Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 11 AM – 5 PM Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ (Prospect St to Rutgers St) GPS: 1886 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
What's Happening!
Springfield Avenue comes alive for the Annual MayFest Street Fair, a full‑day Live Music Singer Celebration hosted by Lynette Sheard. Enjoy Jazz, Blues, Broadway, and original music from beloved local bands while exploring ten blocks of food, vendors, and family fun.
The fair draws over 2,000 visitors annually, making it one of Maplewood’s most vibrant community events.
Music & Entertainment
- Emcee: Lynette Sheard
- Genres: Jazz • Blues • Broadway • Original Music
- Sound Support: New Jersey DJ Services LLC (all‑day coverage)
- Special Feature: The NY/NJ Soccer Bus — on site with giveaways and fan engagement throughout the day.
Live Music Performances
- Alex Desrivieres Jam Band
- Manuela Zapata
- Yasmeena Sharif
- Badia Farha
- Lynette Sheard Live
- Laurie Vega
- David Easton Band
- Jacqueline Harmon Johnson
- New Jersey DJ Services LLC
Live Music: Produced by Gregory Burrus Productions
Community Partners
This year’s live music celebration is supported by:
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Community Engagement Jazz Advisory Council
- Rutgers University–Newark, Institute of Jazz Studies
- Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc.
- Springfield Avenue Partnership (SAM)
- Gregory Burrus Productions
Plan Your Visit
Come early walk around, secure a meal, bring a chair, relax, and enjoy the music with friends and family. Seating is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Admission: Free & open to the public Parking: Street and municipal lots nearby