One of the Mile Square’s most anticipated fall events is returning this weekend. The City of Hoboken announced in August that the annual Fall Arts + Music Festival will take place on Sunday, September 29th along Washington Street in Hoboken. From 11AM to 6PM, residents can peruse displays + sales from artists, crafters, food vendors, and local businesses — as well as listen to live music. Read on to learn more about the 2024 Fall Arts + Music Festival happening this weekend in Hoboken, New Jersey.
The Details
On Sunday, September 29th, Washington Street (from Observer Highway to Seventh Street) will be blocked off for local artisans, food vendors, and businesses to promote their goods and services at the Fall Arts + Music Festival. Locals can shop, browse, and peruse 250+ vendors from 11AM to 6PM. The rain date for this event is Sunday, October 6th.
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“We are thrilled to once again host the Fall Arts & Music Festival, a celebration of Hoboken’s diverse and talented community,” Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla said in a press release. “This event not only showcases the incredible local artists and musicians but also brings together residents and visitors for a day of fun, culture, and creativity.”
Being the arts and *music* festival, there will also be two stages of live musical performances along Washington Street. The entertainment lineup is as follows:
Seventh Street Stage (Washington Street between Sixth Street + Seventh Street)
- A variety of local kid performances, including the All Saints Bold Dancers.
- Allison Strong: Union City-born singer, songwriter, actor, + composer.
- Paper Anniversary: Brooklyn-based husband + wife band, known for their rollicking Bluegrass harmonies + clever lyrics.
- Ebony Hillbillies: one of the last Black/African-American string bands in America, keeping an almost forgotten American musical legacy alive.
Observer Highway Stage (Washington Street between Observer Highway + Newark Street)
- Dallas Connors: local Hoboken singer-songwriter.
- The Dracu-Las: A female-led group inspired by surfy garage punk for the beach goth set.
- The Young Picassos: A modern take on the steel drum band, bringing a distinct Caribbean sound.
- Men of Soul: Local favorite cover band, breathing new life into classic soul and R&B from the 60s through the 90s.
- Lulada Club: NYC’s all-woman salsa orchestra, known for their masterful renditions of the classics and their original tracks.
Per a Nixle alert from the City, vendor registration for local artists, crafters, and food vendors is open until 5PM on Friday, September 27th. Those interested in being a vendor can sign up here. For more information or any questions, please email [email protected], or visit Hoboken’s Cultural Affairs page here.
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Sean Kingston Is Celebrating His Birthday With a Mini Concert in Hoboken
With the most bars per capita of any city in the United States, Hoboken plays host to a lot of birthday celebrations. Very rarely, however, are those birthday celebrations for one of the most prolific hitmakers of the late aughts — and even rarer still do those birthday celebrations include a performance from said hitmaker. If you're confused: Sean Kingston is coming to Hoboken to celebrate his 35th birthday at Madd Hatter. At the celebration, the 2000s icon will be performing his "top 6 songs," likely including "Beautiful Girls" and "Take You There." Doors open at 8PM on February 6th, 2025 at 221 Washington Street. Keep reading to learn more about Sean Kingston's Hoboken Birthday Bash, happening this February.
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The Details
On Thursday, February 6th, the fire will be burning on the Madd Hatter dance floor. Sean Kingston is celebrating his 35th birthday and he's chosen Hoboken as his celebration destination. Good choice if we say so.
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Kingston will be performing some of his greatest hits to a live audience in a mini concert. Doors open for the event at 8PM, and guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good spot in the crowd. Madd Hatter will also be serving up drink specials throughout the evening.
Tickets are available for purchase on EventBrite here. There are VIP admission and table options for anyone looking to make a night out of it.
At this point, you might be thinking: how, out of anywhere in the world, did Sean Kingston decide on Hoboken? The team at Madd Hatter shared with The Hoboken Girl that one of the bar owner's has a mutual friend with the singer — and with their birthdays just days apart, the duo decided to throw a joint birthday celebration. Everything came together from there: and the exclusive Sean Kingston performance is an added bonus.
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Since we first covered this story on January 23rd, the event is reportedly in such high demand that Madd Hatter has added two additional Sean Kingston concerts: one the day before the Birthday Bash, on February 5th, and another 'Y2K' brunch on February 8th. The February 5th event is already sold out, but tickets are still available for brunch here.
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