Food, Art, Free Music: Glen Rock’s Arts Fest 2023 Is This Weekend

GLEN ROCK, NJ — The fun of summer doesn't have to end just because summer vacation does.

The Arts Council of Glen Rock has posted all the details for their upcoming festival of crafts, music, food, and an immersive art experience for kids.

The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Glen Rock Borough Hall Lawn.

The event "celebrates and recognizes the role the arts play in our lives." It also allows local artists to sell their creations.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase, from Giannella’s Subs and John’s Boy Pizzeria.

Here are some of the artists, artisans, and makers who will participate:

Artists And Makers:

Soo Kim, SooSooStudios
Lisa Hahn, Lisa Hahn Studio
Pat Smythe, Watercolors by Pat
Shantala Kaikini, Gauche, miniatures
Flor Giron, Flor Pottery
Peter Liman, Big Hollow Art Studio
Adam Cohen, Arts of Wilderness
Laura Beit-Zuri, Tied and Tinted
Jennifer Hall, JuLouLa Handmade Creations
Rachel Schuster, Jig & Garnet
T. Dukes, Woodburning By "T"
Vinny Cartiglia, Framed and Bejeweled
Kristin Marchesiello
Charles Saulenas, Everwood Turnings
Marilyn Chuebon, Babci’s Beanies
James Nonas, Jim Nonas Art
Vivian Leung, Aesro Design
Gigi Garcia, Little Plum
Rhonda Aversa, Zerhenity Designs

Musical Talent:

JT Cambria -- Pop throwbacks
Gayatri Mathur – Indie Pop
Catherine Merkle – Singer/Songwriter
ODE – Alternative & Classical Rock
Paper Jam – Classic Rock
Thursday Eve Collective – Eclectic mix of soul, Country, R&B
Lisa Viggiano & Monroe Quinn – Adult Pop/Jazz

Three local businesses are Premier Sponsors of Arts Fest – The Colligan Group-Keller Williams, 3 Day Blinds-David Siegel, and Alpha Fit Club Glen Rock.

Parking is available in the Boro Hall train station parking lot and along Rock Road.

For more information on Arts Fest, visit artscouncilgr.org/arts-fest-9923.

Arts Council of Glen Rock is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote, support, and celebrate all forms of the arts. The aim is to provide artistic experiences throughout the year for the community, guided by three priorities: expanding arts opportunities, cultivating awareness, and energizing community support and attendance. For more information and to join, visit www.artscouncilgr.org.

Find out more about the upcoming event here.