The Backlot Festival is a day-long celebration of art, music, and community here in the Kaufman Arts District - the first and only district of its kind in Queens!

With local vendors, food and drink, and a host of diversions from Artist-designed Putt-Putt to a 30+ All-woman Brazilian Drumline, to the first-ever Queens Mutt Show (crowning the "Best Mutt in Queens", followed by a Doggy Disco....), the Backlot Festival promises to be a great day in Astoria.

Joining the activity on the Backlot itself is a moveable feast of offerings staged throughout the neighborhood in collaboration with our family of presenting partners, and featuring film screenings,ukulele lessons, poetry readings, comedy shows, jazz ensembles, art exhibits , and more.

IT'S ALL FREE!

Though we strongly recommend you register here to secure yourself a Backlot Button, which guarantees you preferred admission at some events.

So be sure to check out our lineup at www.backlotfestival.nyc , and see you on the backlot!