2025 Activities
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1:00-5:00PM
Bring a chair and stay a while to listen to some tunes from the band- Up Too Late and Mad Hatter's Farm
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1:00-1:45: Student vocal performances provided by local vocal and piano instructor, Halley Pearlstein
1:45-2:15: Nicole Poko along with New Jersey poets Spencer Soletto and Sunny Hill have organized an "Off the Rails" poetry reading of original pieces. Additional poets include: BJ Ward, Karin Jervert, Jess Skutety and Arianna Astuni.
2:45 - 3:15: Join the fun and dynamic Dance Workshop & Performance with Moe-tion Dance Theater. Open to all ages and skill levels! No prior dance experience is needed-just bring your curiosity and a sense of play.
3:45 - 4:30: Gina Sampaio brings Story Slam to GFA Fest. Also on Sept 13th at Scouts she will host a Story Slam workshop to prepare you for your GFA Fest presentation!
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1:15 - 2:00: Join Chris, co-owner of Haven Healing Collective for a 45 minute slow flow by the river!
2:15 - 2:45: Immerse yourself in a riverside meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves using gongs and singing bowls with Scarlet Gorton.
3:15 - 3:45: Immerse yourself in a riverside meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves using gongs and singing bowls with Scarlet Gorton.
4:30 - 5:00: Roxey Ballet brings a "living tableau" of Washington Crossing the Delaware with a ballet in the wild presentation.
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Pet Friendly Activity Kids & dogs are invited to add their paw prints or brushstrokes to a canvas using safe, non-toxic paint. The artwork will be displayed at the Washington CB Pet Market store. Booth 8
Art Activity Wiggle, squish, and create with Bug Sensory Play—hands-on fun for curious kids! Grab a dough sample to bring the fun home with you by Bug Sensory Play. Booth 9
Art Activity Woman for High Bridge invites kids to paint their own wooden laser cut ornaments. Booth 15
Glass Blowing Demo Watch as Hub City Glassblowers demonstrates the craft of glassblowing. See molten glass transformed into beautiful forms in this live demo. Booth 16
Art Activity Check out Propagate Studios newest venture, Project Propagate! A mobile pay what you can art supply thrift shop inside “George” their 33ft long converted RV Booth 21
Art Activity Make a creative, decorative heart with handmade art papers! You can wear it, display it, or give it away to someone you love. From Suzi from@sosuzi_studio Booth 22
Safety Demo: South Branch Emergency Services will provide emergency safety demos and volunteer details. Booth 24
Observation Beehive: Come check out local beekeeper and Councilman Curtis Nowell's Observation Beehive and buy some delicious local honey while you're there. Booth 27
Video Game Hub: Covert Games invites you to try out their fun, food-themed video game! Booth 32
Art Activity From 2–3pm (or until supplies last), artist Gail Wingler invites you to make your own acrylic paint pouring creation. Booth 38
Zine Workshop: Artists and participants alike will have the opportunity to contribute to tiny magazines that tell stories of High Bridge by Coffee and Creatures. Booth 45
Collage Workshop: Join a collage workshop brought to you by the NAACP, Hunterdon County BranchBooth 46
Art Activity: Stop by the Hunterdon County Library booth to design and create your own custom button! Add your art or message, and take home a fun, wearable keepsake.Booth 51
Art Activity: Join artist Alex Maxwell for a hands-on silk screen printing activity and bring home a limited-edition poster featuring his original design. Booth 54
Live Mural Competition: Jonathan Robert Bleibdrey of “OurNaturalState" hosts a Battle of the Walls, a friendly mural competition between 4 muralists, LIVE! Shop E
Art Workshop: Design your own DIY terrarium workshop hosted by Chiqui Wood Working. Pay-what-you-can (suggested $15) helps cover materials. Booth 63
Art Activity: Create a nature critter using natural materials like leaves, twigs, stones, and flowers. Brought to you by the High Bridge Environmental Committee. Booth 66
Art Activity: Customize your own resin charm for a necklace, ring, bracelet, or even keychain at the Jack Karp Art booth and meet artist on display, Jacklyn Karpinski. Booth 72
Butterfly Catch Game: For a donation of $1 (or more) towards Outreach Connection Food Pantry, grab a butterfly net and try to catch butterflies as they come out of a super tall mega chute! Booth 78
Cannonball Run Game Cannonball Run is a fun battle game for adults and kids alike! Learn a bit about history of cannonball manufacturing in High Bridge, then see how well you can roll your 'cannonball" to rest in the target. Brought to you by Otter Designworks. Booth 79
Art Activity A workshop to "make your own" beaded purse charms, backpack charms and zipper pulls. Created by Artist, Sarah Sisto. Booth 80
Art Workshop Join illustrator and Marvel comic book artist Darren Auck for a special drawing and demo workshop. Booth 81
Art Activity Join the High Bridge School Staff for a Scratch Palm Leaf Art Activity. Booth 84
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"Spreading your Wings" Project: All are are invited to decorate cut-out feathers that will be incorporated into a collaborative wing installation. Once complete, participants can pose in front of the wings for a unique and inspiring photo opportunity. Brought to you by the High Bridge Creative Team. Fenceline #14
"Just Wow" Fenceline Installation: This phone holds a year’s worth of plastic waste from a single person. Less than10% of plastic recycled Artist Rachel Magee asks us to consider what technology and progress are really accomplishing. Fenceline # 5
Dinosaurs! Artist Amanda Henriksen playful plywood dinosaur standees are scattered throughout the TISCO grounds. They are painted in chalk paint, so you can decorate them. Keep an eye out- you never know where one might be hiding! TISCO Grounds
TISCO Installation: Councilwoman Colleen Conroy is weaving a magical vine that winds its way up the TISCO railings! TISCO
Recycled Bicycle Rack: Peter Ritter, High Bridge's local “junk man,” created this fully functional bike rack from 100% reclaimed bicycle parts. Welded with care, it’s sturdy, safe to use, and free of sharp edges- giving discarded metal new life with purpose. TISCO Entrance
“Pipe Dreams” Installation: “Pipe Dreams” is an interactive salvaged metal art installation. Users are encouraged to speak and release their thoughts and send them "up and out" through this piece. Created by Otter Designworks. Booth 79
Sound Activity: Experience a "re-visualization of sound" with color and form by artist Evan Schlomann. Behind TISCO
Interactive Art: Alan Mart brings a hands on kinetic American Bald Eagle sculpture to GFA Fest. Booth 66
