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Jazz Age Lawn Party - 20th Anniversary - Waitlist



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Jazz Age Lawn Party - 20th Anniversary - Waitlist

Jazz Age Lawn Party attracts thousands of time travellers each year, who come together to discover the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. Relive one of the most colorful and formative periods in American history at this unique and interactive vintage fest!

The Experience
🎫 Waitlist for Jazz Age Lawn Party - 20th Anniversary
✔️ Join the waitlist and get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before they are released to the public

🚨 Tickets go on public sale on Tuesday, February 25, at 11 a.m.! 🚨

Highlights
🎉 Glamorous and original Prohibition-era-inspired lawn party
🎺 Live jazz music, a sprawling dance floor, and performances from Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, Queen Esther, and other special guest performers!
📸 Paper Moon photo booths, vintage clothing vendors, pétanque (the French form of Bocce ball), croquet, 1920s motor car exhibition, dance lessons, carnival games, and much more
🍽️ New York’s best gourmet food trucks, along with desserts, ice cream, and old-time snacks

General Info
📅 Date:
- Weekend 1: June 14–15, 2025
- Weekend 2: August 9–10, 2025
🕒 Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
⏳ Duration: 6 hours
📍 Location: Governor's Island. You’ll need to reserve a ferry ride to access the location, consult the FAQs below for more details
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome! 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at $50 for June and $40 for August weekend
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Activities
- Charleston Dance Lesson with Roddy Caravella
Saturdays at Main Stage at 12 p.m.
- Solo Charleston Dance Contest
Saturdays at Main Stage at 3 p.m. SPECIAL PRIZES!
- Peabody Dance Lesson (Couples) with Roddy Caravella
Sundays at Main Stage at 12 p.m.
- Peabody Dance Contest (Couples)
Sundays at Main Stage at 3 p.m. SPECIAL PRIZES!
- The High Court Of Pie (Pie Baking) Contest
Sundays at the “High Court of Pie” booth near Main Stage
- The Bathing Beauties and Beaus Promenade!
Sundays at Main Stage at 2 p.m.
- The Children’s Parade
Sundays at the “KIDLAND” booth - open to all adult-supervised children 12 and younger

Description
Jazz Age Lawn Party, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is the world’s original and most authentic Prohibition-era-inspired gathering. It started in 2005 as a small gathering on NYC’s Governors Island and has since been consistently selected by the New York Times as one of the year’s most memorable events. Jazz Age Lawn Party, a historically sold-out experience, attracts thousands of time travelers each year, who come together to discover the music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. Founded and hosted by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, it offers a unique, interactive opportunity to relive one of the most colorful and formative epochs in American history. Don’t miss out and join the waitlist for the Jazz Age Lawn Party - 20th Anniversary in New York!

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About the venue

Governors Island - Ferry

Gov­er­nors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Har­bor. Just min­utes from Low­er Man­hat­tan and the Brook­lyn water­front by fer­ry, the Island is a pop­u­lar and unique des­ti­na­...

Getting there

Governors Island - Ferry

10 South Street New York City, NY 10005, 10005

  • Governors Island - Ferry metro station South Ferry - 1 connection 1 South Ferry - 1
10 South Street New York City, NY 10005, 10005

Join the waitlist and get exclusive access to pre-sale tickets before they are released to the public!

Getting there

Governors Island - Ferry

10 South Street New York City, NY 10005, 10005

  • Governors Island - Ferry metro station South Ferry - 1 connection 1 South Ferry - 1
10 South Street New York City, NY 10005, 10005

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