New Jersey has a huge variety of music festivals in 2010 that are enjoyed by people of all ages and include 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, 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 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
Cape May Jazz Festival April 16, 17 & 18, 2010
Cape May, NJ
609-884-7277
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.
Featuring Spyro Gyra and Skemekia Copeland
New Jersey Folk Festival
Saturday, April 24, 2010
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 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.
May 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
Bamboozle Festival 2010
May 1,2, 2010
The New Meadowlands Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
201-935-8500
The area's largest music festival celebrates its 6th year with largest lineup ever! Paramore and Weezer are the first acts confirmed to headline.
The event features over 200 of the most talked about bands in pop, punk, mainstream, emo and more perform live on ten stages for two days,
Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival
Sunday May 2, 2010
Washington Street
Observer Highway to 7th Street
Contact:
Hoboken Division of Cultural Affairs
201-420-2207
Featuring over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople with 3 stages of live performance
The performing artists line-up is not yet set
11am to 6pm
Admission is free
Spring Camp Jam In The Pines May 13, 14, 15, 2010
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.
Folk Project Festival Spring 2010 May 14 – 16, 2010
Star Lake Camp
268 Macopin Road
Bloomingdale, NJ
(908) 647-4306,
A weekend-long celebration of music and dance. It is an intimate boutique of a festival, with attendance limited to 225. Workshops are personal and participatory, with 10-50 people involved. Performers and audience together form an enthusiastic weekend community. Click here for more information about our performers. Featuring: Siobhan Quinn and Michael Bowers Nathan Rogers and a special Saturday appearance of Trout Fishing in America Dancing with: Dead Sea Squirrels Bob Isaacs Also in concert: Andy Koenig Betsy Rose Jim West
Six Flags Great Adventure Music Festival May 14, 2010
Jackson, NJ 1-800-323-0974
A music fest and competition for for high school, Junior high, middle school and elementary school Choirs.
Performances will take place in the Showcase Theater.
All choirs entered in competition will compete for the First Place Trophy, awarded to the highest scoring band and choir in each division, each week.
Seaside Music Festival
May 20 - 22, 2010
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 -Thursday Night kick-off party at The Aztec with radio station 94.3 The Point -Vendor village and family activities -Saturday Night Fireworks on the Boardwalk -Saturday Wakeboard Clinic with Barooo Surf Shop -Seaside Heights boardwalk rides and amusements open for business -and more! Visit festival website for updates and band lineups
12 venues, 14 stages (including 2 - day outdoor stages ), over 150 local, regional, and national, and international performers.
June 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
Jazzfest 2010
Friday Evening and All Day Saturday, June 4 and June 5, 2020
New Jersey Jazz Society
Drew University
Madison, NJ
1-800-303-NJJS
The annual jazz barbecue picnic celebrates jazz through the ages with a special salute to New Jersey Hall of Fame Inductees Count Basie and Les Paul plus tributes to Django Reinhardt and Woody Herman’s Four Brothers Band. Jazzfest kicks off with a free concert on Friday June 5th and continues with nonstop music on Saturday from noon until 10:00 PM. All afternoon on Saturday, with continuous music in two great locations: * Outside on the lawn under the spacious Jazz Tent. * In the Dorothy Young Center Concert Hall, considered by many to be one of the finest acoustical halls in the country. Our food vendors will be open from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM, serving up a scrumptious variety from coffee and bagels in the morning to lunch, dinner and dessert throughout the day and evening.
Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
June 4, 5, & 6, 2010
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.
Friday June 4th -
For campers and Crawfish Krewe Only
Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience The Redstick Ramblers, Jeffrey Broussard and The Creole Cowboys Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show
Saturday June 5th
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band George Porter Jr and The Runnin' Pardners Amanda Shaw and The Cute Guys Stanton Moore Trio w/ Anders Osborne Mem Shannon & The Membership The Redstick Ramblers Jeffrey Broussard and The Creole Cowboys Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show Rosie Ledet, Polka Dot Summer Rae McLaughlan Papa Grows Funk- Campers and Crawfish Krewe
Sunday June 6th
Galactic, Marcia Ball (2 sets) Kenny Neal, The Campbell Brothers The Redstick Ramblers, The Iguanas, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Jeffrey Broussard and The Creole Cowboys, Polka Dot, Summer Rae McLaughlan
The Princeton Festival 2010 Season runs June 5 - June 27, 2010
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.
Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival June 5, 2010
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.
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday, June 5th & Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Monmouth Park Racetrack, NJ
732-272-1730
Three stages of simultaneous Music! Music, Food, Beer, Music, Crafts, Games, Music, Racing, Music! Headliners lined up (Full Band listings to follow): Saturday: Smokin' Joe Kubek featuring Bnois King Sunday: John Pizzarelli All Weekend: T. J. Wheeler
Noon to 8pm both days.
Admission to the Racetrack and Festival: $3.00
Southern Shore Music Festival Saturday, June 19, 2010
11:00am - 8:00pm
Cumberland County Fairgrounds
3001 Carmel Road
Millville, NJ
856-455-0328
The 2010 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, Jun 24, 2010
Moorland Farms
Far Hills, NJ
908-685-2885
Music at Moorland is generously presented by sanofi-aventis U.S., whose commitment to the event, our community, and Somerset Medical Center—the beneficiary of all of the proceeds of this event
Music at Moorland is a magical evening of open-air dining, classical music and spectacular fireworks on the lawn of Moorland Farms in Far Hills, NJ is a much-anticipated event for young and old alike. This wonderful event offers a wide array of entertainment opportunities for everyone—from corporate tent parties held on the hilltop overlooking spectacular Moorland Farms to casual picnics with friends and families on the lawn. This year, the Grammy® Award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will once again be presenting the evening’s program. Fireworks by Grucci provides a ground-shaking performance that is second-to-none. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30. Fireworks at nightfal
22nd Annual Asbury Park Jazz Festival
June 26 - 27, 2010
Sunset Park
Sunset Avenue and Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ
RueEvents@Optonline.net
Professional outdoor staging will host amazing live entertainment! Many of Asbury Park’s popular restaurants and eateries will be serving specialty menu items from tented areas throughout the festival area! Plus...dozens of after parties all over town featuring live entertain.
12 – 6PM
July 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
14th Annual Black Potatoe Music Festival
July 8-11 2010
The Red Mill Museum
Clinton, 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).
Featuring Adult Contemporary, Alternative, Americana, Avant-garde, Bluegrass, and Cabaret.
Anglesea Blues Festival™
July 9, 10, and 11, 2010
North Wildwood, New Jersey
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
ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
July 30, August 1, 2010
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ
All Points West Music & Arts Festival returns to Liberty State Park (a quick ferry-ride from Manhattan) for three days of aural fun. However, be warned, performances by more than 65 artists amid panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Be forewarned, this is a pricey event three-day passes start at $199
Red Mill Bluegrass Festival Saturday, July 31, 2010
Red Hill Museum
56 Main St.
Clinton, NJ
908-735-4101
Line up TBA
August 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
Mardi Gras at the Shore
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 24, 25, 31 and September 5, 2010
AC Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Mississippi and Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Admission: Free Hours: 6:30 - 10:00pm
Tony Mart's Presents free Mardi Gras-themed Monday concert series, kicking off on August 2nd with New Riders of the Purple Sage. Other acts include Cyril Neville, Johnny Sansone, Bonerama and George Porter, Jr & the Running Partners. Dancing is encouraged!
Rock, Ribs and Ridges August 14 & 15, 2010
The Hidden Valley Club
Vernon, NJ
973 764-4200
A
celebration of great rock, BBQ, Beer, and more at this scenic natural amphitheatre and mountainside resort.
Featuring Dave Mason, The Marshall Tucker Band, and New Riders
Skylands Music & Arts
SkyFest 2010
August 20, 21, 22, 2010
Sycamore Park
Lambert Road
Blairstown, NJ
(908) 362-6122
The new Festival "SkyFest" will continue the Riverfest tradition of a world-class music festival in Blairstown.
The line-up includes: The Subdudes, Swampadelica, Vance Gilbert, Maia Sharp, Caravan of Thieves, The Alternate Routes, and NewFound Road
Jam in the Park Mardi Gras Music Fest
Saturday & Sunday, August 21 - 22, 2010
Giampietro Park
2321 East Landis Ave.
Vineland, NJ
856-696-4190
A weekend of free live entertainment…Mardi Gras themed nationall known bands including: Philly Gumbo Band, The Wild Bohemians, Royalty Band, Vybes Evolution Band, Zydeco-A-Go-Go and more.Great fun for the entire family with many kids activities including face painting, moon bounces, kids costume contest and more. Fine crafters, exhibits, food, classic car truck and motorcycle show. Plenty of seating, covered pavilions, Picnic tables. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, etc. Benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of Vineland, NJ.
September 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
The 39th Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Friday, September 3 to Saturday, Sunday, September 5, 2010
Salem County Fairgrounds Woodstown, NJ
(302) 635-3001
Performers include:
Friday:
Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Dan Paisley & the Southern Grass, The Quebe Sisters, The Lonesome River Band, Riders in the Sky, Cherryholmes
Saturday: Chris Jones & the Nightdrivers, Chris Stuart & Backcountry, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Country Current, The Red Stick Ramblers
Sunday:Chris Stuart & Backcountry, The Wolfe Brothers, Big Country Bluegrass, The Seldom Scen, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
2010 Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
12:30 to 10 pm
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.
Revelation Generation
September 4 & 5, 2010
45 Fitzer Road
Frenchtown, 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.
2nd Annual Somerville Jazz Festival
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Somerset County Courthouse
Somerset, NJ
908-541-1600
1:00 – 6:00 pm, rain or shine
Legendary jazz drummer Louis Hayes will headline the festival, which will also include alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, internationally acclaimed vocalist Melissa Walker and the exciting Latin jazz sound of the Curtis Brothers. The outdoor festival is free of charge and is rain or shine. 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.
Fall Camp Jam in the Pines
September 16 to 18, 2010
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.
Jam On The Lake Music and Craft Festival Saturday,September 18, 2010
10 hours of live music, craft vendors, food vendors, fish, boat & relax on the beach.
Bring a chair to relax on Sunset Beach and don't forget the buckets and shovels for the kids.
Call to purchase tickets in advance
October 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
Hoboken Arts & Music Festival Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
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 • FRE
16th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree
Saturday, October 9, 2010
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.
NJPAC Latin Jazz Festival Weekend
October 15–16, 2010
1-888-466-5722
NJPAC’s Alternate Routes Series presents its annual fiery weekend of Latin jazz.
Baila Mi Gente . Latin Dance Party with Cubanoson and DJ Jose Rodriguez
Friday, October 15 at 7:30
Victoria Theater
The evening will feature the live music of Cubanoson, a traditional Cuban dance orchestra created by pianist Leonel “Papo” Ortega, plus the high-energy sounds of DJ Jose Rodriguez.
Danilo Perez Trio Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Band
Saturday, October 16 at 7:30
Victoria Theater
Pianist-composer Danilo Pérez is known for his distinctive blend of Pan-American jazz, covering music of the Americas as well as folkloric music from around the world. Perez shares this concert with master percussionist Poncho Sanchez, whose sound weaves musical threads of Latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa, soul and other infectious grooves.
Wildwoods Country Music Weekend
October 22 - 23, 2010
Enjoy live country dance music by After the Reign, line dancing lessons and contemporary country DJ Cowboy Kenn between sets, and Due South Band, with additional artists to be announced. Tickets are $12 per person.
The Country Festival in the Wildwoods outdoors in Fox Park all day Saturday with live music, vendors selling country attire and memorabilia, crafts, food, and more. Admission is free! Plans also include a vintage pickup truck show, and fun country-themed contests. The Saturday evening Wildwoods Country Showcase concert in the Convention Center featuring nationally known contemporary country music headliners.
November 2010- New Jersey Music Festivals
The 34th Cape May Jazz Festival
November 12-14, 2010
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-7277
Featuring... Les McCann along with Javon Jackson The Yellow Jackets & Much More!
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