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Diwali Fest NJ

An October 16, 2022 Celebration of South Asian Arts and Culture in Maplewood, New Jersey

Highlights about the upcoming celebration of South Asian Arts and Culture in Maplewood, New Jersey.
✨🪔 Diwali Fest NJ 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 2pm - 6pm at Maplewood Memorial Park. 🪔✨

10/17/2026

**Community Cafe is at Diwali Fest NJ! ☕🪔**

Stop by the Community Cafe booth today for sweet treats and refreshments while you enjoy the festival.

**Baked Treats**
- Ube Sugar Cookies
- Rissóis (Shrimp or Veggie)
- Pastéis de Nata
- Coconut Macaroon

**Refreshments**
- Luminary Blend Coffee (Hot or Iced)
- Turmeric Latte (Hot or Iced)
- Mystic Berry Bloom
- Hot Chocolate
- Hot Tea, loose leaf
- Caffeine: Assam or Jasmine Green
- Herbal: Peppermint or Purple Dream
- Water

Catch them here while they work on opening their brand new cafe on Springfield Ave!

10/17/2026

🪔✨ A Special Guest at Diwali Fest NJ 2026!

We are excited to welcome Congresswoman Analilia Mejia to Diwali Fest NJ TODAY! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Lights and bring our community together through culture, music, dance, and the spirit of Diwali! 🧡

We look forward to welcoming the Congresswoman at approximately 5:00 PM, ahead of our traditional Diwali lamp lighting ceremony. 🪔

📅 TODAY, Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Memorial Park, Maplewood, NJ
🎟️ FREE Admission | Everyone Welcome!

Come celebrate the joy of Diwali with our amazing SOMA community! ✨

10/16/2026

🪔✨ JUST 1 DAY TO GO! TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🎉🎊

The wait is almost over! 🥳 Diwali Fest NJ 2026 is happening TOMORROW, and we can't wait to celebrate with YOU! ❤️

☀️ A beautiful fall day, a little chill in the air, and LOTS of festive energy to keep us warm! 🔥

💃 Spectacular dance performances
🎶 Incredible live music & Dandiya
🍛 Delicious Indian food
🛍️ Amazing local vendors
🎨 Fun activities for kids
🪔 Traditional lamp lighting & sparklers
❤️ The BEST community vibes!

📅 TOMORROW! Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Maplewood Memorial Park, NJ
🎟️ FREE Admission!

✨ Nine years of bringing our community together to celebrate the Festival of Lights, and this year promises to be extra special!

📣 One last reminder: Tag your friends, share this post, and bring the whole family!

SEE YOU TOMORROW, SOMA! 🪔❤️

10/16/2026

We're excited to welcome Bollywood Grill as one of our new vendors at Diwali Fest this year!

Stop by their booth for Bombay-style street food, including kati rolls, pav bhaji, and vada pav.

10/15/2026

🪔 Bring the little ones to DiwaliFest for an afternoon full of fun, creativity, and festive cheer!
Kids can enjoy
✨ Henna
✨ Free Sparklers
✨ Dandiya Stick Decoration
✨ Coloring Pages
✨ Face Painting
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Memorial Park Amphitheater, Maplewood, NJ
Come celebrate Diwali with the whole family and make beautiful memories together! 💛

10/15/2026

💙 Presenting Sponsor Spotlight: Seton Hall University 💙
A very special thank you to for once again standing behind SOMA Cross Cultural Works and supporting Diwali Fest NJ 2026 as our Presenting Sponsor! 🪔✨
Seton Hall has been one of our most consistent and generous community partners, supporting not just Diwali Fest, but our events throughout the year, year after year. Their continued commitment helps us create celebrations that bring people together, share cultures, and strengthen our community.
We truly could not do what we do without partners like Seton Hall. ❤️
Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting our community, and helping us make Diwali Fest NJ 2026 possible!

10/15/2026

🪔✨ THE STAGE IS SET! DIWALI FEST NJ 2026! ✨🪔

🎶 From mesmerizing classical dances and energetic Bollywood beats to soulful live music, Bhangra, and Dandiya, we have an incredible lineup of performances waiting for you!

💃 Get ready to dance with SOMA Dance Mob, sing along to the sounds of Rutgers RAAG, experience the magic of Samarth Nagarkar, and join Ms. Bansari for LIVE DANDIYA! 🥁🎤

🌟 We're thrilled to showcase talented local artists, young performers, and dance academies bringing India's rich cultural traditions to life!

📣 Swipe through the performance schedule and plan your afternoon!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Memorial Park Amphitheater, Maplewood, NJ
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | ALL ARE WELCOME!

🪔 Lamp Lighting Ceremony: 5:45 PM
✨ Sparklers: 6:00 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, enjoy delicious food, shop from local vendors, and celebrate the festival of lights with our wonderful community! ❤️

Organized by SOMA Cross-Cultural Works in partnership with the Township of Maplewood and Maplewood Arts & Culture.

🔗 www.somaccw.org/diwalifestnj

Tag your friends and favorite performers! See you Saturday! 🧡

10/14/2026

🪔✨ 3 DAYS TO GO! 🎉💥

The countdown is getting REAL! 🥳 Diwali Fest NJ 2026 is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

💃 Electrifying dance performances
🎶 Incredible live music
🍛 Mouthwatering Indian food
🛍️ Unique local vendors
🪔 Beautiful Diwali traditions
❤️ Amazing community vibes!

A little fall chill? 🍂 No worries! We've got enough music, dancing, delicious food, and festive energy to keep everyone warm! 🔥

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 2 PM – 6 PM
📍 Memorial Park, Maplewood, NJ
🎟️ FREE Admission!

✨ Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate the Festival of Lights with us!

❤️ Tag 3 friends you're bringing along! 👇

05/04/2026

We are sorry to share that Holi Fest NJ 2026 has been canceled this year. 😢

Due to lower-than-expected response and not enough volunteers to help run the event, we are unable to move forward.

We are truly sad and disappointed, as our goal was to bring the community together for a joyful celebration of colors, music, food, and togetherness.

Thank you to everyone who supported, showed interest, or bought tickets (they will be refunded). We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope to bring Holi Fest back in the future with stronger community support.

With regret,
Holi Fest NJ Team

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Memorial Park Amphitheater, Dunnell Road
Maplewood, NJ
07040

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