Editor's Pick for June: Enjoy Songs and Sweets at Cupcakefest 2011

An all-day celebration of music, cupcakes and animals.

WHEN: Saturday June 18 from 1 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: Rutherford’s Lincoln Park Bandshell (176 Park Avenue)

WHAT: Free Concerts and Cupcake Eating Contest

Cupcakefest is an all-day concert and festival presented by Sweet Avenue and Planet Verge. Cupcakefest will feature seven bands performing at the Lincoln Park Band Shell (176 Park Ave) in Rutherford, NJ. In addition to the great local music, Cupcakefest also includes crafters and vendors, raffles and a cupcake eating contest to cap off the day.

This year, Cupcakefest will benefit the John A. Bukowski Shelter for Animals in Bloomfield, New Jersey. All proceeds from raffles will be donated to the Shelter, and because the event is free to the public, attendees are encouraged to bring a monetary or pet food/supply donation for the Shelter.

Music Performances by: The Nico Blues, Those Mockingbirds, Bern and the Brights, The Front Bottoms, Fairmont, Gary Bender, Monday Night Bear Claw and more!

SWEET AVENUE BAKE SHOP

Sweet Avenue Bake Shop is a gourmet vegan cupcakery located in Rutherford, NJ. All cupcakes are 100% dairy and egg-free, cholesterol-free, and delicious. Sweet Avenue is dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of cupcakes!

SweetAvenueBakeShop.com, Facebook.com/sweetave, and Twitter.com/sweet_avenue

PLANET VERGE

Planet Verge is an all-female run media network. In 2001, Planet Verge launched as a music ‘zine in New Jersey. Today, Planet Verge takes on a farther-reaching form as a music and indie lifestyle Web site and Internet TV show (Planet Verge TV). Planet Verge reports on “what’s hot” and “what’s important” on the scene from our latest music and beauty obsessions to causes close to our hearts.

PlanetVerge.com, Facebook.com/PlanetVerge, and Twitter.com/PlanetVerge.

JOHN A. BUKOWSKI SHELTER FOR ANIMALS

The John A Bukowski Shelter for Animals is located in Bloomfield, NJ. Managed by the township of Bloomfield, the shelter’s animal control serves the towns of Bloomfield and Caldwell. It has been in existence for 40+ years. The shelter is an extremely low-kill shelter. The majority of the animals are adopted into permanent homes or transferred to rescues or sanctuaries to live out their lives. No animals were put down in 2009, amazing for a municipal shelter and a testament to the dedication of the volunteers. In 2010 only two dogs were put down, both for serious health reasons. 

Facebook.com/stbbs, Twitter.com/SaveTheShelter, and Petfinder.com/shelters/NJ517.html