Deb DeFago Turso

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

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New Jersey

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1886 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 11 AM – 5 PM 
Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ (Prospect St to Rutgers St) 
GPS: 1886 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
<h2>What's Happening!</h2>
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.
<h2>Music &amp; Entertainment</h2>
<ul><li>Emcee: <a href="https://lynettelive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lynette Sheard</a></li><li>Genres: Jazz • Blues • Broadway • Original Music</li><li>Sound Support: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newjerseydjservices/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">New Jersey DJ Services LLC</a> (all‑day coverage)</li><li>Special Feature: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWbV0bKDlxH/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The NY/NJ Soccer Bus</a> — on site with giveaways and fan engagement throughout the day.</li></ul>
<h2>Live Music Performances</h2>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.alleycatsax.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alex Desrivieres Jam Band</a></li><li><a href="https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/manuela-zapata-singer/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Manuela Zapata</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yasmeena.atia/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yasmeena Sharif</a></li><li><a href="https://www.badiafarha.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Badia Farha</a></li><li><a href="https://lynettelive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lynette Sheard Live</a></li><li><a href="https://www.laurievega.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Laurie Vega</a></li><li><a href="https://www.davideaston.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">David Easton Band</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nwkjazzyjohnson/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jacqueline Harmon Johnson</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/newjerseydjservices/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Jersey DJ Services LLC</a></li></ul>
Live Music: Produced by <a href="https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/all-gregory-burrus-productions-events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gregory Burrus Productions</a>

<h2>Community Partners</h2>
This year’s live music celebration is supported by:
<ul><li><a href="https://www.njpac.org/about/community-engagement/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Community Engagement Jazz Advisory Council</a></li><li><a href="https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/newark/visit-study/institute-jazz-studies" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rutgers University–Newark, Institute of Jazz Studies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mhanj.org/about-lynette-sheard/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Inc.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.springfieldavenue.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Springfield Avenue Partnership (SAM)</a></li><li><a href="https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/all-gregory-burrus-productions-events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gregory Burrus Productions</a></li></ul>
<h2>Plan Your Visit</h2>
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 &amp; open to the public
Parking: Street and municipal lots nearby

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