Presented by State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, NBPAC, and Above Art Studios, this annual FREE outdoor family-friendly festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex County.
The festival features live music and dance performances, dance classes for kids, an Arts Market, craft vendors, free balloon animals and face painting, a health & wellness tent hosted by Garden of Healing, a history corner featuring historical interpreters, arts & crafts activities, games, free Henna and caricatures, free button making, roaming musicians, giveaways, and more.
The live featured performances include award-winning, multicultural family music band Hot Peas 'n Butter, celebrated tap-dancer Omar Edwards, InSpira Dance, LMNOP Band, Grupo de Danza Folklórica La Sagrada Familia, spoken word artists Rashad Wright and Queena, New Brunswick Brass Band, and more!
At 3:30pm, 4:30pm, or 5:30pm, take a behind-the-scenes backstage tour of the State Theatre. Also, stop by the Thinkery & Verse for The Livingston Tapestry Project. The Livingston Tapestry Project collects portraits and stories from locals who have a relationship to the Livingston Avenue Historic District. These portraits and stories will be featured on Instagram and other social media as a living tapestry of local history.
Open House – 3pm-6pm
Tour Princeton Ballet School’s studios at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Princeton Ballet School’s staff will be on hand to provide you with school information, schedule, and registration details. Also, look out for a special drawing to win Free tickets to an American Repertory Ballet performance coming to NBPAC this September!
Free Dance Workshops
4pm-4:30pm | Beginning Dance - Ages 4-8 years old. This workshop explores rhythm and music through creative movement. A theme and story will inspire individuality and expression, with an introduction to classical ballet technique.
5pm-5:30pm | Contemporary - Ages 9-16. This workshop will explore interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and lyrical dance.
