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Art in the Park Festival 2023

originally published: 08/29/2023


(HAWTHORNE, NJ) -- The Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House presents Art in the Park Festival 2023 on Saturday, September 16 (from 11:00am to 7:00pm) and Sunday, September 17 (from 11:00am to 5:00pm). Join them for art vendors, live music, art activities, a beer garden, and much, much more.

There will be live music performances from Machines Never Forget, Larry Stevens Band, Jalese Ayana, Najir Austin, The Adventure Soundtrack, Andrew Lobby, Bach to Rock, and Anthony Caggiano.

Walking tours of Goffle Brook Park, master dance classes with drums, poetry by Rescue Poetix and Talena Queen, and Meditation Classes will be offered over the weekend as well.

The Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House is located at 675 Goffle Road in Hawthorne, New Jersey. It is the property of the County of Passaic and operated by the Department of Cultural & Historic Affairs

The Passaic County Arts Center, under the direction of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, is dedicated to providing high quality and accessible arts events and educational programming. Through gallery exhibitions, workshops, arts classes, and public programs, the Arts Center promotes an appreciation for the visual and performing arts by engaging the community in an environment that nurtures creative expression. 




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Schedule for Saturday, September 16th

11:00am – 12:00pm - Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

11:00am – 12:30pm - Live music from Machines Never Forget

1:00pm – 2:00pm - Meditation Class at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House

1:00pm – 3:00pm - Live music from the Larry Stevens Band

2:00pm – 3:00pm - Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

2:30pm – 3:30pm - Poetry Corner: Rescue Poetix

3:30pm – 4:15pm - Live music from Jalese Ayana

4:00pm – 5:00pm - Master dance class with drums

4:30pm – 5:00pm - Live music from Najir Austin

5:30pm – 7:00pm - Live music from The Adventure Soundtrack



Schedule for Sunday, September 17th

11:00am – 12:00pm - Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

11:00am – 12:00pm - Meditation Class at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House

11:30am – 1:00pm - Live music from Andrew Lobby

1:30pm – 3:00pm - Live music from Bach to Rock

2:00pm – 3:00pm - Walking Tour of Goffle Brook Park (Meet at park sign next to the baseball field)

2:00pm – 5:00pm - Poetry Corner: Talena Queen

3:30pm – 5:00pm - Live music from Anthony Caggiano

4:00pm – 5:00pm - Master dance class with drums




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