The 34th Annual Atlantic Antic Street Festival will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (rain or shine), transforming 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue into a sea of live performances, one of a kind merchandise, and savory treats from around the world.
This homegrown festival will span from Hicks Street to Fourth Avenue, passing through Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Boerum Hill in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn, making the Atlantic Antic one of the biggest street fairs in the country. The Antic spans approximately 1 mile, giving festival goers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the diverse culinary offerings guilt-free. A special map will be provided to let visitors navigate the event by delicacy. After enjoying fare ranging from pulled pork and dumplings to baklava and fried chocolate, vistors can walk it off on your exploration of Atlantic Avenue.
Sahadi’s Specialty and Fine Foods will be celebrating its 60th year on the avenue at this year’s Atlantic Antic. Owner Charlie Sahadi has participated in 33 of the 34 Atlantic Antics and invites this years festival goers to “come taste the hummus that was voted one of the best in New York by Time Out NY Magazine”. And, stop by Chip Shop and try their specialty- the Deep-fried Twinkies!
Shop for jewelry, home accessories, and clothing- hundreds of local vendors will compliment the avenue’s wide array of trendy restaurants and shops. Anchored between Smith Street and Boerum Place, the children’s section will offer plenty of family fun with pony rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, puppets, books, kids clothing, and plenty of art activities.
The Antic will feature 10 live musical stages - featuring blues, rock, country, belly dancing, R&B, jazz, a Middle Eastern orchestra and interactive music for kids . The New York Transit Museum’s 15th Annual Bus Festival will once again join and intersect with this year’s Atlantic Antic. Running perpendicular along Boerum Place, visitors can board and explore a collection of vintage buses dating as far back as 1917, enjoy hands-on activities at the “Kid’s Stop” tent, and purchase unique gifts at the “Bus Shop.”
Closed to traffic for the day, the 2008 Atlantic Antic will showcase the rich cultural, culinary and commercial diversity along Atlantic Avenue. All activities are free and open to the public.
For more information please visit www.atlanticave.org.
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