout downtown. Activities include a Jedi training obstacle course with Knockerball, encounters with tauntauns (llamas), a movie screening, costumed characters along Main Street, crafts, photo opportunities, a retro arcade, bounty hunting and a costume contest. This will be a kid-friendly event and the beverages served at stops will be non-alcoholic. Attendees are also encouraged to dress as their favorite character.

There will be “Imperial Credit” cards, with 10 credits for $20. They can be purchased online at Jonesborough.com/starwarsday, by calling the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010, in person at the Jonesborough Visitors Center before Saturday, May 4 and in front of the Washington County Courthouse on the day of the event. Attendees will use their credits for a treat, souvenir or activity with one credit in exchange for each. Attendees can pick up tickets early on Friday, May 3 at the Jonesborough Visitors Center, located at 117 Boone Street, or in front of the courthouse on Saturday, May 4.

This event is hosted by Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA). JAMSA is operated by volunteers, consisting of local business owners and community members. As an organization, they focus on promoting and serving local merchants as well as the growth of Jonesborough as a whole.

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About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week, or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.