Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) will host The Force Fest event on Saturday, May 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. throughout downtown Jonesborough.

The event will include Star Wars themed treats and character brick figures at participating stores, a town wide “Bounty Hunt”, Star Wars films played at the Jackson Theater, Food Trucks, a Jedi Training Course, and many more exciting Star Wars themed activities.

The 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, R2D2 inside the Jackson Theatre, and Mandalorian Mercs in attendance will make this event out of this world! Plus, attendees can dress up and participate in the Costume contest with the following categories: Best Youth Costume (Ages 0-12), Best Teen Costume (Ages 13-18), Best Adult Costume (Ages 18 and up), Most Creative Costume, and Best Pet Costume.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Jonesborough.com/tickets or call the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010.