Garden, Arts, & Music Festival Is Coming To South Brunswick

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — There's an arts and music festival coming to South Brunswick, and it promises to be fun.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will host its EARTH Center Garden, Arts, and Music Festival on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the EARTH Center, Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave, South Brunswick.

The Family-oriented day will include live art displays and local musical acts. Activities for the kids will include a scavenger hunt, “The Recycling Magician,” a 4-H Small Animal Club and their furry friends, and a “Paint a Pot” activity.

Rutgers Master Gardeners and Environmental Stewards will offer advice on horticulture and stewardship while guiding visitors through projects.

Their work includes a children’s garden, vegetable display garden, and the popular butterfly house. Mini lectures on horticultural topics and culinary techniques will also be offered.

“There’s no better way to enjoy the last few days of summer than by being outdoors surrounded by nature, good music, and live art,” County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said. “From mini-lectures to showcasing your homegrown produce, this year’s EARTH Center Garden, Arts, and Music Festival will be an event the entire family will enjoy.”

Visitors can also get a close look at the Rows for the Hungry Project which has donated close to 30 tons of fresh, first-quality produce to local food banks in Middlesex County.

Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a homegrown produce challenge. The “Greatest of the Garden” competition categories may include largest tomato, largest zucchini, strangest heirloom, biggest sunflower bloom, and best likeness to a celebrity or historical figure.

The Arts Institute of Middlesex County will offer a Share Your Foodways kitchen demonstration where Chef Carolina Moratti will prepare dishes with the bounty of the season. A food truck will be available onsite. Attendees can also bring their own picnic lunches.

During the event, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will be collecting food for residents in need. Attendees who would like to help, can bring a non-perishable food item when attending this event.

For more information, please call 732-398-5268 or email david.smela@co.middlesex.nj.us.