Enjoy Taiko Drumming, Rides, Games and an Outdoor Street Fair in Kensington This Weekend

KENSINGTON, BROOKLYN — Traditional Japanese drumming and a Church Avenue street festival are just two of the ways you can enjoy the outdoors this weekend in Kensington.

First, the Church Avenue Street Fair will bring together local businesses, vendors, amusement rides, games and non-profits.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Church Avenue between Beverley Road and East 3rd Street.

The event is sponsored by the 66th Precinct Community Council. The NYPD's 66th Precinct patrols Kensington and Borough Park.

Mike Hyatt of Meteor Festivals, which is producing the event, says that visitors can expect a wide variety of goods for sale, from food to clothing. Hyatt also said that a small number of spaces are still available for businesses looking to participate. Registration costs $140 for a 10-foot spot. Those interested can contact him directly by calling 718-444-6028, or by emailing info@streetfairsny.com.

Also on Sunday afternoon, Brooklyn's Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, dedicated to preserving traditional Japanese art of taiko drumming, will be offering a free student concert at the East Fourth Street Community Garden.

This year's performance will be put on by KWTC Ensemble players Eriq Robinson, Rachel Daddino, Richie Arbas and Rassi. Showtime starts at 1 p.m.

[H/T KARMABrooklyn Blog]

Image at top: Drummers with the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center. Photo courtesy of the Center.