Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Peotter's Car Show
Sunday, September 21, 10am-4pm
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, September 21st from 10am-4pm will be the Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show!
ART SHOW: The Summit Downtown Art Festival is an outdoor, juried art show and showcases a diverse range of artistic talents, featuring local artists and artisans presenting their creations in various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and purchase unique and original items. The Art Festival, organized by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will be located on Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Summit Avenue. Find the application HERE.
CAR SHOW: This year The Classic & Exotic Car Show will once again be sponsored by Peotter's Auto Body & Spa. Peotter's is bringing their expertise to make the show more fun! Want to show your car? Pre-register HERE by 9/19 for just $20 and you can enter to be in The People Choice Award Category! Day-of registration is also available for $25 but you can't be included in the People's Choice Category. Cars may arrive after 7am, no cars accepted after 9:30am. Cars check in at Bank Street & Summit Avenue. All makes and models welcome.
Below are the categories.
6 SDI Trophies Awarded by Peotter's
People’s Choice (Only available to those who pre-registered so we can set-up a voting link/poll)
Best in Show
Best Electric Vehicle
Best 4-Door
Best 2-Door
Most Unique
Peotter’s Top 10 - (Car Decals will be awarded to vehicles determined by Peotter’s)
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: There will be plenty of live entertainment. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy performances by local musicians, adding to the festive atmosphere and providing a lively backdrop for the event. Below is the lineup. Special thanks to Summit Hearing Aid Center.
Main Stage Performers (The stage is located in the middle of the intersection of Beechwood Road and Springfield Ave.)
Four the Record -10am - 12noon
Carnival Dogs - 12noon - 2pm
Maura Glynn Band - 2pm - 4pm
Beer/Wine Garden Performers (Bank Street Parking Lot)
NEW THIS YEAR, catch the game on our big screen TV starting at 1pm!
Beth Sherby (Duo)11 am - 1:30pm
Firepit (Duo) 1:30- 4pm
Train Station Performers
DJ Paul Fessock (Mr. Socks) 10am - 4pm
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! There will be lots of fun children’s activities brought to you by the Summit YMCA, The Connection, The Summit Public Library, Robot Revolution, Krazy Kevin, Shawn Yaney the balloon artist, a photo booth, Face Painting, Airbrush Tattoos, RC car racing, mini golf and more! Special thanks to Dwell NJ and St. Patrick School for sponsoring a portion of this.
COME HUNGRY! The following food trucks will be on Bank Street - Angry Archies, Just Delicious Kettle Corn, Puras Paletas, Sandwicheria, Jacks Surf and Turf, Pizza Vita.
BEER and WINE GARDEN: The Bank Street parking lot will be transformed into a Beer & Wine Garden sponsored by downtown Summit’s own Cambridge Wines and Peerless Beverage Co. will feature draft beers and a variety of fine wines. Open at 11AM, all are welcome inside the Beer & Wine Garden to enjoy some games or take a seat to enjoy some food, those aged 21 years and older are able to get a wristband to purchase alcoholic beverages. Enjoy live music, kids’ activities, plenty of tables for dining, cornhole and other games, and just a great place to take a break! Grab some food from Food Truck Alley or any downtown eatery and bring it to the Beer & Wine Garden to enjoy! Drink tickets can be purchased at the entrance at Lyric Park on Beechwood Rd. and are CASH only.
Summit Farmers Market will be open at 22 DeForest Avenue from 8AM-1PM.
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