This year’s PKX Festival, “Droppin’ Jewels” celebrates the richness of Poughkeepsie’s community, highlighting its assets, heroes, and the intergenerational creative energy that defines the city. Throughout the free, 3-day festival, families, friends, and the community will participate in family-friendly art and media activities, teen art exhibition opening reception, short-film screenings, food trucks, vendors, and more. All components of the festival are free and open to the public.

Festival Schedule:

6:30 Film Showcase

7:30 Award Ceremony

8:00 Featured Artist Film

8:15 Q&A with Hezues R.  and youth filmmakers