Everything Jersey City Festival
Honoring the Jersey City Urban Enterprise Zone Program
Saturday May 22, 2010
The Central Avenue S.I.D. Management Corporation (CASID) is pleased to announce that the annual Everything Jersey City Festival will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2010.* The 2009 festival was GRAND SUCCESS with an estimated 15,000 people in attendance! CASID is now in the planning stages to make the festival even bigger and better then previous years. Click on the links below to learn more about the 2010 festival taking place on Central Avenue in the Jersey City Heights.
Click here to see Festival Promo Video
| Festival Entertainment | Taste of the Heights | Volunteer Information |
| Family Fun | Exhibitor Info/ Application | Getting to the Festival |
| Shopping - ONE DAY SALE | Sponsorships | Community Advisories |
Take a look back at the 2009 Everything Jersey City Festival page.
Take a look back at the 2008 Everything Jersey City Festival page.
*Note: The festival was pushed back one week from its original date in respect to fallen Jersey City Police Officer Marc DiNardo. His memory is being honored in Washington D.C. the week of May 10. More info to follow.
Festival Entertainment
Artists interested in performing at the festival are encouraged to send their press kit, including an audio and/or video sample of their work, to the CASID for consideration. Scroll down for our mailing address, or email us. If you're not a performer but know of a good one we should consider, tell us!
Check back for updates!
Family Fun
Rides and Amusements for the the kids:
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Petting Zoo
- Obstacle Course
- Moonwalk
- Super Slide
- Clowns & Magicians
More to come. Check back for updates.
Central Avenue Shopping
The CASID is coordinating a huge one day sale among Central Avenue (jewelry, clothing, shoes, furniture, etc) businesses on the day of the festival. Many Sales will offer 10% to 60% OFF select merchandise.
Coming soon: List of participating businesses.
"Taste of the Heights"
So where are the good restaurants in the Height's section of Jersey City? Many of them will be at the festival giving attendees a "Taste of the Heights." As a special treat, participating restaurants will be inviting festivalgoers back this summer by distributing a limited number of gift certificates allowing a significant discount on one sit-down dinner from their full menu (terms and conditions apply).
Check back for updates.
Festival Sponsors
Businesses and organizations who become sponsors of the Everything Jersey City Festival enjoy a wide range of promotional benefits in conjunction with the events' marketing campaigns. Additionally, this festival is designed to stimulate the local economy. Sponsors are reinvesting in our community by providing a much needed boost for local commerce. Would you like to sponsor the Everything Jersey City Festival? Check out our Sponsorship Package & Benefits!
If you or your business or organization has questions about becoming a sponsor, please email or call the CASID at (201) 656-1366. For a list of last year's sponsors, click here.
2010 Everything Jersey City sponsors who have joined so far:
The Everything Jersey City Festival is organized by the Central Avenue Special Improvement District Management Corporation in partnership with Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the City of Jersey City Municipal Council and Division of Cultural Affairs, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise and Board of Chosen Freeholders. Paid for in part by the Jersey City Urban Enterprise Zone Program.
Exhibitor Information
The Everything Jersey City Festival is now accepting vendor applications which are due no later then Wednesday April 21, 2010. The festival will feature artists, crafters, festival food vendors, local businesses and many local organizations. Exhibitors at the festival will reach a crowd of thousands with their products, service or message. Spaces were filled at the discretion of the Festival Committee.
Click here for 2010 Everything Jersey City Festival Vendor Application
Canopies (10’x10’) and tables are required for all vendors. Central Avenue businesses Kennedy Department Store (270 Central Ave., 201-420-8722) and C.H. Martin (256 Central Ave., 201-659-7055) have canopies available at very affordable prices. If you plan to rent these items, contact the CASID for our preferred rental company. If you plan to rent these items, All Star Rentals (973-591-1333) is the festival’s preferred company.
Hudson County Artist/ Crafters receive discounted rates and are strongly encouraged to participate in the festival. Additionally, the CASID will be awarding free booth spaces to a limited number of Hudson artists. To be considered for the free space, this application must be completed and submitted with initial payment as soon as possible.
Jersey City Not-for-profit organizations and CASID members should send an email requesting the discounted festival vendor application.