Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 09/02/2025
(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- Washington Borough will end summer with a rockin' great time when it hosts the 21st Annual Festival in the Borough on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
This year's event, presented by the Washington Business Improvement District, the region's largest street and music festival, features an array of local, regional and national acts with three stages of music, line dancing, dozens of vendors, children's activities, a rock climbing wall, kids karaoke contest, lots of food, and many other family friend things to do. The free event takes place from 10:00am to 10:00pm throughout the downtown.
The Festival in the Borough Weekend kicks off on Friday night with a pre-party in Veteran's Park with music by Mike Frank & Friends from 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday morning the action then steps into high gear.
On the national musical front, on the Main Stage, Rubix Kube, a hugely popular 80s band will put on a show not seen before at the festival. A truly extravanza of an experience. Additionally, nationally recognized and award winning recording artist Sarah Borges brings her blues-rock band to town. Adding to the excitement on the Main Stage is Jimmy & The Parrots. The Parrots have graced the Washington stage several times in the past, but it's been a while and the anticipcation for their return is great.
Meanwhile, on the Scotty's Stage, the JerZgirls, who have appeared at nearly every Festival in the Borough since its inception in 2004, are returning once again. They will be joined on that stage by another local favorite, C3 Soul Revue, with a flurry of powerful tunes. The Festival is also proud to have two acts making some real waves to Scotty's: The Cellar Dwellars and Water Street. New to the Scotty's Stage this year is Gryt starting things off followed by Antar Goodwin & The Faithful Sinners Trio. Music at the Scotty's Stage starts at 12 noon with Gryt.
DJ Dave Rupe brings line dancing to the Main Stage from 12:00 to 2:00pm, followed by country band Tennessee Honey Band. Beginning the Main Stage schedule will be a special performance by the Cressman Dance Studio, from 10:00am-11:00am.
The Acoustic Stage by Gaia's Gifts, which runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm, features Randi O'Neil, Stephanie Joyner, Diana Dove, Jon Zayle, and Max Lauton. The New Jersey Belly Dancers will perform here at 12 noon, as well as at the Main Stage at 2:00pm.
DJ Mitch Hess will be hosting a special kids singing contest with prizes in Veterans Park at 11:00am and again at 3:30pm.
The Washington Borough Volunteer Fire Department will have a Beer Garden by the Main Stage.
While there is some seating available, the WBID invites attendees to bring lawn chairs, and to enjoy a fun day outdoors with music in the air.
The festival, a rain or shine event, is supported by a host of local and regional businesses and organizations. They include PNC Bank, Builders General Supply/Direct Millwork, Casella Disposal, Get A Grip & More, Explore Warren, Buddy’s Auto Repair, Good Impressions Print Communications, Warren County Community College, Arctic Foods/The Meat Shoppe, Rossi Auto Group, WRNJ Radio, Visions Federal Credit Union, Scotty’s Stadium Club, Swift Print Solutions, NJ Highlands Council, and the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation, a partner of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts.
For the full schedule and details go to https://www.washingtonbid.org/festival-in-the-borough.
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