ShadFest on the Delaware River in New Hope

ShadFest turns New Hope into a lively riverfront stroll, with art booths, food stands, and music tucked between historic streets and the Delaware’s blue-green current. It’s an easy win for families because everything is walkable, and you can dip in and out of the action as attention spans shift.

Pair the festival with a simple outdoors plan: a towpath walk, a quick playground stop, or a sunset look from the bridge. You’ll leave with a snack in hand, a small piece of art for the car ride home, and the pleasant feeling of having spent the day outside.