New Jersey Music Festivals - Blue Grass, Country, Rock, Jazz, and Folk

Find out where the top 2012 New Jersey music festivals are. With the huge variety of venues in every corner of NJ, music goers of all ages and interests can enjoy outdoor music festivals including blue grass, country, rock, jazz, folk, contemporary, and many other types of music.

 

The festivals range from jam sessions to multi-stage performances and can feature any where from up-coming, new breed artists to established, well known performers.

Many of these festivals have a theme and include a variety of arts/crafts and food stands. The venues can range from overnight campgrounds, farms, on the beach, and street or town fairs.

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.

The Best NJ Music Festivals

April 2012 - New Jersey Music Festivals

18th Annual New Jersey Folk Festival
Saturday, April 28, 2012
At the Eagleton Institute
Douglass Campus
Rutgers University
Corner of George Street and Ryders Lane
New Brunswick
732-932-5775
A family friendly one day folk festival featuring three stages of music, dancing, craft vendors, children's activities, and food. This year, the spotlight is on Kalmykia!

Sponsored by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and Douglas Residential College. There will be a number of jams, so bring your instruments.

May 2012 - New Jersey Music Festivals

Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Washington Street
Observer Highway to 7th Street
Contact:
Hoboken Division of Cultural Affairs
201-420-2207

Featuring over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and crafts people with 3 stages of live performance

The performing artists line-up is not yet set

11am to 6pm
Admission is free

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Bourbon Street Blues Fest
May 12, 2012
Lebanon Township Memorial Park
70 Bunnvale Road
Califon, NJ 07830
info@bourbonstreetbluesfest.com
The entertainment line-up includes: Bonefide, The Campbell Brothers, Duke Robillard, The Chris O'Leary Band, Veterans Tribute, Alexis P. Suter Band, Eric Lindell, Louisiana Hoodoo Krewe, Citizens Band Radio, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Note: Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Beverages (beer and wine) and food can be purchased at the event.

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Spring Camp Jam In The Pines
MAY 17, 18, 19, 2012
Old Cedar Campground 
274 Richwood Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
609-206-2888
An all weekend festival hosting national, regional and local acts, with a wide array of talent in many styles of music. They offer camping facilities in the South Jersey farmlands. Campground features full hook-ups, bath house, laundry, camp store, playgrounds, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard and fishing. Stage built on beach right next to lake. Fun filled with happy, dancing, and friendly folks.

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Seaside Music Festival
May 17, 18, 19, 2012
Seaside Heights NJ
732-701-1022
This FREE to attend 3-day music festival will give bands, fans, families & music industry pros the chance to Start Summer Sooner in Seaside Heights with live performances and events! This year the festival features -Over 130 bands on 14 stages. The music festival supports emerging music with the platform to perform with other talented emerging bands, put on a great show for their fans, and expose their art to new one as well. Free admission at each show fosters the welcoming atmosphere to music lovers who want to catch all of their favorite local artists and discover new music from one end of town to the other.

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The Bamboozle at Beach front
May 18, 19, 20, 2012
The Asbury Park Oceanfront
Asbury Park, NJ
Returning to Asbury Park where the festival was originally started with headliners Bon Jovi, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, and many more. Bring your beach blanket and enjoy the music with a main stage on the beach and eight other stages covering the best in mainstream pop, rock, metal, comedy and more. From the re-creation of Skate And Surf in the Convention Hall Complex to the $10,000.00 B-Boy Challenge, The Bamboozle promises to deliver the most diverse and balanced line up as it returns to its roots.
For tickets and information: http://2012.thebamboozle.com/

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May Fair 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 pm
678 Haddon Avenue
Borough Hall
Collingswood, NJ
856-854-0720
mmarker@collingswood.com
This popular family event expects to draw over 50,000 people and features Five stages of live music including blues, rock, folk and more. Activities for Children include a "KidZone" featuring pony rides, carnival games, rides and children-friendly crafters. The Collingswood Farmers Market will be offering "Jersey Fresh" produce and florals sold in a delightful open air atmosphere.

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Cape May Music Festival
May 27 to June 14, 2012
609-884-5404
info@capemaymac.org
Features a musical treat for every musical taste — orchestra, chamber, world traditions, beloved classics and even a few intriguing new sounds.

June 2012 - New Jersey Music Festivals

Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
June 1, 2, 3, 2012
The Sussex County Fairgrounds
Rt. 206 to Plains Road
Frankford, NJ
973-948-9448
On-site Camping and camping hook-ups.

3 day New Orleans Style Music, Food, and Camping Festival.
What started as a small crawfish boil for 70 people homesick for boiled crawfish in 1989, has turned into Michael Arnone's 20th Annual Crawfish Fest. Featuring the best Music and Food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer. Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel and Jazz on 3 Stages. The special Friday evening performances will be on the Pavilion Stage ,which will be limited to campers and King Crawfish Krewe ticket holders only. Saturday and Sunday performances will be on the Main Stage, Jager Pavilion Stage and the News 12 NJ Dance Hall featuring a 2,000 square foot wooden dance floor. The News 12 NJ Dance Hall will feature Cajun Dance Lessons from 11 AM-Noon on Saturday and Sunday.

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Point Pleasant Beach Music Festival
Saturday June 2 and Sunday June 3, 2012
Municipal Parking Lot
Route 35 South & Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant, NJ
732-899-2424
Music stage with National, Regional and Local Jazz & Blues Artists. Wine tasting by New Jersey Wineries, Food, Crafters, Vendors and more. This is a free festival, except for the wine tasting which is a nominal charge. This continues to be a great family fun event in Point Pleasant Beach. Bring your own beach chair or bouncy mat.

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Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival
June 2, 2012
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ
800-394-8478
Enjoy a relaxed day in the country listening to great music on two different stages. Past headliners have included Jackson Browne, Fountains of Wayne, Indigo Girls, Mavis Staples, Rufus Wainwright and many more. You’ll enjoy a juried crafts fair and the kids can have fun with lots of activities and entertainment at the Children’s Village.
•General Admission Lawn Seating •Rain or Shine Event
•Tickets Non-Refundable
•No Alcohol
•No Pets (except assistance animals)
•Bring Blankets or Low-Back Lawn Chairs
•Picnic Baskets Welcome
Free Arts Classes On-Site, Free Parking, Food & Beverages Available For Sale.

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Rock, Ribs and Ridges
June 9, 10, 2012
The Hidden Valley Club
Vernon, NJ
(973) 882-8240
A celebration of great rock, BBQ, Beer, and more at this scenic natural amphitheater and mountainside resort.
Last years entertainment featured BlackBerry Smoke, 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band, and Outlaws.

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The Princeton Festival 2012
Season runs June 9 - July 1, 2012
609-537-0071
info@princetonfestival.org
The Princeton Festival is a non-profit performing arts organization which presents opera, musical theater, jazz, chamber music and other events in the month of June at venues in and around Princeton, NJ.

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Southern Shore Music Festival
Saturday, June 16, 2012
11:00am - 8:00pm
Cumberland County Fairgrounds
3001 Carmel Road
Millville, NJ
856-455-0328
The 2012 performing artist lineup has not yet been announced. Bring your own blankets, sun screen, & chairs
Kids activities include pony rides, moon bounce and more.

 

Music at Moorland
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Moorland Farms
Far Hills, NJ
908-685-2885
Music at Moorland features open-air dining, classical music, entertainment, and spectacular fireworks. The event also features tent parties and casual picnics with friends and families on the lawn and hilltop overlooking beautiful Moorland Farms. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30. Fireworks by Grucci at dusk.

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Waterloo Village Music Festival
June 30 - July 1, 2012
Waterloo Village
Byram Township, NJ
973-875-2068
A two-day music festival will be held to raise money to restore two historic buildings at the 19th-century village in Sussex County. It will feature an eclectic assortment of 15 bands on two stages, with a leaning toward country and country rock, with some bluegrass.
The festival is a family-oriented event that expected to attract 5,000 to 7,000 spectators, as well as 10-15 food vendors and 50-75 crafts vendors.

July 2012 - New Jersey Music Festivals

Soulsational Music & Wellness Festival
July 1, 2012, 10am - 9pm (rain or shine)
Veterans Park
Bayville, NJ
Alternativehealthsolutionsnj@gmail.com
(732) 644-9348
Billed as an event and an experience, this festival features music and wellness based on peace and love and happiness! The event is aimed at building green, holistic, organic, healthy, and healing awareness in our community. A FREE summer concert.

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Maplewoodstock
Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8, 2012
From noon to 9 pm
Memorial Park
Maplewood, NJ
maplewoodstock@gmail.com
A two day family festival celebrating of community music and art. the event feature local music from more than 20 performers and arts put on by friends and neighbors of Maplewood. The event also includes art, collectables, crafts, clothes, provided by local artists and merchants, food from many local food vendors. For kids there is a Kidzone with bouncy rides, face painting, arts and crafts, and ice cream. It is aslo setting up a Beer Garden for the first time this year as a one time pilot program.

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16th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival
July 12-15, 2012
The Red Mill Museum
Clinton, NJ.
908-391-0769
Without catering to music industry trends, the Black Potatoe Music Festival has presented diverse acts from the national, regional, and local levels. The one rule is that you must be an independent artist or on an indie label (Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and side projects are the only exceptions). Featuring Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Americana, Avant-garde, Bluegrass, and Cabaret.

 

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Anglesea Blues Festival™
July 13, 14, 15, 2012
North Wildwood, NJ
info@angleseablues.com
bands@angleseablues.com
The Anglesea Blues Festival™ features both national and regional blues musicians and is held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship™. Top Blues acts are featured on the FREE outdoor main stage, as well as in neighboring clubs and pubs. Main stage entertainment to be announced.

 

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Xponential Music Fest
July 19, 20, 21, 22, 2012
Wiggins Park
Camden Waterfront
Camden, NJ
For tickets visit: http://philly.worldcafelive.com/xpn/xpnregistration.html
A 3-Day family music festival with top artists. Last years artists included:
Emmylou Harris, Keb' Mo', Citizen Cope, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, The Smithereens, Ben Folds, Shemekia Copeland, Booker T., Joseph Arthur, North Mississippi Allstars, Duo Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Ra Ra Riot, Hayes Carll, Dar Williams, Sun Airway, Carbon Leaf, Jukebox the Ghost, Susan Werner, Givers, Gary Clark Jr., Johnny Miles and the Waywards, David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket, Nicos Gun, Hezekiah Jones & Andrew Lipke, Kuf Knotz, Matt Duke, Deb Callahan, Other Lives, and Kingsfoil

August 2012 - New Jersey Music Festivals

The NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival
August 18, 2012, 11:00am - 7:00 pm
Asbury Park, NJ
732-784-8547
A open -air family festival music, food and environmental displays. Includes a children's play area with performers, face painting, tye dye, arts & crafts and a butterfly tent. Bring your own blanket and chairs.

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2012 Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival
August 25, 2012
Noon -10pm
The Great Lawn on the Long Branch Promenade
Long Branch, NJ
732-933-1984
Live Jazz Performances and kids activities!
Free Admission!
Fireworks at 9 pm.

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The 41st Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
August 31 - September 2, 2012
Salem County Fairgrounds
Woodstown, NJ
(302) 321-6466
Featured performers include: Marty Stuart, Doyle Lawson, and J. D. Crowe.

September 2012 - New Jersey Music Festivals

African American Music Festival
September 1 - 3, 2012, 11am to 12:00 am
Lincoln Park
Newark, NJ
AfricanAmericanMusicFestival@gmail.com
This 3 day event features top musicians and comedians on 3 stages including Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Positive Hip Hop, and Contemporary R&B. Food, arts, crafts, will also be available. Free Admission.

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8th Annual Wildwood Block Party and Music Festival
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Fox Park
(across from the Wildwoods Convention Center on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues)
Wildwood, NJ
Beginning at noon, the event will feature free live entertainment, craft and food vendors, with featured performer Bobby Rydell, and many more entertainers. Admission to the block party and concert is FREE.

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Mummers Stringband Festival
September 8, 2012
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood.
609-522-2955
Featuring the top String bands from the 2012 New Years Day Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Mummers strut contest at 4 p.m. followed by parade at 4:45 p.m.

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Last Years (2011) Music Festivals

June 2011- New Jersey Music Festivals

Rhythm & Blues By The Brook
June 4, 2011
Cedar Brook Park
Park Ave
Plainfield, New Jersey
201-653-2699
A family event featuring a full day of music, food, fun, a KidsZone, and headliners such as George Clinton

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23rd Annual Asbury Park Jazz Festival
June 25 - 26, 2011
Sunset Park
Sunset Avenue and Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ
RueEvents@Optonline.net
Professional outdoor staging will host live entertainment! Many of Asbury Park’s popular restaurants and eateries will be serving specialty menu items from tented areas throughout the festival area! 12noon – 6PM

July 2011- New Jersey Music Festivals

Stockton Inn Blues Festival
July 16, 2011, 1:00 to 9:00pm
Stockton Inn
1 Main St
Stockton NJ 08559
609-397-1250
Day-long Blues festival featuring The Marshall Tucker Band and classic rock kings of South Carolina! 8 acts from 1:00 to 9:00pm. 3 bars, grills, and the dining rooms will be open for food and drink. Acts include: Laurie Vosburg Guitardogs The Don Mayer Band J.B. Kline Band T.J Nix & Paul Plumeri Wineskin. Tickets are $40 in advance/ $45 at the door and can be purchased at www.stocktoninn.com.

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The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton 8th annual Summer Concert Series
July 6 - August 31, 2011
The Promenade at Sagemore
Rt. 73
Marlton, New Jersey
856-985-3846
www.thepromenadenj.com
Every Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 8:30, music fans of all ages are invited to enjoy the variety of musical styles including jazz, popular rock and roll, country, R&B, and more. All concerts during The Promenade's Summer Concert Series are free to visitors and will take place in Center Court with plenty of room for dancing or sitting in lawn chairs. The Promenade is pet friendly too!

August 2011- New Jersey Music Festivals

Red Mill Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Red Hill Museum
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ
908-735-4101
A day of traditional Blue Grass Music.

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The Green Summerfest
August 13, 14, 2011
11AM - 7PM
1 Wolfe Rd
Vasa Park
Budd Lake
201-998-6311
This festival will feature a 2 day concert showcasing New Jerseys most popular local bands and performers. The theme is about eco-friendly products, services and natural foods. Rain or shine.

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Canal Day Music & Craft Festival
August 20, 2011, 10-5PM
Hugh Force Canal Park
270 West Central Ave.
Wharton, NJ
http://www.canalday.org/
Fireworks display at Robert Street Park at 8:00 PM
A benefit for the Restoration of Morris Canal Lock 2 East.
This is a free family fun day featuring a juried craft show, food, educational events and 10 live bands utilizing two performance areas, guided Morris Canal walking tour, a horse drawn wagon ride along the Morris Canal, Arts / Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, History, Restoration, Life on a Canal Boat, Archeology and more.

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Rootstock Music Fest 2011
August 26 - 28, 2011
CB Huntington's and Blackbeard's Cave
140 Rt9
Bayville, NJ
732-684-3120
crosspacific1@gmail.com
A 3 day music festival to benefit NJ Share Organ Donor Foundation. The event will feature 3 stages and over 50 bands and music artists. Featuring Crawdaddy with Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Woodfish, and Danny Nova

September 2011- New Jersey Music Festivals

Fall Camp Jam in the Pines
September 15 to 18, 2011   
Old Cedar Campground 
274 Richwood Road
Monroeville, NJ 08343
609-206-2888
An all weekend festival hosting national, regional and local acts, with a wide array of talent in many styles of music. They offer camping facilities in the South Jersey farmlands. Campground features full hook-ups, bath house, laundry, camp store, playgrounds, tennis, basketball, shuffleboard and fishing. Stage built on beach right next to lake. Fun filled with happy, dancing, and friendly folks.

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Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival
Sunday, September 25, 2011
E Washington St. - Observer Highway to 7th St.
Hoboken, NJ
201-420-2207
Over 300 Artists, Crafters, Photographers, Local Businesses, Restaurants, Food Vendors & more With 3 Stages of live music.

11am to 6pm
FREE

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3rd Annual Somerville Jazz Festival
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Somerset County Courthouse
Somerset, NJ
908-541-1600
1:00 – 6:00 pm, rain or shine
The outdoor festival is free of charge. Parking will also be free and available in Downtown Somerville's numerous municipal lots and on-street parking. Downtown Somerville restaurants will be featuring their wide-ranging cuisines outdoors in the vicinity of the stage.

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Stockton Inn Bluesfest
September 18, 2011
Stockton Inn
1 Main St
Stockton NJ 08559
609-397-1250
Day-long Blues festival featuring The Fabulous Thunderbirds Tickets can be purchased at www.stocktoninn.com.

October 2011- New Jersey Music Festivals

17th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Wells Mills County Park
Route 532
Waretown
609-971-3085
Music Under the Jamboree Tent - Featuring the sounds of the Jersey Pines, traditional crafts of the Pines, nature and history programs, kids' programs and Piney Vittles! This is the perfect venue for a taste of "Piney" culture, from the day-long music, to the many artists, crafter's, cooks, farmers and more that display and sell their product at this great event.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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