Tucked away from all of Newtown Square’s noisy roadwork and never-ending construction is a little slice of hometown pride called St. Albans Circle. This hidden gem is home to many diverse local businesses, charming historic buildings and nearby walkable neighborhoods.
It’s also the perfect place to gather next month to celebrate our community, support our local businesses and enjoy an evening of live entertainment, delicious food and drinks and fun for the whole family.
The Newtown Square Business Association, in partnership with Newtown Township and local business sponsors, is pleased to host the 3rd annual Circle at Sundown, happening on Sunday, May 18th, from 4:00 – 7:00pm. The circle will be closed to traffic and the event is free to attend, with food and beverages available for purchase. In addition, donations of canned goods and full-sized toiletries will be collected for the St. Alban’s Episcopal Church food collection ministry.
Considering the success of the first two Circle at Sundown events and valuable feedback from residents and vendors, the event committee went to work on planning an even bigger and better experience while maintaining its commitment to “keeping it local.” Newtown Square Business Association Vice President Paul Seligson said, “The turnout from our previous events exceeded all of our expectations, and it is always incredibly heartening to
see our community come together in celebration. The energy and enthusiasm were truly infectious, and we’re really excited to gather once again.”
This year, the Circle at Sundown will feature an expanded beer garden by Troubles End Brewery, local food trucks, area restaurant menu items and lots of sweet treats. Luigi & Giovanni’s will serve their delicious, authentic Italian fare and provide al-fresco dining for their patrons. Food trucks will offer a variety of family-friendly options such as classic American, barbeque, Asian, Mexican and brick-oven pizza and we’ll enjoy desserts from the circle’s newest member, Sweet Spot Gelato & Candy Shop, Googhalini’s Candy Land and regular farmer’s market vendor, Dough Sweet.
The featured live entertainment will be Faraway Guys, a local band that is a favorite at local brewpubs and other area venues in PA and NJ. There will be plenty of children’s activities, lawn games, interactive chalk art displays, character appearances and face painting. Our local businesses in the area will be well-represented at the event. Participating stores in the circle will be open for shopping, and there will be a wide variety of craft, clothing, gift
and specialty vendors sprinkled throughout the event space.
As in previous years, the Circle at Sundown is dedicated to promoting sustainability and minimizing its impact on the environment. Local civic groups who are working hard to make Newtown Square and its surrounding communities more liveable will be on hand to share information and answer questions. The committee is also taking several steps to make the event as ecofriendly as possible by encouraging the use of compostable serving materials and reusing repurposed materials in the festival design.
Attendees are encouraged to join in the celebration of a more sustainable future! The fun kicks off at 4pm. Please note that there will be some seating available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, especially if they plan to stay for the duration of the festivities. For more information, follow @ShopNewtownSquare on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date. We’ll see you in The Circle!