Hoboken’s 2025 Fall Arts & Music Festival is set to return on Saturday, September 28, with Canadian cover band Dwayne Gretzky confirmed as the headlining performer. The Toronto-based 10-piece group, described as “Canada’s Greatest Party Band,” will take the Observer Highway stage during the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Washington Street, from Observer Highway to Seventh Street—approximately five blocks from the Hoboken Train Terminal.
Dwayne Gretzky is known for performing classic hits from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, and has built a strong following through energetic live shows. Their Hoboken appearance is part of a U.S. tour. Despite the name, the band has no connection to Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
- Dwayne Gretzky, a 10-member Toronto-based cover band, will headline the Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival on September 28, 2025, performing on the Observer Highway stage.
- Vendor registration opened on July 28 at 10:00 a.m. through eventhub.net, with over 300 available spots for artists, crafters, makers, and sellers.
- The festival takes place along Washington Street from Observer Highway to Seventh Street and typically draws more than 30,000 visitors, featuring two stages of live music, food, and local vendors.
Vendor Applications Opened July 28
On Sunday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m., the city began accepting applications for vendors and sponsors. The application window will stay open until all vendor spots are filled. People who want to take part can go to eventhub.net to sign up. First-time users must click “Log in,” select “participant,” and fill out the required information.
The city is inviting artists, crafters, makers, and other sellers to join the festival. There is space for more than 300 vendors. A rain date has been scheduled for Saturday, October 5, in case of bad weather.
More Than 30,000 Visitors Expected at Annual Event
The Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival is held twice a year and draws more than 30,000 people. The event includes live music on two stages, many food options, and hundreds of booths selling arts, crafts, and other items.
The festival is supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel & Tourism. While Dwayne Gretzky is confirmed as the headlining act, additional performers are scheduled to be announced in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Anyone with questions about vendor sign-up or festival details can contact the Division of Cultural Affairs by email at [email protected].
