Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
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Over the years this holiday has evolved from a being a labor union celebration into a celebration of the unofficial end of summer, especially for families with kids.
Today Labor Day is often regarded simply as a day of rest and or end of summer celebrations that include picnics, barbecues, fireworks, parades, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer. In 2009, Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, September 7, 2009
2009 NJ Labor Day Weekend Activities
Northern NJ Labor Day Weekend Events
Haledon-Paterson Labor Day Parade Sunday, September 6th, 2009
(973) 595-7953
The Parade starts at the Museum at 1:00 PM and finishes at the Great Falls Historic District in the City of Paterson, where a festival with food, fun and entertainment will be taking place.
South Plainfield 52nd Annual Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 7, 2009
732-226-7601
The parade starts at the Police Athletic League [PAL] Recreation Center on Maple Avenue at 10:00 AM.
The parade is one of the oldest and biggest parades in the state. It features bagpipers, clowns, local boy and girl scout troupes, home-made floats and marching bands.
Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair
September 7, 2009
Park Avenue - Rutherford, NJ
201-460-8335
The is the largest and longest running street fair in New Jersey. Annually the celebration attracts over 25,000 people. It is a popular destination for Governors and Senators. The festival features an antique show, craft vendors, a juried art show, and local food vendors.
ScanFest!
September 6, 2009Vasa Park
Budd Lake,NJ Info09@scanfest.org
It's an all-day celebration of Scandinavia at its best where you'll discover the customs, the history, and the ethnic variety of the six Nordic nations: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
10 AM to 6 PM Rain or Shine!
Central NJ Labor Day Weekend Events
New Jersey Superbike Championship Weekend September 4-6, 2009
Thunderbolt Raceway
New Jersey Motorsports Park
Millville, NJ
800-298-4200
The Series’ South Jersey debut is the 2009 season finale, with AMA Pro Racing’s premier class champions in National Guard American Superbike and Daytona Sportbike crowned at the weekend’s conclusion. Will Mat Mladin extend his record 6 American Superbike championships, or will Tommy Hayden, Ben Bostrom, Larry Pegram, Josh Hayes and company be able to wrestle the title away? The Supersport class for young racers and the Moto-GT endurance series is also a part of the weekend. The Sensory Overload Tour brings high-flying freestyle motocross action to jump, flip and fill the air above New Jersey Motorsports Park with breathtaking tricks to dazzle the crowd.
Revelation Generation
September 4 & 5, 2009
45 Fitzer Road
Frenchtownm, NJ
908-483-2203
Held at Revelation Farms, 140+ acres of beautiful, rolling land in Hunterdon County. It's a music Fest with some of the world's top bands and speakers as well as special experiences such as tented stages, children's activities, extreme game demonstrations, food court, and much more! Music features many top performers including, Switchfoot, Underoath, Delirious, Flyleaf, MercyMe and Relient K.
Riverfest
Saturday, September 5th 2009 12-6pm with music into the night & Sunday, September 6th 2009 12:30-6pm
Frenchtown, NJ
1-866-287-0905
Frenchtown's most attended event; celebrating life on the Delaware River. Riverfest is a family event. This year, being mindful of the green theme, there will be plenty for kids including eco art and learning how simple it is to reduce your carbon footprint. Be sure and stop by Earthwise.US tent and make your pledge that cost nothing and saves you money. Live Music throughout the day by The Swinging Richards, Top Soil, Payer, Dave Rounsaville and more. Arm of the Sea a theatrical puppet performance will present “Turtle Island Medicine Show” at 1:30 and 4 on Saturday September 5th. Don’t miss the ever popular Haute Re-cycled Couture Pet Show on Sunday 6th at 2pm. To enter a pet call Cleo at Alchemy 908-996-9000. And don’t miss the first ever "Whatever Floats Your Eco-Boat" Race Sunday 6th at 3pm. If you haven’t made your under 18 inches biodegradable boat, come make one on Saturday 5th in the alcove on race street by the National Hotel
Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show
September 5, 2009
Outdoors on the Pathway
Ocean Grove, NJ
732-361- 6860
A quality craft show featuring over 200 artists, craftsmen and craftswomen. It is held outdoors on the Ocean Pathway just steps from the beach. Some of the items offered will be: handspun silver jewelry, gold and jewelry, handmade clothing items like jackets, sweaters, scarves and purses, unique wood, floral arrangements, hand sewn table and bed linens, children’s toys and dolls. The festival will also feature children’s art and craft activities like sand art and candle making. In addition to the arts and crafts the festival also features local food vendors.
Admission is free.
North Jersey vs. South Jersey Classic/Custom Car Show September 5 - 6, 2009
Atlantic Square Park
Asbury Park, NJ
973-676-0208
12noon - 10pm
Live entertainment, North Jersey vs South Jersey Barbecue Cook-off, Bikini model contest & Rap/Hip -hop, R&B bands contest.
Admission: $25-1 day, $35 - 2 day pass
Jazz IT Up Festival
September 5 & 6, 2009
noon-5pm
Allaire State Park
Farmingdale, NJ
(609) 588-0085
Spend Labor Day weekend soaking up history, listening to great jazz and sipping New Jersey wine. Artisan vendors and crafters will be selling hand made products, wine related items and other quality goods. There will be kids activities including arts and crafts, face painting and games.
Labor Day Fireworks
Monday, September 7, 2008 Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-892-0600
At the onset of darkness
Southern NJ Labor Day Weekend Events
The 38th Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Friday, September 4, Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2009
Salem County Fairgrounds Woodstown, NJ
(302) 635-3001
Performers include:
• Tuesday Mountain Boys,
• The April Verch Band
• Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice,
• Steep Canyon Rangers
• Rhonda Vincent & The Rage,
• Dailey & Vincent
• Alecia Nugent,
• Footworks
• Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass,
• Blue Moon Rising
• The Grascals,
• Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
• Blue Daze,
• James Reams & The Barnstormers
• Sierra Hull & Highway 111,
• Marty Raybon & Full Circle
• Gibson Brothers • Give & Take Jugglers,
• Chris Capehart (Magician),
• John & June Gallagher
Labor Day Craft Show of Wildwood
September 5, 6, 2009
Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ
Handcraft Unlimited's
717-656-4849
Quality crafter's. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $3. Children under 12 free.
Wildwood Labor Day Fireworks
September 4, 2009
The beach & Pine Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
609-523-1602
Labor Day Weekend Kick-off. Fireworks spectacular. 10 pm
Medford Lake-a-palooza Festival and Parade
Sunday, September 6, & Monday, September 7, 2009
856-983-9758
Medford will hold a Lake-a-palooza Festival on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Lake Pine. The festival includes such events as a sand castle contest that begins at 9:00 AM on South Beach. The festival also features water events like a peanut scramble, sprints, kick board relays, dolphin races, diving contests and canoe orienteering around a water obstacle course. There will be awards given for all of these activities.
The annual Lake Pine Day Parade starts at 10:00 AM the Forge at Taunton and Tuckerton Boulevard and proceeds down Taunton to the Lake Pine Clubhouse. The parade features clowns, fire trucks, police cars, bands, decorated bikes, strollers, Miss Lake Pine and a bagpipe band.
The carnival and fair is held on the grounds of the community clubhouse and features games, contests, prizes, face-painting, hot dogs, perigees, a bake sale and a silent auction. The fair runs from 10:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday, September 5 & Sunday September 6, 2009 Historic Cold Spring Village
720 US Route 9
Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 898-2300
Featuring members of Lamb's Artillery, Morgan's Rifle Corps, and Helms' Company, and the 2nd New Jersey Regiment who will demonstrate camp life, infantry tactics and artillery throughout each day.
10am - 4:30pm
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