34 years and still going strong: The Atlantic Antic is a Brooklyn Institution

Spanning 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue, from 4th Avenue in Boerum Hill all the way to Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, the Atlantic Antic is New York’s number one street festival, offering something for everyone!

Best known for its eclectic delicacies, the Antic features an exciting array of foods from around the world, from baklava and funnel cake, to grilled sardines and pulled pork sandwiches, to street fair favorites like fresh lemonade, fried mozzarella, and roasted corn. Go to their website to see a food map.

Ten live musical stages offer free performances all day, featuring blues, rock, country, R&B, jazz, music for kids, and belly-dancing.

Atlantic Avenue’s trendy restaurants and boutiques along with a host of local vendors, craftspeople, and nonprofits offer a hodgepodge of one-of-a-kind merchandise.

Kids and families enjoy plenty of pony rides, face painting, balloon sculptures, live storytelling, and more!

New York Transit Museum Bus Festival

The New York Transit Museum’s 15th Annual Bus Festival will also coincide with the Antic, taking place at the midway point of the festival, on Boerum Place. A collection of vintage buses dating all the way back to 1917 will be on display and ready to board, and visitors can also enjoy free admission to the museum, one block away on Schermerhorn Street.