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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, and street or town fairs |
April - New Jersey Music Festivals |
Cape May Jazz Festival
April 18 to 20, 2008
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-7277
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The Cape May Jazz Festival presents many of the finest "young lions" in jazz today. The festival features an elite up-and-coming new breed of artists: cutting edge musicians across many jazz genres, each honoring the legendary players who came before. |
Blue Grass Music in the Village
April 25 to 26, 2008
Allaire Village
Farmingdale, NJ
(732) 919-3500
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"Steal the Wheel" in the Allaire Chapel.
8:00pm Each Night
Fri. & Sat.
$12/ person, advanced ticket required
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New Jersey Folk Festival
April 26, 2008
At the Eagleton Institute
Douglass campus of Rutgers, the State University, in New Brunswick,
corner of George Street and Ryders Lane
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 German American Tradition. FREE ENTRY. Festival is located within walking distance to the New Brunswick train station. Sponsored by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and Douglas Residential College. There will be a number of jams, so bring your instruments. |
Stockton Jazz Fest
April 26 and 27th, 2008
1 Main St. (Rt 29)
Stocktom, NJ
609-397-1250 |
A dozen acts share the stage at the Stockton Inn, six each day. Enjoy the many facets of Jazz from Chicago classic to bop to contemprary rock-blues-funk. Headlining the event are Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang with Grammy winner, rock 'n' roll hall of famer Jim Welder with his new release "Project Percolator".
Tickets for both days $55, $30 at the door each day. |
May - New Jersey Music Festivals |
 Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival
Sunday May 4, 2008
Washington Street
Observer Highway to 7th Street
Contact:
Hoboken Division of Cultural Affairs
201-420-2207
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Featuring over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople with 3 stages of live performance
The featured artists Include:
Sensational Soul Cruisers
The Fave
Krystal
The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
Micky Dolenz of the Monkees
Gene D. Plumber (tex-mex-a-billy)
Michael Patrick's Ring of Fire - (tribute to Johnny Cash)
Kate Jacobs
Zydecol
STY kids - Dance performance by Hoboken's STY Academy
Charay - Latin Salsa
11am to 6pm
Admission is free |
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Seaside Music Festival
May 15 - 18, 2008
Seaside Heights NJ
Contact: 732-701-1022
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During this 4-day weekend, bands, music industry professionals, music fans, and fun lovers, will come to experience one of the Jersey Shore's top music festivals of the summer.
It features live performances, BMX, motorcycle, and car shows, special events, volleyball on the beach, Saturday night fireworks, with a festival shuttle to and from the venues and hotels.
12 venues, 14 stages (including 2 - day outdoor stages ), over 150 local, regional, and national, and international performers.
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Spring Camp Jam
May 16th and 17th, 2008.
Old Cedar Campground
123 Setauket Trail
Medford Lakes, NJ
609-206-2888 |
An all weekend festival with 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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New Orleans Style Music, Food, and Camping Festival
3 Days, over 20 bands on 4 stages.
On-site Camping and camping hook-ups.
The Sussex County Fairgrounds
Rt. 206 to Plains Road, Frankford
973-948-9448 |
Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2008
Marine Park, Red Bank, NJ
Marina, Riverfront
732-272-1730 |
The 22nd Annual FREE Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, offers three full days and nights of jazz & blues on 3 stages and lots of food, crafts and plenty of family fun.
Nearly 150,000 attendees are expected this year to enjoy some of the best Jazz and Blues music around.
Friday 4 - 10 pm;
Saturday 11 am - 10 pm;
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm |
June - New Jersey Music Festivals |
20th Annual
Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, June 7, 2008
11:30AM - 8:00PM
457 Shirley Road
Elmer, NJ
(800) 394-8478
Advance Tickets:
$35 Adults, $30 Seniors/Students
(from March 31 to May 30)
$40 Adults, $35 Seniors/Students
(from May 31 to June 6 at 6:00pm)
At the Gate: (beginning at 9:30AM)
$45 Adults, $40 Seniors/Students
Children 12 and under are admitted FREE of charge when accompanied by an adult. |
Celebrating the craft of the songwriter, the Festival specializes in performers working in folk, blues, alt-country, roots, Celtic and acoustic rock. In the past they have hosted some of the best known names in contemporary music including Jackson Browne, Ani DiFranco, John Prine, Joan Armatrading, Indigo Girls, Randy Newman, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Richard Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Arlo Guthrie and many others.
The event also promotes a sense of discovery by introducing emerging artists, many who have gone on to establish successful careers in their own right. Some of these include David Gray, Los Lonely Boys, Jonatha Brooke, Martin Sexton, Dar Williams, Guy Davis and more.
The outdoor festival takes place in the beautiful rural setting of Appel Farm's 176-acre home in southern New Jersey, just 40 minutes from Philadelphia. A highlight of this popular family event is the Children's Village which presents performances of puppet theatre, magicians, jugglers and storytellers. The arts & crafts area includes activities such as beading, hat-making, mini murals and a "Little Kids Area" for toddlers! |
Southern Shore Music Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2008
11:00am - 8:00pm
Cumberland County Fairgrounds
3001 Carmel Road
Millville, NJ
856-455-0328 |
Performing artists include: Dr. John, David Bromberg & The Angel Band, Jim Lauderdale, Robert Hazard, Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines, Homemade Jamz Blues Band, In High Gear, and Final Vinyl
Bring your own blankets, sun screen
& chairs
Kids activities include pony rides, moon bounce and more... |
July - New Jersey Music Festivals |
12 th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival
July 8th-13th 2008
Stanhope, NJ
908-735-6429 |
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).
Ticket Prices:
$29.95
Combo Package$25.00 |
August - New Jersey Music Festivals |
Toms River Fest
August 2- 3, 2008
Toms River North High School Campus
Toms River, NJ
609--520-8383
201-507-8900
Shuttle buses will be provided from parking around the area schools to the campus. |
A two-day family music festival
with Fireworks each night, midway attractions, games for the whole family, BMX demonstrations, arcade games, community exhibits and a food court.
There are two stages of music at each day. The Main Stage features premium floor and bleacher seating, plus a general admission area. The Day Stage is all general admission.
On Saturday, the "Main Stage" will feature Carrie Underwood and The Lost Trailers. The "Day Stage" will feature Lifehouse, Gavin DeGraw, Push Play and more.
On Sunday, August 3rd, Daughtry and Avril Lavigne will appear on the Main Stage, while Live, Collective Soul and other artists to be announced will appear on the Day Stage. Children's musician mr. RAY will be performing inside the Poland Spring Arena complex.
Gates will open at 2:00pm each day. Each night's show ending at approximately 10:00pm. |
Clearwater Festival
August 16 - 17, 2008
Sunset Park, Sunset Ave & Main St.
Assbury Park
732-872-9644
11 am - 7 pm |
The Clearwater Festival is Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater's annual open-air music and arts festival celebrating the spirit of people working and singing together for the environment. While not a fundraising event, any proceeds benefit Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater's environmental programs.
The festival features top name international and local performers including;
Glen Burtnik
Christine Martucci Band, Mean Venus
The Verdict, Bob Burger, Bob Winner,
Vini Lopez w/Steel Mill, Chik-A-Boom
Almost There, Pat Guadagno
Mimi Cross, Chris Morrisey
Ingrid Heldt, Lackawanna Rail
Hudson River Sloop Singers
Mel & Vinnie, Spook Handy
Rik Palieri, Dan Einbender, Bill Hudson
Jan Christenson, Great Blue
A Very Special Tribute By Al-Vis
Winner of Battle of Bands
Award Winning Children's Acts
Fun with Arlene, Polka Dot
Kids at Our House
Three Stages of Music Both Days:
West Stage, East Stage, & Circle of Song
The Keynote Speaker is Lois Marie Gibbs,
Environmental Justice,
Hero of Love Canal Fame.
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September - New Jersey Music Festivals |
Collingswood Music Festival
Sept 18, to 20, 2008
856-854-0720
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It’s the sound of new. From Old City to the New Jersey burbs, artists with something to say will be saying for three days of uncharted territory from more than 20 artists along historic Haddon Avenue.
The Music Festival opens its stages to emerging and established artists of all genres. |
Fall Camp Jam in the Pines
September 19 to 21, 2008
Old Cedar Campground
123 Setauket Trail
Medford Lakes, NJ
609-206-2888
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All weekend camping and music festival in the South Jersey farmlands. Craft and food vendors on site, wooded campground with lake and beach. Hook-ups available, bath houses, laundry, camp store, fishing, late night jams. |
The Stockton Blues Festival
September 28, 2008
1 Main St. (Rt 29)
Stocktom, NJ
609-397-1250
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Enjoy many excellent bands and blues artists. |
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