Peekskill has a long-standing history with the maker of the great American Fairy Tale, "The Wizard of Oz", L. Frank Baum. Baum went to Peekskill's Military Academy and legend has it that he also coined the"Yellow Brick Road" because of yellow bricks found in Peekskill.
The Ozland Festival was was conceived by Scarlett Antonia, the Founder and Direcotor of Antonia Arts , inc. a creative and performing arts not for profit organization:
Scarlett's hope is that the Festival will continue to bring joy to the faces of young and old alike, tapping into Peekskill's rich history and the whimsical nature of the 1939 film: "The Wizard of Oz".
What can you expect at the Ozland Festival this year?
Expect Food Trucks and Artisan Vendors, Live Children's Theater by "The Wiz Kidz",Musical entertainment, dancers, singers, and much, much more! This is an event that has quickly become a yearly tradition that is surely not to be missed.
