Bottoms Up at Newark Summerfest

The third annual SummerFest brings live music, food and drinks to Newark this weekend, a stop off the Interstate 880 Stevenson Boulevard exit. Hosted by the Newark Chamber of Commerce, the outdoor festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the parking lot between Sears and Macy's at NewPark Mall. This year’s theme is Microbrews and Music. The event will also feature a car show, microbreweries and wine-tasting. Guests will be able to purchase mugs with tokens so they can visit the various brewers on site. Families will also have a chance to buy products from commercial merchants and food from a variety of vendors. Children will be able to take part in arts and craft activities and play in a kids' zone, which will include jumpers and pony rides. A car show awards ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday. Individuals interested in registering for the car show can do so on site for $35, beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. See the attached PDF to learn more about registering. NewPark Street Eats will also take place during the two-day outdoor festival, bringing well-known gourmet food trucks into town. The Farmers' Market will take part in the festival on Sunday. SummerFest began three years ago as a way to "highlight our businesses and support our nonprofits," said Linda Ashley, president of the Newark Chamber of Commerce. Here is a breakdown of performances scheduled during SummerFest: Saturday 10 a.m. Dog Without Warning (Rock) 11 a.m. Aerodance (Indian Dance) 12:30 p.m. Phil Berkowitz and the Dirty Cats (Blues) 2:30 p.m. Rock and Roll Time Machine (Tribute Band) 4:30 p.m. Zydeco On Our Mind (Zydeco) Sunday 10 a.m. The Resistance (Classic Rock) 11 a.m. To Be Determined 12:30 p.m. The Diehards with Susan Harlow (Classic Rock) 2:30 p.m. Rock and Roll Time Machine (Tribute Band) 4:30 p.m. Highway 4 (Country & Rock) For more information, visit the Newark SummerFest website by clicking here.