Giralda Music and Arts Festival

Our 39th Annual Giralda Music & Arts Festival took place on Sunday, June 25. Due to inclement weather, the event was moved to our rain location at Liquid Church. A huge thank you to Liquid for being such a wonderfully accommodating location that enabled us to bring every element of our day indoors. 

We’d also like to thank our energizing pre-show group, The Tia Holt Experience and world-class New Jersey Symphony for providing incredible live music. Our talented art vendors, fun children activities, and delicious food trucks added to the magic of the day and we couldn’t be more proud to bring the community together with the arts. 

Check out this year’s highlight video below by Rovayo Films!


Due to inclement weather, field conditions, and potential thunderstorms, Giralda Music and Arts Festival will be moved to Liquid Church at 299 Webro Rd, Parsippany. Liquid Church is an alcohol-free facility.

Same day and time: June 25 | Doors open at 3PM
 
PROGRAM
4:00PM: The Tia Holt Experience pre-show performance
6:00PM: New Jersey Symphony performance
 
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS REMAIN:
Art Show/Sale • Children’s Activities • Food Trucks
 
We encourage you to still “Bring Your Own Picnic” INDOORS!
Food and drink are permitted inside the lobby, though not inside of the auditorium. 
Please note: Liquid Church is an alcohol-free facility.
 
PARKING
Follow signs to park in the venue’s lot.
Handicapped parking spots available.
 
TICKETS
Please have your printed tickets or phones out to scan in the lobby of Liquid Church.
Reminder: All sales are final. There are no refunds.
 

Morris Arts’ Giralda Music & Arts Festival is June 25th, 2023 at our weather location: Liquid Church in Parsippany — same day and time.  Enjoy the incredible New Jersey Symphony for this annual tradition. This year’s pre-show performance is The Tia Holt Experience. Doors open early (3PM) for picnics and activities, including an art show/sale, children activities, OMG Bubbles and Food Trucks. This will mark Morris Arts’ 39th Giralda Music & Arts Festival. 

When
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Doors open at 3PM, pre-show performance starts at 4:00PM; Symphony Concert starts at 6PM

Location
Rain Location: Liquid Church, 299 Webro Road, Parsippany (Liquid Church is an alcohol-free facility.)


In-person print tickets will also be available at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown).

Pricing
Advanced
$20 Adults (over 12); Children $4; Under 4 years old: Free (Group sales, 10 or more, $15 adults)

At the gate/day of:
$25 Adults (over 12); Children: $5; under 4 years old: Free

New to Giralda or need a refresher? Here are some FAQs!

Artist Entry for 2023 has closed. 

Our 2023 Digital Program can be viewed below:

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors! 
 
Maestro Sponsor:
Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation
 
Leader Sponsor:
MetLife

Captain Sponsors:
Broadridge, Finn Partners, PBF Energy, and P&K CPA’s LLC, Wells Fargo

Community Sponsors:
Morris County Park Commission, Morris County Economic Development Corporation, County of Morris, The Township of Chatham,  Borough of Madison, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
 
Giralda Property Sponsors:
Open Spaces Management Association Inc., GRC Management Corp., Lincoln Equities LLC, Giralda Farms RE LLC, Linque Management Company, Inc., American Realty Capital, 1 Giralda Farms LLC, Onyx Management Group LLC, Fazio Farms LLC,  7 Giralda Venture
LLC, Bergman Real Estate Group, Atlantic Health System, AHS Hospital Corp.

New Jersey Symphony Program

José Luis Domínguez conductor
Timothy Lien clarinet

The New Jersey Symphony program features a medley of timeless classics including selections from Jurassic Park and West Side Story, William Grant Still’s lively Festive Overture and so much more. An inspiring performance by Timothy Lien, winner of the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Henry Lewis Concerto Competition, rounds out this concert of favorites the whole family will love.

The NJ Symphony program includes:

John Stafford Smith/Damrosch The Star Spangled Banner
Mikhail Glinka Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla
Ludwig Spohr Concerto in C Minor for Clarinet, Op. 26
George Walker Lyric for Strings
José Pablo Moncayo Huapango
William Grant Still Festive Overture
Florence Price Colonial Dance
John Williams Theme from Jurassic Park
Leonard Bernstein / arr. Jack Mason Selections from West Side Story
Robert W. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
John Phillip Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever

This year’s pre-show performance is by The Tia Holt Experience. As a vocal powerhouse, Tia uniquely mixes and blends genres to taste and the recipe is truly intoxicating. She is the voice you need to hear and the experience you need to have.

Individuals needing special assistance should contact Jenna Castano (973) 285-5115, x 12 or jcastano@morrisarts.org at least 14 days prior to the event to ensure appropriate arrangements.

2023 Art Exhibitors

StudioZZO | Handmade Jewelry
Jo Cepeda | Mixed-Media Collage, Cards, Portraits
Killjoy Kreations | Pastel Art
Jeannine DAccardi | Handmade Jewelry
Demos Fine Art | Fine Art
John FEELSOUL Futrell | Visual Art & Sculptures
Art by JG | Portraits
Geejay Arts & Photo | Photography & Visual Art
Kathryn Keller Jewelry | Handmade Jewelry
Aliya Laliwala | Henna Art
Candace April Lee | Pop Culture Digital Art
Sam Owen Pottery | Hand Crafted Ceramics
Near Enemy | Upcycled Art
Victor Robinson | Upcycled Art
Urbane Gypsy Arts | Handmade Jewelry
Rosemarycat5 | Illustration & Wearable Crafts
Vikuliya Art | Resin Arts & Crafts
Kris Vile Galleria | Mixed Media Art
Sagitari Design | Portraits & Landscapes

All proceeds benefit the many programs and services provided to artists, arts organizations, schools, and the community by Morris Arts. So, invite that special someone, friends, family, neighbors, club members, or college chums to share a picnic and help support the important work of Morris Arts, which has been building community through the arts for 49 years.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I enter?  The entrance to the event is from Route 124/ Madison Ave in Madison.  If you put in 1 Giralda Farms into your GPS that will get you to the Giralda Farms front gate and you will be directed from there.  The Woodland Ave. and Park entrances will be closed.

When does it end?  The concert usually concludes at 8:00PM.

Are dogs allowed at the event?  No dogs are permitted.

Is alcohol sold at the event? No, but you are welcome to BYOB. 

Will refunds be issued in case of inclement weather?  No, the concert is moved inside to the Liquid Church in Parsippany.  If you check the Morris Arts website or call the number on the ticket after 12pm on June 25th, there will be a message confirming if the location has changed.

Is food served at the event?  Yes, there will be a few food trucks on the field…audience members are encouraged to bring picnics.

 Is there a fee for parking?  No, there is general parking for all ticket holders.

Where is the parking?  You park in the field after presenting your tickets.

What are the children’s activities?  Yes, a touch and play area with Lakeland Youth Symphony, bubbles from OMG Bubbles and an arts and crafts table. 

What can I bring?  You can bring chairs, picnic, small tents, and umbrellas.

Is there shade?  There is very little shade on the field, so audience members are welcome to bring umbrellas

What are the accommodations for disabled?  There is a separate drop-off location near the Morris Arts tent for handicapped and separate toilet facilities. If you need additional information, please email Jenna Castano at jcastano@morrisarts.org

Are there bathroom facilities?  Yes, there will be porto-johns supplied for public use.

Is there a senior citizen discount?  No.