A 3-Day Festival
of Arts, Food,
and Discovery

October 2-4, 2026

Long Branch, NJ

monmouth arts
nj eda

Presented by Monmouth Arts and supported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program

Culture Around the Corner is a showcase for New Jersey’s diverse cultural communities. All of our performers, dishes, and creators come from our beautiful melting pot of different cultures. Experience three days of live music, food, and art; sourced directly from local communities and brought together so we can see what’s been right in front of us all along. Culture Around the Corner brings Long Branch alive with the creative talents of artists, performers, artisans, and communities from across the Garden State.

Fri, Oct 2, 2026
5–8PM

Kickoff Celebration at the Library

Long Branch comes alive with live performances, music, dance, visual projections, and a community art exhibition at Slocum Park and the Long Branch Free Public Library.

Sat, Oct 3, 2026
11AM–5PM

Main Festival Day at Union Ave Municipal Lot

Saturday at "The Art Yard" brings a day of dance, music, and live performances across two stages, plus global food, an Artisan Market, hands-on art-making, and a Kids Zone for children.

Sun, Oct 4, 2026
11AM–4PM

Folk Life Village at The WhiteChapel Projects

An open-air marketplace with food vendors, artisans, culturally inspired goods, art demos, and live performances.

GET INVOLVED

Culture Around the Corner is powered by the community. You can be part of it. 

BECOME A SPONSOR

BECOME A SPONSOR

Become a sponsor to support accessible arts and gain local visibility.
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PERFORM

PERFORM

Perform and share your music, dance, or storytelling.
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VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer to help guests feel welcome.
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ARTISAN VENDOR

ARTISAN VENDOR

Sell your work by applying as an artisan vendor.
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FOOD VENDOR

FOOD VENDOR

Serve your food by applying as a food vendor.
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CONTACT US

CONTACT US

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