Needle and Thread Fest

THANK YOU 🙏🏾

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to every sponsor, partner, volunteer, vendor, artist, attendee, and supporter who made the Needle & Thread Fest (NATF) 2nd Annual Experience posible.

Because of your generosity, collaboration, and belief in NATF vision, we created more than a festival, we created a space where fashion, music, art, culture, and community came together in a way that truly celebrated Newark.

A special thank you to our sponsors, Invest Newark, UEZ, CFNJ, North2Shore, Newark Arts & Education District and community partners Vinyl Society and Newark City Parks for investing in creativity, culture, and economic opportunity. Your support helped NATF elevate this experience and provide a platform for artists, entrepreneurs, and our community to shine.

To the incredible Vinyl Society Crew djkaydonna, Kyle DjAcl Monroe, Jules, JohnejButler, Faheem Jackson, _davalz, Kortez, and Joya Angola Thompson, thank you for your extraordinary talent, passion, and unwavering dedication to the culture of music.

Your mastery of spinning vinyl, combined with the seamless integration of digital performance, created a musical journey that elevated the NATF experience. You reminded us that every record tells a story, every transition has purpose, and every set creates memories that stay with us long after the music ends.

To our phenomenal Guest Dee Jay Mallory, thank you for sharing your gift and helping take the festival to another level of excellence. Your energy embodied exactly what Needle & Thread Fest represents: a celebration of artistry, innovation, and community.

Together, we created an experience where digital and vinyl came together, proving that great music has no boundaries, it simply brings people together.

To everyone who attended, danced, shopped, connected, and celebrated with us~ thank you for believing in NATF mission.

This is only the beginning.

With gratitude,

Anita Dickens
Founder # & Creative Director of
Needle & Thread Fest

Needle & Thread Fest is excited to welcome an incredible lineup of Guest Dee Jays who are bringing their own energy to Mulberry Commons on June 27th.

Tee Mallory Terrance Mallory
Kortez Kortez
Juels Jules
Joya Joya Angola Thompson

Alongside the incredible sounds of Vinyl Society.
This is more than a DJ set, it’s a celebration of music culture where DIGITAL and VINYL come together. Where technology meets tradition.

Experience the precision of digital mixing and the soul of vinyl records as our Dee Jays take you on a journey through House, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, and beyond.

One Sound. One Community. One Unforgettable Experience.

🎶 DEE JAY LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT 🎶

Newark and Visitors… THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!

If you love House, Soul, R&B, Jazz, and the unmistakable sound of vinyl culture, then make your way to the 2nd Annual Needle & Thread Fest on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Mulberry Commons in Newark, NJ.

We’re bringing together some of the region’s finest selectors for an all-day musical journey filled with good vibes, community, culture, and unforgettable sounds.

🙌🏾VINYL SOCIETY

Featuring:
• DJ Kaydonna
• Johnny Butler
• DJ Priority
• Davalz
• DJ ACL

✨ SPECIAL GUEST DEE JAYS ✨
• Tee Mallory
• Juels
• Joya

Music starts at 1 PM and keeps the energy flowing all day long.

Bring your lawn chair.
Bring your blanket.
Bring your crew.
Most importantly, bring your GOOD ENERGY.

This isn’t just a festival.
It’s a celebration of music, fashion, culture, creativity, and community.

📍 Mulberry Commons
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ Music Starts at 1 PM

You are Invited to Needle & Thread Fest 2nd Annual & Outdoor Speakeasy Experience on Saturday, June 27 at Mulberry Commons (between Lafayette & Columbia Street) for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, sustainability, and style.

Live on Stage
Featuring DJ Tee Mallory and Vinyl Society
🎈Music begins at 1 PM

Explore:
• Vintage & Secondhand Finds
• Handmade Goods & Local Creatives
• Vinyl Records & Music Culture
• Fashion, Art & Community Marketplace
• Food, Culture & Good Vibes

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an afternoon and evening of shopping, discovery, and soulful sounds.

📍 Mulberry Commons
Between Lafayette & Columbia Street
Newark, NJ

🎟️ Free & Family-Friendly
Everyone is welcome.

RSVP: Link In Bio

CALLING ALL VENDORS

The vibe is set… the crates are coming… and YOU are invited.

NEEDLE & THREAD FEST is going down June 27 1pm-8:30pm Central Ward in Newark. We have a curated marketplace celebrating:

Vintage + Sustainable Fashion, Vinyl Records + Music Culture, Handmade Goods, Beauty + Wellness, Plants + Florals
…and more creative magic

We’re building a space where:
Small businesses thrive
Creatives connect
Culture is honored
Style tells a story

If your brand aligns with intentional living, timeless style, and creative expression, we want YOU.

Be part of a community that threads change together.

APPLY NOW
Link In Bio

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Not everything is meant for the main stage…
Some things are meant to be discovered.

Introducing B-SIDE, the underground expression of Needle & Thread Fest.
Where fashion meets vinyl.
Where the energy is intimate.
Where the real ones gather.

Inspired by the other side of the record,
B-SIDE is for the hidden gems,
the late-night conversations,
the curated sounds,
the style you don’t see coming… but feel.

This is where The Thread Sessions live.
This is where culture gets deeper.

Pressed. Cut. Worn.
Where Style Meets Sound.

📣VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

We’re curating a vibrant marketplace and looking for vendors who bring originality, culture, and style.

June 27 (1:00) PM- 8:00PM), Downtown Newark, Central Ward.

We’re Looking for Sustainable driven brands:
Sustainable Fashion • Vintage • Vinyl • Art • Wellness.

Apply Today – Limited Spots. Link in bio. Early bird Special (April 1- May 1).