Newark Porchfest 2024: Over 40 Musicians, Artists Coming to Forest Hill

NEWARK — A neighborhood arts and music festival is coming to porches, patios and driveways in Forest Hill, organizers said.

Porchfest is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. It will showcase over 40 musicians, visual artists and dancers at over 30 venues, Forest Hill Community Association announced.

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“Newark Porchfest is a great community event that truly brings people together through music," Jackie Jay, president of the Forest Hill Community Association, said in a statement to TAPinto Newark. "It’s a day filled with performances, kids laughing, neighbors smiling, and visitors discovering the rich history and architectural beauty of our Forest Hill Historic District."

Before Porchfest kicks off, families are invited to “Kid's Fest” from 11 a.m. to noon, featuring a performance of “Peter and the Wolf” by the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players, along with other kid-friendly activities, organizers said. A variety of food trucks will also be available throughout the day, offering an array of options to enjoy, according to the organizers.

New this year will be “Spin City,” a DJ-fueled backyard dance party with three local DJs spinning" the most infectious dance tracks from across the decades" in the leafy backyard of Forest Hill mansion, organizers said.

Also among the performers in the lineup are jazz singer Carrie Jackson & Her Jazzin' All Stars, gospel pop and soul artist William LaVant, soul-jazz violinist Charisa the ViolinDiva and spoken word artist and photographer Ameerah Shabazz.

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Guests can pick up an event guide and map at the Ballantine Gates (located at the intersection of Ballantine Parkway and Lake Street) or download a digital version on the Porch Fest website .

Forest Hill is accessible via Newark Light Rail (Bloomfield Ave., Davenport, and Branch Brook Park Stations) and the city bus line. Street parking is also available on neighboring streets. The event is free and open to the public. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 29.

“This festival has become a beloved fall tradition, showcasing the incredible local talent and warm, welcoming spirit of our neighborhood,” Jay said. “It’s a joyful gathering of families and friends, celebrating the creativity and diversity that make our community so special. We can’t wait to see you there.”

Sponsors of Porchfest are Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and the County of Essex, NJ State Council On The Arts, Essex County Parks Department, North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr., the Newark Teachers Union, The Mount Prospect Partnership and Commercial District Services, Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz, The Turrell Fund, The North Ward Center, Essex County Register Juan M. Rivera Jr. and Nirvana Healthcare.

For more information, visit newarkporchfest.com and follow Newark Porchfest on Facebook and Instagram: @newarkporchfest .

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