The African American Arts and Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008 (10 AM - 6 PM), at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway. Admission and Parking is FREE.
Plaza Show with local and recording artist. Three hour Gospel Show with choirs and dance groups. Black College Fair and Non Profit Organization exhibits.
Fraternities and Sororities and community exhibits. Health testing and counselling. Black Arts and Heritage exhibits. Youth games and contest, including
g face painting and races. A few carnival games
Seventy-five non-food vendors with clothing, hats, jewelry, books, cosmetics, health food &items, carvings, business opportunities, ethnic articles, and many more. Thirty food vendors with Bar BQ, chicken, fish, hot dogs, hamburgers, greens, beans, pies, drinks, and desserts.
Black Arts and Heritage exhibits. Last year, the Buffalo Soldiers were there. Numerous food vendors, clothing, books, hats, jewelry, cosmetics, art works, business opportunities, and ethnic items.
Here is some advice from my co-worker Carolyn
Get there early. I always bring a small cooler with liquid refreshments and leave it in the car. Since the parking lot is in a contained area, you can always go to your car. The parking lot near the vendor and entertainment tents, fills up quickly. This area might be closed off and you will have to park further away. Bring fold-up chairs just in case.
Purchase your food early. Last year, my church choir was part of the program and I waited until we finished singing to purchase a rib sandwich around 2pm.
Hunger, will make you do crazy things. I stood in line wearing high heels for an hour. Ribs and fish are very popular food items at this event. Needless to say, they ran out of ribs 2 people ahead of me!
Leander McClain, Exit Buyers Plus Realty, Burlington, NJ 08016 609-505-6578
The picture of the Choir is amazing! Did you take it? It is beautiful!
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Leander All the clothing had faces in the front is that significant?
Terrie - no the picture is not mine. this choir is from Soweto and yes the picture is beautiful
Jennifer - Not sure of the significance of the faces. I sure wish I did, but i don't :)