Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show

Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show features:

• Art Festival: The Summit Downtown Art Festival is an outdoor, juried art show that showcases 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.
• Live Entertainment: Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live music and performances by local musicians. The main stage will include performances by The Carnival Dogs, Four the Record & the Maura Glynn Band; the beer garden will feature Summit Street Sounds favorites firepit and Beth Sherby. The stage is located in the middle of the intersection of Beechwood Road and Springfield Avenue.
• Peotter’s Premium Car Show: All makes and models are welcome. Pre-register by September 19 to save 20 percent, or register on the day of the event before 9 am for $25. Check in at Bank Street and Summit Avenue from 7 to 9:30 am.
• Children’s Activities: Activities will be provided by the Summit YMCA and The Connection on Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Maple Street. Roaming around will be Krazy Kevin juggling along on his unicycle; and Shawn Yaney, the popular balloon artist. There will be additional activities from Robot Revolution, FPC Car Racing, Airbrush Tattoos by Janis, Mad Hatters Face Painting, and more.
• Food Trucks: Angry Archies, Just Delicious Kettle Corn, Puras Paletas, Sandwicheria, Jacks Surf & Turf, Pizza Vita
• Beer & Wine Garden: The Bank Street parking lot will be transformed into a Beer & Wine Garden sponsored by Downtown Summit. Cambridge Wines and Peerless Beverage Co. will feature draft beers and a variety of fine wines. Open at 11 am, all are welcome inside the Beer & Wine Garden to enjoy some games or take a seat to enjoy some food. Adults 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. Grab some food from Food Truck Alley or any downtown eatery and bring it to the Beer & Wine Garden. Drink tickets can be purchased at the entrance at Lyric Park on Beechwood Road and are cash only.
• The Summit Farmers Market will be open at 22 DeForest Avenue from 8 am to 1 pm.