Orange festival returns with jazz, wellness and food trucks on July 18

The 5th Annual Jazz, Health & Food Truck Festival returns to Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange, New Jersey, on July 18 as part of the statewide 24 Hours of Music Jamboree. The free, all-day event blends live jazz, community health partners and food trucks in a family-friendly showcase of local culture.

Why it matters: - The festival brings together music, wellness and food in a free public event that is designed to draw families and local residents to Monte Irvin Orange Park. - The event also serves as a cultural showcase for New Jersey and a platform for local artists and community engagement.

What happened: - Gregory Burrus Productions, in partnership with the City of Orange Township and Essex County Parks, is presenting the 5th Annual Jazz, Health & Food Truck Festival. - The festival is scheduled for July 18 at Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange, New Jersey. - The event is part of the statewide 24 Hours of Music Jamboree. - Festival hours run from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. - Admission is free and open to the public.

The details: - The festival will feature performances from leading jazz musicians. - Community wellness organizations will participate with interactive health and wellness activities. - A curated food-truck village will offer flavors from across the region. - Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and use the park setting for the day-long event. - Gregory Burrus Productions says the festival is intended to strengthen community engagement, support local artists and highlight New Jersey’s cultural vibrancy. - More information is available on the company's website.

Between the lines: - The event pairs entertainment with wellness outreach, which can broaden the audience beyond jazz fans alone. - Being tied to the 24 Hours of Music Jamboree gives the festival a wider statewide identity and helps position Orange as part of a larger cultural circuit.

What's next: - Organizers will host the festival on July 18 and welcome the public throughout the 11-hour program. - Attendees can expect live performances, community booths and food offerings throughout the day. - Gregory Burrus Productions and local partners are using the event to extend the festival’s role as an annual summer gathering in Orange.