A perfect summer day greeted thousands of revelers attending the annual FanJam live music festival in Fanwood’s LaGrande Park on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
Featured bands provided music for all generations—Elvis impersonator Jim Barone, rock cover band Mushmouth, funk and soul band Funktion Band and Eagles tribute band Winslow. All appeared on the stage under shade trees just off the main ballfield at LaGrande. Master of ceremonies was local comedian and impresario Marklyn “MisterDirect” Johnson.
Elvis impersonator Jim Barone
Just a stone’s throw away was a beer garden sponsored by Sheelen’s Crossing bistro and a midway featuring local and regional vendors, games, face-painting, rides and a collection of food trucks which has grown over the years.
Barbecue vendor readies the food
Sheelen’s Bistro bar and beer garden
And behind the bandstand was a vintage car show that wrapped around three sides of the park including regional car clubs and their beautiful vehicles.
Fanwood’s Greg Roser with his 1976 Cadillac
The FanJam is a production of the Borough of Fanwood and the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with a lengthy list of business sponsors including the event’s Official Sponsor, Family Investors Company, as well as Fanwood Pharmacy, The Soho at Fanwood Station, Sheelen’s Crossing and the Presenting Sponsor, Dentalcare Associates.
Event sponsor DentalCare Associates
Event sponsor Family Investors Company, a Fanwood institution for more than 60 years
Supporting the event was the Fanwood Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad, along with the Fanwood Department of Public Works.
Fanwood Police at the FanJam
Addison, 4, gets a temporary tattoo
“Big Juicy” at the car show
Music fan with a blingy hat
Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker welcome guests to the FanJam
Emcee Marklyn “MisterDirect” Johnson and event organizer Aimee Nuzzo
