FanJam 2022
Borough of Fanwood
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.
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. 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.
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.
Supporting the event was the Fanwood Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad, along with the Fanwood Department of Public Works.
Photos by Tom Kranz
