What to Expect: Brooklyn Atlantic Antic NYC features plenty of food and entertainment for all visitors. It features plenty of unique vendors and events, and has become a cultural staple to the Brooklyn area each September.

• Street Food: Atlantic Antic NYC features a collection of vendors from around the area that serve their specialties to hungry visitors. A wide selection of food and beverages are available throughout the fair.
• Live Music: There is a wide variety of live entertainment available at the Brooklyn Atlantic Antic. All along Atlantic Avenue you can find a large variety of musicians and other performers entertaining the visitors of this New York street fair.
• Lively Atmosphere: The people and the vendors add a ton of life to a city that already has a great personality. You can expect to meet plenty of interesting people at the Brooklyn Atlantic Antic, either from New York or out of town.

Inside Knowledge: The Brooklyn Atlantic Antic first began in 1974, and has grown into a mile-long street fair that draws an estimated 1 million people each year. The Atlantic Antic was also featured in the Beastie Boys lyrics from their song "Shadrach."

Event Hints:

• Don't Carry a Ton of Cash: A massive street fair will unfortunately attract some people who will want to make a quick buck through pickpocketing. Make sure your cash is secure, and don't carry a large amount of it on you if you can help it.
• Don't Fill Up at One Vendor: There is a wide variety of food, beer, and other delicious treats to try at all the vendors. Don't stay in one area and wander around. You may find some gems that you will want to find after the street fair.
• The Restaurants Are an Escape: Many local Brooklyn breweries and restaurants have booths at the Brooklyn Atlantic Antic, but they are close to empty when it comes to ordering food at their primary establishment. If you want an escape from the crowd, head into one of the restaurants and enjoy a lunch.