Hey, Hudson County – one of the area’s most anticipated events has announced its spring dates. The annual Hoboken Spring Arts + Music Festival is back and will be taking place on May 7th, 2023 from 11AM to 6PM on Washington Street between Observer Highway and 7th Street. Read on to learn about this year’s festival in the Mile Square.
The Details
The Hoboken Spring Arts + Music Festival will feature displays and sales by artists, crafters, food vendors, and local businesses — including artwork, food, clothing, jewelry, flowers, furniture + home decor, and more.
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“I am thrilled to once again invite residents to the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival,” Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla said in a community message to the City. “I encourage everyone to come listen to live musical performances and peruse the talented artists, crafters, and food vendors. Thank you to our sponsors for working with my Administration to make this family-friendly, time-honored tradition possible once again.”
There will also be two stages of live music performances located on
The full performance schedule is as follows:
Seventh Street Stage
- 12:15PM — All Saints Day School + BOLD Arts Dancers
- 12:45PM — Veronika Jokel + Band
- 1:20PM — 3 Dollars
- 2:10PM — The Brooklyners
- 3:30PM — Mariachi Oro de Mexico
- 5PM — Frankie Morales + the Mambo of the Times Orchestra
Observer Highway Stage
- 12PM — Hudson City Rats
- 12:55PM — Elk City
- 1:50PM — Jonny Couch
- 2:50PM — Cliff Westfall
- 4:30PM — Joe McGinty + The Loser’s Lounge Present: The Kinks
Joe McGinty and The Loser’s Lounge will close out the festival this year on the Observer Highway stage. They will be playing favorite songs and deep cuts from The Kinks, and the songwriting of Ray Davies.
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Volunteers are needed for help with vendor setup the morning of the event — email Cultural Affairs Administrator Geri Fallo at [email protected] if you are interested. You can also find more information about the festival here.
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Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue in Hoboken Has Closed
Washington Street in Hoboken has lost a popular barbecue restaurant. Mighty Quinn's, a New York-born eatery located at 322 Washington Street, has permanently closed. Founded by pitmaster Hugh Mangum, the spot has made a name for itself over the years in New York City, and is known for its Brontosaurus rib, pulled pork, and other barbecue favorites. Read on for more about the closure and what we'll miss about Mighty Quinn's Barbecue in Hoboken, New Jersey.
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The Closure
Locals in the Hoboken, New Jersey Facebook Group were wondering if Mighty Quinns' Hoboken location had closed permanently after noticing that the windows were papered up on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.
As of Thursday, February 20th, Google now lists Mighty Quinn's at 322 Washington Street as permanently closed.
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About Mighty Quinn's Barbecue
Founded by pitmaster Hugh Mangum, this BBQ restaurant is about the experience just as much as it's about "quality BBQ." The design and vibe of Mighty Quinn's is rustic and warm.
Mighty Quinn's was all about a good smokey dish. Patrons could pick their meats and watch as everything was hand carved per order behind the counter. The meats are cooked with minimal spice, as the smokiness from the grill did most of the work.
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Alongside the pork ribs and brisket, diners could find the Brontosaurus rib, pulled pork, chicken, and various sides on the menu like baked beans, mac + cheese, cornbread, coleslaw, and more. Mighty Quinn's had everything true BBQ aficionados appreciate. The two- and three-meat platters were great for sharing with two or three people, and most of the dishes were gluten-free.
Although the Hoboken outpost is now closed, Mighty Quinn's still has other locations in Clifton and Union, as well as New York City, Connecticut, and Florida. The Brooklyn store is temporarily closed as of this writing.
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