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New-Jersey-Leisure-Guide September, 2017 Edition
August 31, 2017

New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
September, 2017

 

With the official end of summer not far off and the weather still very pleasant to enjoy outdoor activities, September is a great month to catch up on visiting attractions and participating in outdoor activities before it turns cold. With the crowds at the Jersey shore having dwindled, and the ocean water still warm in southern NJ, popular destinations like Cape May, Wildwood and Ocean City are excellent choices for a weekend getaway or late season vacation.


This Edition's Contents...

  • Popular September Events and Things To Do
  • Seasonal Frequently Asked Question
  • This Month's Featured Restaurant

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



Popular September, 2017 Events and Things To Do

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular
Friday, September 1, 2017 @dusk
on the beach at Pine Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
609.523.1602
Free
Celebrate the end of summer with with an awesome Fireworks display
Visible from almost anywhere in the Wildwoods! 

I Love The 90s: TLC, Naughty By Nature, Montell Jordan & Mark McGrath

Friday September 1, 2017 6:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets


Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Washington Huskies Football
Friday September 1, 2017 8:00PM
High Point Solutions Stadium
Piscataway, NJ
Tickets


The 46th Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
September 1- 3, 2017; noon to 11pm
Salem County Fairgrounds
725 Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
Website (Line-up, schedule, and Tickets)
This family music festival features southern Appalachian old-time and bluegrass and related music styles. For kids, there is also a Children's Stage.
The festival site has plenty of room for camping for tenters as well as RVers, and unlike many other festivals, they do not charge extra for camping. Weekend ticket holders may camp on the grounds at no charge, but camping is available only to weekend ticket holders - daily ticket holders may not bring vehicles or camping gear into the campground.


Roger Waters
Thursday September 7, 2017 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets


Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow & Margo Price
Friday September 8, 2017 4:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets


Jason Aldean, Chris Young & Kane Brown
Saturday Sept5ember 9, 2017 7:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets


Atlantic City Seafood Festival
September 9 & 10, 2017
Outside of Showboat Hotel
Open space located in-between Showboat Hotel and the former Revel hotel.
701 Boardwalk (Use for GPS)
Atlantic City, NJ
Website
Cost: $10 per person, per day. Kids under are FREE to enter. Restaurants charge between $4 and $11 per entree
This family friendly event features foods available from local restaurants, Tastings of Jersey made craft beers and wines in the tasting tent, Cooking Demos, Live Music, Local Art and Artists, Wine Seminars, a Crab Cake Eating Competition, a Chowder Cook-Off, Children's activities and amusements including a Sand Sculpting / Kids Sand Sculpting area, and more.


Marco Antonio Solis & Antony Santos
Saturday September 9, 2017 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets


Paul McCartney
Monday September 11, 12, 2017 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets


Sublime With Rome & The Offspring
Tuesday September 12, 2017 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets


Lauryn Hill & Nas
Thursday September 14, 2017 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets


Boots at the Beach
September 15, 16, 2017(Rain or shine)
Olde New Jersey Ave
North Wildwood, NJ
Website
Southern New Jersey's largest country festival. Country vendors,crafts,wares and more! Country bands, Dj's and food. All in a great outdoor setting by the seaside in beautiful North Wildwood. A good Olde Time for the entire family.The event includes an open air concert and vendors for people to choose from. The event is held on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the Entertainment District that allows many options for guests in the areas of beverages, food, and many other entertainment options.


Sam Hunt, Maren Morris & Chris Janson
Friday September 15, 2017 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets


New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions
Monday September 18, 2017 8:30PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets


Laid Back Festival: Jackson Browne, Peter Wolf, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band & Little Steven
Thursday September 21, 2017 5:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets


Irish Fall Festival
September 21 - 24, 2017
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ
Website
One of the largest Irish festivals in the country is held at the Jersey shore -- every September, Wildwood holds the annual Irish Fall Festival!. The yearly celebration of Irish heritage is expected to draw as many as a quarter of a million people to the resort of the Wildwoods for the festival.
The Four-day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts, a piper competition, and a parade on Sunday. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Free Other festival activities include a golf tournament, amateur boxing matches, Irish dance lessons, Ceili, 5k Run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, Irish music concert, Catholic Mass and concludes with a parade on Surf Ave. from 26th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood


Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival
September 22 , 23, 24, 2017, 12 noon to 10pm
Mercer County Park
Old Trenton Road
West Windsor, NJ
609-631-7544
Website
Italian cultural festival features authentic Italian and Italian American music; a Food Piazza including some of the region's best Italian restaurants; wine and beer gardens; amusement rides; children's activities; bocce; fireworks; Italian Market Tent with traditional Italian products; Heritage Pavilion with art and memorabilia; and Cultural Theater with cultural presentations. Fireworks Spectacular Display, Saturday at 9:30 PM, immediately following the headliner performance.


Giant Pumpkin Carve & Pumpkin Pageant
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 4:00pm until 9:00pm
Salem County Fair Grounds
Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
Website
(856) 935-3663.
The annual autumn event is fun family to welcome fall. More than 60 giant pumpkins will be carved by professional, amateur and student artists and showcased for public viewing and judging.  Look forward to loads of fun for all ages: hayrides, music, crafts, costume pageant, games, vendors, wine tasting and more!


St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Fall Greek Festival
September 22, 23, & 24, 2017; Friday & Saturday - Noon to Midnight & Sunday - Noon to 6:00pm
2200 Church Road
Toms River
Website
Admission is $2
Features homemade Greek Food & pastries including Loukoumades, Souvlakia, Gyros and more! Watch our GOYANS and youth groups perform traditional and award winning Greek dances and enjoy live music, rides and games. If you're looking for a fun filled weekend, Saint Barbara's Greek Festival is the place! Large indoor Dining room, Outdoor 60' x 90' Entertainment tent, Outdoor Greek Food Court with Beer Truck and full bar, Rides and Games, Indoor 12,000 sq.ft. Vendor area with Bistro tables to enjoy your fresh Greek Pastry and Coffee. Something for everyone! Overflow parking available at Ocean County College - lot #2 with convenient shuttle bus service.


New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins
Sunday September 24, 2017 1:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets


Bruno Mars
Tuesday September 26, 2017 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets


Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Football
Saturday September 30, 2017
High Point Solutions Stadium
Piscataway, NJ
Tickets


Chowderfest Weekend
September 30 - October 1, 2017; Saturday, 10am to 5pm & Sunday, 11am to 4pm, Rain or Shine
Taylor Avenue ball field (across from Schoonerق€™s Wharf and Bay Village)
Ninth Street and Taylor Avenue
Beach Haven
Information & Tickets
A family friendly celebration of saying good bye to summer and welcome the fall. The event features the annual Chowder Cook Off Classic (a ticketed event), live music, kids activities and unlimited Chowder tasting



This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: Cape May in the Fall. We are looking for an offseason getaway probably the end of September, first week of October and was wondering if Cape May at this time of the year is still active?

Answer: Cape May is not just a summer resort, the fall season is very popular with many theme weekends and the water is still warm enough to visit the beach. If you go on a weekend, everything will be open. During the week some stores and restaurants may have shorter hours but most will still maintain regular hours. Cape May does not reach a lull until after Christmas. B & B's are very popular in the fall and you will need to book early. More info

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Find a restaurant in a town of your choise with comprehensive restaurant reviews.

This Month's Featured Restaurant::

Ebbitt Room At The Virginia Hotel
Cape May, NJ
One of the top Cape May restaurants offering a fine dining, romantic experience in a charming bed and breakfast hotel
Read review


For other top New Jersey Attractions, Events & Things to do:

Top Ten Things To Do in September - The top ten seasonal outdoor and indoor activities, events, attractions, and points of interest for people of all ages.

September 2017 Events - This months events includes concerts, theatre, festivals, sports, and entertainment, that have appeal to people of all ages and interests.

Monthly Events - This page has links to events that appear in future months, usually 3-4 months in advance. The Monthly newsletter that you are receiving includes many of the events found on the pages.

Labor Day Weekend Events - Popular outdoor and indoor activities, events, attractions, parades, and points of interest for people of all ages.

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