Hoboken’s 25th Fall Arts & Music Festival Kicks Off Sunday

HOBOKEN, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the City of Hoboken. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

The 25th annual Fall Arts & Music Festival will take place Sunday, September 30 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Washington Street from Observer Highway to 7th Street.

More than 200 artists, crafters, photographers, food vendors, local businesses, and more will have booths set up along the street. There will also be three stages set up with live music, with a headline performance by The Smithereens with guest vocalist Marshal Crenshaw.

“The 25th anniversary makes this year’s Fall Arts & Music Festival particularly special,” said Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “I’m looking forward to enjoying the day, showcasing the best of Hoboken’s arts community and the region. I encourage every resident and visitor to come out and experience all that Hoboken has to offer.”

Mayor Bhalla will be at a booth near City Hall throughout the day speaking with residents and helping people register to vote or update their voting address.

A special section for children will be located at 3rd Street and includes rides, games, face painting, sand art, and live music.

Washington Street from Observer to 7th will be closed from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Performance schedules include:

3rd St. Stage

• 11:30 a.m. - Kid Notes with Chrissy Roberts & Ralph Capasso
• 12:30 p.m. - Kid Notes with Chrissy Roberts & Ralph Capasso
• 1:30 p.m. - Songs for Seeds
• 2:30 p.m. - One of The Rockness Monsters
• 3:15 p.m. - One of The Rockness Monsters
• 4:00 p.m. - Garden St. School of the Performing Arts - (students & teachers)

Observer Highway Stage

• 12:00 p.m. - Zydeco Revelators
• 1:20 p.m. - RocknRoll Hi-Fives
• 2:50 p.m. - Joe Grueshecky
• 4:30 p.m. - Smithereens with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw

7th St. Stage

• 12:20 p.m. - Elevator Pitch
• 12:50 p.m. - North River Sing Community Chorus
• 1:40 p.m. - The Sensational Country Blues Wonders
• 2:40 p.m. - Emily & the Ideals
• 3:45 p.m. - Sylvana Joyce + the Moment
• 5:00 p.m. - Maxima Alerta

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