High Heel Drag Race In New Hope

The race will be held on Sunday, October 30th, 2022! 

Keeping A New Hope Tradition Alive Over the past 18 years, the annual High Heel Drag Race has been the highlight of the October fall season in New Hope. Originally hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce, the event was passed to NHC in 2015.  “We are so excited for our 18th year of the High Heel Drag Race, and I cannot wait to see all the drag, heels, pumpkins, and glitter!”, said Melissa Patterson, President of New Hope Celebrates.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022 HIGH HEEL DRAG RACE IS FULL!

The High Heel Race is an all-inclusive event, which represents our communities’ diverse and accepting culture. Everyone in the race, male and female participants alike, will wear high heels as they each carry a pumpkin up the hill where they will decorate it and return down Mechanic Street in New Hope.

One of New Hope’s most popular and fun-filled fall events, which heralds in the Out in October – New Hope Celebrates Fall exhibits and events.

LOOKING BACK – Thank you to Runner’s World for creating a great video of our 2018 High Heel Drag Race!

Runner’s World, the world’s leading running magazine, informs, advises, and motivates runners of all ages and abilities.

The 2019 Race will be held on Sunday, October 27th at 4:30. Pre-race festivities, 50/50 raffle, drag race designer T-Shirts, live performances by Special Guest Performers by local and national Drag Queens and much more…

A special thanks to all the businesses on Mechanic St. Please visit these merchants as they will be open for business during the 2019 event.

Surrender | Nina’s Waffles | Great Barn Taproom | Karla’s | Nektar Wine Bar | Zubi Restaurant & Bar | God Save The Queens | The Lions Den | The Studio Gallery | Living Arts Tatoo | Great Barn Taproom | Night Bird Vintage Clothing |

Party directly after the race, follow the Queens over to Havana at 105 S. Main Street for our Fabulous After Party. Cash bar, drink specials, lite fare, and the race winners will be announced around 7:30 pm! Don’t miss this one of a kind fall event in New Hope.

After Party location Havana 105 S. Main St, New Hope, PA.