SUMMER STREET FAIRS in Manhattan
I am always looking for something new to do that does not include Doof Doof in the backround. I was walking in the West Village with Matt and we stumbled upon a street fair. I know they have been around forever and everyone has probably been to one. (Or walked the carnage after they are over.)I realized they are allot of fun and a good way to randomly enjoy a sunny day. From the cheap disposable sun glasses to the rad t shirts its awesome! The tempting zepolles and greased up food is worth it alone. Hey, I even got one of the girls by the margarita stand to throw in some rum!
STREET FAIR CALENDAR 2009
| Sat. April 18 | 19th Annual Upper Broadway Spring Festival Broadway, 110-116 Sts. (east side of Broadway) |
| Sun. April 26 | 18th Annual West Side Spring Festival Broadway, 96-110 Sts. (east) |
| Sun. May 3 | 21st Annual Broadway Spring Festival Broadway, 86-96 Sts. (east) |
| Sun. May 17 | Annual Murray Hill Neighborhood Association Festival Park Avenue, 34-40 Sts. |
| Sun. May 24 | 22nd Annual Livable West Side Festival Broadway, 72-86 Sts. (west) |
| Sun. May 31 | 16th Annual Spring Crafts Festival Broadway, 66-72 Sts. (west) |
| Sun. June 14 | 32nd Annual Plantathon & Crafts Fair Broadway, 73-86 Sts., (east) |
| Sun. June 21 | 19th Annual Columbus Avenue Summer Festival Columbus Ave, 86-96 Sts. |
| Thurs. Sept. 10 – Sun. Sept. 20 | 82nd Annual Feast of San Gennaro Mulberry St.-Canal-Houston Sts. |
| Sat. Sept. 12 | 16th Annual Upper Broadway Autumn Festival Broadway, 110-116 Sts. (east) |
| Sun. Oct. 4 | 21st. Annual Upper Broadway Harvest Festival Broadway, 96-110 Sts. (west) |
| Sat. Oct. 10 | 17th Annual Upper Broadway Fall Festival Broadway, 110-116 Sts. (east). |
| Sun. Oct. 11 | 18th Annual Broadway Fall Festival Broadway, 86-96 Sts. (west) |
| Sat. Oct. 24 |
35th Annual Americana Jazz Festival 52nd Street, Madison-Seventh Aves. |
DUMBO: Winter Antiques Pop-Up Market
Of all the places in Brooklyn one keeps on proving its place as a true New York landmark. Dumbo, a industrial style community keeps on banging out original events. I know fairs are American pass time but leave it to Dumbo to have relics from the 1940 whose appearance is fresh out of the box. Winter Antiques Pop Up Market Dumbo is a colection of artists and collectors showcasing passion. I bought these funky glasses which i am gonna pop out and make sunglasses. I also got a hot hoodie and cup of great liquid chocolate. This fair is just full of designer jewelry, clothing, plants and nick knacks. I even found a booth that had toys that are in original boxes from the 20s period. After your done with this fabulous show don’t run away, Bubys down the road has a great menu and the water taxi takes you right into the financial district. The ride is beautiful and the wait at the dock gives you a view of the entire city. All in all the dumbo fair is only there for a few more weeks and would be foolish for anyone to miss.
