The Franklin Reporter & Advocate Eight Villages, One Community
On Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Somerset County Park Commission Colonial Park Gardens will be celebrating “Rose Day Festival.” The event will be held at the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden at 156 Mettlers Road, Colonial Par, Lot A, Somerset.
The Rose Garden will be in peak bloom and visitors can enjoy the day by strolling through the garden, enjoying live music, meeting local artisans, and indulging in some great food. At 12:00 Noon and 3:00 P.M. enjoy Spinning with Botanical Fiber by Tara of Wheels and Wool. Back by popular demand, rose plants will be for sale. Visitors are invited to bring blankets or chairs to sit on the grassy area of the garden.
Featuring musical performances include:
11:30 A.M –12:30 P.M. BrassWorks (American-style jazz)
12:45 P.M.-1:25 P.M. Dan Kassel Contemporary Cellist
1:30P.M.to3:00P.M.
SomeLikeItHotClub(Swinginggypsyjazz)
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Musical performance by Cosmic Brotherhood Funky World music
Admission is free, however donations are appreciated.
For further information, call 908-722-1200, ext. 5721 or NJ Relay Service at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment. Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
