Branch Brook Park Fest

Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Get ready to have a blast at Branch Brook Park Fest, an art and wellness event filled with music, food, and good vibes!
Scroll down to see the schedule of events.

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Branch Brook Park Fest
Come celebrate the spirit of community at Essex County Branch Brook Park! Join us for a day of music, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages.

Enjoy live performances from talented artists across diverse genres, savor flavors from local food vendors, and dive into a vibrant lineup of family-friendly fun. From interactive art projects to wellness experiences, there’s something to inspire and delight everyone.

Bring your friends and family, explore the park’s stunning natural beauty, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Marquee Sponsor
Prudential is the Marquee sponsor of Branch Brook Park Alliance

Platinum Sponsors

Made possible by funds from the Essex County Division of Cultural Affairs,
a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Silver Sponsors

Community &
Performing Art Partners

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Schedule of Events (Free)

Festival Run Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Wellness Activations (FREE)
- 10 AM - 11 AM ~ Yoga w. Lotus Yoga
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- 11 AM - 12 PM ~ Soul Line Dancing w. J-Boogie from Step-4-Step
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- 12 PM - 1 PM ~ Zumba
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11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wellness Organizations ~ providing FREE screenings and resources.
- Art ~ local artists showcasing their works.
- Art Activations - free participatory art projects.
- Community Organizations ~ providing FREE resources.
- Artisans - selling their goods and services.
- Food Truck by Kitchen Cloud - selling healthy fresh food.
Free Pumpkins @ 12:00 PM
- 250 pumpkins will be distributed while supplies last.
Performing Art & Live Music
- 11 AM - 5 PM ~ DJ: The Cain Marko
- 2 PM - 4 PM ~ NJPAC Youth Arts Education Performances (TD Jazz for Teens + Dodge Poetry)

Free Interactive Art Project

Marbling

FEATURED ARTISTS
Amanda J. Thakray (artist info)
Wendell Jefferies (artist info)

PJOECT TIME
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for a Free Community Art Project featuring marbling effects on paper during our annual festival. Guests can drop in at any time to receive a brief tutorial and create their own artwork inspired by Newark's many bodies of water. Once finished, your artwork will dry on a clothesline, forming a vibrant, flowing display. After it dries, you can take your masterpiece home as a keepsake from this free creative community experience!