The Summer Blockfest

Deadline: Jul 17, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Date: Aug 22, 2026 12:00 pm - Aug 22, 2026 7:00 pm (EDT)

770 Jackson St, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030-6970, United States

About the event

The Summer Blockfest is a high-energy community street festival that brings together live music, local vendors, food, and culture for a full day of entertainment. Designed to showcase local talent and small businesses, it creates a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere where people can connect, shop, eat, and enjoy performances in the heart of the city.

What Hoboken Sounds Like Inc.

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Summer Blockfest is Hoboken’s first hip-hop-focused festival, founded in 2023 by Victor M. Lopez Jr., creator of What Hoboken Sounds Like. It was created to address the lack of a dedicated hip-hop platform in the city, giving local artists a stage to perform, connect, and gain visibility without pay-to-play barriers. Inspired by community-centered festivals like Dreamville Festival, it prioritizes access, equity, and artist development. Since launching, it has grown into an annual celebration of music, art, and culture, officially recognized by the City of Hoboken for its community impact. As of 2025, it has expanded to include artists from Jersey City along with select guest performers, continuing to strengthen the Hudson County hip-hop and creative scene.

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Notorious V.I.P Sponsor	$10,000.00	Non-refundable	* Stage naming rights * Presented as the event’s Premier Sponsor * On-stage speaking opportunity (brief sponsor remarks) * Premier logo placement across stage banner and all event materials * Prominent logo placement on step-and-repeat backdrop * Dedicated social media post * Inclusion in all press releases and media outreach * On-stage acknowledgment by event host * “Pay It Forward” initiative: sponsorship of 6 local vendors to vend at the event, including complimentary vendor placement
illmatic Sponsor	$5,000.00	Non-refundable	* Premier logo placement across stage banner and all event materials * On-stage speaking opportunity (brief sponsor remarks) * Shared logo placement on step-and-repeat backdrop * Dedicated social media post * Inclusion in all press releases and media outreach * On-stage acknowledgment by event host * “Pay It Forward” initiative: sponsorship of 4 local vendors to vend at the event, including complimentary vendor placement
Gold Era Sponsor	$3,000.00	Non-refundable	* Premier logo placement across stage banner and all event materials * Shared logo placement on step-and-repeat backdrop * Dedicated social media post * Inclusion in all press releases and media outreach * On-stage acknowledgment by event host * “Pay It Forward” initiative: sponsorship of 3 local vendors to vend at the event, including complimentary vendor placement
Generational Icon Sponsor	$1,000.00	Non-refundable	* Logo inclusion on step-and-repeat backdrop * Logo placement on select event materials * Dedicated social media post * Inclusion in select press releases and media outreach * On-stage acknowledgment by event host * “Pay It Forward” initiative: sponsorship of 2 local vendors to vend at the event, including complimentary vendor placement
Hip-Hop Hero Sponsor	$500.00	Non-refundable	* Logo placement on select event materials * Dedicated social media post * On-stage acknowledgment by event host * “Pay It Forward” initiative: sponsorship of 1 local vendor to vend at the event, including complimentary vendor placement

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