PortFest 2023

HEARTS PW (Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington) has announced PortFest 2023 is Sunday, May 21, at Seeber Field (between Weber Middle School and Schreiber High School) from 12 to 4 p.m. HEARTS PW is an independent, not-for-profit community organization whose mission is to add value to children’s lives and the community by supporting, promoting and enriching the arts in Port Washington.

This arts, music and community festival started a little over 10 years ago, and is a major fundraising event for HEARTS. The event is free to the public, though attendees need tickets for crafts. All money raised- from these tickets, sponsorships, and donations from across the community- go directly towards HEARTS grants next year (our 2023-2024 cycle, starting in September; we’re currently accepting grant applications, through April 3).

The event includes two stages for performances from student groups across all age levels (jazz bands, choirs, orchestras, and theater), as well as community partners from Berest Dance Center and Dance Arts Center to Bach 2 Rock, and many community theater groups.

Complementing all the performances are visual arts activities, including arts and crafts like tie-dye and lantern-making, as well as some new activities for this year. We’re also planning to make a banner that attendees can help decorate, and we’ll hang it as a “thank you” message to the community after PortFest. We are also planning some new activities for younger kids and families so that there’s something for everyone. We will have food trucks offering lunch options and fun treats.

In all, PortFest is one of the community’s favorite annual traditions. We were so thrilled to present it last year—our, first since 2019—and continue it again this year.

PortFest isn’t just about supporting HEARTS PW, but supporting the arts and creativity in our community. We love that the community has embraced our event and made it such a fun part of spring in Port Washington.

Visit www.pwportfest.org for more information.

—Submitted by HEARTS PW

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