OK, the term ‘festival’ seems to stretch across a wide spectrum, and these days *everything’s* called a festival. Anyway, here’s some of what’s going on this season:

9/26

Chile Pepper Festival

Hm, I’m sure this is more expensive than prior years, at $20 for adult admission, contrasting normal garden entry of $12.

This is a more family-oriented event, even though peppers and chocolate are both awesome…

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

11am-6pm

9/26

Brooklyn Pour

Craft beer festival for $60+ tix. At the Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint.

9/26-27

Smack Mellon Open Studios

Art party it up in DUMBO

92 Plymouth St, 12pm-8pm

10/1-4

Bushwick Film Fest

It’s movies! If you buy a ticket for ANY movie, you can get into the opening party – that includes an OPEN BAR – at Lot 45 on October 1st.

You’ll have to look through the listings yourself to see what’s good 😉

10/4-10

Coffee Week

OK, before I tell you about the expensive thing, I’ll tell you about the SWEET DEAL.

Some people declared this coffee week, and one of the involved businesses is Sweet Leaf, who’s locations include Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Long Island City. During this week, they’ll be offering their super awesome iced coffee’s (called ‘Voodoo Child’ and ‘Rocket Fuel’) for only $1! They are normally $4.50-$4.75! If you’ve ever had the New Orleans at Blue Bottle, it’s similar to that. More info here.

The expensive thing is the coffee fest. If spending $40 to try ‘craft coffee’ is your thing, then you can check out tix here.

10/8-11

DUMBO Dance Festival

Free (except gala opening night on the 8th) dance performances!

29 Jay Street

10/13-17

CMJ

You know.

10/16-18

Gowanus Open Studios

I’m sure this will be their biggest art party yet! Check out the listings here.

There’s also a special artist happy hour at The Owl Farm bar (297 9th Street, Brooklyn) this Thursday 9/24, and the first 10 people get a free beer!

EDIT: 1 more addition:

10/25

Tapped Craft Beer Fest at Barclay’s is around $50

11/7-8

Greenpoint Open Studios

You can’t go wrong with this art party! Look forward to it, even though they don’t have much going on on their website.

11/6-10

Martyrdoom

All doom metal at Saint Vitus Bar. $30 shows.

11/6-7

Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival

Hm, $90 presale, no artist announcements. If you dare!