Camden County 4-H Fair
July 30 - August 1, 2010
4-H Fairgrounds Salina-County House Road
Blackwood, NJ
(856) 566-2900
$3.00 Parking Donation |
The Camden County 4-H Fair will feature everything from pony rides to spinning demonstrations and will include amusements and food vendors. |
August 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Annual Warren County Farmers Fair, New Jersey, featuring the 10th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
Sunday, August 1, through Saturday, August 7, 2010.
Rt 519 & Strykers Road
Harmony Townshio, NJ
(908-859-6563
Fair Hours:
Sunday & Saturday– 8 am - 10 pm Monday thru Friday – vendors & exhibit buildings are open 12 pm - 10 pm - check the schedule for limited activities and shows going on prior to 12 pm.
Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for ages 5-12. Children 4 and under are admitted free. FREE PARKING |
Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull... all in the same place? Yes, the Farmers' Fair, featuring one of New Jerseys' popular Hot Air Balloon Festival is truly a family affair.
Local traditional artists from area Guilds will demonstrate their work. Daily Farm Events & Exhibits give everyone the opportunity to savor the bounty of Warren County's fine agricultural community. The Open Horse Show, pony rides, baking & canning exhibits, farm-fresh ice cream to strawberry shortcake, 4-H/FFA exhibits. Old Cars, Antique Cars and Fast Cars |
The Middlesex County Fair
August 2 - 8, 2010
Cranbury Rd. & Fern Road
East Brunswick, NJ
732-257-8858 |
Featuring the Victoria Circus, a sensational High Wire Show, a Comedy Trampoline Act, Scheer’s Lumberjack Show with Log Rolling, Axe Throwing, Chainsaw carving, Agricadabra, an Agriculture Magic Show, Fireworks, and more.
Fireworks Opening night Monday August 2nd 9:15 (when dark) Rain date Tuesday August 3rd
PRICES:
Adults - $6.00 Seniors 65+ - $4.00 Kids Age 3-12 - $1.00 Kids 2 and Under FREE Plenty of Free Parking |
New Jersey State Fair
August 6 - 15, 2010
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
973-948-5500
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One of the more popular New Jersey family festivals, The New Jersey State Fair offers agricultural competitions and education, horse shows, 4-H, livestock and animals, rides and attractions, free entertainment, vendors, foods and much more. Animals, competitions and exhibits bring public attention to agriculture, education, youth advancement and the great things that Sussex County and New Jersey Have to offer. |
17th Annual Festival of Lights
Saturday August 14, 2010
Riverfront Promenade
Burlington, NJ
609-387-5221
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This years Festival of Lights has been postponed until 2011 due to cut backs in funding for police coverage for the event.
A spectacular fireworks finale, a morning flea market, a fishing contest, family activities, the boat parade, carnival rides, craft vendors, food, and live bands including. |
Weird Contest Week
August 16 - 20, 2010
11am each day
The Music Pier
Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk
Ocean City
609-525-9300 |
Everyone has a special talent; this may be just the place to showcase yours. If you can sculpt a mean french fry or turn a wad of taffy into a mini Eiffel Tower, consider entering this year’s art with food competitions. There will also be artistic pie eating, wet T-shirt tossing, and superhero impersonations.
Wacky But Not Tacky these events are fun for the entire family. |
Wharton Canal Day
August 21, 2010
Hugh Force Canal Park
170 West Central Ave.
Wharton, NJ
973-989-0237 |
An old time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. There will be something of interest for everyone to enjoy, including a day of free family fun, featuring a juried craft show, food, educational events and musical entertainment provided by New Jersey's best home grown artists.
Rain Date: August 22nd |
Clearwater Festival
August 21 - 22, 2010
Sunset Park
Asbury Park, NJ
732-872-9644
11:00am - 7:00 pm |
The NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival is an annual open-air music and arts festival celebrating the spirit of people working and singing together for the environment. The finest in music and dance combines with environmental activism to celebrate our waterways. While not a fundraising event, any proceeds benefit NJFC's environmental programs |
Atlantic City Air Show
"Thunder Over The Boardwalk"
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
From 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
On the beach and Boardwalk of Atlantic City, NJ
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See flybys and demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet and as low as 50 feet over the water in front of the Atlantic City skyline.
Along with performances and demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Air National Guard and civilian acts, this year's lineup will be headlined with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team. |
September 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Riverfest
September 4th & 5th 2010
Frenchtown, NJ
1-866-287-0905
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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 |
ScanFest!
September 5, 2010
Vasa Park
Budd Lake,NJ
Info09@scanfest.org
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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! |
Mummers Stringband
Saturday
September 11, 2010
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood
609.522.2955 |
Featuring the top 9 String bands from the 2010 New Years Day Philadelphia Mummers Parade. 4:45 p.m. |
Annual Festival of the Sea
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Arnold & Bay Avenues
Downtown Pt. Pleasant
732-899-2424
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The "Festival of the Sea" is a street fair located in the heart of downtown Point Pleasant Beach, on Arnold & Bay Avenues, where over 60,000 visitors sample dishes by area's finest restaurants (from clam chowder to lobster to steak); arts & crafts, pony rides, antiques, health, business and non-profit booths, kiddie games and live entertainment. Over 225 crafters & artists, plus other exhibits and games for the whole family.
Free. 10-7 pm |
Ocean City Boardwalk Airshow
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Ocean City Boardwalk
6th – 14th Streets
609-525-9300
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An awesome, 2 hour family airshow.
1pm – 3pm. . Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. |
2nd Annual Somerset County Fall Festival
September 25 - 26, 2010
(Rain or Shine) Saturday & Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Hillsborough Promenade
Rt. 206
Hillsborough NJ |
18 Acres of Fun Outdoor Craft Fair - Not Juried Bring the Kids for the games, rides and great food!
100% of Profits go to Fighting Cancer! |
Guinness Oyster Festival
Sunday, September 26, 2010
12-7 PM.
White Street Parking Lot
Red Bank, NJ
732-829-1104
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This music, food and Guinness event will feature entertainment by 2U - The World's 2nd Best U2 Show. The event will also feature 2 stages with multiple bands and a mix of Irish music, blues and rock and roll.
There will be tons of fresh oysters and 25 of Red Bank’s favorite restaurants will be serving a variety of specialty menu items including everything from mini Ruebens to seared tuna. The event will be family-friendly as well. |
October 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
10th Annual Oktoberfest
October 2, 2010
2pm to 10pm
Veterans Park
Bay and Shrewsbury Avenues
Highlands |
Done up in the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating, drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. The park is festive, the food is great and the fireworks at 7:30 pm are spectacular.
The rain date is October 3rd from 2 – 10 p.m. |
Chowderfest Weekend
October 2, 3, 2010
Taylor Avenue Ballfield, 9th Street & Taylor Avenue,
Beach Haven (across from Bay Village &
Schooner's Wharf)
Beach Haven, NJ
609-494-7211 x 100
800-292-6372 x 100
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Twenty restaurants create 4,000 gallons of New England and Manhattan Clam Chowder and vie for the title of Chowder Grand Champion.
Free admission to Saturdays Merchant's Mart with end of season Blowout Bargains.
Chowder contest is on Sunday with unlimited chowder tasting! Live music, children's entertainment, and a food court are all part of the event.
Rain or Shine event held
under the “Big Top” tents. |
21st Annual Craneberry Festival
October 2, 3, 2010 11-5:00pm
Farnsworth Avenue
Bordentown
609 298-8066
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Fine arts & crafts, music & entertainment for everyone! All types of cranberry food, along with burgers, pulled pork, fish and chips, and other fun food.
Kids can enjoy face painting, pony rides, and rock climbs.
Vintage car show will take place on Saturday |
West Cape May Lima Bean Festival
October 9, 2010
Wilbrham Park
Cape May
609-884-9325 |
Great food, quality vendors, antiques, entertainment and fun. Come out and celebrate West Cape May's farming heritage. You will never think of legumes in the same way again..Luscious Lima Bean Soup, Lima Bean Chili and Barbecued Limas are among the items usually on the menu in this annual, October Festival.
9:00AM to 5:00PM. Rain date October 10. |
Wildwoods Hydrofest
October 9-10, 2010
Stanton Road &
New Jersey Avenue
Wildwood Crest
609-886-8156
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Something for the entire family; Power boat racing 80-140 mph with hydroplanes and flat bottom race boats competing for the North American Championshios and for the NJ Governors Cup.
Races 11am - 4pm
Crafts, merchandise, and food.
Vendors 9am-4pm |
Fido's Festival USA
October 9th and October 10th, 2010
Salem County Fairgrounds
Woodstown, NJ
856-854-FIDO (3436) |
A fall fun filled weekend for dogs, dog lovers, and families. Dog and family activities include a Howl-o-ween Costume Contest, dock diving, lure course, frisbee and flyball, Obsta-ghoul course, expert wellness presentations, vendors, food, entertainment, and much more fall fun.. Tickets sold at gate $10 per person or Weekend Pass $18 per person. Dogs and children under 12 free. Cash only |
Fabulous '50s Weekend
October 15-17, 2010
Wildwoods Convention Center
Wildwwod, NJ
To purchase tickets, call 609.729.4000 or visit wwwww.gwcoc.com |
Friday: '50s Record Hop hosted by Jerry Blavat at the Wildwoods Convention Center. $12 per person; dance from 7-11 p.m. Saturday:
FREE '50s Street Fair at Fox Park. Craft vendors, a classic car show, food vendors, live music and so much more!
Saturday night at 7 p.m. - Fabulous '50s Concert featuring Chubby Checker and a celebration of 50 years of "The Twist" at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Also featuring: Dee Dee Sharp - "Slow Twistin"; Joey Dee and The Starliters - "Peppermint Twist"; The Marvelettes - "Twistin Postman."
Admission is $45 per person. Tickets are on sale now! Sunday: FREE live music and fun contests at Fox Park from noon - 3 p.m |
26th Annual Cranberry Festival
October 16th & 17th, 2010, 11 am to 4pm
Main St (rte 5763)
Chatsworth
(609)726-9237
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The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Culture. The main attraction is the diverse showing of more than 160 artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale.
Southern/Classic Rock Music will be provided by Jersey Bound
There will be Cranberry Bog Tours this year
Admission to the festival is FREE. |
Atlantic City Recreational Vehicle and Camping Show
October 29, 31, 2010
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Blvd.
Atlantic City
732-403-1610 |
More Than 350 RVs! Begin planning your camping vacations for the next season at the Annual Fall Atlantic City RV Show. See the latest RVs or just learn about the joys of travel in a recreational vehicle. |
Past Festivals |
January 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Lambertville - New Hope Winter Festival
January 27 - 31, 2010
Downtown New Hope and Lambertville
215-862-5067 |
Celebrating a healthy, invigorating cold-weather experience in the two river town communities to demonstrate that they are alive and well in the winter months with exciting and diverse activities. The Lambertville – New Hope Winter Festival is a two-town, two-state, five-day celebration of parades, ice-sculpting, music, art and entertainment that spans the Delaware River. The twin towns of Lambertville, N.J., and New Hope, Pa., host the annual event filled with free, family-friendly fun as well as ticket-only special events. |
Fire & Ice Festival
Saturday, January 30, 2010
High Street and Mill Race Village on White Street
Downtown Mount Holly, NJ
609-894-9311 x 1475
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What better way to demonstrate fire and ice than to have a festival dedicated to Ice Carving and a Chili making Contest. Visitors to the festival can watch professional and amateur ice carvers transform 300 pound blocks of ice into beautiful works of art and they can also taste the Chili entries after the judging takes place. |
February 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Atlantic City International Power Boat Show
Feb 3 - 7, 2010
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Blvd., Atlantic City
732-403-1610 |
Come for the boats and gear, stay for the fun! Check out the “Green Boating Zone”, Kids’ Cove, Miss GEICO racing boat and more |
Atlantic City Classic Car Show
Feb 26 - 28, 2010
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Blvd., Atlantic City
732-403-1610 |
Classic Car Show & Auction |
April 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Newark Cherry Blossom Festival
April 10 - April 18, 2010
Branch Brook Park Alliance
115 Clifton Ave
Newark, NJ
973-268-2300
973-268-3500
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This is the second largest Cherry Blossom display in the United States with the National Cherry Blossom display in Washington, DC, being the largest with peak blooms about two weeks earlier.
Held in Newark's Branch Brook Park, there are over 3,000 cherry trees. The blossoms can be best enjoyed by a casual walk or picnic in the park. However, to see the blossoms at its peak, perfect timing is needed. Arrive too early in April and you’ll be greeted by bare limbs. Arrive too late, after heavy rain or wind, and you’ll find only fallen blossoms.
The cherry trees usually flower in the second and third weeks of April but make their showiest display for just two or three days.
This is a weeklong festival with many events including a 10K race, trolley bus tours, and family Day with Japanese cultural activities, including demonstrations on origami, bonsai, ikebana, and martial arts. |
Earth Day 2010
April 24, 2010
Liberty State Park
Central NJ Railroad Terminal
& South Field
Jersey City |
5K Walk/Run & Fair
10 AM – 4 PM
The Celebration includes the Kids’ Earth Day Kingdom featuring environment-themed displays, live entertainment, inflatable rides, arts and crafts activities, games, contests and food. The winners of the “Earth Day Calendar Art Contest” will be recognized and awarded prizes on the main stage. The Fair is preceded by the HCIA’s Annual 5K Race/Walk. |
22nd Annual Somers Point Bayfest
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bay Avenue
Somers Point, NJ
888-300-9010
somerspointbayfest@comcast.net. |
A celebration of Earth Day, spring, community and the environment. Bayfest features an arts and crafts show, food from local restaurants, live music, Lenape Indian exhibits, prize giveaways and kids activities. Music will be provided this year by Stage 3, A Shorething Band and Bound for Nothing. With over 14 blocks to stroll, over 120 crafters, 38 food vendors, 15 children activities, 4 live musical bands, bicycle giveaways and back by popular demand Boardz staking boarding park, there will certainly something for everybody. |
28th Annual Shad Festival
April 24th and 25th, 2010
Union & Bridge Streets
Lambertville, NJ
609-397-0055
12:30 - 5:30 both days, rain or shine. Admission is free, bring the whole family! Please take advantage of the clearly marked Parking Areas. |
40,000 people will descend on this 1.3 sq mile city to celebrate this acquacultural family event when the shad swim upstream in the fresh waters of the Delaware to spawn.
The event features:
• The Area’s Finest Artists & Crafter's
• Delicious food
• Live Musical Entertainment both days
• Children’s Activities and an all new KIDZONE with rides
• Historic Shad Fishing Demonstrations
• Sunday Shad Festival Scholarship Poster Auction
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Two Mile Avenue of Cherry Blossoms
Last Week April to first week May
Chapel Avenue
Cherry Hill, NJ
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A two-mile avenue of continuous cherry blossoms stretching along Chapel Avenue between Haddonfield Road and Kings Highway in Cherry Hill. These Kwanzan cherry trees have been planted continuously every year since 1973. They now number over 1400 cherry trees! This magnificent cherry blossom spectacle honors the Township of Cherry Hill every year! Over the past five years American flags have adorned the cherry trees as a patriotic salute to our armed forces. |
The Liberty Boat Show
Thursday-Sunday, April 29 - May 2, 2010
Liberty Landing Marina
Liberty State Park
80 Audrey Zapp Drive
Jersey City, NJ
212-984-7001
$10.00 Adults Youth/children 16 and younger FREE (must be accompanied by an adult) |
Features all the best names in boating in the water and on land for you to view. The show truly has something for everyone with dock after dock of powerboats from 16' through 66'. The show enjoys spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and boasts as its home, a first class 600 slip marina, seconds off the Hudson River. Liberty State Park affords the show an expansive, beautiful landscape on which to spread out the considerable “on-land” portions of the show. Visitors are treated to over a mile long scenic drive through the winding roads of the Park on the way into the marina, with the majestic site of the Statue of Liberty in the background all the while. |
May 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Spirit of Jersey's State History Fair
May 1, 2010
11 AM to 5 PM
Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
609-737-9303
11 am - 5 pm, rain or shine.
Admission: Free |
The only statewide event where visitors can experience four centuries of NJ's history in one place. Started in 2004 as a celebratory event marking the 100th anniversary of NJ's State Historic Sites, the fair is now an annual event. Its goal is to engage the public in discovering NJ's history in a fun and enjoyable manner.
Get your hands on history at the 6th Annual State History Fair. Live music, period games, living history demonstrations, food and more. Fun for the entire family! |
Belmar Spring Kite Festival
May 15, 2010
4th - 7th Avenue Beaches
Belmar, NJ
848-333-8539 |
Watch the delicate maneuvers of the single and team precision kite flying of the South Jersey Kite Flyers, take a kite flying lesson or just enjoy all the kites that fill the sky.
9 am - 5 pm
Kite Festival at noon. Celebration of the beach with colorful and varied kites throughout the beach. |
Ocean Port Strawberry Fair
May 26 - 30, 2010
Monmouth Park Race Track parking area
Oceanport, NJ
732-492-6000
What makes the Strawberry Fair so special is that all the proceeds raised by the Lions are donated to charity. Fair hours are 6 pm to 11 pm nightly. There is a $5 fee for parking which is donated to charity. Admission is Free.
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This major family festival is an official State of New Jersey Department of Agricultural event. The fair provides educational displays and programs with rides, games, attractions and delicious food, including the Lions' famous Strawberry Shortcake.
Other attractions include, one of the Nations largest traveling petting zoos with exotic animals including camels, zebra, llama, a kangaroo, macaw parrots and a reptile display; a wolves special attraction from volunteers of the Howling Woods Farm in Jackson; seeing eye dogs and puppies, beekeeping. and chick hatching. |
Wildwood International Kite Festival
May 28-31, 2010
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.
609-729-9000 |
America's largest kite festival, featuring world-renowned kite builders and competitors, kite making workshops and exhibits, and children's activities. 9 AM to 5 PM. Daily. Fri: 9 PM Illuminated night kite fly. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators
Some of the biggest kites in the world fly high over the famous Wildwood boardwalk. Talented guest kite makers exhibit their kites and fly incredible aerial displays, while the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships and World Indoor Championships heats up. The Wild Wheels Buggy Blast features exhibitions of land sailing and kite boarding on the ocean, as kites go to the extreme. Kite making, food, fun and games are a natural match to the Memorial Day Weekend on the Jersey Shore. |
June 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Spring Thunder in the Sand Pro/Am Motocross Races
June 5 - 6, 2010
Sat: Noon. Sun: 10 a.m
On the Beach between Schellenger and Spencer Avenues Wildwood
609.523.8051
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AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. . Admission fee $7 |
Trenton Heritage Days Festival
June 5, 2010
New Jersey State Complex
West State St
609-989-3353
Trenton, NJ
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This festival celebrates the heritage of New Jersey's residents and features food, exhibits, crafts and children's activities. Four stages provide a continuous array of music and dancing including jazz, salsa, gospel, blues, Dixieland, folk and a wide variety of ethnic music.
Organized by the City of Trenton's Department of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture, the Trenton Heritage Days Festival is the largest cultural activity of its kind in New Jersey. The Festival highlights the city's diverse cultures and historic richness. Ethnic foods, arts and crafts, children activities and continuous entertainment are available. |
13th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival
June 6, 2010
Waterfront Wanamaker Complex
Island Heights, NJ
732-255-0472
10 am. to 4 pm. (rain or shine)
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The Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program is celebrating the environment at their annual Barnegat Bay Festival. Enjoy an entire day of family fun with scavenger hunts, fish printing, face painting, seedling planting, pontoon boat tours, music, and hands-on demonstrations. Artisans and crafters will be selling custom fishing rods, jewelry, marine art,and photography.
Admission: Free |
Point Pleasant SUMMERFEST
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
(Rain Date June 13)
The corner of Bridge Ave. and Beaver Dam Rd.
Point Pleasant, NJ
732-29-8850
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Attracting 20,000 visitors that will shop and dine along our beautiful Street Fair. Offering Arts, Crafts, Artists, Fun Unique Merchandise, Kids Games, Free Entertainment (music/dancers), Lots and Lots of Fun Food - Forte Restaurant offering al fresco dining and drinks, local Farmer's Market and the famous Pet Parade. |
Mummers Brigade Weekend
Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12, 2010
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ
609.522.2955 |
Fri: 7 p.m. Pub crawl, friendly competition among various groups for best Captain, "strut", etc.
Sat: 4:45 p.m. parade featuring the top 7 Mummers Brigade from the New Years 2010 parade. FREE. |
New Jersey Seafood Festival
June 12 - 13, 2010
Silver Lake Park
Ocean Avenue between 5th & 6th Avenues
Belmar
732--681-2900 |
One of the most popular annual family festivals in New Jersey with over 150,000 people attending each year.
The event is a a culinary celebration of master chefs showcasing their favorite seafood preparations along with and many fun activities for the entire family, arts and crafts, and musicians.
The event is free and open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This is a rain or shine event; there are no rain dates. |
NJ Family Renaissance Festival and Archery Competition
June 12-13, 2010
Vienna United Methodist Church
266 Route 46 West
Vienna, NJ
973-632-0693
12:00 - 6:00 pm |
The NJ Family Renaissance Festival is an exciting family event! See Historical Demonstrations, enter a Renaissance Archery Competition or just shoot for fun of it, enjoy Period Music and Magic shows, Games, Contests, Arts and Crafts Merchants, Food and more! The Festival is educational as well as entertaining and is appropriate for all ages! |
Red Bull Air Races
June 19, 20, 2010
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ
877-840-0457
ticketing@redbullairrace.com |
The fifth leg of the 2010 World Championship tour will take place for the first time over the Hudson River at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Pilots competing in the air race must maneuver their aircraft through a series of gates with obstacles floating on the Hudson River. Each pilot flies through the course alone, racing the clock to get the best time. Planes reach speeds up to 230 mph while flying 10 to 20 feet above the water. Start June 19 at 12:00 PM, mend June 20 at 6:00 PM.
The race will only be visible from certain parts of Liberty State Park and attendees must purchase tickets. Spectators can view the race from 500 feet away on the shore line. |
3rd Annual Cape May Harbor Fest
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Rain date: Sunday, June 20th
Cape May’s harbor will provide the overall setting for Harbor Fest; while most land based activities will be held at or near the Nature Center located adjacent to the Coast Guard Base and the Corinthian Yacht Club, and across the harbor from Cape May’s marinas.
Contact:
Greater Cape May Chamber of Commerce
609-884-5508
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Harbor Fest is a celebration of seafood and song; the sea, its culture, its economy and its ecology.
It includes a street festival with music and over 100 vendors offering something for everyone, including a beer garden and a family dining area.
There will also be arts/crafts, lab gab, touch tank, a crabbing demo, and a regatta, and the U.S. Coast Guard performing an air-to-sea search and rescue.
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July 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Oceanfest 2010
July 4, 2010
Ocean Ave.
Long Branch, NJ
732-222-0400 |
Crowds in the hundreds of thousands attend this popular Jersey Shore Oceanfest for an all-day, family-friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season.
A fantastic family celebration on the Promenade in Long Branch! This full day festival is held along the beach, stretching from the Ocean Place Resort & Spa to Seven Presidents Park. It features a large variety of food, live musical entertainment, children's entertainment, vendors, arts & crafts and more. The finale is a spectacular fireworks displays that is one of the largest at the Jersey Shore.
10 am to 10 pm
Free admission |
New Jersey State Barbecue Championship
July 9-11, 2010
Olde NJ Ave & 2nd Ave
North Wildwood, NJ
609-523-6565
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Huge outdoor BBQ and Blues Festival covering 4 city blocks on the NJ Shoreline. Headliner Blues Acts from all over the USA; fabulous BBQ food, Street Vendors and Crafters, Family activities, live radio broadcasts, along with the NJ State BBQ competition, too many other events to name. |
36th Annual Monmouth County Fair
Wednesday, July 21 thru Sunday, July 25, 2010
East Freehold Show grounds
Kozloski Road
Freehold
(732) 842-4000 ext 4312
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Annual county fair with all the traditional county fair fun events for families and kids. Features, BBQ Competition Judging & Tasting,
Antique & Classic Auto Show,
4-H Events, Animal Shows & Exhibits, Lumberjacks, Racing Pigs, Home & Garden Competition, Kids Games & Races.
Upwards of 100,000 people enjoy the 5-day late July event.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 5-11pm
Saturday: 11am-11pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm |
NJ Peach Festival
July 22 - 25, 2010
4-H Fairgrounds
275 Bridgeton Pike
Mullica Hill, NJ
856-307-6450 |
NJ Peach Festival. In addition to the crowning of the New Jersey Peach Queen and the awarding of the New Jersey Governors Cup for the best box of peaches will be a wide variety of educational displays and the sale of fresh juicy peaches and peach products. Don’t miss the barbecue dinners and tasty snacks like peach ice cream. |
Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
July 23 - July 25, 2010
Solberg Airport
Readington, NJ
800-HOT-AIR-9 (800-468-2479)
Friday,1 pm. to 10 pm
Saturday, 6 am. to 10 pm
Sunday, 6 am. to 8 pm |
This is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America and and outstanding family entertainment attraction in New Jersey. It holds the dual distinction of being a recipient of The New Jersey Governor's Award for Best Special Event, as well as the American Bus Association's designation as a Top 100 Festival in North America. The festival has something for everyone! From twice daily mass ascensions of up to 125 special shape and sport hot air balloons, to headlining concerts, non-stop family entertainment, hundreds of crafters and vendors, great food, fireworks, a balloon glow, and more, the festival is jam-packed with stuff to do.
Festival Admission in Advance
Adults, $17 Children (4-12 years old), $7
Children three and under, FREE
Festival Admission at the Gate
Adults, $25
Children (4-12 years old), $10
Children three and under, Free |
September 2010 New Jersey Family Festivals |
Asbury Park Oyster Festival Saturday, September 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Lake Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
732-897-1111
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The Festival has now become one of Asbury's biggest free festivals and turning scenic into one long funway of oysters, festival foods, non-stop musical entertainment, children's rides and amusements, over 100 crafters and gift vendors, plus beer and wine (with proper ID). The festival runs |
Check out Summer Fireworks at the Jersey Shore - Weekday evening fireworks for families with Kids.
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