A crowd of Swifties filled the courtyard at Promenade Saucon Valley Wednesday night for a Taylor Swift tribute show that drew a few hundred fans of all ages.
The event, hosted between Barnes & Noble and Old Navy, featured Cathy Ritter performing Swift’s greatest hits in chronological order as part of a free, family-friendly experience.
“It’s a Taylor Swift theme night, so I’m basically playing through all of her biggest hits through all of her eras in chronological order,” Ritter said ahead of the show.
The event featured vendors including Playa Bowls, local vineyards and The Backyard Bar, which served Taylor Swift-inspired food and drinks named after her albums.
There were opportunities for face painting, bracelet making, hair styling and photo ops.
Known for her solo acoustic sets and as frontwoman of the local band On the Cusp, Ritter said she was happy to do the set. Some attendees sang along, creating a festive atmosphere under sunny skies.
“I think it’s so much fun to see a little crowd gather and everybody singing along with me,” Ritter said. “Everybody loves Taylor Swift and everyone’s singing the same words as me.”
The event returned after its debut last year, and organizers expanded the setup to accommodate growing interest.
This year’s show featured a rented stage near the Barnes & Noble area to better host the anticipated crowd. The plaza was packed with fans decked out in glitter, beads and Eras Tour-inspired outfits.
Ritter, who has original music streaming on Spotify and Apple Music, said she’s excited to keep the momentum going. She’ll be returning to the stage at Musikfest in August, performing both solo and with her band.
“I’m gonna be there three times this summer,” she said. “I’m playing on Aug. 1 and 2 with my band, and then Aug. 6 solo again. My band is also headlining Matchplatz on Aug. 5 at the Wooden Match. That’s gonna be a crazy week, but I’m really, really, really excited for it.”
