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New Jersey Festivals

New Jersey Festivals have been a part of the ethnic neighborhood fabric for years. For many years they were known as feasts and were initially associated with religion.

They were a way of meeting social needs in communities and providing entertainment at the same time. They also provided knowledge and stories to future generations of that particular culture.


 

 


New Jersey Festivals


Today many of the cultural festivities are held to share traditional knowledge and community benefits with others. Festivals also celebrate arts, film, music, food and history just to name a few. They each have something different to offer.

A listing of the Most Popular New Jersey Festivals

New Jersey Arts & Crafts Festivals

NJ Arts and Crafts Festivals

Every year there are lots of New Jersey arts and crafts festivals, throughout the state, where artists, artisans, and craftspeople display and sell their work.

Shows range from major national or regional events with 50,000+ visitors to small local fund-raisers.

For the arts & crafts enthusiast, we have providied a listing of the most popular New Jersey Arts and Crafts festivals. More...

New Jersey Music Festivals

NJ Music Festivals

New Jersey has a huge variety of music festivals that are enjoyed by people of all ages and include blue grass, country, rock, jazz, folk, contemporary, and many other types of music.

The music 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. More...

Greek Festivals

Greek Festivals
Information on some of the largest Greek festivals in New Jersey. The festivals are generally run for three to four days around a summer weekend and in addition to promoting the Greek culture, they raise money to support many worthwhile charitable causes. More..
New Jersey Irish Festivals

NJ Irish Festivals

Welcome to the Irish Festivals in New Jersey where some of the nations largest Gaelic parades and festivals are held.

From Jersey City to the Jersey Shore, the summer holds a feast of Irish dances, bands, food, and of course some beer!

Check the schedule for Irish festivals in New Jersey

Italian Festivals
Italian Festivals
Information on some of the largest Italian festivals in New Jersey. The festivals are generally run for three to four days around a summer weekend and in addition to promoting the Italian culture, they raise money to support many worthwhile charitable causes. More...
New Jersey Family Festivals

NJ Family Festivals

Information about festivals that have a wide range of appeal to family's with children.

These include celebrations of events with music, food, fun activities, crafts and More...

New Jersey Film Festivals

NJ Film Festivals

Information on New Jersey Film festivals that promote the art of filmmaking on all levels with the goal of presenting films of the highest quality non-studio, independent films. More...

New Jersey Beer Festivals

New Jersey Beer Label

New Jersey beer festivals or fests play host to a well over 50 major breweries and micro breweries with many brew masters and staff available to provide information on over 250 beers and ales.

Check out the schedule of beer festivals in New Jersey

Wine Festivals

NJ Wine Festivals
Information on New Jersey Wine Festivals and Vineyards. New Jersey wines are fast becoming internationally recognized as a premium wines. More ...
Fine Arts Shows and Exhibits

NJ Arts Museum
Fine arts shows and exhibits is a listing of popular New Jersey events for fine arts enthusiasts looking for an educational and enjoyable day trip or to complement their getaway or vacation.

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Revelation Generation  Revelation Generation (www.revgen.org) has emerged as the premier summer festival in the greater New York and greater Philadelphia area. The event is a ...

4th Annual Teaneck International Film Festival  The Teaneck International Film Festival will once again present a collection of compelling independent films -- narrative features and documentaries -- from ...

Books NJ 2009 Festival  Meet the authors! Panel discussions, readings, poetry slam, crafts & storytelling, and an oldies concert all at the BooksNJ2009 Book
Festival on Sunday,...

Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show  11th Annual Fair Lawn, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
10/25/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Hackettstown Street Fair & Craft Show  3rd Annual Hackettstown, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
9/20/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On ...

Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show  20th Annual Red Bank, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
9/13/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show  12th Annual Westfield, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
6/6/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show  20th Annual Cranford, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
5/3/09
11am-5pm

270 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Deerfield Harvest Festival Arts & Craft Show  It was great!! It took place on a beautiful weekend in Deerfield Twp.,in the pretty town of Rosenhayn, NJ. Held at Deerfield Fire Company's large, grassy,...

Chowderfest to Celebrate 20th Anniversary “Chowda! – Yell it Louda!”  Beach Haven, NJ, August 13, 2008 – Chowderfest, Southern Ocean County’s award-winning chowder extravaganza, has been an unforgettable experience at the ...

Saint Barbara Greek Festival  This is our annual fall festival, held September 11 - 14, 2008.

Offered is live Greek music, dances, all the greek foods you can imagine, specialty ...

Millburn/Short Hills Street Fair & Craft Show  6th Annual Millburn/Short Hills, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
4/19/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun....

Mayfest
Historic Smithville
  Historic Smithville
Over a 100 juried crafters, an international food court, kids activities and music. Not to mention the already herre over 60 shoppes ...

OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE & ITALIAN STREET FEST  THIS YEAR, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THE NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE AND ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL. THE PARADE WILL BE ...

Livingston Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
11/7/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Fair Lawn Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/24/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/24/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/23/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Cranford Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/17/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Westfield Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/16/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Summit Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/10/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Millburn/Short Hills Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
10/3/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Fanwood Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
9/26/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Hackettstown Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
9/19/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Red Bank Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
9/12/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Rahway Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
9/11/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Nutley Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
9/5/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Westfield Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
8/28/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Rahway Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
6/19/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Fanwood Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
6/13/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Fair Lawn Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
6/13/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Westfield Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
6/12/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Metuchen Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
6/6/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

West Orange Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
5/30/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Highland Park Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
5/23/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Bernardsville Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
5/16/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Woodbridge Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
5/15/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Cranford Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
5/2/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Summit Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
4/25/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
4/25/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
4/24/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Millburn/Short Hills Street Fair and Craft Show  200 Vendors
4/18/2010
11-5pm

Street Fairs
www.StreetFairs.org
Contact: Darryl Walker
info@streetfairs.org
908-654-1400

Large Outdoor Upscale ...

Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park  Come and meet the artists and learn what inspires their creations as Anderson Park in Upper Montclair is once again transformed into a fine art and craft ...

JAM IN THE PARK  Boys & Girls Club to host Jam in the Park
The Boys & Girls Club of Vineland is continuing its fifth anniversary celebration with an outdoor concert.

The ...

FAMILY HEALTH FESTIVAL  FREE FLU SHOTS & PHYSICAL EXAMS THIS SUNDAY

AT RIVERSIDE PEDIATRIC GROUP

JERSEY CITY CLINIC TO HOST ‘FAMILY HEALTH FEST’ FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN ...

15th annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset  More than 250 of the nation’s most accomplished craftspeople, as well as renowned artisans from New Jersey, will display and sell their handmade works ...

Blues and Jazz Festival  Come to the Blues and Jazz Festival at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ!


Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers
Thu, September 24 at 8pm & 10pm at ...

1st Annual North Jersey Fiber Arts Festival  The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
113 Cottage Place
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

www.uuridgewood.org/njfiberfestival

Friday 10/2/09 7p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday ...

Fine Art and Crafts at Verona Park  Juried, professional fine artists, craftspeople and artisans will be displaying and selling unique, lovely work in beautiful Verona Park. Meet the artist,...

Roxy Dear & Yonder Film Screening  What: Proceeds from this event will benefit Brendan’s Fund, a pediatric cancer fund. For more details visit www.brendansfund.org

Where: Avalon Community ...

Putptoberfest!! September 19th - Sussex County Fairgrounds  Eleventh Hour Rescue is hosting their 5th annual reunion Puptoberfest!! It's a celebration of life and your favorite 4 legged friend(or sometimes 3)!! It'...

Annual Princeton Street Fair  One of the best street fairs I have ever been to. Lots of great food, crafters and entertainment for all ages.

Ice Cream Festival  This annual festival in Toms River, NJ offers games, rides, food and entertainment along with ice cream contest.

Azalea Festival at Sayen Gardens   This annual festival in Hamilton Square is one of the most beautful gardens in New Jersey. The festival has crafters, face painting and moon bouncers.

Flying Pumpkin Festival  At Peaceful Valley Orchards, 150 Pittstown Road, Pittstown, NJ
October 17, 2009 from 10am-4pm

Pumpkin launching and fun family activities ...

5th Annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival  5th Annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival
Sunday October 4, 2009 12-7 pm
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
200 Alexander Avenue
Howell, NJ 07731
...

Jersey Pride 2009 - 18th Annual GLBTI Pride Celebration  New Jersey's 18th Annual LGBTI Pride Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 7th in Asbury Park, NJ, from noon to 7 PM, rain or shine.

It features ...

2nd ANNUAL HARBORFEST, CAPE MAY, NJ JUNE 20, 2009  2ND ANNUAL HARBORFEST BEING HELD JUNE 20TH FROM 10 AM - 5 PM. STREET FESTIVAL WITH OVER 100 VENDORS BRINGING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS ...

Nutley Father’s Day Street Fair   The Nutley Father’s Day Street Fair will be held along Franklin Ave. on Sun., June 21, 2009 10am-5pm. This year’s sponsoring organization ...

Tenafly Street Fair   July 12, 2009 (10 a.m.– 5 p.m.)
Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non stop music and entertainment along with family ...

Stirling Country Street Fair   On Sunday, October 4, 2009 the Long Hill Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Stirling Country Street Fair. The event will be held on Main Avenue ...

Hakensack Street Fair   Oct.3, 2009 (10 a.m.– 5 p.m.)

Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non stop music and entertainment along with family ...

Edison Street Fair   Sept. 25-26, 2009 (Friday 6 a.m.-11 p.m. / Sat. 2 a.m - 11 p.m.)

Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non stop music ...

Kenilworth Street Festival   Oct. 15 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non stop music and entertainment along with family ...

New Providence Street Festival   The annual New Providence Street Festival, presented by The Summit Medical Group and produced in cooperation with the NP Business and Professional ...

Cresskill “Love Cresskill” Street Fair  Sept. 12, 2009 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Main thoroughfare will be transformed into a pedestrian marketplace. Non stop music and entertainment along with family ...

Maywood Summertime Family Fun Festival in August  On Sunday, August 9, 2009 the Township of Maywood is holding its semi annual Maywood Summertime Family Fun Festival. The event will be held on West ...

7th Annual Little Falls 4th of July Street Fair  On Saturday, July 4, 2009 the Little Falls PBA 346 is holding its Annual 4th of July Street Fair. This year’s event will again be held on the Main Street ...

Collingswood "Go Green Festival"
April 25, 2009
  The Go Green Festival along Irvin Avenue in Collingswood April 25th is designed to get all residents and surrounding communities to go green.

The Green ...

Oktoberfest  Saturday, October 3, 2009. 10AM to 5PM. Jackson street in Cape May becomes a street festival featuring a variety of artisan creations, "oompah" music,...

Pequannock's 10th Annual Street Fair  Sun., June 14, 2009 Newark Pompton Tpke, Pompton Plains, NJ 10am-5pm
Sponsored by the Pequannock Regional Chamber of Commerce

Main thoroughfare will ...

Bourbon Street Blues Fest - Glen Gardner, NJ  Saturday, May 16, 2009 12pm-7pm Gates open at 11:30
Location: Lebanon Township Memorial Park, Bunnvale Road, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Band Line Up: Eric ...

Tenafly Street Fair & Craft Show  3rd Annual Tenafly, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
10/24/09 and 10/25/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family ...

Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show  20th Annual Cranford, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
10/18/09
11am-5pm

270 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Summit Street Fair & Craft Show  3rd Annual Summit, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
10/11/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the Streets ...

Nutley Street Fair & Craft Show  8th Annual Nutley, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
9/6/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the Streets ...

Union Street Fair & Craft Show  23rd Annual Union, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
6/14/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the Streets ...

Fanwood Street Fair & Craft Show  10th Annual Fanwood, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
6/7/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the Streets ...

Metuchen Street Fair & Craft Show  13th Annual Metuchen, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
5/31/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

West Orange Street Fair & Craft Show  5th Annual West Orange, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
5/24/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Highland Park Street Fair & Craft Show  20th Annual Highland Park, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
5/17/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On ...

Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show  3rd Annual Woodbridge, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
5/16/09
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the ...

Summit Street Fair & Craft Show  3rd Annual Summit, NJ Street Fair & Craft Show.
4/26/08
11am-5pm

150 Artists, Crafters, Vendors.
Live Music, Rides, Games, Family Fun.
On the Streets ...

Springfest Flower & Garden Show -
March 12-15, 2009
  'Springfest, all things green', highly regarded as "NJ’s Best" (The Star-Ledger), featuring 25,000 sq.ft of "indoor-spring" including inspiring landscape ...

See Four Centuries in a Weekend in Union County  Celebrate four centuries of American history with free tours and special programs at twenty-five unique house-museums and sites in Union County including ...

Community Appreciation Day and Pig Roast - Pittstown, NJ  Peaceful Valley Orchards will be holding a Community Appreciation Day and 4th Annual Pig Roast on October 11, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00pm.

There will ...

NJ Festival of Ballooning  July 25, 26 & 27, 2008
Solberg Airport, Reading NJ
1-800-HOT-AIR9

The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning brings you 3 jam-packed days and ...

St Demetrios Greek Festival Perth Amboy,NJ  May 30, 31, 2008 11AM-11PM, June 1, 2008 12Noon-7PM
41-47 Wisteria street
Perth Amboy, NJ
Contact: 732-826-4466

Authentic Greek Cuisine, Greek American ...

St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church 21st Annual Slavonic Festival  Saint Thomas Celebrates 21st Slavonic Festival

On Saturday, April 5th, Saint Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church located at 1407 St. Georges ...

 

 

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