Atlantic Antic 2017: Times, Festival Route, Road Closures And How To Get There

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Atlantic Antic, a beloved street festival that celebrates all things Brooklyn, is returning to the neighborhood on Sunday, Sept. 24.

This year's festival theme is "The Pulse of Brooklyn," and will include concerts, pony rides, book readings and even a dumpling eating contest.

Whether you are interested in attending the festival or avoiding the festivities completely, here's your guide to everything you need to know about Atlantic Antic 2017. For news on future events, sign up for the Brooklyn Heights Patch newsletter.

What time does the festival start and end?

This year's celebration will kick of with a performance from Eddie “The Sheik” Koshak and the Amber-Aba Orchestra at noon and will continue until 6 p.m., rain or shine, according to festival organizers.

What is the route for this year's parade and will there be street closures?

Atlantic Antic will be held on Atlantic Avenue (I know, you’re shocked) between Hicks and Fourth avenues.

Atlantic Avenue will be closed to traffic along the street fair route, which means cars won’t be able to access to the one way blocks that intersect with the avenue.

What's the easiest way to get to Atlantic Antic?

Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center is the closest subway station on the street fair’s eastern end, so which means a 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q or R train will get you where you need to go.

The Jay Street-MetroTech station is also within walking distance of Atlantic Avenue, so you can also take the A, C or F train.

What’s There To Do?

More than 500 vendors, 100 local merchants will be offering up their goods, Brooklyn organizations — such as Brooklyn Boulders and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music — will give presentations and performances on one of 12 entertainment stages. Activities for kids include pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, book readings, and face painters. And Atlantic Antic attendees will also be able to snag discounts from local vendors.

Also, for the first time this year, there will be an epic dumpling eating contest with a $2,000 prize.

Here's a full list of events:

Mainstage Program:
(Between Clinton and Court streets)
12 p.m. - 2 p.m: Eddie "The Sheik" Koshak and the Amber-Aba Orchestra
2 p.m. Brooklyn United Marching Band
2:15: 14th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest
4 p.m. Sixth Annual Ambassador Award presented to New York assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon
4:45 p.m. The Unique Band

The Brazen Head Stage Program:
(Between Court Street and Boerum Place)
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m: Charles and Beverly
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Red Sahara
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Misery Loves Company

The House of the Lord Stage Program:
(Between Bond and Nevins streets)
3:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. The House of the Lord church choir

Hank’s Saloon Stage Program:
(Between Nevins Street and Third Avenue)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m: The Who Knew Crew
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m: The New York Fowl Harmonic
4 p.m. - 6:00 p.m: The Get It!
6 p.m: Atlantic Antic after-party inside Hank’s Saloon

Atlantic Antic Community Stage Program:
(Between Third and Fourth avenues)
12:00 p.m. Crunch Fitness Presents Tabura
12:10 p.m. AALDC Welcome Remarks
12:15 p.m. Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
12:45 p.m. Mark Morris Dance Center
1:00 p.m. Batala New York Drum Performance
1:30 p.m. World Martial Arts Center/Happy Kicks
1:45 p.m. AABID Upcoming Event Promotion
2:00 p.m. Weill Cornell Medicine Jazz Ensemble
3:00 p.m. Falun Dafa Meditation
3:15 p.m. YWCA Brooklyn Presents Grace Drums
3:30 p.m. Brooklyn Ballet
3:50 p.m. Brooklyn Boulders
4:15 p.m. Damion Anthony
4:30 p.m. Smolsky
5:00 p.m. The Stage Theater School

Photos courtesy of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation