Giralda Music and Arts Festival

Giralda Music and Arts Festival

Giralda Music and Arts Festival takes place each June on the grounds of Giralda Farms in Madison, NJ. Featuring music performances, an art show and sale, children’s activities, a raffle, and food trucks, this event is fun for the entire family. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic, set up on the lawn, and enjoy live music and art together as a community. 

Take a look at our 2022 highlight reel to see what it’s all about, then keep reading for details about this year’s event!

Giralda 2024

It’s that time of year again! Morris Arts’ 40th Annual Giralda Music and Arts Festival is coming up in June, taking place on SATURDAY, June 22nd. 

We are so excited to have Lynette Sheard joining us for the pre-show performance. As a versatile vocalist, actor, producer, director, and experience curator, her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including, The NY Times, Broadway World, and The Star-Ledger, which proclaimed that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot”.

Additionally, we look forward to welcoming back the world-class New Jersey Symphony for a concert beginning at 6:00 PM – program to be announced shortly.

DATE: Saturday, June 22, 2024.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

  •  3:00 PM Doors open
  • 4:00 PM pre-show performance by Lynette Sheard starts
  • 6:00 PM New Jersey Symphony Concert starts

LOCATION: Giralda Farms, Route 124 and Dodge Dr., Madison, NJ 07940*

*In case of inclement weather, Giralda Music and Arts Festival will be moved to Liquid Church at 299 Webro Rd, Parsippany.

PRICING
Advanced
$25 Adults (over 12); Children $4; Under 4 years old: Free; (Group sales, 10 or more, $20 adults)

At the gate/day of:
$30 Adults (over 12); Children: $5; under 4 years old: Free

Tickets will be on sale by early May!

FOOD TUCKS

  • Summer Daze
  • The Mexi-brothers
  • NJ Delicious (vintage ice cream truck)

Stay tuned for a list of vendors and activities that will be available this year.

Are you an artist interested in participating in the art show? Applications are now open! For consideration, fill out the Artist Entry Form by May 31st.

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

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 fielhttps://youtu.be/lAEHdnlFbAYd…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.

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.

Thank you to our 2024 Giralda Sponsors!

Community Sponsors:
Morris County Park Commission, Morris County Economic Development Corporation, County of Morris, The Township of Chatham,  Borough of Madison, and 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, and AHS Hospital Corp.