On Saturday, August 16, Jersey Fresh Jam returns from noon to dusk at TerraCycle headquarters, located at 1 TerraCycle Way in Trenton, for its 20th anniversary celebration.
The free, all-ages festival brings together dozens of graffiti artists, DJs, MCs and dancers for a full day of music, murals, food and community.
Organized by Trenton-based graffiti artist Leon Rainbow and the nationally recognized Vicious Styles Crew, the event honors the four pillars of hip-hop: graffiti, MCing, DJing, and breakdancing. Vicious Styles Crew (VS Crew) is a graffiti collective founded and based in Trenton.
This year’s lineup includes live mural painting from top aerosol artists, dynamic 2-vs-2 breaking battles, and sets from some of the region’s influential underground DJs and emcees. Local vendors will be onsite selling food, beverages and locally made goods.
Since its founding in 2005, the Jersey Fresh Jam has grown from a small gathering of graffiti artists into a citywide block party. Today, the event draws a broad mix of artists and attendees from across the region.
“Art conquers all, and the Jersey Fresh Jam has always been about culture and connection,” said Rainbow. “This year’s milestone event is not just a celebration of hip-hop—it’s a reminder of the power of community, creativity, and collaboration.”
To commemorate both Jersey Fresh Jam’s 20th year and TerraCycle’s more than two decades in business, participating artists will have a chance to help create a special legacy mural that traces TerraCycle’s journey from its earliest days selling fertilizer made from worm castings in reused soda bottles to its role today as an international leader in recycling hard-to-recycle materials.
The piece will span TerraCycle’s headquarters and visually celebrate its evolution—marking key milestones, global growth, and its continued mission to eliminate the idea of waste.
“As a company born in Trenton, we’ve always believed in the power of community-driven creativity,” said Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle. “The Jersey Fresh Jam has helped transform our headquarters into a living canvas. This year’s mural tells the story of what’s possible when artists, activists, and entrepreneurs come together to rethink what’s been discarded—it’s not just about where we started, it’s about where we’re going.”
Artist highlights, event details and lineup updates are available on the Jersey Fresh Jam website.
Founded in 2001 by then-college freshman Tom Szaky, TerraCycle began by selling fertilizer made from worm castings—packaged in reused plastic bottles. Since then, TerraCycle has expanded into more than 20 countries and developed recycling programs for some of the most complex waste streams in the world—from chip bags and cigarette butts to beauty packaging and lab waste.
Through its Zero Waste Boxes, public drop-off locations, and brand partnerships, TerraCycle provides ways for individuals and businesses to keep trash out of landfills and incinerators.
