# Event Details

- **Event Name**: May the 4th Be With You Market 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: "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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/may-the-4th-be-with-you-market-2026/200029969269016
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, parades, holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Palmerston North
- **state**: MW
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Downtown Palmerston North
- **lat**: -40.354629892495
- **long**: 175.61307147277
- **full address**: Downtown Palmerston North, 495 Main St, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: May the 4th Be With You Market 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4c4aadaf0e8aef65813598c671c1c380adf0d954296323c079342ede53f84fbf-rimg-w1200-h675-dc141515-gmir?v=1776778334

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is May the 4th Be With You Market 2026 being held?
  - **A:** May the 4th Be With You Market 2026 takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 05:00 am at Downtown Palmerston North, 495 Main St, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand, Palmerston North.
- **Q**: Who is organizing May the 4th Be With You Market 2026?
  - **A:** May the 4th Be With You Market 2026 is organized by Palmy BID.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** May the 4th Be With You Market 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palmerston North, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If May the 4th Be With You Market 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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