Summer Fairs and Festivals

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    This post courtesy of Explore Brooklyn, an all-inclusive guide to the businesses, neighborhoods, and attractions that make Brooklyn great.

    The Renegade Craft Fair (Greenpoint) [GMAP]
    Hours: September 11 12—5 p.m.,  September 12—13 11 a.m.—6 p.m.

    Hop on over to The Renegade Craft Fair for a variety of pop-up shops featuring artisanal and home-made crafts, clothing, jewelry, and more. Keep an eye out for some of our favorites including Hill & Velez Home Goods and clay jewelry by Melissa Diaz of Okru.

    Renegade Craft Fair photo by Kaspar Metz.

     

    celebrate-brooklyn-prospect-park-dance-brazilDanceBrazil, Forro in the Dark Celebrate Brooklyn!

    Celebrate Brooklyn! (Prospect Park) [GMAP]
    June—August

    There is nothing better than listening to music on a summer night. Prospect Park transforms into a tree-lined amphitheater for its annual series of free outdoor concerts. Celebrate Brooklyn! hosts a bevy of genres including classical, indie rock, funk, soul and more. Check out the full schedule for some of your favorite acts.

     

    riis-park-beach-bazaar-queensRiis Park Beach Bazaar | SG D via Yelp

    Riis Park Beach Bazaar (Far Rockaway) [GMAP]
    May—September

    Although technically in Queens, Riis Park Beach Bazaar has been the new home for Brooklyn Night Bazaar since May of this year. Brooklyn food vendors gather daily to serve everything from Bolivian food to barbecue to cotton candy, and there are merch vendors that vary weekly. Riis Park Beach Bazaar also has a great events calendar including yoga, karaoke, DJ performances, and more.

     

    Williamsburg-SmorgasborgWilliamsburg Smorgasburg via Facebook

    Smorgasburg (Williamsburg) [GMAP]
    Hours: Saturdays, 11 a.m.—6 p.m., rain or shine

    This giant food market attracts purveyors from all across the region featuring not just local food shops but household goodies and packaged and prepared foods. With over a 100 vendors, locals and visitors alike are bound to find something to please the palate.

     

    tap-cork-beer-wine-festival-brooklyn-natee_nate1st Annual Tap+Cork Festival via Facebook

    Tap+Cork Beer and Wine Festival (Bed Stuy) [GMAP]
    Hours: August 14—15

    The third annual Tap+Cork Festival comes to Bed Stuy with an award-winning selections of craft beers and regional wineries. There will also be curated cuisines by local vendors, live music, and entertainment. General admission tickets are $20 plus fees, and VIP is $45 with no additional fees—purchase your tickets online.

     

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    Wanderlust 108: Brooklyn (Prospect Park)
    Hours: September 13, 9:30 a.m.—5 p.m.

    Get some perfect harmony at Brooklyn’s very own Wanderlust 108 Festival in Prospect Park. This outdoor Yoga experience combines yoga and meditation workshops with some of yoga’s top instructors along with a 5K run, live music, crafts, and food from local vendors.

     

    brooklyn-kite-festivalBrooklyn Kite Festival via Facebook

    Brooklyn Kite Festival Dumbo [GMAP]
    Hours: September 19, 11 a.m.—3 p.m.

    End your summer with flying colors at the Brooklyn Kite Festival. You can bring your own kite or purchase one at the park. Don’t forget your cameras!

     

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