This is a single-block street festival rather than a fourteen-block citywide one, which means the food and the crowd both come from the immediate neighbourhood. The organisers close 24th Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues for seven hours of eating, live music and vendor tables. If you want a Brooklyn street fair that has not been franchised across three boroughs, walk down and find this one.
What to expect
The block between Fourth and Fifth Avenues is closed to traffic, with vendor tables and a sound setup along its length. Expect food stalls and live music running through the afternoon, and families spread across the roadway. It stays busy without ever reaching citywide-festival crowding.
Good to know
- The festival runs on 24th Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues; the 25th Street subway station is a block away.
- It is free and open to all ages.
- The street is flat asphalt, so strollers and wheelchairs are fine.
- Bring cash for the smaller food vendors.
- There is little shade on the block, so plan for sun.
- Check the organizer's page the morning of if the weather looks unsettled.
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Common questions
Is it free?
Yes, the street festival is free to attend. Food and vendor purchases cost extra.
Where exactly is it?
On 24th Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues in Brooklyn.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes, the organizers list it as an all-ages event on a closed, car-free street.
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