Newark PorchFest 2025, a community arts and music festival staged on porches, patios, and driveways in Newark’s Forest Hill Historic District, will return for its sixth season on Saturday.

Organized by the Forest Hill Community Association, the free event will showcase more than 50 musicians, visual artists, and dancers at more than 35 homes throughout the neighborhood.

Porchfest runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A rain date has been scheduled for Saturday, September 27th.

Attendees will have a wide range of styles and genres to enjoy, including pop, rock, R&B, Latin, world, DJs, fine art, crafts, and jewelry—with many visual artworks available for purchase.

North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr., who represents the Forest Hill neighborhood, said PorchFest has become one of the most antici

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