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Music and Art To Take Center Stage in Holmdel

8th Annual Bayonet Farm Arts & Music Festival to be held on Sunday, September 25, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel.

The 8th Annual Bayonet Farm Arts & Music Festival will take place rain or shine on Sunday, September 25, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel. The Festival is sponsored by the Holmdel Department of Parks & Recreation and the Bayonet Farm Festival Committee. Admission is $5 per person which includes all shows, the Harding House tour, and parking. Children under 12 get in free.

Visual Arts

Throughout the afternoon, en plein air artists will be at their easels capturing Bayonet’s lovely structures and pastoral ambiance. Professional potters will display their creations as well as demonstrate the skills of hand-building, using a pottery wheel, and the Japanese art of raku; a glass artist is also expected.

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A juried art show in the Red Barn Gallery will feature painting, sculpture, and photography, many available for purchase. At day’s end, prominent art experts, James Yarosh and Peter Trippi, will award prizes to Red Barn Gallery and en plein air selections. The James Yarosh Fine Arts Gallery is acclaimed for its contemporary Russian realists collection. Peter Trippi is editor of Fine Art Connoisseur, “the premiere magazine for informed collectors.”

Live Music & Dance

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Spanning the spectrum from ‘40’s Big Band to Blues to Salsa. The Colts Neck Swing Band, Jazzfunktion, Late 4 Lunch, and Elliot Fischer are back by popular demand. International rhythms will be provided by Los Mas Valientes, Celadon Youth Ensemble, and Goya Dance Troupe. New to the Festival will be Holmdel High School rock band, Definite No.

Architecture and Style

Be sure to note the classic Pennsylvania Dutch architecture while enjoying the art exhibits and stage performances. Upon purchasing Bayonet Farm in the late 1930’s, heiress and former actress Miss Laura Harding had the barns built to indulge her love of horses. Harding also added grand rooms to her historic house to host friends like movie star Katherine Hepburn. There will be guided tours of the Harding House that offer a glimpse into the easy elegance and attention to detail of a bygone era.

Just For Kids

Little hands will have a chance to experience many artful endeavors: drawing, creating pottery, painting a community mural, and making their own musical instruments. Special guests include The Doodle Dude, who will demonstrate cartooning techniques, and performer Yosi, who will lead the younger set in a fun family sing-along.

To round out your visit, enjoy a delicious lunch and dessert at the Red Barn Café.

Volunteer Opportunities

Be part of the behind-the-Festival-scene by volunteering. High School students may be eligible to earn Community Hours.

This program is made possible in part by the Monmouth County Arts Council through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the County Historical Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.

For more information, contact Phyllis at 732-332-1112 or Elaine at 732-203-2263.

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