06/28/2026
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