The 4th Annual Southwest Fest, hosted by Hoboken Neighbors, returned to Jackson Street between 2nd and 4th Streets on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12 to 5 PM.
What was new
- A pop-up market: a curated market of local vendors from Main Street Pops, right in the heart of the festival.
- Free food: thanks to the vendors' generosity and the sponsors, all food was free while supplies lasted.
- Paying it forward: families were invited to help make sure every Hoboken family could enjoy the games, inflatables and food.
The lineup
- Music from WHSL's DJ BriPee, Mister Angel and @machotime_cutz
- The Hoboken High School Rockin' Redwings Marching Band
- A youth clinic from Hive Athletic
- A community mural with Hoboken Cultural Affairs, plus hands-on art with @distoart, @eccentricinertia and @joust201
- A game truck, mechanical bull, bounce house, games and activities
- Meet-and-greets with Hoboken Public Safety and the Hoboken Police
One community
The Mayor, the Congressman, the County Commissioner and the City Council joined to recognize people who make the community what it is. "Southwest Fest is a love letter to Hoboken and all of the neighbors that show up for each other every single day," organizers said. "Different backgrounds. Different stories. One community."
Read about Southwest Fest 2025.
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