2017 Lambertville & New Hope Winter Festival

2017 marks the twentieth year for the Lambertville New Hope Winter Festival. The popular Festival, hosted by the non-profit organization Twin Rivertown Projects, Inc., will be held January 21, 2017 through January 29, 2017.

Fisherman's Mark will continue to be a beneficiary of the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, receiving both food drive donations and cash donations.

The week is jam packed with a variety of activities – many of them FREE! – for the whole family, including:

Fire & Ice Ball
Saturday, January 21, 2017 7:00 to 11:00 pm
Ticket Price: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
The Event Center by Cornerstone, Eagle Firehouse, 46 North Sugan Road New Hope, PA

The 8th annual Fire &Ice Ball party will be as fashionable as ever. This year's event will include a unique fashion show by local designer Morgan Grabarz and her team of models at 8:30 p.m. See the latest in fashion for young adults!

Winter Fest Blues with music by Bob Lanza Blues Band
Sunday, January 22, 2017 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Ticket Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Cash Bar
Elks Lodge, 66 Wilson Street Lambertville, NJ
Your $20 ticket includes:

Music by Bob Lanza Blues Band and homestyle BBQ with all the fixings and hte NFL playoffs on large screen TVs.

Hawaiian Luau
Wednesday, January 25, 2016 7 – 11 PM
Ticket Price: $40 in advance, $45 at the door
Karla's Restaurant, 7 West Mechanic Street, New Hope, PA

This year's warm weather theme will take us to Hawaii!! Listen to live music and be entertained by a magician. A special guest appearance by Ran'D Shine, the 2016 APCA Magician of the Year, will add to the evening's entertainment.

Ran'D Shine is back from his Las Vegas appearance on the television show “Penn and Teller Fool Us” and is certain to amaze and astound you with his vast array of magic and illusions! Ticket also includes dinner from our host, Karla's Restaurant. Drink specials from the cash bar will keep you in the Hawaiian mood!

Historic Pub Crawl
Saturday, January 21, 2017 12 noon and 1:00 pm
4 pubs 4 Historical time period reenactments -Two Crawls
Ticket Price: $50.00

There will be 4 stops (pubs) with a ½ hour historical reenactment at each. At each pub/stop attendees will enjoy a period drink/snack and a historical presentation of a different time period.

Taste of Winter Fest
Thursday, January 26, 2017 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Inn at Lambertville Station Riverside Ballroom, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Ticket Price: $45

The Taste of Winter Festival event spotlights the culinary delights that our river towns have to offer, as well as, featured tastings from wineries and breweries.　We will be hosting a sampling from various restaurants – a delicious event indeed!

An Evening at Odette's

Pre-Concert Reception
Logan Inn 6:00 – 7:30 pm
10 West Ferry St. New Hope, PA 18938

VIP tickets are $90 for preferred seating and a pre-concert reception at a piano bar setting at Logan Inn, New Hope featuring David Barry who is also an Odette’s alumni. Complimentary transport offered from the Concert theater lobby (free parking at the theater venue) to Logan Inn, and return to theater lobby, prior to show. Please note: there is no return transportation to downtown New Hope or Logan Inn after the Concert.

Concert Time and Location
8:00 pm
Stephen J Buck Memorial Theater (Chez Odette for the day)
New Hope Solebury High School
182 West Bridge St.
New Hope, PA 18938

Beef N' Brew
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Ticket Price: $40
Saturday, January 28, 2017 1:00-4:00 pm
Triumph Brewing Company, 400 Union Square, New Hope, PA

Combine hot roast beef sandwiches, Triumph Brews and live music for an afternoon you won't forget. Come sing-a-long, dance, or just enjoy the company.

Gallery Crawl
January 28th & 29th 11 am to 6 pm
FREE
The Winter Festival Gallery Crawl is a self-guided art tour that enables participants to enjoy refreshments and art at their own pace, starting and ending wherever they wish. Go solo, grab your favorite arm candy or get a group together but make sure you stroll through the river town galleries and find out why our art galleries are a draw for visitors year long. Participating galleries will serve light refreshments during their regular business hours.

Bucks County Audubon Society National Audubon Photography Traveling Exhibit, Winter Bird Walks, and Bird Photography Lecture
January 26th – February 16th
2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA 18938
FREE

Puppet Show, Ballet, Theater, & Vocal Ensemble
Saturday, January 28th
St. John's Church Auditorium, 44 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ
FREE

Some days are bad; others are big, bad & particularly troublesome. On this particular day, you’re really in trouble if you happen to be a hungry wolf. Join us as we follow Mr. Wolf through some of his most famous adventures.

The trainee students of the Mill Ballet and select dancers from the Roxey Ballet will perform “winter” inspired pieces and work with children in the audience to choreograph a “winter” dance. For more information, go to www.millballetschool.com and www.roxeyballet.org.

The ensemble will be performing a cappella repertoire from Renaissance to 21st Century popular styles. The members of a smaller all-female group focusing on jazz and contemporary works.

Karaoke Night
Saturday, January 28, 2017 6:00 to 10:00 pm
Ticket Price: $50 pp
The Event Center by Cornerstone- Eagle Firehouse, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope, PA

New Hope Park & Rec is hosting “Karaoke Night” for the 2017 Winter Festival. Many raffle prizes will be given out throughout the evening to audience members. Singers win prizes based on audience voting. Mayor Larry Keller will emcee the event, while DJ Rockin’ Ron will provide over 100,000 song choices. Come on out Lambertville and New Hope music lovers, singers, and those who enjoy a great show!. Ticket includes small plates, desserts, and 2 beverages from the bar.

Historic Walking Tours of Lambertville, New Hope, & the Canal
Saturday, January 28th & Sunday, January 29th
11 Bridge St., Lambertville, NJ
FREE

20th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, January 29, 2017 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Triumph Brewing Company – 400 Union Square Dr, New Hope, PA 18938
Ticket Price: $50 adults, $45 under 21

Come in from the cold for our spicy hot competition, featuring some of the tastiest, tangiest and most original chili created by our finest local restaurants and accompanied by local beers. Vote for your favorite chili in the People’s Choice Award competition and stay for our trophy presentations for this and the Judge’s Choice. The competition and the chili will be lively. Limited ticket event, so don't delay.

Ice Sculptures
Displayed throughout New Hope & Lambertville
FREE

This year we will continue the tradition of highly entertaining live ice sculpture demonstrations during the 2017 Lambertville New Hope Winter Festival. Take time to come out and join us for an exciting performance entertainment for all ages. Live ice carvings can be viewed January 28th at 11am at the Lambertville Station and January 29th at 1pm at Triumph Brewery in New Hope.

First Annual Soup-A-Thon
Throughout New Hope & Lambertville
FREE

Its Winter and “the soup is on” at restaurants all over town! For the nine days of Winter Festival – January 21 through 29 – enjoy a $3 cup or $6 bowl of Winter Fest Soups at participating restaurants.