Washington Borough has been recognized for several years now as one of the greenest communities in New Jersey. In celebration of that designation, and as a kick off to its award-winning weekly farmers market, the Washington Business Improvement District and the Washington Borough Green Team are once again partnering up for the Annual Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest on Saturday June 13 in Downtown Washington.

The festival action takes place in “Little Washington” throughout the Downtown and in Veteran’s Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest features a host of displays, exhibits and vendors, kids activities with Dove Environmental, plenty of music, and of course, fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers.  

The musical line up this year starts with local favorites, Riot Season, at 10:30 a.m., and continues with Joe Cirotti’s Gypsy Jazz Band at 12:30 and the BBD Rhythm and Blues Band at 2:30. 

Numerous vendors are signed up to participate in the festival, with more expected. The Green Fest typically includes an array of environmentally friendly vendors, activities, and other great stuff.  Around town Washington also offers an array of unique shopping and dining choices.  

Among the vendors, exhibitors and organizations slated to be on hand are: New Jersey Highlands Coalition, NJ4S, Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Warren Community College, Project Self-Sufficiency, The Little Boho Shop, Rose & Ivory Scents, Secret Jungle, Venomous Vinyl Designs, Green Goddess Apothecary, Olivia’s Rainbow Rub, Peace of Tia, Ayatea, Crochete by KD, Dawn Again, and Diana’s Crochets. 

Also, Washington’s EV charging station will be available for use by visitors with electric vehicles. The Borough is the only downtown in Warren County to have an EV charging station. 

The weekly Farmers Market is held in center of Downtown Washington every Saturday by Veteran’s Park, beginning on June 13, and continuing through the end of September, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each week features a different special activity or theme, including musical performers, DJs, farmer appreciation, senior and veterans days, a mini kids fest, and more. 

For more information about the Farmers Market, Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest, vendor opportunities, and other WBID news, visit washingtonbid.org or LIKE the Washington BID Facebook page. More about the Sustainability event and the farmers market can be found at washingtonbid.org. You can also email washingtonbid@gmail.com.