This year’s PKX Festival, “Droppin’ Jewels” celebrates the richness of Poughkeepsie’s community, highlighting its assets, heroes, and the intergenerational creative energy that defines the city. Throughout the free, 3-day festival, families, friends, and the community will participate in family-friendly art and media activities, teen art exhibition opening reception, short-film screenings, food trucks, vendors, and more. All components of the festival are free and open to the public.

Festival Schedule:

Thursday, April 18, 2024

6:00 Festival Kick-Off!

7:00 Opening Remarks

7:15 Fashion Show

7:45 Art Awards

Friday, April 19, 2024

6:30 Film Showcase

7:30 Award Ceremony

8:00 Featured Artist Film

8:15 Q&A with Hezues R.  and youth filmmakers

Saturday, April 20, 2024

2:00 Community Partners

2:30 Performance/ Demo

3:00 Public Remarks

3:30 Performance/ Demo

4:00 Public Sculpture Talk

Fest Date: April 18 - 20, 2024

Hours:
Thursday: 6-8 PM
Friday: 6-9 PM
Saturday: 2-6 PM

Location: Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn - 489 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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