Monmouth County Creative Arts Festival Is May 13 At Thompson Park

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft.

This juried arts festival features specially selected artists’ works of pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings and other mediums. With more than 45 artists displaying their works, booths will be located both inside the barns and outdoors under tents.

This family-friendly festival also includes live music, art demonstrations and children’s activities.

Musical performances include The Band of the Two Rivers, Zydeco Revelators, Chuck Lambert, Musicians on a Mission and more. See sculptor Konstantin Zingerman work on his latest piece and artist Karin Trunz demonstrate silk painting. Other demonstrations include pottery and bonsai.

Children are invited to contribute to the community mural and make crafts. The event will also feature two food trucks. Admission and parking for the festival are free.

For more information about the Creative Arts Festival or the Park System, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System’s TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.