The Endless Summer Festival takes place on Binghamton’s Washington Street on Saturday, July 26.
The festival will include local favorite foods and drinks, as well as various vendors and performances. The event will run from noon to 10 p.m. and will feature over a dozen bands and artists throughout the day, alongside games and raffles.
Endless Summer Festival began in 2024 with the goal of “celebrating local artistry, fostering community connections, and promoting mental health awareness,” according to the event page. The festival, which takes place during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, will donate a portion of proceeds to the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier.
Over a dozen vendors will be present at the event, with crochet, pottery, vintage clothes and body art available. For a complete list of vendors, visit Endless Summer Festival’s page on Instagram.
Performances will begin with seven opening acts, starting with Taylor Hurd at 2:30 p.m., followed by The Supreme Soup at 3 p.m. and Miss Akilah & The Big Stepperz at 3:30 p.m. Expect Kickoff Artist to take the stage at 4 p.m., with Diamond at 4:30 p.m., Blackismygender & Ranger Ty at 5 p.m. and Stormhood at 5:30 p.m.
Both Kaijai and Jazmine Monae will also be performing as opening acts, though a time for performances is not listed on Endless Summer Festival’s social media.
The main acts will begin with Allie Torto at 6:30 p.m., followed by Caviar & Grits at 7:30 p.m. and conclude with festival founders Edge & Babi Lou at 8:30 p.m. Special guest DJ 509 will also be performing.
What will the weather be like during the festival?
On July 26, festival attendees should expect partly sunny skies, with a high near 89 degrees and a calm wind.
In the late evening, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with an 80% chance of precipitation according to the National Weather Service.
Where to park for Binghamton’s Endless Summer Festival
Various parking garages and lots in downtown Binghamton are located within walking distance from the event, including:
Attendees looking for additional parking can find street parking available throughout downtown Binghamton, with parking available for $1 an hour between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Outside of posted hours, street parking in downtown Binghamton is free.
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Endless Summer Festival will take over Binghamton’s Washington Street July 26
Reporting by Riccardo Monico, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin / Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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