On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Garfield’s 502 restaurant and bar closed out the summer in style, by hosting “Garfield’s 502 R&B Festival” at 502 W. Garfield Ave. The festival spanned several blocks of Garfield Ave and offered a family-friendly atmosphere with food, more than 150 local vendors, and community engagement. The highlight of the event was more than 20 gospel, blues, jazz and Neo Soul and the hottest local DJs showcased throughout the festival grounds. The event attracted more than 20,000 attendees.