For the safety of vendors, artists, vehicles, musicians, and attendees - it has been decided to cancel the Arts & Cars Festival this Sunday, September 20th.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

SAVE THE DATE: 

Sunday, September 20th, from 10am-4pm will be SDI's annual Arts & Cars: Peotter's Auto Body & Spa Car Show & Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) Downtown Summit Arts Festival! 

ARTS FESTIVAL: 

The downtown Summit Arts 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 Arts Festival, organized by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ), will be located on Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Summit Avenue. Contact the VACNJ to learn how to apply!

CAR SHOW:

This year the Cool, Custom, & Classic Car Show will once again be sponsored and operated by Peotter's Auto Body & Spa. Located on Union Place between Maple Street and Summit Avenue, as well as Beechwood Road between Bank Street and Union Place, Peotter's is bringing their expertise to make the show possible!

Want to show your car? Pre-register HERE by Thursday, 9/17 for just $20 and you will be entered to be in The People Choice Award Category!

Day-of registration is also available for $25 but you will not 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!

Car Show Award Categories:

Trophies (awarded by Peotter's Autobody & Spa):

• People’s Choice: Voted on by show attendees & the general public (only available to those who pre-registered so we can set-up a voting link/poll)
• Best in Show
• Most Unique
• Best Restoration
• Best Paint
• Best Interior

Car Decals / Static Cling-Ons:

• Participation - First 50 vehicles to arrive will receive a special participation decal
• Peotter's Top 10 - Car Decals will be awarded to vehicles determined by Peotter’s

Special thank you to our event sponsors:

Event Co-Sponsors:

Peotter's Auto Body & Spa - Operating & managing the incredible cool, custom, & classic car show!
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey - Organizing & operating the juried arts festival!

Superior Showcase (Platinum) Sponsor:

Lincoln (Vehicle Brand)
Summit Hearing Aid Center

Exquisite Exhibition (Gold) Sponsors:

St. Patrick School - Additionally sponsoring the Photo Booth Activity!
Pilates Addiction (Short Hills)
State Farm - Richard Fernandez Insurance Agency

Beer & Wine Garden Beverage Donors:

Peerless Bev Co.
Cambridge Wines

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 (The stage is located in the middle of the intersection of Beechwood Road and Springfield Ave.)

• Candice Lee: 10am - 11:50am
• Rusty Monks: 12:05pm - 1:55pm
• Big Train: 2:10pm - 4pm

Beer/Wine Garden (Bank Street Parking Lot) 

• Jeiris Cook: 11am - 1:30pm
• Beth Sherby Duo: 1:30pm - 4pm

We are also bringing back the GIANT TV Screen this year, so come catch the football games on our big screen TV starting at 1pm (including the NY Jets game)!

Train Station Performers

• DJ Mr. Socks: 10am - 4pm
  With a special mid-day performance by School of Nimbus Dance!

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY! Family Activities include: Miniature Remote Control Car Racing, Mini Golf, Photo Booth (sponsored by St. Patrick School), Airbrush Tattoos, Face Painting, Balloon Art, special entertainment by Krazy Kevin, Robotics & Games by Robot Revolution, Master Yoo's Martial Arts, and more activities thanks to local non-profit organizations!

COME HUNGRY! The following delicious food vendors will be on Bank Street - Sandwhicheria, Jack's Surf & Turf, Puras Paletas, Pizza Vita, & Just Delicious Kettle Corn (on Beechwood Rd).

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 the very generous Peerless Beverage Co. and 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.

DON'T FORGET! The Summit Farmers Market will also be open at 22 DeForest Avenue from 8AM-1PM.