Annual Juried Summer Arts Festival Returns August 17

Fernando DeOliveira. (Photo courtesy Fernando DeOliveira)
Fernando DeOliveira. (Photo courtesy Fernando DeOliveira)

  TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Artist Community will be hosting their annual Juried Summer Arts Festival on August 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., along Hadley Avenue, on the lawn of the Ocean County Parking Garage. 

  Admission and parking are free!

  The annual Juried Summer Arts Festival showcases local artists’ work and offers up more than $1,700 in prizes. There will be live music, student dancers from “Broadway on Main,” food trucks Caribbean Soul, Mr. Softee, and Debbie O’s Concessions, and more.

  This year’s special guest judge will be international artist, Fernando DeOliveira! 

Music will be provided by “The ClubHouse” of Toms River, along with live 
performances by Josh Werner, Julia Sterling, and Keith Peters.

  Join in for a fun family day. Rain date is August 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

  If you are an artist and wish to join the showcase, there is still time. Visit TRAC732.com for details and to download an application. 

  For more information, call 732-604-5761.