NEW JERSEY festivals & events Guide April – September 2019

New Jersey State Barbecue Championship, North Wildwood NEW JERSEY festivals & events Guide

Atlantic City Seafood Festival

See the featured cover events on pages 74 & 92, and the above festival on page 91.

Contents

4 Ongoing Events {Starting the month of April through September} 18 April 72 July • TurtleFest • Freedom Festival • UnCorked Comedy • Night in Venice • Wedding Road Show • XPoNential Music Festival 40 May 80 August • Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament • Campout at the Beach • McDonald’s Gospelfest • National Night Out • Tour de Elizabeth • Somerset County 4-H Fair 57 June 89 September • Keyport GardenWalk • Food Trucktoberfest • Polish Heritage Festival • Hoboken Italian Festival • South Jersey Arts Fest • Rollin’ Rods Car Show

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Disclaimer: Any listing in this publication does not constitute an official endorsement by the State of New Jersey or the Division of Travel and Tourism. All event listings are subject to change. Please verify by contacting the organizations listed.

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2 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 3 4/2 – 7/7 Morristown Pen to Paper Examine letters from our Founding Fathers, past presidents, famous writers,and inventors, to Ongoing discover clues from the past. Tue. - Sat., 11 am - 5 pm; Sun., Noon - 5 pm. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3700, www.morrismuseum.org Events starting in April 4/2 – 8/11 Morristown 4/1 – 5/5 Red Bank A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk About Face Value Airships and time machines — experience invention and imagination, creativity and fantasy Faces are fascinating. They are the gateway into you, out of you and to the world. See how through Steampunk art. Tue. - Sat., 11 am - 5 pm; Sun., Noon - 5 pm. 17 artists have interpreted faces in a myriad of media. FREE. Noon - 11:45 pm. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3700, www.morrismuseum.org Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Pl., 732-530-8200, www.theoysterpointhotel.com 4/2 – 12/28 Union 4/1 – 5/7 Shrewsbury Exhibit: History in Bottle! Guild of Creative Art April Teen Arts, RFHHS & RBRHS Exhibits See the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, based on the extensive collection of wine and 1. The Best of Teen Arts until 4/4; 2. Rumson Fair Haven Seniors’ 4/5 - 11, spirits found at the museum. Opening Reception: 4/5; 3. Red Bank Regional 4/30 - 5/7, Opening Reception: 5/3. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org 4/2 – 12/31 Millville 4/1 – 5/27 Jersey City Emanation 2019 International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes See the creative results and experimentative process from the 2019 WheatonArts Step into Victorian England and help Sherlock Holmes figure out whodunit using innovative collaboration with artists on display in the Museum of American Glass. 10 am - 5 pm. investigative tools and techniques, led by the great character himself. WheatonArts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., 201-253-1310, www.lsc.org 4/3 – 5/4 Belmar 4/2 – 5/19 Lincroft 15th Annual Juried Exhibit Art & Healing: Expressions of Trauma & Gratitude In its 15th year of exhibiting the highest level of artistry across all media with $1,000 in cash An exhibition highlighting the role of how the creation of art can be part of the healing and awards. 11 am - 3 pm. Opening Reception: 5/6, 5 - 7 pm. recovery process after a diagnosis of cancer. Belmar Arts Center, 608 River Rd., 732-749-3360, www.belmararts.org Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Rd., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org 4/3 – 5/12 Princeton 4/1 – 10/31 Cape May Masters of Illusion: The Legacy of John F. Peto Brewery Tours & Tastings Morven is pleased to partner with the John F. Peto Studio Museum to present a new look at Take a guided or self-guided tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the craft beer making process. trompe l’oeil art in New Jersey. Cape May Brewing Company, 1288 Hornet Rd., 609-849-9933, www.capemaybrewery.com Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org 4/2 – 5/31 Trenton 4/3 – 6/16 Morristown New Dinosaurs Join Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey Iconic Culture: From Little Black Dress to Bell Bottoms See the two newest life-size fossil in the popular exhibit, which holds the dryptosaurs, A multimedia exhibit highlighting the time period from the 1920s - 1970s through fashion New Jersey’s state dinosaur, Hadrosaurus foulkii, and a Mosasaur. and its connection to historical events. Wed., Thur. & Sun., 11 am - 4 pm. New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6308, www.statemuseum.nj.gov Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., 973-267-3465, www.morriscountyhistory.org 4/2 – 6/9 Madison 4/3 – 6/30 Newark Narrative Threads: New Jersey Quilts & Textiles GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center Exhibit showcases historic textiles from the collection of the Museum and will feature pieces Fans will get an intimate look into Whitney Houston’s remarkable life. 11 am - 6 pm. made by contemporary New Jersey textile artists. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6000, www.grammymuseumexp.org Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main St., 973-377-2982, www.metc.org 4/4 – 9/1 Lakewood 4/2 – 6/30 Millville Lakewood BlueClaws Opening Day The Old Masters: Buddhist Art & Pottery The BlueClaws, South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Phillies, kicks off their 19th season of This exhibit in the Down Jersey Folklife Center features Buddhist artwork and pottery from affordable, family fun and Minor League Baseball at the Jersey Shore. the collections of Ta-Chen Mo and Fred Kramer. 11 am - 4 pm. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 732-901-7000, www.blueclaws.com WheatonArts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org 4 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 5 4/5 – 9/27 Morristown 4/7 – 9/14 Point Pleasant Beach Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series Behind the Scenes Tour Minstrel concerts usually include an opening act and a main act with music spanning various Discover what goes on behind the scenes at our aquarium while you tour the building. genres. Fri., 7:30 - 10:30 pm. Pre-registration and sneakers are required. Ages 5+ only. 9:30 - 11 am. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-335-9489, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com www.folkproject.org 4/8 – 5/8 Wayne 4/5 – 9/27 Trenton Here & Now: A Juried Exhibition of Student Artwork Public Artwork Tours Exhibit of art created by William Paterson University students. 10 am - 5 pm. The New Jersey State House tour office hosts special artwork tours celebrating the William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu 40th Anniversary of the Public Buildings Arts Inclusion Act. FREE. Fri., 1:30 pm. New Jersey State House, State House Annex, 145 W. State St., 609-847-3150, 4/12 – 6/30 Port Norris www.njstatehousetours.org Sailing through History 4/5 – 12/29 Columbus In celebration of the 90th birthday of NJ’s Tall Ship, A. J. Meerwald, exhibit features each decade of the boat’s history with national historic events. 11 am - 3 pm. Live Music Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshoecenter.org Every weekend enjoy the sounds of local singers/songwriters on stage. All genres of live music pairs perfectly with our Iron Plow wine. Fri., 6 - 10 pm; Sat. & Sun., 1 - 5 pm. 4/12 – 11/8 Port Norris Iron Plow Vineyards, 26750 Mt. Pleasant Rd., 732-306-9111, www.ironplowvineyards.com 2nd Fridays on the Bay 4/6 – 5/12 Island Heights Come celebrate the Bay with live music, lectures, crafts, raw oyster bar, local wine and beer, and specials from the Oyster Cracker Cafe. 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Rediscovering the Hidden Meanings in Peto’s Art & Photography Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshoecenter.org The exhibit features over 85 photographs along with personal artifacts. 1 - 4 pm. John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave., 732-929-4949, www.petomuseum.org 4/12 – 12/13 Medford 4/6 – 5/18 Flemington Medford ArtWalk Art work is displayed in 12 galleries and venues along two blocks of Main St. Guided tours Open Mic At Zoup! are available. 2nd Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. Open Mic for comics and acoustic musicians every Saturday at 8 pm. Must be 16+. Various Locations, Main St., 609-654-6033 Zoup! at The Shoppes At Flemington, 100 Reaville Ave., 908-533-7171, www.zoup.com 4/13 – 9/15 Point Pleasant Beach 4/6 – 9/21 East Hanover Mermaid Tea Party Swingin’ Tern Contra Dances Enjoy snacks and tea, make a craft, and more. Dress in your best mermaid outfit. Caller and live band. No partner or experience necessary. 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 8 pm. Pre-registration is required. Ages 4+ only. 1:30 - 3 pm. First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., 973-295-6864, www.folkproject.org Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com 4/6 – 9/28 Rio Grande 4/13 – 11/10 Teterboro Saturdays on the Crushpad Open Cockpit Weekend Warm up your palate with an educational wine tasting, then head to the crushpad with a Sit in the cockpits of these rare aircrafts - fun for the entire family! Once a month, 10 am - 4 pm. glass of your favorite where you’ll kick back and enjoy the vineyard views. 11 am - 6 pm. Aviation Hall of Fame &Museum of New Jersey, 400 Fred Wehran Dr., 201-288-6344, Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S. Railroad Ave., 609-846-7347, www.njahof.org www.hawkhavenvineyard.com 4/13 – 12/14 Mount Holly 4/6 – 10/26 Hoboken Second Saturday Arts Crawl Hoboken Food & Culture Tour Art, music, fine food, craft beer, New Jersey wine and more. A great day to visit local Now in its ninth year, the tour focuses on family-owned businesses, where everything is still galleries, restaurants, shops, museums and historic sites. Noon - 6 pm. made by hand and you have a good chance of running into the owner. Abstract Expressions Gallery, 70 High St., 609-267-7513, www.abstractexpressionsgallery.com River St. & Hudson Pl., 201-653-1500, www.hobokenfoodtour.com 4/20 – 5/31 Bayonne 4/6 – 12/28 Waretown Black Comic Book Art Exhibition Albert Music Hall Saturday Night Show A special art exhibition featuring Black comic book artists from Marvel, DC and other Live stage concert of country and bluegrass music every Saturday night year round. leading comic book publishers. Noon - 7 pm. Tickets at door. No reserve seats. 6:30 pm. Bridge Art Gallery, 199 Broadway, 201-443-8921, www.bridgeartgallery.net Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org 6 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 7 4/20 – 12/21 Lambertville 4/28 – 5/3 West Long Branch Sister Cities Food & Shop Tour: Exploring Lambertville & New Hope Annual Student Exhibition Come taste, shop and take in the views on a guided culinary adventure. 1 - 4 pm. Featuring selected works by Monmouth University students majoring in Photography, Delaware River Towns Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 77 Bridge St., Graphic Design, Animation and Studio Art. 1 - 4 pm. 908-268-1720, www.sistercitiestours.com Rotary Ice House & DiMattio Gallery, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 4/20 – 12/21 Trenton 4/28 – 5/5 Hammonton Small Explorers Totally Tenors Opera Gala Join us each month for a different theme explored through stories, exhibits and activities. These afternoon events are a thrilling matinee for the senses, featuring fine wines, For children 6 mos. – 5 yrs. 3rd Saturdays, 10 am. four-course gourmet dinner and thoughtfully selected operatic arias. 2 - 6 pm. New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6308, www.statemuseum.nj.gov Tomasello Winery, 225 N. White Horse Pike, 856-666-9463, www.tomasellowinery.com 4/21 – 12/15 Atlantic Highlands 4/28 – 11/2 Ewing FilmOneFest 2019 Movie Premiere & Special Screening Series Guided Tour: In the Groove: A Century of Sound Premiere screenings of Sony Classic Pictures are offered as a fundraiser for FilmOneFest. Curator-led tour of a historical exhibit that traces the history of recorded sound and 3rd Sundays, 7:30 pm. electronic music from 1876 to 1977 on the last Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm. Atlantic Highlands Cinema 5, 82 1st Ave., 732-737-7160, www.filmonefest.org Sarnoff Collection, 2000 Pennington Rd., 609-771-2654, www.davidsarnoff.tcnj.edu 4/24 – 5/5 Wayne Passaic County Restaurant Week Events starting in May The first Passaic County Restaurant Week will be an annual promotional program to 5/2 – 10/27 Eastampton celebrate fine dining at an accessible price. Passaic County Restaurants, 973-706-6640, www.passaiccountynj.org Victorian Tours at Smithville Guided tours of the Mansion at Smithville conducted by volunteer docents who will provide 4/25 – 5/5 Toms River the historical information. Thur. & Sun., 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm. OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents: The Crucible Mansion at Smithville, 803 Smithville Rd., 609-234-0782, www.smithvillemansion.org Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of 5/3 – 6/2 Princeton witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org Skylight Former lovers, attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves 4/26 – 5/5 West Windsor locked in a battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. Return to the Forbidden Planet McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest and the 1956 sci-fi classic film, it features a 5/3 – 9/28 Boonton B-movie vibe, and dialogue in iambic pentameter. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net Dog Days of Summer 2019 Opening Night! Boonton Arts - Dog Days of Summer kicks off with a leash cutting in front of the Dog Days of 4/26 – 5/26 Lincroft Summer mural with the mayor of Boonton, Matt DiLauri. 5:30 pm. NJ Emerging Artists Series: Tactile Memories by Veronica Juyoun Byun Main Street, Church & Main St., 862-307-5919, www.boontonarts.org The colors and customs of Korea are the source of inspiration for her work. 5/3 – 12/20 New Brunswick Artist Gallery Talk: 5/22, 7 - 8 pm. Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Rd., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market The purpose of the market is to provide a well-managed and organized marketplace for both 4/26 – 6/28 Mount Laurel the local farmer/producer and patron. 11 am - 5 pm. Live Acoustic Music Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu Live music duos and soloists are showcased on the last Friday of every month from 5 - 7 pm. 5/4 – 6/1 Morristown WXYZ Bar, Aloft, 558 Fellowship Rd., 856-234-1880, www.aloftmountlaurel.com Hitch a Ride! 4/26 – 12/27 Pitman Join the farm staff for a leisurely, narrated open-air wagon ride around the historic farm. 4th Friday Uptown Fosterfields Historical Living Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net Enjoy live music, awesome vendors, classic cars, great shops, old fashioned games, good restaurants, beer, wine and lots of fun. 6 - 9 pm. Uptown Pitman, 101 W. Jersey Ave., 856-256-1414, www.uptownpitman.com

8 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 9 5/4 – 10/27 Phillipsburg 5/20 – 9/27 Cape May Court House The Mine Train Always Ready, Always Here Come tour the grounds, listen to an interactive history of the ol’ Susquehanna Mine and pan This exhibition highlights the history of the Coast Guard and its impact on the development for real gem stones you can take home. Weekends, 10 am - 5 pm. of Cape May County, an official USCG community. 10 am - 3 pm. Warren County Winery Train Museum of Cape May County, 504 Rt. 9 N., 609-465-3535, www.cmcmuseum.org Scenic train ride along the Delaware and a short bus ride through rolling farmlands to Villa 5/20 – 9/30 Highlands Milagro Vineyards, learn how wine is made and tastings. Weekends, 11 am - 3:30 pm. Close Encounters with the Coast Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com Come and enjoy a day at the beach with the American Littoral Society. We will seine for 5/8 – 6/1 Belmar marine life under the water, discover live horseshoe crabs and go on a scavenger hunt. Happy Art: An Homage to Bob Ross Sandy Hook National Recreation Area, 18 Hartshorne Dr., 732-291-0055, www.littoralsociety.org This exhibit is a homage to the inclusive and welcoming art philosophy of Bob Ross and his 5/24 – 6/2 West Windsor PBS show, works can be of any medium. 11 am - 3 pm. Opening Reception: May 11. Inherit the Wind Belmar Arts Center, 608 River Rd., 732-749-3360, www.belmararts.org Inspired by the real-life 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, an unassuming high school teacher finds 5/10 – 9/27 Smithville himself at the center of a worldwide controversy. Car Cruise Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net This is a perfect hang-out for all car enthusiasts to see, show, and talk cars at The Village 5/24 – 8/30 Clinton Greene. See some spectacular vehicles on display, or show off one of your own. 5 - 8 pm. Clinton’s Come Together Free Music Festivals Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Four bands playing Rock to Jazz simultaneously throughout the town. Fri., 7 - 9 pm. 5/11 – 6/29 Chester Main St., 908-713-1134, www.visitclintonnj.com Homemade Clay 5/25 – 6/29 Morristown Come to the Visitor Center to try to create something using clay made from stoneground flour. If you like what you make, you can take it home. 1 - 3 pm. Meet the Servants at the Willows Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net During a special hands on guided tour, learn about the domestic help at the Foster home, the Willows, during the WWI era. Tours at 1 pm & 2 pm. 5/15 – 10/12 Toms River Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net River Lady Season Begins 5/25 – 8/31 Brigantine Enjoy historical lunch and historical sightseeing and dinner cruises. Brigantine Art Walk River Lady River Cruise, 1 Robbins Way, 732-349-8864, www.riverlady.com A diversity of artists from all over the tri-state area who come and display/sell their work. 5/18 – 6/2 Bordentown Something for everyone’s taste. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. New Jersey Renaissance Faire Brigantine City Ball Field, 24th St. & Brigantine Ave., 610-304-6482 Over three weekends, six stages host a variety of performances, merchant village of talented 5/25 – 9/28 Rio Grande artisans, and delicious food and drink. 11 am - 6 pm. Sangria Sundays Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence-Columbus Rd., 888-864-8222, www.njrenfaire.com Celebrate summer at the vineyard with award-winning wines, live music by local musicians, 5/18 – 9/1 Island Heights and our famous house-made sangrias. 11 am - 7 pm. Explore Peto Paintings and Artifacts Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S. Railroad Ave., 609-846-7347, www.hawkhavenvineyard.com This exhibit will highlight the paintings and artifacts of this renowned late 19th century American painter in the trompe l’oeil style. 1 - 4 pm. 5/26 – 9/1 Stone Harbor John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave., 732-929-4949, www.petomuseum.org Stone Harbor Farmers Market 5/18 – 9/14 Hardwick Join us every Sunday for our weekly market with products that will include produce, meats, Forest Walk Meditation desserts and more. 8 am - Noon. Water Tower Plaza, 95th St. &2nd Ave., 609-368-5102, www.stoneharbornj.org Join yoga teacher Kate McGuiness for a 30-minute meditation walk through the forest of White Lake and learn the basics of walking meditation. FREE. 9 am. 5/31 – 6/23 Hammonton White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, My Way: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org Witness the premier Sinatra experience with a live onstage band and a stellar cast performing an ambitious repertoire of songs. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org 10 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 11 Events starting in June 6/12 – 8/14 Hoboken 6/2 – 8/30 Beach Haven Hoboken Movies Under the Stars Historic District Walking Tour Free outdoor movie screenings Wednesday nights at sundown approx. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and a picnic basket. 8:30 - Midnight. Guided walking tours around historic Beach Haven with a visit to a B&B. Tickets at the door. Reservations requested for large groups. 10 am - Noon. Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Dr., 201-420-2207, www.hobokennj.gov Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Englside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com 6/13 – 7/4 Atlantic Highlands 6/4 – 10/29 Elizabeth The Schooner A. J. Meerwald Public Sails Elizabeth Avenue Farmers Market The ship returns to the marina offering tours and sails, organized by the A.H. Historical Society. Fresh, homegrown Jersey Fresh produce and baked goods. Tue., 10 am - 5 pm. Atlantic Hghlands Marina, Simon Lake Dr., 732-291-1861, www.ahhistory.org Union Square Plaza, Elizabeth Ave., 908-590-2600, www.goelizabethnj.com 6/13 – 8/29 Long Branch 6/6 – 8/15 Hoboken Thursdays by the Sea Hoboken Summer Concerts in Sinatra Park FREE weekly concerts held from 7 - 8:30 pm. 7/4: No concert. 8/29: Fireworks. Weekly free outdoor music series in waterfront park overlooking the Manhattan Skyline Pier Village, Ocean Ave., 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com featuring a mix of rock, pop, jazz, swing, blues, folk, Latin and more. Thur., 7 - 9 pm. 6/16 – 9/15 Smithville Sinatra Park, 525 Sinatra Dr. bet. 4th & 5th Sts., 201-420-2207, www.hobokennj.gov Smithville Fife and Drum 6/6 – 9/26 Cape May Enjoy a day strolling the Village listening to the beautiful sounds of the Smithville Fife & Thursday Ghost Walks Drum Corp. Meet in front of Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern. 1 - 3 pm. Join local medium Bob Bitting on a 45-minute ghost walk around Historic Cold Spring Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Village and hear the mysterious spectral reports told by Historic Cold Spring Village staff. 6/20 – 7/7 East Rutherford Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9 S., 609-898-2300, www.hcsv.org State Fair Meadowlands 6/7 – 9/1 Lincroft Providing the best value in family entertainment from rides and games to free shows and Woodstock at 50: Summer of Love exhibits. Look for bargain nights and discounts on our website. Exhibit offers a gallery of art, posters, artifacts, memorabilia, photography, audio, historical MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Dr., 201-355-5911, www.njfair.com facts, music, talks and tours, workshops, educational programs for all ages and more. 6/22 – 7/28 Manalapan Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Rd., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org U-Pick Blueberries 6/9 – 8/25 Long Branch Our sweet blueberries will be ready for picking. We will be picking the Duke variety. Sundays by the Beach FREE, children under 2-years-old. 9 am - 1:30 pm. FREE weekly concerts from 7 - 8:30 pm. 6/16: No concert. 7/14: Concert at West End Beach. Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., 732-977-3607, www.happydayfarmnj.com West End Park, Brighton Ave., 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com 6/25 – 8/30 Beach Haven 6/9 – 9/8 Union Ghost Tour of Historic Beach Haven Afternoon Tea in the Gardens Tours are given on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Reservations required. 7 - 8:30 pm. As you enjoy your afternoon tea experience, relax beside out beautiful garden and take in our Walking Tours of the Historic District of Beach Haven breathtaking views. A tour follows the tea. 2 - 4 pm. Tours are given on Tuesdays and Fridays. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall LBI Historical Museum, 129 Engelside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com 6/12 – 7/14 Livingston 6/26 – 8/28 Ocean City Cirque du Soleil presents AMALUNA Wacky Wednesday AMALUNA invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses. Wacky but not tacky! These events and contests are fun for the entire family. Begins at 10:30 am. Livingston Mall, 112 Eisenhower Pkwy., 877-924-7783, www.cirquedusoleil.com Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com 6/12 – 7/20 Cape May 6/26 – 9/4 Ocean City East Lynne Theater Company presents Summerland Farmer’s Market NJ premiere written by Alaskan playwright Arlitia Jones, is an historical fiction mystery A great assortment of fresh Jersey produce, fresh flowers and fresh herbs, all from local based on real life “spirit” photographer, William H. Mumler (1832-1884). 8:30 pm. farms. Also includes crafters who will be set up on the Tabernacle grounds. 8 am - 1 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., 609-399-1412, www.oceancityvacation.com www.eastlynnetheater.org

12 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 13 6/27 – 9/5 Trenton 7/11 – 8/4 Haddon Township Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series The Music Man Bring your blankets and lawn chairs along with the entire family to enjoy. FREE. 5:30 - 8 pm. This charming musical will be sure to delight audiences of all ages. Mill Hill Park, 165 E. Front St., 609-393-8998, www.concerts.levittamp.org/trenton Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org 6/27 – 9/26 Eastampton 7/12 – 9/30 Port Norris Victorian Teas Historic Tools of the Trade & Home The teas are held in the Smithville Dining Room. Reservations needed. Noon - 2 pm. An exhibit of historic household, farming and trade utilitarian tools from the collections of Mansion at Smithville, 803 Smithville Rd., 856-767-3159, www.smithvillemansion.org Cumberland and Cape May County museums and historical societies. 11 am - 3 pm. Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshoecenter.org 6/29 – 9/8 Jersey City Dino Dig 7/13 – 8/11 Chester Dig for casts of full-sized dino bones, eggs, and teeth in 4-tons of sand at the outdoor Dino Sail, Sail your Boat Dig exhibit. When you make a find, ID it with the help of a science educator. 9 am - 5 :30 pm. Decorate toy boats and sail them in the Cooper Gristmill tailrace, part of the Black River. Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org Children must be accompanied by an adult and wear close-toed shoes, no bare feet. 1 - 3 pm. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net 6/30 – 8/25 Montague Montague Museums Tours 7/14 – 8/4 Hardwick Open to the public for free tours on most Sundays from 1 - 4 pm. Paddle Meditation at White Lake Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Rd., 973-293-3106 Join Kate McGuiness for a 30-minute paddle on the early morning water of White Lake. We will explore rhythmic breathing, paddling and meditation. Registration limited. 7:30 am. White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, Events starting in July www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 7/3 – 8/28 Marlton 7/16 – 8/4 Beach Haven Summer Concert Series Mamma Mia! Enjoy a different band outdoors every week. FREE. Wed., 6:30 - 8:30 pm. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. A mother, a daughter, and three possible dads and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. The Promenade at Sagemore, 500 Rt. 73 S., www.thepromenadenj.com Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org 7/3 – 8/28 Morristown 7/24 – 8/31 Cape May Experiments in the Attic: Science Afternoons Join the staff at Historic Speedwell as we follow in Alfred Vail’s footsteps of scientific East Lynne Theater Company presents The Rainmaker discovery and invention. For scientists age 7+. 2 - 4 pm. During the Depression, the West is dry. Enter Starbuck, who claims he can make it rain, in N. Richard Nash’s romantic comedy Western. 8 pm. Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6537, www.morrisparks.net First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, 7/4 – 8/29 Atantic City www.eastlynnetheater.org Live @ 5 Concert Series 7/25 – 8/18 Washington Summer concerts on Thursday evenings from 5 - 7 pm. The Sunflower Trail Tanger Oulets, 2014 Baltic Ave., 609-344-0095, www.tangeroutlet.com Enjoy the beauty of a wide open field of sunflowers. Bring the kids and make the Sunflower 7/8 – 8/26 Beach Haven Trail your summer photo-op destination. 10 am - 6 pm. Monday Night Talks VonThun Farms, 438 Rt. 57 W., 732-986-6816, www.vonthunfarms.com Weekly talks about historical and environmental topics. Free. 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Events starting in August 7/9 – 8/27 Long Branch 8/7 – 9/20 Cape May Tuesdays on Broadway Sidekicked FREE weekly concerts from 7 - 8:30 pm. 7/23: Tito Puente, Jr. 8/6: No concert. This new play gives a glimpse into the behind the scenes drama of I Love Lucy as well Broadway Band Shell, Third Ave. & Broadway, 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com incredible unheard stories from Vivian Vance’s extraordinary career. 8 pm. Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org

14 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 15 8/17 – 10/27 Phillipsburg 9/25 – 11/1 North Cape May Corn Maze Train The Taming Come play the game where getting lost is half the fun. Be sure to add on the Corn Maze with In this hilarious, raucous, all female power play inspired by Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. your steam train ride ticket. Sundays & Saturdays, 11 am - 3:30 pm. Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com 9/27 – 10/25 Elmer 8/31 – 10/1 Shrewsbury Flashlight Fridays (Corn Maze in the Dark) “Lost Sacred Disciplines” Paintings by Paul Hansen & Photography Come check out our 2019 Corn Maze....in the dark. Not too scary and fun for the entire by Vince Matulewich family. Pumpkins and food available for purchase. 6 - 9 pm. An extraordinary multi-media show incorporating music, film, photography and painting Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com with both artists collaborating on individual works. Opening Reception: 9/8, 3 - 5 pm. 9/28 – 10/27 Phillipsburg Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org The Great Pumpkin Train Ride our steam train to the pumpkin patch where everyone is welcome to get off the train Events starting in September and every child can pick their own pumpkin for FREE. Weekends starting at 11 am. 9/13 – 10/31 Jackson Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com Fright Fest 9/28 – 11/2 Old Bridge Thills by day from 11 am - 6 pm including family-friendly spooktacular shows, rides, Cheesequake Zombie Zone- Zombie Paintball Hayride attractions, and after dark, Fright by Night will begin featuring haunted mazes. Ride deep into the woods armed with paintball guns while on a Zombie Zapper wagon and Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., 732-928-2000, www.sixflags.com shoot at zombies. Fri. - Sun., 6:30 pm; Kid -Friendly rides: Sat. & Sun., 1:30 - 5 pm. 9/14 – 11/2 Hillsborough Cheesequake Farms, 2095 Rt. 9 N., 732-721-5728, www.cheesequakefarms.com Norz Hill Farm & Market Fall Festival Pumpkin picking, visiting with the animals, corn maze, school tours during the week by appointment, and more. Sun. & Sat., 10 am - 6 pm. Norz Hill Farm & Market, 120 S. Branch Rd., 908-371-2697, www.norzhillfarm.com 9/18 – 10/12 Cape May East Lynne Theater Company presents Arsenic & Old Lace The 1941 comedy by Joseph Kesselring is about two sisters who populate their cellar with acceptable lodgers. 8 pm. First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., 609-884-5898, www.eastlynnetheater.org 9/20 – 10/13 Hammonton Gary What happens when communication has become obsolete? When human connection is a dream of the past? When technology takes over? Don’t think, just ask Gary. Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org 9/20 – 10/26 Chester Harvest Moon Hayride & Night Time Corn Maze Join us for an evening of fun, non-scary, kid-friendly fun with a giant corn maze, harvest moon hayride, music, campfire, and unlimited hot and cold cider. Fri. & Sat., 6 - 10 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com 9/21 – 10/31 Washington Corn Maze You’ll have an a-MAZE-ing time this fall as you’re lost, laughing and loving it. Navigate the 6-acres on your own, or cheat a little with our fun, interactive maze activities. 10 am - 5 pm. VonThun Farms, 438 Rt. 57 W. , 732-986-6816, www.vonthunfarms.com

16 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 17 4/3 – 4/7 Edison NY/NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show A signature event where miners, prospectors, paleontologists, fossil preparators, geologists, April jewelry artisans, importers, and gem cutters mingle with appreciators of Earth sciences. NJ Convention & Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., 973-903-3256, www.ny-nj-gemshow.com 4/1 – 4/5 West Long Branch 4/3 – 4/14 Hammonton First Senior Show: Graphic Design Native Gardens Monmouth University’s graphic design students will showcase their work. 10 am - 5 pm. Cultures clash in this brilliant new flower-flinging romp, turning well-intentioned neighbors Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu into feuding enemies. Wed. - Sun. 4/2 Millville Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org The Music of Cream: 50th Anniversary Tour 4/4 Morristown Tour tells the musical story of the band who became known as the first Supergroup and laid Russian National Ballet Theatre: Giselle the foundations for many of today’s rock bands and artists. 7 pm. This story of unrequited love, betrayal, madness, revenge and forgiveness is the most Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net famous, revered and enduring of all the romantic ballets. 7:30 pm. 4/2 Red Bank Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Experience Hendrix 4/4 Princeton Hailed by critics and fans alike as the “Guitar Event of the Year,” the multi-artist celebration Takács String Quartet tour returns. 8 pm. The Quartet is part of the PUC family, making its 20th appearance in the series this season — Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., 732-842-9000, www.thebasie.org Marc-André Hamelin, Piano and John Feeney, Bass. 8 pm. 4/2 West Long Branch Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org Visiting Writers: Kevin Young 4/4 Woodbury Kevin Young is the Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Board Game Night he’s widely regarded as one of the leading poets of his generation. 4:30 pm. Grab your family and your friends for a night of board games, hosted by Tiki Tiki Board Wilson Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Games. 6 - 9 pm. 4/2 – 4/21 Lincroft Eight & Sand Brewery, 1003 N. Evergreen Ave., 856-537-1339, www.eightandsandbeer.com Eric Williams: Light, Landscape & Longing 4/4 – 4/7 Upper Montclair Where will these ribbons of steel lead me - for the silver rails don’t have a beginning nor an Born Yesterday ending. Eric Williams photographs will be presented as the next NJ Emerging Artists Series. Garson Kanin’s classic award-winning comedy, a political take on Pygmalion, remains just as Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Rd., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org timely and insightful as ever. 4/2 – 4/28 Trenton Studio Players, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-744-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org Objects Count: A Decade of Collecting at the New Jersey State Museum 4/5 Hillside An eclectic selection of artifacts and specimens collected by the Museum. 9 am - 4:45 pm. Sharon Isbin & Romero Lubambo New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6464, www.statemuseum.nj.gov Known for her lyricism and technique, this Grammy Award winner’s catalog includes baroque, 4/3 Morristown Spanish/Latin, crossover and jazz fusion, with jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo. 7:30 pm. Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show Multitalented entertainer and former Carol Burnett Show star takes the stage in this show 4/5 Morristown that’s a mix of comedy, music and humorous observations about life. 7:30 pm. Deirdre’s House Wine & Whiskey Tasting Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Event includes dinner, dessert, silent auction, wine and whiskey tastings, 4/3 New Brunswick and a wine/spirit pull. 6:30 - 10 pm. Hyatt Regency Morristown, 3 Speedwell Ave., 973-631-5000, www.deirdreshouse.org Geologic Time Late Night at the Museum Take a step back into “deep time” and discover some of the awesome events that have 4/5 Toms River occurred during Earth’s 4.5 billion year history. 4 - 8 pm. Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn Rutgers Geology Museum, 85 Somerset St., 848-932-7243, www.geologymuseum.rutgers.edu “The king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. 8 pm. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org 18 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 19 4/5 – 4/14 West Windsor 4/6 Morristown Sunset Boulevard Opening Weekend Based on the 1950s film noir with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, it’s a lush romantic Hollywood Enjoy a variety of traditional fun and games for the whole family. Save 10% off purchases in tragedy. the Friends of Historic Speedwell Gift Shop. 10 am - 6 pm. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 4/6 Chester 4/6 Newark Opening Day Essex County Cherry Blossom Challenge Bike Race Discover the site’s historic machines, take a tour of the working water-powered mill, Various races with cash prizes! Registration fees. Free to watch. 7 am - 1 pm. and try hands-on tools and puzzles. Last tour at 3:30 pm. 10 am - 5 pm. Branch Brook Park, Northern Division Oval, Heller Pkwy., 973-268-3500, Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 24, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net www.essexcountyparks.org 4/6 Englewood 4/6 Newton American Repertory Ballet — Coppélia SCCC Ladies’ Saturday Retreat One of the few comedic ballets in traditional repertoire, where brilliant classical dance meets Ladies will receive a much-needed relaxing day out with food, fun, and activities for women a delightfully comic narrative. 7 pm. to enjoy. 9 am - 8 pm. Bergen PAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St., 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org Sussex County Community College, 1 College Hill Rd., 973-300-2121, www.sussex.edu 4/6 Hackettstown 4/6 North Branch Crafts & Drafts 4th Annual Move for Midland Marketspace returns to Jersey Girl Brewing — this family-friendly handmade market Fundraising event features live DJ performances, dance demos, photo booth, contests with features 16 local artisans inside of the brewery warehouse. FREE. 2 - 7 pm. prizes, concession and more. Sponsored by PVH Corp. FREE. 5:30 - 9 pm. Jersey Girl Brewing, 426 Sand Shore Rd., 908-514-8431, www.jerseygirlbrewing.com Midland School, 94 Readington Rd., 908-722-7210, www.firstgiving.com Introducing: John Lloyd Young 4/6 Pennington Tony Award winner, John Lloyd Young originated the role of Frankie Valli in Broadway’s 5-Course Dinner & Wine Tasting Tony Award winning Best Musical and international hit, Jersey Boys. 8 pm. Enjoy a 5-course meal paired with Hopewell Valley wines and hear from wine expert Dr. Centenary Stage Company, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org Gary Pavlis, Rutgers University Professor and American Wine Society member. 7 pm. 4/6 Long Branch Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 464 Yard Rd., 732-246-8060, www.preventchildabusenj.org 24 Hour Film Slam 4/6 Princeton Put a team together and compete for cash prizes and a chance to be in FilmOneFest. Teams Momix are given a prop, a location and a line of dialog, and have 24 hours to create a two-minute film. Momix celebrates its 37th anniversary season with selection of company favorites including Monmouth University, Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-737-7160, excerpts from Botanica, Alchemia, Remix, Opus Cactus and Lunar Sea. 8 pm. www.filmonefest.org McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org 4/6 Millville 4/6 Toms River Dena Blizzard in One Funny Mother An Afternoon of Magic & Illusion: A Sensory Friendly Performance Join this comedian, former Miss New Jersey, and married mother of three on her hilarious journey through the trials and tribulations of motherhood and marriage. 3 pm & 7 pm. Features Kevin Spencer, an extraordinary magician, in a fun-filled show that combines storytelling, stage magic and audience participation. 11 am. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net Temple Grandin: Developing Individuals Who Have Different Kinds of Minds Wheaton Springs 2019 Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is an accomplished and well-known adult with autism. 7 pm. An Asian New Year celebration, new exhibitions and family art activities. Part of WheatonArts’ Family Days presented by PNC Arts Alive. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org 4/6 Tuckahoe 4/6 Morristown Spring in Tuckahoe Crafts & Home Event You’ll find everything you’re looking for from outdoor furnishings, bird houses, clothing Opening Day and handcrafted jewelry, and more. 10 am - 4 pm. Celebrate our first Saturday of the season with farm to table cooking demonstrations, planting in the garden, wagon rides and spring crafts. 10 am - 3 pm. Upper Township Community Center, 1790 Rt. 50, 856-765-0118, www.sjpumpkinshow.com Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net

20 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 21 4/6 West Long Branch 4/7 Morristown Bridgman Packer Dance’s Voyeur & Other Works 3rd Annual Give Back Day! Dance meets film meets virtual reality: Bridgman Packer Dance will present their piece that To celebrate National Volunteers Week, visitors’ admissions are waived if they bring in an received a 2017 New York Dance and Performance Award (The Bessies). 8 pm. item from Family Promise’s wish list. Monmouth University, Pollak Thetare, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 4/6 West Long Branch 4/7 Morristown FilmOneFest Film Slam Peg + Cat Live! Film competition where teams get three items, a prop, a line, a location, and only 24 hours to Based on the Emmy-winning PBS Kids series, this musical features wild comedy, countless write, create, film, edit and deliver a super short movie to the judges. FREE. 7 - 10 pm. favorite songs from the show, and Peg’s super coolest pal Ramone! 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm. Monmouth University, Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 908-692-4457, Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org www.filmonefest.org 4/7 Newark 4/6 – 4/7 Trenton Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K Run Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: Spring Fling Edition Run through the cherry tree groves in this USATF-sanctioned race that benefits the Special The original alternative flea market featuring a curated collection of more than 200 different Olympics of NJ. Registration fees, same day registration begins at 8 am. vendors and a dozen different food trucks per day. 10 am - 5 pm. Branch Brook Park, Welcome Center, Mill St., 973-268-3500, www.runsignup.com Roebling Wire Works, 675 S. Clinton Ave., 609-635-6736, www.trentonprfm.com 4/7 Pennsville 4/6 – 4/20 Hammonton Museum Re-Opens Hop on DiDonato’s Easter EGGspress Museum Complex opens for the season. Tours are held on the first and third Sundays of the Hop along on our outdoor Easter-themed train ride before a meet-and-greet with the big month, except on holidays. 1 - 3 pm. bunny himself and special treats! Pennsville Township Historical Society, 86 Church Landing Rd., 856-678-4453, DiDonato Family Fun Center, 1151 S. White Horse Pike, 609-561-3040, www.pvhistory.com www.didonatofuncenterracecom 4/7 Red Bank 4/6 – 4/22 Chester Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show Brunch with the Easter Bunny Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more! FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Enjoy a delicious family style brunch at the farm and visit with the Easter Bunny! 10 am - 4 pm. Broad St. & Monmouth Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Easter & Springtime Family Festival 4/7 Seaside Heights Visit our baby farm animals, Easter egg hunts, a cozy campfire with marshmallows to toast, the Easter bunny and more. 10 am. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Come enjoy a breakfast buffet with the Easter Bunny and Slider, make a frame, get balloons and have your face painted. Registration required. 9:30 am & 11 am. 4/7 Camden Casino Pier, Pier Grill, 800 Ocean Ter., 732-793-6488, www.casinopiernj.com Atco Battles Alzheimer’s 4/7 Toms River An all-day, all-ages event to raise money to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Ticket includes a self-guided walking tour of the Historic Battleship NJ. Noon - 7 pm. Bollywood Boulevard: A Journey Through Hindi Cinema Live Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton St., 856-966-1652, www.battleshipnewjersey.org Lights. Camera. Action. Lose yourself in the world of Bollywood through live music, dance, and multimedia with Bollywood Boulevard. 3 pm. 4/7 Freehold Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org The Weeklings Dinner Show 4/7 Union The most unique band that celebrates the music of The Beatles in America today. 5:30 pm. Pinkalicious iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., 732-577-8200, www.iplayamerica.com Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes and ends up turning pink from head to toe. 4/7 Montclair A dream come true for this pink lover, but it goes too far and must figure a way out. 3 pm. Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com The Crane House and Historic YWCA is a part of our nation’s history from its early years as 4/8 Princeton an independent country to a country embroiled in the civil rights struggle. 1 - 4 pm. An Evening with David Sedaris Crane House & Historic YWCA, 110 Orange Rd., 973-744-1796, www.montclairhistory.org Annual visit of McCarter’s favorite American pre-eminent humor writer, David Sedaris. 7:30 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org

22 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 23 4/9 Gallwoay 4/11 Princeton Visiting Writers Series Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti, Artistic Director with As part of the Visiting Writers Series from Stockton University, we welcome Lauren Paul Lewis, Piano Wilkinson. FREE and open to the public. 6 pm. The ACO pushes the boundaries of chamber music, and when combined with the intensity Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., 609-652-4505, www.stockton.edu and vision of a pianist like Paul Lewis, you’re in for a truly transformative evening! 8 pm. 4/9 Morristown Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org REO Speedwagon 4/11 – 4/13 Haddon Township Legendary rockers REO Speedwagon, led by Kevin Cronin, perform their hits. 8 pm. Three Billy Goats Gruff Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Our resident “Ritz Kidz” Children’s Theatre troupe tackles this fairy tale classic, in which three traveling goats encounter a troll guarding a bridge. Perfect for family outings! 4/10 Morristown Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org Exhibition on Screen — Rembrandt 4/11 – 4/13 Upper Montclair This deeply moving film seeks to explore the truth about the man behind the legend as one of the greatest artists to ever live. 7:30 pm. Born Yesterday Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3706, www.morrismuseum.org Garson Kanin’s classic award-winning comedy, a political take on Pygmalion, remains just as timely and insightful as ever. The World of Musicals Studio Players, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-744-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org Enjoy your favorite moments and music from some of Broadway’s greatest shows, including Evita, Les Miserables, Wicked, and more. 7:30 pm. 4/12 Edison Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Tricky Tray Spring Splendor 4/10 Red Bank This adult only event will have a silent auction. Raffle baskets include kitchen items, gardening, holidays, seasonal, gift cards and more. 5:30 pm - 10 pm. Dream Theater Kiddie Keep Well Camp, 35 Roosevelt Dr., 732-548-6542, www.kiddiekeepwell.org The Distance Over Time Tour celebrates 20 years of “Scenes from a Memory” live. 8 pm. Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., 732-842-9000, www.thebasie.org 4/12 Jersey City 4/10 – 4/14 Galloway Live at Brennan’s: Choir! Choir! Choir! Check out the Canadian musical choir based in Toronto, Ontario, whoes structure is open to A Midsummer Night’s Dream anyone who wants to participate. 6 pm. This play conjures up a world steeped in fairy magic. Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Ave., 201-459-2070, www.visithudson.org Stockton University Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., 609-652-4607, www.stocktonpac.org Midnight Market Jersey City A one of a kind Night Market experience for foodies. This 21+ event features food, drink 4/11 Freehold and music every second Friday of the month. 6:30 pm. Robert O’Neill Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St., 551-227-7022, www.midnightmarketjc.com Navy Seal leader, Robert O’Neill offers a gripping presentation that you’ll never forget 4/12 Newton followed by a public Q&A session and photo opportunity. Doors open at 5 pm. iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., 732-577-8200, www.iplayamerica.com The Allman Betts Band After successfully touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts, 4/11 Millville the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts have formed The Allman Betts Band. 8 pm. Cirque Ziva performed by the Golden Dragon Acrobats Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com World renowned Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning 4/12 Princeton acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net Angelique Kidjo Angelique Kidjo re-imagines the Talking Heads’ breakthrough 1980 album with connections 4/11 New Brunswick to African pop, imbued with the annunciatory power of her voice. Bill T Jones & Arnie Zane Company McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org One of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance-theater world, makes their State 4/12 Rahway Theatre debut. 8 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org Cracking Up in Rahway All-Female Comedy Festival Featuring a diverse lineup of amazing female comedians, a dazzling runway fashion show by Anyae’s Intimate Apparel and an open-mic contest for aspiring female comics. 7:30 pm. Tabula Rasa Gallery, 1645 Irving St., 848-250-6724, www.justbeyoufestival.com

24 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 25 4/12 – 4/14 Barnegat Light 4/13 Millville Bird-Watchers! Broken Arrow: A Tribute to Neil Young Visit local wildlife preserves and learn local bird species. Guide is from Rutgers University Broken Arrow performs the music of Neil Young, featuring both the rockin’ electric Crazy Dept. of Ecology. Weekend includes four meals. Noon - 2 pm. Horse tunes and the more acoustic, pedal steel driven country rock material. 8 pm. Minerva’s B & B By the Sea, 13 W. 7th St., 609-494-1000, www.minervasbandb.com Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 4/12 – 4/14 Englishtown 4/13 Morristown 37th Annual Spring Swap Meet & Auto Show Industrial Heritage Tours: Split Rock Iron Furnace Connect with other owners, look for hard to find parts and accessories, or just appreciate This walk is a rare opportunity to visit Morris County’s only standing iron furnace and to American classics and modified vehicles. Fri. & Sat., 7 am - 6 pm; Sun., 7 am - 4 pm. explore the village that supported its operation. Registration needed. 10 am - 3 pm. Old Bridge Twp Raceway Park, 230 Pension Rd., 732-446-7800, www.etownracewaypark.com Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 4/12 – 4/15 Cape May Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Exit Zero Jazz Festival Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. Twice a year, every Spring and Fall, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival stages its world-class music Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com festival in Cape May. 4 - 7 pm. Workers at the Farm: Immigration Nation Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Dr., 609-849-9202, www.exitzerojazzfest.com Step in the shoes of Irish immigrants as you learn about their chores, and about Irish- 4/12 – 4/15 West Long Branch American traditions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 11 am - 4 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net American Idiot MU Players present their fifth annual student produced musical, featuring a celebration of 4/13 National Park student performers, directors, choreographers and designers. 8 pm. Spring Festival Monmouth University, Woods Theatre, 370 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6899, www.monmouth.edu We welcome spring at Red Bank and the Whitall House with lots of family friendly activities. 4/12 – 4/19 West Long Branch History, gardening, crafts and walking tours. FREE. Noon - 4 pm. Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Ave., 856-853-5120, www.gloucestercountynj.gov Second Senior Show: Fine Art & Animation Come see some excellent work from the graduating seniors. 10 am - 5 pm. 4/13 Newark Monmouth University, Rechnitz Hall, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Arijit Singh 4/13 Clinton Arijit Singh live in concert with World Musicians. 7 pm. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Bring the Heat Chili Cook-off A fun-filled day of tasting chili, music, tricky tray and voting for your favorites. Enter your Essex County Cherry Blossom Family Day & One Mile Fun Run chili (individual or restaurant category), or come and taste. 4 - 8 pm. The celebration of blossoms continues with performances, children’s activities, fishing derby Clinton First Aid Squad, 48 Old Hwy. 22, 732-735-7380, www.bringtheheat.org and more. Fun Run begins at 10 am. FREE. 11 am - 3 pm. Branch Brook Park, Concert Grove, Park Ave., 973-268-3500, www.essexcountyparks.org 4/13 Hackettstown 4/13 Newton Craft Market: 3rd Annual Hopped Up Scavenger Hunt, Pub Crawl & 90s Biergarten Party Blue Oyster Cult Say farewell to those winter blues by re-opening the biergarten, along with handmade For over four decades, Blue Oyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock vendors a part of the 3rd Annual NJ Highlands Coalition pub crawl. Noon - 8 pm. worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. 8 pm. Czig Meister Brewing, 106 Valentine St., 908-514-8431, www.czigmeisterbrewing.com Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com MOE-tion Dance 4/13 Ocean City Established in 2007, Moe-tion Dance Theater is a contemporary modern dance company Doo Dah Parade based in New Jersey. 8 pm. Welcome Spring with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. Noon. Centenary Stage Company, 715 Grand Ave., 908-979-0900, www.centenarystageco.org Mr. Mature America Pageant 4/13 Haledon The Mr. Mature America Pageant for men 55 years and older is the first event of its kind in Exhibit Reception with photographer Dakota Santiago the U.S. Emphasis is on the relevance and contributions of senior citizens. 7 pm. The general public is cordially invited to an exhibit reception with photographer Dakota 825 Boardwalk & Moorlyn Ter., 609-399-6111, www.ocnj.us Santiago who will discuss his work “Working Class New York.” 2 - 4 pm. American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net

26 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 27 4/13 Princeton 4/13 – 4/14 Landisville Gallery Walk: Artist Gary Erbe, Morven’s Masters of Illusion Exhibition Dandelion Release Party Join us for an illustrated PowerPoint lecture by renowned trompe l’oeil artist Gary Erbe. Flights of Floral, herbal and sweet, Bellview’s Dandelion Wine is perfect for dessert. 2 - 4 pm. Vineyard tours. Noon - 5 pm. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com 4/13 Rahway 4/13 – 4/14 South Bound Brook Eddie Money with Starship Feat. Mickey Thomas Battle of Bound Brook Reenactment Eddie Money continues to delight new and old fans alike throughout the country. The two-day program explores the American Revolutionary War during the Battle of Bound Mickey Thomas is considered one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. 8 pm. Brook and the American army’s use of Middlebrook from 1777 - 1779. 10 am - 4 pm. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., 732-499-8226, www.ucpac.org Abraham Staats House, 17 von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org 4/13 Smithville 4/13 – 4/20 Elmer Art Walk Egg & Veggie Hunt More than 75 local artists set up shop on the Greene and showcase and sell their work. Come to the Barnyard for a hayride, see the animals, hunt for eggs, and visit with the 10 am - 5 pm. Easter Bunny. 10 am - 2 pm Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com 4/13 Somerset 4/13 – 4/20 Phillipsburg Franklin Bunny Jamboree Easter Bunny Train Ride & Easter Egg Hunt Annual Bunny Jamboree — egg hunt, photos with Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, games, music and Ride the train and visit with Mr. E. Bunny. The train will travel to a beautiful little glade filled prizes. Collecting non-perishable food items. No pets. FREE. 1 - 3 pm. with Easter eggs. Take a picture with Mr. Bunny and gather four Easter eggs. 11 am - 5 pm. Franklin Township Municipal Lot, 505 Demott Ln., 732-873-1991, www.franklintwpnj.org Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com 4/13 Toms River 4/14 Dunellen The Tamburitzans Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Based on the exciting music, songs and dances of international cultures, The Tamburitzans, Come eat with the Easter Bunny and don’t forget to bring your cameras for pictures. an ensemble of talented college students combine music, song and dance. 8 -10 pm. Fun activities and a chance to win a raffle basket. 9 am - 1 pm. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org American Legion Post 119, 137 New Market Rd., 732-968-9899, www.boy-scout-troop-119.weebly.com 4/13 West Cape May UnCorked Comedy 4/14 Freehold Join us for a three-course, wine-paired dinner and comedy show starring a different group of Cinema Song Gems Performed by Meredith Buchholtz hilarious NY comedians. Enjoy the sounds of Meridith Buchholtz. 2 - 3:30 pm. Willow Creek Farm & Winery, 168 Stevens St., 609-770-8782, Jewish Heritage Museum, 310 Mounts Corner Dr., 732-252-6990, www.jhmomc.org www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com 4/14 Greenwich 4/13 West Long Branch Speaker Series The Stray Cat Lee Rocker Guest speaker Andrew Ingersoll will speak on Colonial Economy. 2 pm. Come see Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats live in concert. 8 - 10 pm. Cumberland County Historical Society, 981 Ye Greate St., 856-455-8580, www.cchistsoc.org Monmouth University, Pollak Thetare, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 4/14 Millburn 4/13 West Windsor Millburn-Short Hills Street Fair & Craft Show Jack & The Beanstalk Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more! FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. This lively musical recounts the classic exploits of a young boy who trades the family cow for Millburn Ave. & Main St., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org three magic beans. 1 pm & 4 pm. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net 4/14 Morristown 4/13 – 4/14 Atlantic City Hidden Treasures of the Collection Learn about the fine and decorative art pieces in the Vail House during this curator’s tour. April Fools Half-Marathon Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 11K & 7K courses are entirely on the Boardwalk; Half-Marathon course begins on the Boardwalk and through nearby beach towns. Live course entertainment and medals. Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, 609-822-1167, www.acraceseries.com 28 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 29 4/14 New Brunswick 4/15 Princeton Mary Poppins in Concert with The NJSO Joint Recital: Midori, violin & Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano Step in time, it’s one heart-tugging, toe-tapping song after another in this beloved film. 3 pm. Performing sonatas by Schumann, Fauré, Debussy, and Enescu. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org Spring Festival Mandolinist Avi Avital and Bassist Ome Avital in Conversation Celebrate Spring with an afternoon of fun and fresh air for children and families. Noon - 4 pm. Artists take part in a moderated conversation about their upcoming concert on our series. Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org 4/14 Newark Essex County Cherry Blossom Bloomfest 4/16 Jersey City Enjoy a family day in the pink park. A packed schedule of events includes cultural JCPD Police Cycling Team Fundraiser 2019 demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, food and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. A benefit event for the Jersey City Police Cycling Team to honor the Law Enforcement Branch Brook Park, Concert Grove, Park Ave., 973-433-7469, www.essexcountyparks.org Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. 6 - 9 pm. Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr., 201-852-4831, www.everyeventgives.com 4/14 Sewell The Human Need for Melody 4/16 West Long Branch A piano recital performed by WRTI radio host Debra Lew Harder. The program includes Classical Fun Beethoven’s Sonata in A Major op. 101 and works by Chopin, Joplin, and Bach. 3 pm. A joyous program of music by some of the greatest composers of all time-Mozart, Bach, Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Rd., 856-494-6077, www.musicatbunkerhill.org Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Wagner and others. 7:30 pm. Monmouth University, Wilson Auditorium, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 4/14 Somerville Somerville Arts & Crafts Festival 4/17 West Long Branch Over 100 talented artisans, craftsmen and photographers will be displaying and selling a Spring Dance Concert: The Dance Has Many Faces wonderful mix of quality contemporary crafts as well as fine art. 10 am - 5 pm. Feel inspired and touched as artists produce a dance worth trending. Discover many forms Main St., 201-998-6311, www.jcpromotions.info of dance in collaboration with Student Scholarship Week. 7:30 pm. Monmouth University, Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, 4/14 Stirling www.monmouth.edu Stirling Street Fair 4/18 Galloway Merchandise vendors, craft exhibitors, kiddie rides, amusements, festival foods and local restaurants, live music and more. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. Rain or Shine. Visiting Writers Series Main Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info Stockpot, an annual reading by contributors to Stockton’s Literary journal. 4:30 pm. Stockton University Art Gallery, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., 609-652-4505, www.stockton.edu 4/14 West Long Branch The Metropolitan Opera: Die Walkure 4/18 Hammonton Talented performers as well as visionary directors from New York’s Metropolitan Opera Third Thursday: Garden Party present this performance, along with in high-def videos and surround sound with easy to Experience an otherworldly display of flowers during this magnetic evening and enjoy the read subtitles. Noon - 6 pm. elegant display of outdoor sites and colors of the season through a floral fantasy. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Art District, 10 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com 4/15 Morristown 4/18 Morristown Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories Michael Feinstein with Storm Large This musical revue brings to life five beloved children’s books: Dragons Love Tacos, Five-time Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Michael Feinstein joins forces with Pink Interrupting Chicken, The Dot, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride and Cowgirl Kate and Martini’s Storm Large to reimagine standards and modern classics. 8 pm. Cocoa School Days. 4 - 6 pm. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 4/18 Princeton 4/15 New Brunswick Storytime at Morven — Springtime! Chicago We’ll read Grandpa Green by Lane Smith followed by a special seed planting adventure See Chicago, the legendary rock band with horns, live in concert. 8 pm. and everyone will go home with their own packet of seeds and instructions. 11 am. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7569, www.stnj.org Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org

30 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 31 4/19 Hammonton 4/20 Newark Easter Eggstravaganza Mega Mezcla 2019 Hop along through Downtown Hammonton and fill your Easter baskets with goodies. Meet Alex Sensation, as well as other headliners Anuel AA and J Balvin, will perform. 8 pm. the Easter Bunny, games and giveaways, includes the Great Egg Drop at Toy Market. 1 - 3 pm. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com 200 Bellevue Ave., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com 4/20 Point Pleasant Beach 4/19 Morristown Earth Day at the Aquarium The Romeros The battle to keep the planet healthy and thriving continues — find out how you can help. Come enjoy the unprecedented classical music by The Romeros, Celedonio Romero, Celin, Educational displays, keeper chats, crafts and activities. Included with admission. 1 - 4 pm. Pepe and their sons Lito and Celino. 8 pm. Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org 4/20 Stone Harbor 4/19 Newton TurtleFest EagleMania Come enjoy a pancake breakfast and activities for the whole family — including an egg hunt, EagleMania has dedicated themselves to reproducing the music of The Eagles. 8 pm. nature walks, live animal presentations and more. Advanced registration online. 9 am - 3 pm. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.skypac.org Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., 609-368-1211, www.wetlandsinstitute.org 4/20 Beach Haven 4/20 Union Songs & Tea with the Easter Bunny Annual Easter Egg Hunt Enjoy tea and sweets with the Easter Bunny and friends, along with songs, dancing and fun. Explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the Benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Surflight Education Department. 11 am. landscape and filled with holiday treats. Includes a visit from the Easter Bunny. 10 am. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 4/20 Browns Mills 4/21 Cape May April Moonlight Walk Easter Brunch at the Beach Come explore the village and the bogs by moonlight. This special opportunity is scheduled Celebrate Easter at the Beach and enjoy a three-course prix fixe brunch and visit with the on or as close to the full moon as possible. Reservations requested. 7 pm. Easter Bunny. Toast to spring with a complimentary cocktail. 11 am - 2 pm. Historic Whitesbog Village, 120 W. Whites Bogs Rd., 609-893-4646, www.whitesbog.org Ocean Club Hotel, 1035 Beach Ave., 609-884-7000, www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com 4/20 Chester 4/21 Ocean City The Care & Keeping of Rivers Easter Fashion Promenade Here at the Mill, we rely on the Black River to run our machinery. For Earth Day, we’ll be Come dressed in your Easter’s best to stroll in our fashion Promenade and meet the Easter honoring all things water powered. 1 pm. Bunny. Prizes awarded. Judging begins at 1 pm. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com 4/20 Jersey City 4/21 West Cape May Earth Day Vineyard Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt Enjoy attending the litter free and carbon neutral event filled with non-stop entertainment as Third annual Easter Sunday brunch with Chef Brian Parker from the Southern Mansion of well as the HCIA’s 5K Race/Walk accompanied by the Kid’s Fun Run. 10 am - 4 pm. Cape May. Stay for the Adult Easter Egg Hunt! 9:30 am - 2 pm. Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Dr., 201-653-2699, www.thisisitproductions.com Willow Creek Farm & Winery, 168 Stevens St., 609-770-8782, www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com 4/20 Milford Adult Easter Egg Hunt 4/22 Galloway One egg per adult - each egg contains a number that corresponds to a special surprise. The Ed Vezinho/Jim Ward Big Band Wine purchase discounts, wine glass, cork screw and more. Must be 21+. Noon - 5 pm. Atlantic City’s finest showroom musicians will present exciting, exuberant evenings of jazz. Alba Vineyard, 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Rd., 908-995-7800, www.albavineyard.com Stockton University Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Dr., 609-652-4607, www.stocktonpac.org 4/20 Morristown The Hit Men — Legendary Rock Supergroup 4/22 Point Pleasant Beach Take a star-studded journey through rock history with these legendary performers who are Penguin Pointers on original recordings from Elton John to Frankie Valli to Journey. 8 pm. Get up close and personal with our famous feathered friends while learning about them and Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., 973-539-8008, www.mayoarts.org their wild cousins. Pre-registration is required. Ages 5+. 9 am. Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com 32 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 33 4/22 Princeton 4/25 Wayne Mitsuko Uchida, piano Here & Now: A Juried Exhibition of Student Artwork, Opening Reception A musician’s musician who maintains an inspired balance between head and heart, Juried by the William Paterson Art Department faculty, this exhibition showcases student combines iconic perfection of sound with spontaneity in an all-Schubert program. artwork in diverse media. 1 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu 4/23 Galloway 4/25 West Long Branch Visiting Writers Series Spring Choral Concert As part of the Visiting Writers Series, welcome Tim DeMarco and Thorsten Nagelschmidt. 6 pm. Enjoy an evening of music performances, by Monmouth University Choirs and soloists, Stockton University, Room L-112, 101 Vera King Farris Dri., 609-652-4505, www.stockton.edu in the magisterial space of Wilson Hall. 7:30 - 9 pm. Monmouth University, Wilson Hall, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 4/23 Princeton Ensemble Berlin: Featuring Members of Berlin Philharmonic 4/25 – 4/28 Asbury Park For this concert, Maestro Gustavo Dudamel has chosen a handful of musicians from the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival August Orchestra to perform a program that explores nature in all its forms. 7 pm. A three-day festival featuring live musical performances, intimate Q&As and over 40 films. Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org Paramount Theatre & Various Locations, 1200 Ocean Ave., www.apmff.org 4/23 West Long Branch 4/25 – 5/12 Summit The Nile Hilton Incident String Around My Finger A maid witnesses a murder at an upscale hotel and a policeman is assigned to the case, but it A quiet comedy about a young couple in the aftermath of a miscarriage. soon becomes clear that important people don’t want the case solved. 7:30 pm. Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, 120 Morris Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 4/26 Princeton 4/23 – 4/26 Trenton Princeton University Orchestra & Glee Club, Gustavo Dudamel, Spring Break Art Studio Conductor All ages are welcome to get creative in our Spring Break Art Studio. A different project will Maestro Dudamel will lead the Princeton University Orchestra and Glee Club in a program be offered each day. FREE. 11 am - 2 pm. centered around Shakespeare‘s Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7:30 pm. Spring Break Weekday Planetarium Shows Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org Choose from three presentations daily: 11 am, Magic Tree House: Space Mission; Trinity Irish Dance Company Noon, Laser Space Chase; 1 pm, Dark Universe. With its hard-driving, percussive power, lightning-fast agility, and aerial grace, Trinity New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6333, www.statemuseum.nj.gov represents the legacy rooted in tradition yet remains forward looking and ever-evolving. 4/24 Princeton McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org Late Night Chamber Jam with Ensemble Berlin 4/26 Toms River Join members of the Berlin Philharmonic in a community sight-reading fest! Reservations John Pizzarelli — A Centennial Celebration of Nat King Cole required. FREE. 8 pm. World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” 8 pm. 4/25 Port Norris Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org Delaware Bay Speakers Series: Ecological Approach to Forest Management 4/27 Asbury Presentation by Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry on forest management and its Musconetcong Watershed Association’s Native Plant Sale importance to the environment. 6 - 8 pm. Join us and go native! MWA will be selling native perennials, shrubs, trees, and ferns Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org at great prices. 9 am - 2 pm. 4/25 Union River Resource Center, 10 Maple Ave., 908-537-7060, www.musconetcong.org Spring Break Family Fun Day 4/27 Clinton Join us for a fun filled day of activities, crafts and games. Even the Liberty Hall mascot, ArtParty — River Vibes: A Night at the Riverside Lounge Livingston Fox will stop by for all the fun! 1 - 3 pm. The Museum’s annual gala fundraiser to benefit its exhibitions and education programs will Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall feature great food, live music, dancing and more. 6 - 10 pm. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., 908-735-8415, www.hunterdonartmuseum.org

34 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 35 4/27 Ewing 4/27 Plainfield Pints for Pets 6K Race & Spring Festival The Mystery of Alexander Scriabin A 6K race in the morning and a full day festival of live music, food, beer, pet adoptions Concert featuring pieces from Scriabin and Mozart. Guest Soloist: Robert Taub. Music and more. Benefiting EASEL Animal Rescue League. 10 am - 5 pm. Director, Charles Prince. 7 pm. River Horse Brewing Company, 2 Graphics Dr., 609-883-0890, www.riverhorse.com Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Ave., 908-561-5140, www.plainfieldsymphony.org 4/27 Freehold 80’s Wrestling Con 4/27 Point Pleasant Beach First ever 80s exclusive event with over 15 WWF legends including Ricky “The Dragon” Turtle Appreciation Day Steamboat, Afa & Sika “The Wild Samoans,” Wendi Richter and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Mates Project Terrapin will be here for turtle talks, educational displays, crafts and story time iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd., 732-577-8200, www.iplayamerica.com for the kids. Scutes, the mascot, will be here too. Included with admission. 11 am - 3 pm. Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com 4/27 Montague 2019 Spring Fling 4/27 Succasunna In collaboration with the Montague Grange, the historic Foster Armstrong House will be The Onyx & Breezy Foundation: “I Walk to Remember” Memorial Pet Walk open for house tours and old-fashioned craft demonstrations. 1 - 4 pm. Bring your fur-babies, pictures of your lost ones, family and friends to pay tribute to our Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Rd., 973-293-3106, www.nps.gov loving pets that we have lost and to celebrate their lives. 11 am - 4 pm. Horseshoe Lake Park, 72 Eyland Ave., 201-782-7400, www.onyxandbreezy.org 4/27 Morristown Born to Be Shorn 4/27 Tenafly Join a fun and unique experience of turning fleece into woolen fiber. Watch a live sheep Northern Valley Earth Fair 2019 shearing as it was done without electricity, and enjoy hands-on activities. 11 am - 4 pm. A fun day for the whole family featuring music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, vendors, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net environmental and educational shows, raffles, animal displays and more. 11 am - 4 pm. Tenafly Middle School, 10 Sunset Ln., www.nv-earth-fair.org Dino Day Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed New Jersey over 65 million years ago. Handle 4/27 Toms River real fossils, meet a dinosaur expert and participate in prehistoric themed fun. 11 am - 4 pm. Vivaldi’s Four Season Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3700, www.morrismuseum.org An evening of strings awaits you from the Garden State Philharmonic. 7 pm. Manhattan Saxophone Quartet Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org Join us on the Green for the Manhattan Saxophone Quartet at the Abendmusik 2018-2019 4/27 Trenton Season Finale. Reserve tickets in advance. 7:30 pm. Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 S. Park Pl., 973-538-2132, www.morristownumc.org Princeton University Orchestra & Glee Club, Gustavo Dudamel, conductor FREE ticketed concert welcomes the local community to hear the world’s great music. 4 pm. Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., 609-258-2800, Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown while eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com 4/27 Washington 4/27 New Brunswick Warren County Arts, Sweets & Crafts Festival 45th Annual New Jersey Folk Festival Join us for a full day of art work galore, music, kids activities, demonstrations and of course, Student-run folk festival celebrating the diversity of cultures and traditions in NJ. 10 am - 6 pm. live music. Cash prizes for the best art. 10 am - 5 pm. Rutgers University, Eagleton Institute, 191 Ryders Ln., 848-445-4636, www.njfolkfest.org 56 E. Washington Ave., 908-689-4800, www.washingtonbid.org Rutgers Day 4/27 – 4/28 Andover The university’s annual welcome and show-and-tell for New Jersey residents of all ages at Camden, New Brunswick and Newark locations. 10 am - 4 pm. 3rd Annual Vintage Spring Marketplace The antiques and collectibles shops of Andover Borough are presenting the 3rd annual event. Rutgers University, Various Locations, 732-445-4636, www.rutgersday.rutgers.edu Shopping will be both indoors and outside with additional vendors. 8 am - 5 pm. 4/27 Phillipsburg Andover Borough, 122 Main St., 973-786-5555, www.greybarnantiques.com Historic Open House 4/27 – 4/28 Farmingdale Come to our Spring Open House for live demonstrations, children’s activities, farm antiques, war re-enactors and vegetable gardening basics talks. FREE. 10 am - 4 pm. Allaire BBQ & Brew Fest Beer Garden, award winning BBQ, food trucks, live music and more. Dog friendly (must be Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead, 3026 Belvidere Rd., 908-213-1600, leashed). 11 am - 5 pm. www.hoffvannattafarm.org Historic Allaire Village, 4265 Atlantic Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com 36 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 37 4/27 – 4/28 Franklin 4/28 Marlton 47th NJ Earth Science Association Gem & Mineral Show & Outdoor Swap Food Truck Event Features over 100 dealers from all over Eastern U.S. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a large variety of top-notch cuisines from local food trucks. This popular event is Sat., 9 am - 5:30 pm; Sun., 10 am – 5 pm. nestled in the front parking lot of the outdoor lifestyle shopping center. Noon - 4 pm. Littell Community Center, 12 Munsonhurst Rd., 973-209-7212, www.njesa.org The Promenade at Sagemore, 500 Rt. 73 S., 856-985-3846, www.thepromenadenj.com 4/27 – 4/28 Glendora 4/28 Maywood 2019 Spring Open House & Revolutionary Weekend Maywood Springtime Street Fair Tours and living history demonstrations. FREE; $1 tickets for tomahawk throwing, arrow Live music and entertainment, local restaurants and merchants, food truck court, kid’s zone, shooting and flintlock rifle firing. 9 am. Rain or Shine. 100 exhibitors selling new items, crafts and collectibles, and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum House & Grounds, 500 3rd Ave., 856-228-4000 100 W. Pleasant Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info 4/27 – 4/28 Lambertville 4/28 Millville Shad Festival Theatreworks USA: Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories Two-day festival features the best of local art, music, crafts, food, and Shad. 11 am - 5:30 pm. A musical revue of contemporary children’s books: Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, N. Union & Bridge St., 609-397-0055, www.delawarerivertowns.com illustrated by Daniel Salmieri; Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein, and more. 1 pm & 4 pm. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 4/27 – 4/28 Smithville Renaissance Faire 4/28 Montclair Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and travel back to the days of yore and Rosedale Cemetery Tour merry Olde England. 11 am - 5 pm. Founded over 175 years ago, Rosedale Cemetery marked the beginning of a new movement Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com in how America took care of its deceased. Guided tour of the new sections. 1:30 pm. Rosedale Cemetery, 408 Orange Rd., 973-744-1796, www.montclairhistory.org 4/27 – 4/28 Waretown 5th Annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival 4/28 Morris Township A two-day event that features an array of samplings from a spectrum of award-winning Arbor Day Celebration wineries from throughout the Garden State. Noon - 5 pm. Celebrate Arbor Day with NJ’s largest living things - trees. Learn how to plant, identify, tour Waretown Recreation & Lake Area, 182 Wells Mills Rd., 732-946-2711 the Arboretum’s Big Trees, create a tree craft, and take home seedlings. 1 - 4 pm Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 Hanover Ave., 973-326-7601, www.morrisparks.net 4/28 Asbury Park Asbury Park Restaurant Tour 4/28 Ship Bottom The event features small “bites”, sampling and demos at 25+ restaurants, lounges, juice bars, LBI Wedding Road Show & Party Planning Tour and breakfast rooms. Noon - 4 pm. You are cordially invited to a self-guided wedding planning event to explore venues and Press Plaza, 600 Cookman Ave., 732-775-7676, www.asburytour.com services in the Long Beach Island region. 9:30 am - 5 pm. Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, 265 W. 9th St., 609-494-7211, 4/28 Beach Haven www.njwedding.com LBI Wedding Road Show 4/28 West Long Branch A complimentary day for guests who are preparing for a special celebration. Includes samples, giveaways, meet and greet experts, prize drawings, food and fun. Check-in 9 am. Bolshoi Ballet: The Golden Age Various Locations, Long Beach Blvd., 609-494-7211, www.visitlbiregion.com The Golden Age is a refreshing and colorful dive into the roaring 20’s. A historic ballet that can be seen only at the Bolshoi. 3 pm. Wedding Road Show Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu An Open House at the Museum for prospective brides and their families to explore the facilities. The Museum will be set up and decorated as if for a wedding. 11 am - 5 pm. 4/29 West Long Branch Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Klimt & Schiele: Eros & Psyche 4/28 Cranford The exhibit recounts the start of the Vienna Secession, a magical art movement formed in the late 1890’s for art, literature and music. 7:30 pm. Cranford Street Fair & Craft Show Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. North & Union Aves., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org

38 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 39 5/3 Newark Cher Cher is expected to perform many of her hits along with some new songs from the Dancing may Queen album, Cher’s tribute to the music of ABBA. 8 pm. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com 5/1 Haledon 5/3 Newton Annual May Day Festival 2019 Uli Jon Roth Come hear instrumental and vocal performances of folk and labor music. Light refreshments Uli will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Electric Sun, and the release of Tokyo Tapes. 8 pm. served. 7 - 10 pm. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net 5/3 Point Pleasant Beach 5/1 New Brunswick Environmental Technology Late Night at the Museum Pizza & Penguins Your favorite flightless bird will make a special dinnertime appearance while you enjoy Learn how scientists use new and exciting technologies to study and solve important pizza and drinks. Pre-registration required. All ages. 6 pm. environmental issues. 4 - 8 pm. Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com Rutgers Geology Museum, 85 Somerset St., 848-932-7243, www.geologymuseum.rutgers.edu 5/3 West Long Branch 5/2 Millville Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals The Magic School Bus Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in Theatreworks USA’s new musical adaptation The message has always been to stand for peace, love and happiness. For legendary singer based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Recommended: Grades K-5. 10 am. songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is primary to his 50-year career. 7:30 pm. Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 5/3 – 5/12 Montclair 5/2 Montclair Town Wide Spring Art Walk Montclair Film Festival The festival will feature 150+ films and events, providing a unique opportunity to connect Joining together for the first time are the Montclair Art Museum, Studio Montclair and the diverse audiences with filmmakers working in all genres. 10 am - 11:45 pm. Montclair Center BID’s Spring Art Walk. 5 - 9 pm. Various Locations, 505 Bloomfield Ave., 973-783-6433, www.montclairfilm.org Montclair Center BID, 7 N. Willow St., 973-509-3820, www.montclaircenter.com 5/3 – 5/19 Netcong 5/2 Princeton Ébène String Quartet Mr. Popper’s Penguins Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a flipper-flapping musical tale that will make you believe in the The focus will be on Beethoven as part of their multi-year cycle of his complete string quartets, power of ingenuity and determination. Fri., 7:30 pm; Sat. & Sun., 4 pm. while also taking the time to perform their signature rendition of the Fauré quartet. 8 pm. Historic Palace Theatre, 7 Ledgewood Ave., 973-347-4946, www.growingstage.com Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org 5/4 Augusta 5/2 – 5/3 New Brunswick Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! King for a Day! Combining two great festivals into one event. Enjoy great food, drink, live music games and fun for all. FREE parking. Noon – 7 pm. The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike makes its State Theatre debut. 3 pm. Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Ave., 973-383-7644, www.skylandsstadium.com State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org 5/4 Bradley Beach 5/2 – 5/5 Morristown My Son, the Waiter, a Jewish Tragedy BCAN Walk to End Bladder Cancer This event gives voices to the many faces of bladder cancer: patients, survivors, caregivers, Brad Zimmerman combines years of actig with years in the stand-up comedy circuit to create friends and family. Noon - 2 pm. this hybrid play that weaves a bittersweet tale of one man’s lengthy struggle in New York. Boardwalk & Ocean Ave., 301-215-9099, www.bcan.org Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3706, www.morrismuseum.org 5/4 Galloway 5/2 – 5/19 Haddon Township Big Fish British Car Show Enjoy the day strolling through the Village and viewing vintage British cars on display. Overflowing with heart and humor, an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love Also visit the shoppes, eateries, carousel, train ride, paddleboats and arcade. 10 am - 4 pm. going to the theatre. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org

40 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 41 5/4 Hardwick 5/4 Seaside Park Pedal & Paddle May Day Spring Festival & Pet Expo Open-level bike and paddle tour on Paulins Kill Trail to White Lake for paddle/hiking and Event will feature a native plant sale, craft vendors, food, music, family fun and more. bike back. Canoes/kayaks provided. Registration required. 9 am. Rain Date: 5/5, 11 am. Bring your pet along while you browse the Pet Expo. 11 am - 4 pm. White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, Island Beach State Park, Rt. 35 S., 732-793-0506, www.friendsofibsp.org www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 5/4 Toms River 5/4 Hillside Alice in Wonderland Jon Secada Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic take, join us for a rollicking journey through the mixed-up For over two decades, Grammy Award winner Jon Secada has won over audiences with his world just the other side of the Looking Glass. 11 am. music and numerous hits in both English and Spanish. 7:30 pm. OCC Concert Band Presents: An American Salute Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Ave., 908-737-7469, www.keanstage.com The Band salutes retired and active members of the military with this musical tribute. 7 - 9 pm. 5/4 Metuchen Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org Downtown Loves Moms 5/4 West Long Branch Treat mom to a day out for fantastic artisan merchants, retail specials, music, activities and more. Noon - 5 pm. A Bronx Tale starring Chazz Palminteri A classic coming-of-age story reaching one’s true potential and trusting one’s heart. 8 pm. Metuchen Town Plaza, 1 Pearl St., 732-515-9660, www.downtownmetuchen.org Monmouth University, Pollak Thetare, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 5/4 Millville 5/4 West Windsor ECO Fair Artful Living, Handmade & Homegrown An annual, FREE outdoor event featuring locally grown goods, speakers, workshops, family The Magic School Bus — Lost in the Solar System activities and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in Theatreworks USA’s new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic and the classic animated series. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1000 Village Dr., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net 5/4 Montclair 5/4 – 5/5 Red Bank Montclair Center Stage Kick-off Music, vendors, fun and good times. Noon - 8 pm. Rain Date: 5/5. Grand Opening Celebration Come for the grand opening of this restored National Historic Landmark. The former home Montclair Center BID, 7 N. Willow St., 973-509-3820, www.montclaircenter.com of prominent African American journalist, T. Thomas Fortune. 11 am - 5 pm. 5/4 Mullica Hill T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, 94 Drs. James Parker Blvd., 732-759-0691, Gloucester County Craftsmen & Home Fair www.tthomasfortuneculturalcenter.org The event will showcase 150 vendor booths, handcrafted items, home decor and services, 5/4 – 5/5 Stone Harbor over 100 artists and craftsmen, and more. FREE. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 5/5. Springtide Festival Springtime Pageant Boys & Girls Celebrating the water surrounding our island. Artisans, sea-faring family activities, beer and The Little Miss & Mister Springtime Pageant, ages 4-8 yrs. from South Jersey. Registration: wine garden, and live music. 11 am - 5 pm. Fairgrounds at 1 pm. Queen & King, Queen’s court will be chosen. Tons of prizes. 2 pm. Downtown, 212 96th St., 609-368-6101, www.stoneharborbeach.com Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds, 275 S. Bridgeton Pike, 856-765-0118, www.gloucestercraftfair.com 5/5 Asbury 5/4 Petersburg Musconetcong Watershed Association’s Run for the River Join us on a scenic 4-mile loop course, participants can run or walk, medals for the first three 8th Tour de Tuckahoe & Inaugural Gravel Grinder male and female runners in age 12 categories. Registration includes t-shirt. 8:30 am – Noon. Bike ride raises funds for local scholarships. 7:30 am - 5 pm. Asbury Fire Company, 410 Old Main St., 908-537-7060, www.musconetcong.org Amanda’s Field, 10 Sunset Dr., 609-457-8879, www.tuckahoenj.com 5/5 Freehold 5/4 Phillipsburg Spring Family Fun Day Cinco de Mayo Antique car show, bounce house, BBQ, homemade baked goods and more. All proceeds Experience south of the Border fun as you sip Villa Milagro Vineyards Spanish-named from refreshments go to charity. FREE. 10 am - 3 pm. wines, enjoy bocadillos (small bites) and Spanish guitar music. 1 - 5 pm. Patterson Greenhouses, 636 Adelphia Rd., 732-431-5271, www.pattersongreenhouses.com Villa Milagro Vineyards, 33 Rt. 627, 908-995-2072, www.villamilagrovineyards.com

42 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 43 5/5 Hammonton 5/5 Westfield Cinco de Mayo Celebration Westfield Spring Fling Award-winning restaurants, eateries and food trucks offer some of the best Mexican food in Downtown Westfield is transformed into a marketplace of over 300 vendors, arts and crafts, the Tri-State area during this year’s brand new event. non-stop entertainment, kids zone with rides and activities, and festival foods. 10 am - 5 pm. Downtown, 10 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com E. Broad St., 201-653-2699, www.thisisitproductions.com 5/5 Hoboken 5/8 Haledon Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival Labor & Immigrants of Paterson Bus Tour Over 200 artists, crafters and photographers will display and sell paintings, photos and Begin with a guided tour of the Labor Museum, then you’ll board the bus. Period-costumed handcrafted items. 11 am - 6 pm. guides will take visitors around sites. Brown-bag lunch provided. 9 am - 1 pm. Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St., 201-420-2207, www.hobokennj.gov American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net 5/5 Landisville 5/8 – 5/11 New Providence Cinco de Mayo OLP Country Fair Great food, dancing, wine and carafes of sangria. Bring your lawn chair and some sunglasses Fair includes delicious food, beer garden, rides, crafters, raffles, games and more. 6 - 10 pm. and come salsa with us. Noon - 5 pm. Our Lady of Peace, 111 South St., 908-464-7600, www.olpnp.com Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com 5/9 Jersey City 5/5 Layton Riverside Open House & Studio Tours Riverside is a progressive rock band from Warsaw, Poland with a stylistic blend of Enjoy studio tours, craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, Peters Valley’s exhibition and atmospheric rock and metal elements. 7 pm. retail galleries, shop the work of professional artist, live music and food. 11 am- 4 pm. White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave., 201-885-5166, www.whiteeaglehalljc.com Peters Valley School of Craft, 19 Kuhn Rd., 973-948-5200, www.petersvalley.org 5/9 New Brunswick 5/5 Mount Laurel Spring Flower Fair Preview Reception Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife The preview is held each year before the sale opens to the public. Avoid the weekend crowds Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge presents an afternoon round of golf followed by a while you have a glass of wine and be the first to select and purchase your plants. 3 - 7:30 pm gourmet banquet of food, tastings, auctions and live music. 5 - 9 pm. Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Pkwy., 856-235-2118, www.cedarrun.org 5/9 Orange 5/5 Newton Open Orange 2019 Delta Rae The largest juried art show in Essex County with artists from across the tri-state area. Join us Headlining over 100 shows each year and a regular on the festival circuit since forming in for the opening reception to see the work and meet the artists. 6 - 9 pm. 2009, Delta Rae is known for larger-than-life performances. 8 pm. Community Gallery at ValleyArts, 400 S. Jefferson St., 862-252-7035, www.valleyartsnj.com Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.skypac.org 5/10 New Brunswick 5/5 Red Bank American Repertory Ballet — Beauty & the Beast Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival Enter into a magical world full of beauty and enchantment with one of the best loved stories This festival is presented by Heineken & Asbury Park Press, and is a family-friendly, outdoor of all time. A heartwarming story that will delight audiences of all ages. 8 pm. celebration of international food, beer, wine and music. Noon - 6 pm. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., 732-246-7469, www.stnj.org White Street Parking Lot, 19 White St., 732-829-1104, www.rueevents.com Spring Flower Fair 5/5 Toms River A garden plant sale that provides you with the opportunity to purchase everyone’s favorite The Midiri Brothers Salute Benny Goodman & Artie Shaw varieties, as well as unique and/or difficult-to-find plants. 10 am - 6 pm. The Midiri Brothers have long been a popular attraction at the Grunin Center, known for Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu their musical fireworks and light-hearted banter. 3 - 5 pm. 5/10 Stone Harbor Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org Native Plant Sale 5/5 Trenton It’s our 4th annual native perennial plant sale. We have selected a beautiful array of plants May Tea and knowledgeable native plant and garden naturalists will be on hand to answer questions. This semi-formal tea service will include a variety of teas, finger sandwiches and pastries. Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., 609-368-1211, www.wetlandsinstitute.org Tickets include refreshments and a tea cup to keep. Brunch attire is suggested. Noon - 4 pm. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack St., 609-396-1776, www.barracks.org 44 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 45 5/11 Beach Haven 5/11 Morristown Mother’s Day High Tea Piglet Weigh-In! Bring mom for a light lunch and music for a Mother’s Day Weekend. Noon. Meet the piglets born this spring, and help the farmers round them up for weighing. Surflight Theatre, The Show Place, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org Guess which piglet weighs in as the heaviest! 1 - 3 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net 5/11 Bedminster Speedwell Goes...National (1800s & 1810s) Hooray for May! Free Family Art Day Join us at this new program series in which we will dive deeper into the hidden histories of Now in its sixth year, this event brings hundreds of children and adults from the local life for Stephen Vail, owner and resident of what is now Historic Speedwell. Noon - 6 pm. community together for a day of making art. FREE. 1 - 4 pm. Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.www.morrisparks.net Center for Contemporary Art, 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., 908-234-2345, www.ccabedminster.org 5/11 Newark 5/11 Cape May McDonald’s Gospelfest World Series of Birding McDonald’s Gospelfest, celebrating the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin. 5 pm. It’s the country’s largest and most prestigious birding competition and provides a fun and interactive way to raise money for critically needed conservation priorities. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Cape May Bird Observatory, 701 E. Lake Dr., 609-400-3844, www.worldseriesofbirding.org 5/11 Princeton 5/11 Eastampton Air Play by Acorbuffos Mother’s Day Kentucky Derby Tea Ride the wind and dream with Air Play, a modern spectacle that brings to life the very air we breathe. Put on your best hat and join us in the dining room for tea at the Kentucky Derby. Reservations needed. Noon - 2 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org Smithville Mansion, 803 Smithville Rd., 856-767-3159, www.smithvillemansion.org 5/11 Smithville 5/11 Hardwick Children’s Festival Spring Nature Walk Get ready for a family fun-filled day with many shows, including the Cape May Zoo Show and activities for all ages. FREE. 10 am - 4 pm. Wildflowers are in bloom — and birds, bees and butterflies are out. Join RVC Trustee Sharon Wander to enjoy the field and forest habitats of White Lake. 10 am – Noon. Rain Date: 5/12. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, 5/11 South Bound Brook www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org Exploring the Abraham Staats House with New Jersey Paranormal 5/11 Highlands Investigators (NJPI) Brew by the Bay Guided tour with tavern program includes preparation of 18th century beverages, Enjoy tastings along the picturesque waterfront with live music, fire pits and local fare. 1 - 6 pm. discussion, light snacks, cider and songs. Reservations recommended. 10 am - Noon. The Seafarer, 1 Atlantic St., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org 5/11 Jersey City 5/11 – 5/12 Chester Sixth Annual Memorial 5K Mother’s Day Asparagus Brunch The American Cancer Fund is hosting their 6th annual race for former Jersey City Fire Give mom the day she deserves with a lovely day on the farm, highlighted by an asparagus- Captain Mark Lee. 8 am - 1 pm. themed brunch. 9 am - 2 pm. Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Rd., 908-967-2447, www.run2health.com Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com 5/11 Milford 5/11 – 5/12 Landisville Grape Gallop Mother’s Day Weekend Run or walk through picturesque Alba Vineyard. After the race, grab a glass and stimulate Treat the mothers in your life to a special weekend with wine, food and a day with the your taste buds by sampling Alba’s estate wines. 10 am - Noon. family. 10 am - 5 pm. Alba Vineyard, 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Rd., 908-995-7800, www.albavineyard.com Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com 5/11 Morristown 5/11 – 5/12 Phillipsburg Farm to Table: Spring Shoots & Fruits Mother’s Day Dia de las Mia Help us celebrate the produce of the beautiful spring season. A costumed interpreter will be For a special day for Mom, bring her to Villa Milagro where she will receive an individual doing a cooking demonstration on the woodstove using spring produce. 1 – 3 pm. gift and enjoy sampling delicious wines and small bites of paired foods. 1 - 5 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net Villa Milagro Vineyards, 33 Rt. 627, 908-995-2072, www.villamilagrovineyards.com

46 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 47 5/11 – 5/12 Rio Grande 5/16 Hammonton Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend Third Thursday: Retro Bring your mom for a complimentary wine tasting. Gourmet cheese plate available, A retro view of fashion, art and food. Rock around the blocks as local merchants feature sock or bring your own picnic lunch. 11 am - 6 pm. hop specials & soda fountain treats. Grab your saddle shoes, it’s going to be a great night! Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 S. Railroad Ave., 609-846-7347, Art District, 10 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com www.hawkhavenvineyard.com 5/16 Jersey City 5/11 – 5/19 Upper Montclair The Hold Steady Rapunzel The Hold Steady has released six albums, numerous singles and played over 1,000 shows Well-known characters from the classic story mingle with delightful new characters to during the past 15 years, and are releasing a 10th anniversary edition of Stay Positive. 7:30 pm. answer your long-asked questions: How did Rapunzel end up in the tower? White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave., 201-885-5166, www.whiteeaglehalljc.com Studio Players, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-477-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org 5/16 – 5/18 Haddon Township 5/11 – 5/29 Shrewsbury Little Red Riding Hood Guild of Creative Art All-Member Garden Theme Exhibit The resident Ritz Kidz Children’s Theatre troupe tackles this fairy tale classic, in which a Delight your senses allergen free at the Guild’s colorful mixed-media All-Member show in young girl journeys to her grandmother’s house...only to encounter a voracious wolf. the Main Gallery. 8 am - 4 pm. Garden Party: 5/11, 4 - 7 pm. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org 5/17 Augusta 5/12 Atlantic City Sussex County Miners Opening Day Mother’s Day Climb One of North Jersey’s winningest professional baseball teams. Fans enjoy exciting baseball, All Mothers climb FREE. Last climb at 3:30 pm. Parking on site is free and dogs are welcome promotional nights, and great daily specials, including spectacular fireworks. 6 pm. on leashes in the museum. Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., 973-383-7644, www.scminers.com Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., 609-449-1360, www.abseconlighthouse.org 5/17 Montclair 5/12 Cape May Ladies Night Out Mother’s Day Brunch at the Beach A much anticipated event for the Spring — Ladies Night Out! Bring your friends for a Mothers make the world go round — celebrate her in style! Join us for brunch, beach views, wonderful evening of events, food and fun. Over 40 venues participating. 6 - 9 pm. and live tunes. Offering a three-course prix fixe with a specialty cocktail. 11 am - 2 pm. Montclair Center BID, 7 N. Willow St., 973-509-3820, www.montclaircenter.com Ocean Club Hotel, 1035 Beach Ave., 609-884-7000, www.capemayoceanclubhotel.com 5/17 Princeton 5/12 West Cape May Mark Morris Dance Group Mother’s Day Brunch McCarter favorites present a suite of works set to the quirky and irrepressibly kinetic music Chef Brian Parker from the Southern Mansion of Cape May will create a delicious menu, and of the American composer, Lou Harrison. guests 21+ can enjoy our Make Your Own Sangria bar. 9:30 am - 2 pm. McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org Willow Creek Farm & Winery, 168 Stevens St., 609-770-8782, www.willowcreekwinerycapemay.com 5/17 – 5/18 Newark 5/14 Millville Heroin and Opioid Art Exhibition The 4th annual exhibit that showcases art on the subject of heroin and opioid abuse, Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Production of Stuart Little addiction and recovery from artists all over New Jersey. 11 am - 6 pm. From the loving heart of E. B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web, comes this musical about a Project for Empty Spaces, 2 Gateway Ctr., 973-776-5168, www.projectforemptyspace.org noble mouse who jumps headlong into adventures big enough to match any imagination. Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., 856-327-6400, www.levoy.net 5/17 – 5/29 Belmar 5/15 – 5/22 Summit New Jersey Seafood Festival Come experience the freshest and finest catch in Belmar. Enjoy unique craft vendors, wine Meet the Artist New Play Readings and craft beer tent, kids’ activities and live music. FREE. Series presents two new play readings each spring. It’s an entertaining evening that includes Belmar Plaza Parking Lot, Ocean Ave., 8th & 10th Aves., 732-747-4449, www.visitbelmarnj.com the audience in the play development process as they provide feedback to the artists. Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, 120 Morris Ave., 800-838-3006, www.dreamcatcherrep.org 5/18 Browns Mills May Moonlight Walk Come explore the village and the bogs by moonlight! This special opportunity is scheduled on, or as close to the full moon as possible. Dress weather appropriate. 7 pm. Historic Whitesbog Village, 120 W. Whites Bogs Rd., 609-893-4646, www.whitesbog.org 48 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 49 5/18 Chester 5/18 Princeton Black River Furnace Walk Ahmad Jamal Discover early industries along the Black River with industrial archaeologist Joe Macasek. This living legend of jazz’s influence on the art of improvisation is indisputable. Don’t miss This is a three mile moderate walk and the Cooper Gristmill will open after the walk. 10 am. his McCarter debut — at the age of 88. 8 pm. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org 5/18 East Rutherford 5/18 Rio Grande 4th Annual Beerfest Runway 5K/10K & 1 Mile Fun Walk 45+ producers breweries. All ticket holders have access to samples, pairings, seminars and The airport will temporarily close to air traffic to allow runners and walkers on the runway more. Tickets: VIP: 4:30 - 9:30 pm; GA: 5:30 – 9:30 pm. Must be 21+. Rain or Shine. and finish inside the museum. Stay for the post race festivities. 9 am. Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-846-2446, www.playmeadowlands.com Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Ave., 609-886-8787, www.usnasw.org 5/18 Hackettstown Craft Market at Hackettstown Maifest 5/18 Toms River 3rd annual town-wide Maifest. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, food, libations, Eroica Symphony contests, activities and craft vendors. Noon - 6 pm. A symphony fit for a true hero, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, Eroica, revolutionized the very Downtown Hackettstown, 127 Main St., 908-514-8431, www.hackettstownbid.com nature of music. 7 pm. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0460, 5/18 Montclair www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org Montclair State University Movie & Health Fair 5/18 Trenton Join the American Cancer Fund for a Health Fair and the Incredibles 2 movie. 10 am - 1 pm. Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave., 908-967-2447, www.montclairnjusa.org Princeton Ballet School — Don Quixote Join us for the school’s adaptation of this classical ballet featuring their pre-professional 5/18 Morristown dancers and students. 2 pm & 7 pm. Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Dr., 609-921-7758, www.arballet.org Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown and eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. 5/18 Union Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com Colonial Days Yarn Dolls and Button Whirligigs Children ages 5-10 will step back in time to the life of a child in the late 1700s. Discover the Create a yarn doll and button whirligig. See how much fun these toys of the past can be for delight in a child’s life by playing games, doing farm chores and more. 1 - 3 pm. children today. Parental assistance needed. 2 - 4:30 pm. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net 5/18 Vineland 5/18 Newton Arlington National Cemetery: The Garden of Stone with Bob Russo Martin Sexton Presentation will begin at 2 pm. Doors will open at 1:30 pm for light refreshments. The new album Mixtape of the Open Road is a musical cross-country trip, blazing through all Vineland Historical & Antiquarian Society, 108 S. 7th St., 856-691-1111, territories of style, as you cruise through time and place. 8 pm. www.discovervinelandhistory.org Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com 5/18 Woodbridge 5/18 Ocean Grove Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show 8th Annual Mary’s Place by the Sea Walk-A-Thon Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Let’s walk together to help women with cancer heal: mind, body and soul. 11 am - 2 pm. Main St. & Amboy Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Ocean Ave. & Ocean Pathway, 732-455-5344, www.marysplacebythesea.org 5/18 – 5/19 Bordentown Vintage Car Show 42nd Annual Bordentown Street Fair Live music, classic rock with The Gathering. FREE (admission for car). 10 am - 4 pm. Fun for the whole family featuring crafts, local eateries and free entertainment. 10 am - 4 pm. Ocean Grove, 81 Main Ave., 732-774-1391, www.oceangrovenj.com 200 Farnsworth Ave., 609-414-0818, www.downtownbordentown.com 5/18 Point Pleasant Beach 5/18 – 5/19 Ewing Endangered Species Day — SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction The Roxey Ballet: Cinderella Explore how we can all help ensure that wildlife and wild places are here for future One of the most loved stories of all time comes to life through Mark Roxey’s imaginative generations. Included with admission. 1 - 4 pm. choreography and the lush score by Prokofiev. Sat.,y 1 pm & 4 pm; Sun., 2 pm. Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com Kendall Main Stage Theater, 2000 Pennington Rd., 609-397-7616, www.roxeyballet.org 50 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 51 5/18 – 5/19 Highlands 5/19 Metuchen Ocean Fun Days Metuchen Street Fair & Craft Show Enjoy a fun family day from 11 am - 3 pm with FREE admission on both days. Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more! FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. NJ Sea Grant Consortium, 22 Magruder Rd., 732-872-1300, www.njseagrant.org Main St. & Middlesex Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org 5/18 – 5/19 Salem County 5/19 Montclair Salem County Arts in Bloom Cheesefest! Take a self-guided tour of over 30+ artists’ studios over two days. Experience behind-the- Join us for an afternoon where it’s all about cheese. Meet the animals that produce it and scenes, one-on-one experiences with artists. 10 am - 5 pm. discover how it’s made the old-fashioned way. Enjoy live music and more. 2 – 5 pm. Various Locations, 609-970-3222, www.artsinbloomnj.com Crane House & Historic YWCA, 110 Orange Rd., 973-744-1796, www.montclairhistory.org 5/18 – 5/19 Smithville 5/19 Ocean City May Festival OCNJ Triathlon/Duathlon The annual festival hosts over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids’ Consists of a 1/4 mile pool swim, 2 mile run/16 mile bike/2 mile run. Kids course available. activities, non-profit organizations and more. 10 am - 5pm. Pool swim between 6 - 8 am. Run/Bike/Run starts at 9 am. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave., 609-399-6111, www.ocnj.us 5/18 – 5/19 Stone Harbor 5/19 Seaside Park Spring Shorebird & Horseshoe Crab Festival Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament A festival that celebrates an amazing spectacle of nature — the shorebird migration and The person who catches the largest fish will receive the Governor’s Award and have their horseshoe crab spawning season. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. name engraved on the Governor’s Cup. 6:30 am - 1 pm. Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., 609-368-1211, wetlandsinstitute.org Island Beach State Park, Rt. 35 S. & 24th Ave., 609-748-4347, www.njfishandwildlife.com 5/18 – 5/19 Verona 5/19 Toms River 34th Annual Fine Art & Crafts The Bronx Wanderers Show will feature juried professional fine artists, fine crafters, photographers and speciality Buckle your seat belts because The Bronx Wanderers deliver a “Back to the Future” type of food vendors presenting their unique work. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. rocket fuel in this high-octane 50s, 60s and 70s Rock N’ Roll experience. 5 pm & 8 pm. Verona Park, 542 Bloomfield Ave., 212-595-0189, www.rosesquared.com Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org 5/19 Blairstown 5/19 West Long Branch Gnome Hollow Preserve Guided Hike The Metropolitan Opera: Dialogues des Carmelites Join RVC Trustee Liz Marshall and herbalist and plant enthusiast Reid Giacomarra on a Met music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an accomplished ensemble in Poulenc’s casual walk and talk exploring and sharing stories of the amazing local fauna. FREE. 10 am. devastating modern masterpiece of faith and martyrdom. Broadcast live in HD. 1 pm. Gnome Hollow Preserve, 2000 - 2104 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, Monmouth University, Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 5/20 Annandale 5/19 Elizabeth Annual Golf Classic Tour de Elizabeth Join Good News Home for Women for some friendly competition, good fellowship, lots of Join us for our 16th annual 5-mile casual tour of New Jersey’s 4th largest city. laughs and great prizes. 8 am - 3 pm. Registration at 7 am; ride starts at 9 am. Beaverbrook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., 908-806-4220, www.goodnewshome.org Elizabeth City Hall, 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, 908-355-9797, www.goelizabethnj.com 5/23 Port Norris 5/19 Kenilworth Delaware Speakers Series: Working the Delaware Estuary Kenilworth Street Fair & Car Show Persentation by Michael Chiarappa, history professor at Quinnipiac University on the Family fun attractions, over 150 exhibitors, music and entertainment, kiddie rides and games, cultural landscapes of African Americans. 6 - 8 pm. 45 antique and classic cars, food trucks and more. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain or Shine. Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshoecenter.org Kenilworth Street Fair & Car Show, The Boulevard, 201-988-1144, www.jcpromotions.info 5/23 Rahway 5/19 Maplewood Ready Set Glow 5K Night Race Maplewood Street Fair & Craft Show An illuminating and glow in the dark 5K race. More than 1000 runners from eight different Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more! FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. states and over 100 different cities. 6:30 - 9 pm. Springfield Ave. & Indiana St., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Rahway City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, 732-669-3600, www.readysetglowrace.com

52 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 53 5/24 Belmar 5/25 – 5/27 Oceanport 2019 Jersey Shore Summer Kick Off Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival Join us to celebrate the unofficial start to summer with a Bus Tour of various Jersey Shore hot Over 40 regional trucks go head to head in this competition of the tri-state area’s best mobile- spots. 11:30 am - 5:30 pm. made eats. 11 am - 5:30 pm. Klein’s Cafe & Tiki Bar, 708 River Rd., 732-280-8800, www.jsccnj.com Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com 5/24 Little Falls 5/25 – 5/27 Somerville New Jersey Jackals Opening Day Tour of Somerville Cycling Series The NJ Jackals invite fans to come out and enjoy exciting professional baseball at minor Culminates on Monday with the 50-mile Kugler-Anderson Memorial Tour of Somerville, league prices with plenty of promotional nights, and great daily specials, including known as the “Kentucky Derby of Cycling” and the oldest major bicycle race in the U.S. spectacular fireworks. 6 pm. Downtown, 908-884-1567, www.tourofsomerville.org Yogi Berra Stadium, 8 Yogi Berra Dr., 973-798-6878, www.jackals.com 5/26 Highlands 5/24 – 5/27 Wildwood Highlands 19th Annual Seaport Craft Show Wildwoods International Kite Festival Come experience a delightful collection of various handmade crafts from more than 60 The largest kite festival in North America featuring kite makers from around the world crafters and artisans. FREE admission. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain or Shine. flying their most incredible colorful creations. FREE. Huddy Park, Bay & Waterwitch Ave., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com Beach bet. Rio Grande & Burke Aves., 609-729-9000, www.skyfestivals.com 5/26 North Wildwood 5/25 Collingswood Run to Remember 40th Annual May Fair 5K & 1Mile Run. Timed event and awards for placing. Open to everyone of all experience Collingswood will be bursting with art from 200+ crafters and artists, music and activities for and families. Proceeds support veterans and their families. 8:45 am. all ages, and much more. 10 am – 5 pm. Rain Date: May 26. Beach Patrol Headquarters, Beach & 15th St., 609-827-0588, www.nwwvetrun.com Downtown Collingswood, Haddon Ave., 856-858-9275, www.collingswood.com 5/26 Stone Harbor 5/25 Landisville Turtle Trot 5k & 2 Mile Fun Walk Memorial Day Barbecue Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce invites you to come out and join the fun. 8 am. Come enjoy some great food, live music, and all your favorite wines. Noon - 5 pm. 95th St. & 1st Ave., 609-368-6101, www.stoneharborbeach.com Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com 5/26 – 5/27 Flemington 5/25 Morristown Flemington Fine Artisans Show Memorial Day Tour: Call of Duty The show is in its 5th year, bringing to Flemington exceptional handmade arts and crafts by Join museum senior staff for a special guided tour of the exhibit, Call of Duty: Patriotism outstanding area artists. 10 am - 4 pm. During World War I. Free admission for current and past armed service members. 11 am. Stangl Factory, 50 Mine St., 908-875-6223, www.flemingtonfineartisansshow.com Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net 5/27 Edgewater Park 5/25 Stone Harbor Memorial Day Parade Beach Opening Ceremony The parade begins at 1 pm sharp and ends at the Beverly National Cemetery in about Cheer on Stone Harbor’s finest in Red, White and Blue as they compete to unlock the ocean 2-hours. Wreath drop in Delaware River. 1 - 3 pm. for the Summer of 2019! Noon. Organic Green Café, 1101 Cooper St., 609-433-7979, www.whitebriarbedandbreakfast.com Beach & 95th St., 609-368-5102, www.stoneharbornj.org 5/27 Hammonton 5/25 Trenton Tri-Vets Memorial Day Parade Trenton Pork Roll Festival 2019 Military equipment, bands, dance groups, antique cars and trucks roll through town and Annual celebration of New Jersey’s beloved delicacy, Pork Roll (Taylor Ham to some), held culminate with a ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park. in the capital city where the iconic meat is still made to this day. 10 am - 10 pm. Bellevue & Central Aves. , 609-567-9014, www.hammontontrivets.org Trenton Social, 449 S. Broad St., 609-989-7777, www.trentonporkrollfestival.com 5/27 Montclair 5/25 – 5/26 Atlantic City Montclair Memorial Day Tribute Memorial Day Block Party! Mayor Robert Jackson will be Master of Ceremonies and there will be speeches by local A block party featuring a variety of events focused on art and music. Noon - 4 pm. dignitaries and music performed by the Montclair Community band. 10 am. Tanger Outlets, 2014 Baltic Ave., 609-344-0095, www.tangeroutlet.com Edgemont Memorial Park, Valley Rd., 973-509-4908, www.montclairnjusa.org

54 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 55 5/27 Woodland Park Woodland Park Memorial Day Street Fair Non-stop music and entertainment, family fun attractions, over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides and games, amusements, festival foods and more. 11 am - 6 pm. Rain or Shine. June 1150 McBride Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info 6/1 Beach Haven 5/28 Princeton 4: A Documentary About the Ébène String Quartet 6th Annual Hop Sauce Festival A gathering of craft beer and spice enthusiasts, includes original music and offers a great The film by Daniel Kutschinski is followed by a post-screening Q&A with members of the experience while benefiting the Jetty Rock Foundation. 11 am - 6 pm. quartet. 7:30 pm. Veteran’s Memorial Park, S. Atlantic & Amber Sts., 800-900-6435, www.hopsaucefest.com Princeton Garden Movie Theatre, 160 Nassau St., 609-258-2800, www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org 6/1 Haddonfield 5/29 Union Skirmish on the Highway Uncork History: History in a Bottle! A Revolutionary War Skirmish reenactment. Come see if the Loyalists or the Continentals will win the day. 10 am - 3 pm. Get a behind the scenes tour of the museum’s new permanent exhibit. Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. Must be 21+ to attend. 6:30 pm. Indian King Tavern Museum, 233 Kings Hwy. E., 856-429-6792, www.indiankingfriends.org Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 6/1 Hammonton 5/30 Haddonfield Plein Air Exhibit Shop Camden County Cash Mob Displaying the work created by local artists with a focus on capturing the natural light and beauty of our town and the surrounding nature. A town-wide shopping event with discounts and giveaways. Spend $30 on the 30th and enter to win Haddonfield town-wide gift certificates. 4 - 8 pm. Noyes Gallery, Stockton’s Kramer Hall, 30 Front St., 609-626-3420, www.noyesmuseum.org 2 Kings Ct., 856-216-7253, www.haddonfieldnj.org 6/1 Laurel Springs 5/30 Jersey City WaltFEST Live at Brennan’s Riverview Jazz Collaboration Guided trolley tours will take you through Historic Laurel Springs. 11 am - 3 pm. Presenting various forms of jazz to the community in a combination of traditional and non- Historic Laurel Springs, 315 Maple Ave., 856-784-0500, www.laurelsprings-nj.com traditional spaces. 6 pm. 6/1 Little Falls Brennan’s Courthouse, 583 Newark Ave., 201-459-2070, www.visithudson.org Yogi Berra Stadium BBQ & Brew Fest 5/31 Point Pleasant Join us for our first annual BBQ and Brew Fest held right on the field. There will be plenty of Summerfest in the Park food trucks, craft beers, games for all ages and fun to be had. Noon - 7 pm. Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce festival features live bands, beer/wine garden, Yogi Berra Stadium, 8 Yogi Berra Dr., 973-798-6878, www.jackals.com food trucks, rides and vendors. Rain Date: 6/1. 6/1 Millville Community Park, Bridge Ave., 732-295-8850, www.pointpleasantchamber.com Ignite 5/31 – 6/2 Augusta Experience world-class artists collaborating with the WheatonArts Glass Studio and Staff. Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest These live demonstrations are open to the public. FREE with admission. Noon - 4 pm. Featuring the best music and food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer. Cajun, Brass, Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1000 Village Dr., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Gospel and Jazz on three stages. 11 am - 11 pm. 6/1 Morristown Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-948-5500, www.crawfishfest.com Industrial Heritage Tours: Stanhope-Canal & Iron Town Walk 5/31 – 6/2 Ocean City Stanhope is one of the best preserved examples of a 19th century industrial canal town to be Ocean City Flower Show found in the New Jersey Highlands. 2-hour walk with off-trail exploration. 10 am - Noon. See beautiful commercial, amateur and kids displays at the Music Pier. Fri., 2 - 9 pm; Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net Sat., 10 am - 9 pm; Sun., 10 am - 4 pm. Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown while eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com

56 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 57 6/1 Ocean Grove 6/1 – 6/26 Shrewsbury Giant Spring Flea Market Guild of Creative Art’s “Abstract Interpretations” 385 vendors from the Great Auditorium to the Ocean will be selling their wares. FREE. 11 Abstract Impressionists of the Guild’s Lyrical Abstract Impressionist Group of Painters 9 am - 4 pm. Rain or Shine. display their creations. 8 am - 4 pm. Opening Reception: 6/2, 3 - 5 pm. Ocean Pathway, 732-774-1391, www.oceangrovenj.com Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org 6/1 Smithville 6/2 Asbury Park Rockabilly LGBTQ Pride Celebration Enjoy a day of 50s style entertainment with a modern twist, including live music, a classic The parade starts at Noon from City Hall. Festival includes live performances, 100+ vendors, pin-up contest with prizes and vendors. Sponsored by Underground. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. family zone and food court. FREE. Noon - 7 pm. Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-652-5200, www.historicsmithville.com 5th & Ocean Aves., 732-214-2965, www.jerseypride.org 6/1 – 6/2 Elmer 6/2 Colts Neck South Jersey Arts Fest Monmouth Civic Chorus: A Night at the Oper(ett)a Ignite your imagination at this jam-packed weekend of performance, innovative arts exhibits Favorite opera and operetta choruses and scenes from Gilbert & Sullivan, Strauss, Lehar, and immersive workshops for the whole family. 1 - 6 pm Victor Herbert, Puccini, and Verdi, among others. 4 pm. Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Rd., 856-358-2472, www.appelfarm.org Parish of St. Mary, 1 Phalanx Rd., 732-933-9333, www.monmouthcivicchorus.org 6/1 – 6/2 Keyport 6/2 Elizabeth Keyport GardenWalk Portugal Day Parade A self-guided walking/biking tour of dozens of public and private gardens in the historic Experience one of the largest Portuguese Parades on the east coast as we demonstrate our Bayshore town. Pick up your KGW Garden Guide at the Park. FREE. 11 am - 3 pm. rich traditions and culture. Keyport Waterfront Park, American Legion Dr., 732-351-2167, www.keyportgardenwalk.org 50 Union Sq. & Elizabeth Ave., 908-355-9797, www.goelizabethnj.com 6/1 – 6/2 Lakewood 6/2 Garwood Jersey Shore Wine Festival Garwood Rocks An exciting two-day event that features samplings from a variety of award-winning wineries New Jersey’s most exciting car show and live music festival features delicious festival foods, throughout the Garden State. Noon - 5 pm. beer and wine garden, and children’s rides. 10 am - 5 pm. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 732-946-2711, www.jerseyshorewinefestival.com Center St., 201-653-2699, www.thisisitproductions.com 6/1 – 6/2 Lambertville 6/2 Hasbrouck Heights WE vs. C: Stories of Triumph over Cancer, Roxey Ballet Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair A world premier of dance, music, art, and theater collaboration celebrating the lives of breast 150+ vendors will be on hand with arts, crafts and specialty items, local restaurants and cancer survivors. businesses, food trucks, kids’ rides and activities, and live entertainment. 10 am - 5 pm. Canal Studio Theater, 243 N. Union St., 609-397-7616, www.roxeyballet.org The Boulevard, 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info 6/1 – 6/2 West Milford 6/2 Lower Township 2019 Annual Greenwood Lake Air Show Escape the Cape Triathlon & Open Water Classic The Air Show returns for its 11th annual show. We have a great lineup this year. The race starts with a 12-foot jump off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, sprint and olympic Sat., 2 - 9 pm; Sun., 10 am - 4:30 pm. distance triathlons and a 3-mile open water swim. Registration online. Greenwood Lake Airport, 126 Airport Rd., 973-728-7721, www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com Cape May Lewes Ferry, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., 609-849-8908, www.delmosports.com 6/1 – 6/9 New Brunswick 6/2 Morristown New Jersey International Film Festival The Workers’ Walk The festival will showcase the best in independent film by featuring premiere screenings and Take a guided walk through Historic Speedwell and the remains of the Speedwell special guest appearances. 7 - 9:30 pm. Ironworks, investigating forgotten features in the landscape. 2 - 4 pm. Rutgers University, Voorhees Hall #105, 71 Hamilton St., 848-932-8482, www.njfilmfest.com Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 6/1 – 6/16 Chester 6/2 Sewell Strawberry Festival Blues & Brahms Indulge in an assortment of strawberry treats. Children can enjoy pony rides, playing in the The season concludes with “Blues and Brahms,” a returning quintet playing the classic blues corn kingdom, moon bounce, wagon train rides and tractor drawn wagon rides. 11 am - 5 pm. of WC Handy and Brahms’ transcendent Clarinet Quintet. 3 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church, 330 Greentree Rd., 856-494-6077, www.musicatbunkerhill.org 58 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 59 6/2 Somerville 6/7 Lakewood Somerville Street Fair & Craft Show Lakewood BlueClaws Wizards & Wands Night Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. The BlueClaws, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Phillies, will celebrate Wizards and W. Main & Bridge St., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Wands Night as we go back to Hogwarts and enjoy post-game fireworks. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 732-901-7000, www.blueclaws.com 6/2 – 6/9 Cape May Cape May Restaurant Week 6/7 – 6/9 Beach Haven Eight-day event that takes place every June. Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert pre fixe. Light House International Film Festival Various Locations, 609-898-4500, www.cmrestaurantweek.com The film fest consists of over 75 juried independent films on a wide range of topics of current interest. One of 3 venues in LBI. 11 am - 5 pm. 6/2 – 6/9 Chester Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 606-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Strawberry Pancake Breakfast 6/7 – 6/9 Secaucus Enjoy a hayride and a delicious all you can eat breakfast. Price includes hayride, breakfast, and admission to strawberry patch. Festival: 8 am - Noon. U-Pick: 11 am - 5 pm. Secaucus Street Fair Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Rides, games, free musical entertainment, free face painting, strolling entertainers, food and merchandise vendors. 6/3 – 6/9 Galloway 1291 Paterson Plank Rd., 201-330-2000, www.secaucusnj.gov ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer 6/7 – 6/16 West Windsor One of the largest and most prestigious events with the world’s best female golfers competing over three rounds for $1.75 million, the largest purse in tournament history. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 S. New York Rd., 609-798-0222, An eclectic group of six students will compete in a spelling championship of a lifetime - the www.shopritelpgaclassic.com National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. Only one speller will win. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net 6/4 Princeton Peony Tea Party 6/8 Atlantic City Celebrate Morven’s glorious gardens and fabulous peonies with an afternoon tea, garden 12th Annual Paddle for a Cause walks, and peony talks. 2 - 4 pm. More than 100 paddlers from around the world will help raise money to fight cancer by Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org competing in a grueling 22.5-mile race around Absecon Island. 8 am - 7 pm. Golden Nugget, 600 Huron Ave., 609-679-9019, www.thedrcf.org 6/5 Newark Twenty One Pilots 6/8 Chester GRAMMY Award winning duo, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun are bringing their Bandito Tour Grains in the Garden 1 to Prudential Center. 8 pm. Join us at the Mill as we plant crops that has been done for centuries. Learn about the plants, Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com help us get our garden ready, and even take home a seedling of your own. 11 am. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net 6/6 Ocean City Wonder’s Birthday Bash 6/8 East Rutherford Celebrating 90 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk, come celebrate Wonder Bear’s birthday Meadowlands Racetrack Battle for the Best Burger from 6 - 10:30 pm. Fireworks at 9 pm. Wonder Bear will be available for photos all night. Think you have the best burger in town? Impress the judges for a chance to win $1,000. Fans Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, 601 Boardwalk, 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com welcome to come sample some of the best burgers in the area. 1 - 10 pm. Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-843-2446, www.playmeadowlands.com 6/6 Toms River National Geographic Live: Ocean Soul 6/8 Glendora Voyage across the oceans with one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers South Jersey History Fair and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. 7 - 9 pm. Local history and lore will be showcased through artifacts, activities, or living history from Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org groups all across South Jersey. Tours available. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 6/9. 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum House, 500 3rd Ave., 856-287-0105 6/6 – 6/9 Loveladies 11th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival 6/8 Budd Lake A four day festival of over 100 cutting edge international award films. 10 am - 10 pm. 9th Annual Groove in the Grove Indie Music Festival Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Music lovers, songwriters, musicians and anyone who likes spending a relaxing afternoon 609-207-1126, www.lighthousefilmfestival.org outdoors will enjoy this family-friendly event. 1 - 9 pm. Rain or Shine. Vasa Park, 1 Vasa Dr., 973-691-2686, www.grooveinthe grove.com 60 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 61 6/8 Lafayette 6/8 Statewide Lafayette Day Youth Fishing Challenge 2019 1960s themed costume contest, live bands, games, local vendors, food, pony rides, bounce Hooked on Fishing hosts its 4th annual challenge. FREE fishing day — when no fishing houses, local craft beer, lip-sync contest, giveaways, and more. 11 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 6/9. license is required. Visit website for all participating location near you. Lafayette Day, 115 Rt. 15, 973-383-1817, www.lafayettetwp.org 908-637-4125, www.njfishandwildlife.com 6/8 Millville 6/8 Stewartsville Weddings of East Asia ParkFest A performance featuring Asian marriage traditions with music and dance, along with a Enjoy a day in the park with live music, art and history from at Morris Canal lock site. community installation of 1,000 paper cranes. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or Shine. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org Bread Lock Park, 2627 Rt. 57, 908-475-6539, www.explorewarren.org 6/8 Morristown 6/8 Westfield Farm Know-How Day Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show Visit drop-in stations at the creamery, the icehouse and the Willows. Stop into the farmhouse Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. to see and smell what’s cooking. 1 -3 pm. Downtown, 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net 6/8 – 6/9 Bayonne 6/8 Mullica Hill 5th Annual Bayonne Hometown Fair June Festival of Antiques Includes children’s rides, games, local merchants, specialty and food vendors, non-profits, The show features quality antique dealers from throughout the Northeast. 9 am - 4 pm. musical entertainment and more. Sat., 11 am - 8 pm; Sun., Noon - 6 pm. Gloucester County 4H Fairgrounds, 275 Rt. 77, 856-478-0300, www.yellowgarageantiques.com Broadway bet. 21st - 25th Sts., www.bayonnenj.org 6/8 Newton 6/8 – 6/9 Morristown James Van Praagh Civil War Weekend An internationally renowned #1 New York Times bestselling author and is hailed throughout The 2nd NJ Brigade brings the battle between the Blue and the Gray to life through the world as a pioneer of the mediumship movement. demonstrations, drills, mail call, canon firings, skirmishes and more. 10 am. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 6/8 Pittstown 6/8 – 6/9 Phillipsburg Hunterdon Polo Classic Strawberry Social Day includes classic cars, entertainment and hat competitions. Noon: Tailgating; Stop in for a Strawberry Daiquiri made from Villa Milagro Vineyard wines and freshly 12:30 pm: Pre-Match Activities & Classic Car Parade; 2 pm: Polo Match. Rain Date: 6/9. picked strawberries from next door Philips Farm. 1 - 5 pm. Fieldview Farm, 342 Quakertown Rd., 908-713-7656, www.hunterdonpolo.org Villa Milagro Vineyards, 33 Rt. 627, 908-995-2072, www.villamilagrovineyards.com 6/8 Seaside Heights 6/8 – 6/16 Monmouth Junction & Washington Arts & Crafts by the Sea l Strawberry Festival Featuring over 70 vendors with a variety of hand-crafted items. Enjoy a day of shopping with The weekend is filled with activities, vendors, food and lots of family fun. Nothing says the the sights of the Shore in the background. 11 am - 7 pm. beginning of summer like sweet, fresh picked Jersey strawberries. 10 am - 5 pm. Boardwalk, Dupont to Carteret Aves., 732-830-3700, www.exit82.com VonThun Farms: Monmouth Junction (505 Ridge Rd., 732-329-8656); Washington (438 Rt. 57 W., 732-986-6816), www.vonthunfarms.com 6/8 Smithville 6/9 East Brunswick GM Auto Show Come enjoy some incredible cars. Car registration online. 10 am - 3 pm. Rain Date: 6/9. Polish Heritage Festival 2019 Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Celebrate the Polish-American heritage with live music and authentic Polish food. Proceeds go toward scholarships for the Polish-American Heritage League youth. 10 am - 6 pm. 6/8 South Bound Brook Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Rd., 201-240-6306, www.polfest.com Open House with Blacksmithing Demonstration 6/9 Fair Lawn Check website for list of special exhibits, or presenters for this open house with free tours. 10 am - Noon. Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Fair Lawn Ave. & Plaza Rd., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org

62 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 63 6/9 Montvale 6/14 – 6/16 Point Pleasant Beach Montvale Street Fair 2019 Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix Join us for live music and entertainment, family fun attractions, over 150 exhibitors, kiddie Friday: Block Party with race boats on Arnold Ave. Saturday: Pit Area open, Race Boat rides and games, amusements, craft exhibitors and artists, food and more. 10 am - 5 pm. testing, Parade of race boats. Sunday: Race Day. Paragon Dr., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info Silver Lake Parking Lot, Arnold Ave., 732-407-4638, www.njoffshore.org 6/9 Ringwood 6/14 – 6/29 Upper Montclair Ringwood Manor Vintage Marketplace With Food Trucks Love! Valour! Compassion! The marketplace will feature vendors selling antiques, collectibles and vintage items, along Studio Players salutes 50 years of Pride with this moving tale of eight gay men who spend with gourmet food trucks. FREE (fee for parking and appraiser). 10 am - 5 pm. three pivotal summer weekends at a summer lake house in Dutchess County, NY. Ringwood State Park, 1304 Sloatsburg Rd., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info Studio Players, 14 Alvin Pl., 973-477-9752, www.studioplayhouse.org 6/9 Union 6/15 Chester Afternoon Tea in the Gardens Chester Railroad Extravaganza In the tradition of Mary Alice (Barney) Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for Did you know that Chester had its very own railroad during the 1800s? Today we celebrate its exquisite Afternoon Tea. Tour of Liberty Hall follows. 2 - 4 pm. the Railroad with hands-on activities, guided walks and model trains. 11 am - 4 pm. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 24, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net 6/13 Edgewater Park 6/15 Montclair Patriots Flag Day Tea & Tour Crafts & Drafts Learn the “Trilogy of Flags” along Cooper Street. Free flags at Edgewater Park and 10 handmade artisans will line the outdoor lot of this hip brewery while patrons sample the Coopertown Cemetery. Our patriots fought for our flag, learn how to respect it. Noon - 2 pm. unique Essex County beer. FREE and family-friendly. Noon - 5 pm. Organic Green Café, 1101 Cooper St., 609-871-9555, www.whitebriarbedandbreakfast.com Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St., 908-514-8431, www.montclairbrewery.com 6/13 Hoboken 6/15 Ocean Grove Sinatra Singer Showcase 37th Annual Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show Featuring the Swingadelic Big Band. In case of rain, event at DeBaun Auditorium (24 5th St). Come ready to shop for unique, handmade crafts and artwork. Next to the beach and the FREE. 7 pm. Great Auditorium. 9 am - 4 pm. Sinatra Park, 525 Sinatra Dr., 201-420-2000, www.hobokennj.gov Ocean Pathway, 732-775-0035, www.oceangrove.org 6/14 Clinton 6/15 – 6/16 Bloomfield Clinton’s Flag Day Parade 31st Annual Spring Fine Art & Crafts Join us for the annual Flag Day Parade and Celebration. Put on some red, white, and blue Featuring juried professional fine artists, fine crafters, photographers and speciality food and join in the festivities. 6:30 - 9 pm. vendors presenting their unique work. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. 51 Main St., 908-222-6158, www.visitclintonnj.com Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave., 212-595-0189, www.rosesquared.com 6/14 Morris Township 6/15 – 6/16 Chester Farm Friday Summer Concert Father’s Day Brunch Enjoy a summer night on the farm, and enjoy the unique sounds of the 1920s performed by Enjoy a scenic hayride around the farm to Harvest Hall to enjoy a delicious buffet style the Long Hill String Band. 6:30 pm. brunch featuring our freshly harvested produce. 9 am - 2 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com 6/14 Newton 6/15 – 6/16 East Brunswick The James Hunter Six Raritan Native American Celebration & Pow Wow In February of 2018, renowned soul label Daptone Records released James Hunter’s most A family-friendly festival with more than 500 First Nations artists, performers and educators ambitious album to date, Whatever It Takes, which offers ten new and original songs. 8 pm. demonstrating Native American song, dance, drumming, food, arts and crafts. 11 am - 7 pm. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com Middlesex County Fair Grounds, 655 Cranbury Rd., 718-686-9297, www.redhawkcouncil.org 6/14 South Bound Brook 6/15 – 6/16 Fairfield Flag Retirement Ceremony Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum Wings & Wheels Show On Flag Day, Boy Scout Troop 42 will hold its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony to Includes antique and modern military and civil aircraft, hot air balloon, helicopter rides, respectfully dispose of worn and tattered USA flags. Call for flag drop-off details. 6 pm. classic cars, aviation vendors and live entertainment. 9 am - 5 pm. Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org Essex County Airport, 27 Wright Way, 201-288-6344, www.njahof.org 64 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 65 6/15 – 6/16 Rio Grande 6/20 Hammonton Wings and Things Art & Family Festival Third Thursday: Summer Wind Event includes artists, demonstrations, chainsaw carver and painter, while the kids can enjoy Celebrate the season with a classic summer night out on the town. Food, music and shopping touch a truck, face painting and a balloon artist. 9 am - 5 pm. will make this an evening to remember. NASW Museum, Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd., 609-886-8787, www.usnasw.org Art District, 10 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com 6/15 – 6/16 Sea Isle City 6/20 Seaside Heights Skimmer Festival World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Saturday: Vendors, live music, family activities, and free amusement rides (9 am - 4 pm). Aquatic facilities across the globe simultaneously try to set a new Guinness World Record for Sunday: Vintage cars, live music and historical trolley tours (10 am - 12:30 pm). the largest swimming lesson ever conducted. Pre-registration required. JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, 609-263-8687, www.visitsicnj.com Breakwater Beach Waterpark, 62 Grant Ave., 732-793-6488, www.casinopiernj.com 6/15 – 6/30 Manalapan 6/21 Metuchen U-Pick Lavender Kids Takeover Tractor rides included with admission (FREE, children under 2). Daily, 9 am - 1:30 pm. Visit Downtown businesses for specials and challenge yourself with an obstacle course on Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., 732-977-3607, www.happydayfarmnj.com the Plaza. Noon - 5 pm. Main St., 732-515-9660, www.downtownmetuchen.org 6/16 Landisville Father’s Day Luau 6/21 New Brunswick Get out your favorite Hawaiian shirt and join us as we celebrate the fathers in our lives. Summer Solstice Jazz & Wine Includes souvenir wine glass and parking. No admission under the age of 21. Noon - 5 pm. Bring a blanket or chair and join us in the Roy DeBoer Evergreen Garden for jazz by Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com Swingadelic and wine by Unionville Vineyards. 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu 6/16 Long Branch 25th Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show 6/21 – 6/30 West Windsor Bring dad to the car show featuring antique and collectible cars to the Long Branch Macbeth Promenade. William Shakespeare’s The Scottish Play is a study in evil, filled with court intrigue, Great Lawn and Promenade, Old Ocean Ave., 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com treachery, murder and mayhem. Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net 6/16 Newark Wisin y Yandel 6/22 Beach Haven Latin’s most iconic duo on their first U.S. tour in five years. 8 pm. Trash ‘N Treasure & Bake Sale Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Profits support the museum and the Fisherman’s Cottage. Bake Sale at 8 am. Trash ‘N Treasures begins at 9 am. 6/16 Nutley Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Nutley Father’s Day Street Fair 6/22 Camden Join us for live music and entertainment along with family fun attractions. Over 125 exhibitors, kiddie rides and games, face painters, amusements and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Garden State Craft Brewers Guild Beer Festival Franklin Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info Enjoy beer from craft breweries throughout NJ! Experience a tour of the Battleship, live music, delicious food and craft beers. 1 - 5 pm. 6/16 Phillipsburg Battleship New Jersey Museum, 100 Clinton St., 856-966-1652, www.battleshipnewjersey.org Loud Guitars Big Cigars & Ugly Ties 6/22 Chester Celebrate Dad with an outdoor picnic (bring your own), great, rocking loud music, a cigar- tasting and a contest for the ugliest tie. 1 - 5 pm. People Power Day Villa Milagro Vineyards, 33 Rt. 627, 908-995-2072, www.villamilagrovineyards.com Our gristmill may be water-powered, but we have many people-powered machines on hand, too. Come to the Mill to test them all out. 1 - 3 pm. 6/17 – 6/20 Wildwood Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net National Marbles Tournament 6/22 East Rutherford The 93rd annual national marbles competition for boys and girls ages 8 -14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. Free. Daily, 8 am - 1 pm. 2nd Annual Weiner Dog Races Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Ave. & Beach, 609-729-9000, Wiener takes all in at this 2nd annual race. Race begins at 6:45 pm. FREE. 7:15 - 11 pm. www.nationalmarblestournament.org Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-843-2446, www. playmeadowlands.com

66 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 67 6/22 East Rutherford 6/22 – 6/23 Pennsville 3rd Annual Summer Wine Festival 121st Anniversary of the Spanish American War Featuring 25+ total producers and wines from local NY & NJ wineries, live music and live Special displays, living historians, weapons demos and tours of the fortifications. 10 am. horse racing. VIP: 4:30 - 9:30 pm; GA: 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Rain or Shine. Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd., 856-935-3218, www.nparksandforests.com Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-843-2446, www. playmeadowlands.com 6/22 – 6/23 Stone Harbor 6/22 Highlands 50th Anniversary Weekend Celebration 8th Annual Taste of Highlands We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary and invite you to come out and join us for live music, Come sample scrumptious food and cocktails from over 20 local establishments. Noon - 5 pm. arts and crafts for the kids, food trucks, animal demonstrations and more. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Huddy & Veterans Park, Waterwitch & Bay Aves., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., 609-368-1211, www.wetlandsinstitute.org 6/22 Morristown 6/22 – 6/23 Tuckerton Hook, Line & Sinker! Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival Cast a line to see if anything is biting at the pond. Catch of the day will be tossed back. Enjoy Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from local seafood purveyors, craft brew Enjoy using our provided, historic fishing poles — no need to bring your own. 1 - 2:30 pm. court, vendors, music, activities, decoy carving, boat building and more. 11 am - 5 pm. $10. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., 609-296-8868, www.tuckertonseaport.org 6/22 Newton 6/23 Bay Head Tom Papa 3rd Annual Art in the Park...and Beyond With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, he is one of the top comedic voices in the A path will guide you to a diverse group of enthusiastic artisans proud to show, tell and sell country, with success in film, TV, radio, podcasts and on live stage. 8 pm. their art. Local musicians will play music throughout the day. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain or Shine. Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St., 973-383-3700, www.thenewtontheatre.com Centennial Park, 83 Bridge Ave., 732-735-4826, www.refind43.com 6/22 Point Pleasant Beach 6/23 Dunellen World Rainforest Day Dunellen Street Fair & Craft Show We depend on rainforests for 20% of the oxygen we breathe, the freshwater we drink is home Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. to half the world’s plant and animal species. Learn how we can save them. 1 - 4 pm. North & Washington Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com 6/23 Morris Township 6/22 – 6/23 Browns Mills 13th Annual Fairy Day 36th Annual Blueberry Festival Fairies will be visiting the Arboretum and we need to prepare for their arrival, so houses Two-day old-fashioned country fair with Pinelands crafters, folk music, dancing, wagon need to be built. Families are invited to celebrate with us on the Sylvan Terrace. 1 - 3 pm. tours, kids’ games, demos, Pinelands history, blueberry foods and more. 10 am - 4 pm. Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 Hanover Ave., 973-326-7601, www.morrisparks.net Historic Whitesbog Village, 120 W. Whites Bogs Rd., 609-893-4646, www.whitesbog.org 6/23 Toms River 6/22 – 6/23 Cape May Mike Kaplan Nonet: Duke Meets Monk Quilt & Fiber Arts Show The jazz band combines the strength, cohesion, and varied tonal colors of a big band, with Featuring fiber arts and Viewer’s Choice quilt show, speakers, demonstrations and vendors, the spontaneity and flexibility of a small group. 3 - 5 pm. and a rare wedding quilt, c. 1714. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, 1 College Dr., 732-255-0500, www.grunincenter.org History Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9 S. , 609-898-2300, www.hcsv.org 6/25 Branchburg 6/22 – 6/23 Jersey City Whitehouse Wind Symphony Concert Project: EATS The Symphony will play selections from Broadway, jazz, patriotic tunes and more. Come to historic downtown Jersey City and celebrate the summer with tasty bites and FREE, family-friendly. 7 - 8 pm. delicious drinks from over 40 area vendors. 11 am - 7 pm. White Oak Park, 235 Baird Rd., 908-342-0875, www.whitehousewindsymphony.org City Hall Plaza, 280 Grove St., 201-685-0965, www.thejerseycityproject.com 6/26 Interlaken 6/22 – 6/23 Millville Garden Club of Spring Lake Annual Seaside Garden Tour Fantasy Faire Come tour eight unique and private gardens. Enjoy home made refreshments on a historic An annual event featuring costumed characters, family activities, vendors, special Spring Lake porch. 10 am - 3 pm. performances and more. 10 am - 5 pm. 34 Rona St., 732-531-1953, www.gardenclubofspringlake.org Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1000 Village Dr., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org

68 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 69 6/26 Long Branch 6/29 Waretown Long Branch High School Soundwave Jazz Band 24th Ladies of Country & Bluegrass Music Show Come see the band perform this annual concert at West End Park. Features current students An annual event showcasing Albert Music Hall’s ladies of country and bluegrass music. and alumni. 7 pm. All bands feature female leads. 7:30 pm. West End Park, Brighton Ave., 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., 609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org 6/26 Union 6/29 – 6/30 Augusta Uncork History: Ladies of Liberty Hall! 10th Annual Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival Enjoy our summer series in the garden with wine and finger foods. Must be 21 +. 6:30 pm. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes and 38 Special headline two days of great music with Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 5 top pitmasters from across the country serving up mouthwatering BBQ. Noon - 8 pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-882-8240, www.rockribsandridges.com 6/26 West Long Branch The Bolshoi Ballet: Carmen Suite/ Petrushka 6/29 – 6/30 Morristown Come see the Bolshoi Ballet broadcast live in High Defiinition. 7 pm. Garden State Comic Fest: Morristown Edition 2019 Monmouth University Pollak Thetare, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu New Jersey’s Coolest Comic Con. Parking and kids under 11 are FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. William G. Mennen Sports Arena, 161 E. Hanover Ave., 973-665-4526, 6/27 Haddonfield www.gardenstatecomicfest.com Night Market 6/29 – 6/30 Wildwood Don’t miss Haddonfield’s food truck festival featuring the area’s best street cuisine. 4 - 8 pm. Downtown Haddonfield, 2 Kings Crt., 856-216-7253, downtownhaddonfield.com Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Bring your barefooted soccer team down to enjoy a weekend. 5 vs. 5 in the sand with no 6/28 Lakewood shoes. Pre-registration required. 8 am - 6 pm. Free. Lakewood BlueClaws Star Wars Night Ocean & Schellenger Aves., 609-522-3900, www.capeexpress.com Come for the game and enjoy Star Wars Night with characters, demonstrations, promotions 6/30 Fanwood and fireworks. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 732-901-7000, www.blueclaws.com Fanwood Summer Fan Jam Featuring music, festival foods, classic car show, kid’s rides and interactive activities, 6/28 Seaside Heights and vendor marketplace. 11 am - 7 pm. Casino Pier Scavenger Hunt LaGrande Park, LaGrande Ave., 201-653-2699, www.thisisitproductions.com Can your team find all the items? Take the challenge. Meet in the Pier Grill at 12:50 pm to 6/30 Hammonton begin at 1 pm. Smartphones and registration required. Ages 15 and under only. 1 - 2 pm. Casino Pier, 800 Ocean Ter., 732-793-6488, www.casinopiernj.com 33rd Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival The free-to-attend and park gathering features live music, kiddie rides, a huge classic car 6/29 Margate show, arts and crafts, stilt walkers, jugglers, and all things blueberry. 10 am - 5 pm. Beachstock 2019 — The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party Hammonton High School, 566 Old Forks Rd., 609-561-9080, www.hammontonnj.us Live Bands, food court, beer garden, vendors, kid’s stage, shows, treasure hunts, dems, FREE surf clinic and movie, and more. No beach tags required. 10 am - 10 pm. Rain Date: 6/30. Beach, Granville Ave., 609-822-1129, www.margatehasmore.com 6/29 Morristown Herbalicious Gather at the Farmhouse herb garden to discover how herbs enhance the taste of food. Make a sachet to take home. 1 - 2 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net Under the Floorboards — The Hidden Parts of the Vail House Come and learn more about Historic Preservation and find out about the plans for the future of the Vail House by taking a behind the scenes tour in the basement. 11 am, 2 pm & 4 pm. Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net

70 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 71 7/4 Montclair Montclair July 4th Parade The parade has a host of outstanding performers and live entertainment. The parade is July followed by a family picnic and spectacular fireworks display. 11 am. Bloomfield & S. Fullerton Aves., 973-509-4915, www.montclairnjusa.org 7/2 Newark 7/4 Morristown New Kids On the Block Revolutionary Times, Declaration of Independence Reading The Mixtape Tour includes special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Tiffany, Debbie Gibson and Annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence presented by costumed reenactors Naughty by Nature. 8 pm. from Morristown National Historical Park. FREE. Noon. Rain or Shine. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Park Pl., 973-631-5151, www.morristourism.org 7/3 Freehold 7/4 Princeton Independence Day Concert & Fireworks Celebration 4th of July Jubilee Annual Independence Day concert and fireworks celebration. Children’s bounce house from Morven invites you into the home of one of New Jersey’s signers of the Declaration of 6 - 8:30 pm. Food and beverages available for purchase. 6 - 9:45 pm. Rain Date: 7/8. Independence, Richard Stockton. Noon - 3 pm. Freehold Racetrack, 130 Park Ave., 732-462-4200, www.freeholdboroughnj.gov Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org 7/3 Lakewood 7/4 – 7/28 Manalapan Lakewood BlueClaws Patriotic Fireworks Extravaganza U-Pick Sunflowers The BlueClaws, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Phillies, will celebrate Independence Sunflower picking and tractor rides included with admission. Children under 2 are FREE. Week with their biggest fireworks show of the season. 9 am - 1:30 pm. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 732-901-7000, www.blueclaws.com Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., 732-977-3607, www.happydayfarmnj.com 7/4 Atlantic City 7/5 – 7/14 Phillipsburg 4th of July Weekend Celebration A Day Out with Thomas A block party featuring a variety of patriotic events. Noon - 4 pm. A family event that offers children and their grownups the opportunity to ride with classic Tanger Outlets, 2014 Baltic Ave., 609-872-7002, www.tangeroutlet.com storybook friend, Thomas the Tank Engin. Fri., Sat. & Sun., 10 am - 6 pm. 7/4 Camden Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 99 Elizabeth St., 877-872-4674, www.877trainride.com 2019 Freedom Festival 7/6 Chester Food, music, family fun and fireworks for the annual Freedom Festival event. This festival is Gadgets & Gizmos a staple in the area and features many headlining acts. Don’t miss it. 5 - 9:30 pm. Did you know the entire four-story Gristmill building is a series of gadgets for grinding Wiggins Waterfront, MLK Blvd. & Riverside Dr., 856-757-9154, www.camdenwaterfront.com grain? Come explore these machines which are both the simple and complex. 7/4 Hammonton Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net Independence Day Parade 7/6 – 7/7 Chester Celebrate the Stars and Stripes with a festive display of floats at the annual Downtown Blueberry Festival & Pancake Breakfast Hammonton Fourth of July parade. Bring the family and celebrate with delicious blueberry treats, scenic hayrides, family fun Bellevue Ave., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com activities and more. 11 am - 5 pm. 7/7: Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 12:30 pm. 7/4 Little Falls Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Little Falls 4th of July Street Fair 7/8 Beach Haven Join us for live music and entertainment, family fun attractions, over 125 exhibitors, kiddie Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook rides and games, amusements, craft exhibitors and artists, food and more. 10 am - 5 pm. This show, starring Suzanne O. Davis, recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970s Carole King Main St. & Stevens Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. 5:30 pm & 8 pm. 7/4 Long Branch Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org OceanFest 7/8 Cape May NJ’s longest and largest fireworks display, live entertainment, music, food and craft vendors, An Evening with Steve Ross activities and master sand-sculpting exhibition. 10 am - 10 pm. The “Crown Prince of New York Cabaret” (New York Times) performs the music of the Oceanfront Promenade, 1 Ocean Blvd., 201-653-2699, www.oceanfestnj.com Transatlantic Songbook with songs by and stories about classic composers. 8 pm. Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org 72 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 73 7/10 – 7/16 Hammonton 7/13 – 7/14 Chester 144th Annual Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Italian Festival Sunflower Festival Longest running Italian-American festival, featuring Italian food, beer and wine gardens, Enjoy a hay wagon ride around the 375-acre farm stop along the majestic sunflower fields. live entertainment, carnival rides, games, fireworks and a grand procession. Pick your own sunflowers as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. 11 am - 5 pm Mt. Carmel Festival Grounds, 298 Tilton St., 609-561-4818, www.mountcarmelsociety.org Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com 7/11 Rio Grande 7/13 – 7/14 Haddonfield Free Summer Lecture Series: Patricia Chappine 27th Annual Haddonfield Crafts & Fine Arts Festival Author Patricia Chappine will be holding a lecture followed by an exclusive book signing. This premier outdoor event features more than 200 artists. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. She will discuss her novel, New Jersey Women in World War II. 7 pm. Downtown Haddonfield, 2 Kings Ct., 856-216-7253, www.downtownhaddonfield.com NASW Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., 609-886-8787, usnasw.org 7/13 – 7/14 Landisville 7/12 Morristown Barrel Tasting Weekend Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Come sample one of our upcoming vintages straight out of the barrel. Noon - 5 pm. Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com 7/13 – 7/14 Monmouth Junction 7/12 – 7/14 north Wildwood Blueberry Festival New Jersey State Barbecue Championship The festival is filled with activities, vendors, food and lots of family fun. Nothing says the Expereince the best barbecue and Blues at this exciting three-day festival with live cooking beginning of summer like sweet, fresh picked Jersey strawberries. 10 am - 5 pm. demos, Blues acts on the main stage, and see who will be the 2019 champion. VonThun Farms, South Brunswick, 505 Ridge Rd., 732-329-8656, www.vonthunfarms.com Olde New Jersey Ave. & 2nd St., 609-523-6565, www.njbbq.com 7/13 – 7/14 Oceanport 7/12 – 7/21 West Windsor Surf & Turf Seafood Festival Crazy for You What better way to soak up the sun this summer than with an ocean-fresh lobster roll, This high-energy comedy is Ken Ludwig — plot twists, physical farce and mistaken followed by clam chowder and coconut shrimp? 11 am - 5 pm. identities, plus George and Ira Gershwin music in one. Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net 7/13 – 7/14 Point Pleasant Beach 7/13 Brigantine Shark Awareness Weekend Pirate Art Festival Come discover why this incredible yet misunderstood animal is so vital to our world. The Brigantine Art Walk is a community of artists dedicated to supporting the Arts by There will be keeper chats, activities and crafts. Included with admission. 1 - 4 pm. providing local artists exposure to the residents and visitors to Brigantine. FREE. 3 - 8 pm. Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com Seawall, 12th St. & Brigantine Ave., 610-304-6482, www.brigantineartwalk.wixsite.com 7/13 – 7/27 New Brunswick 7/13 Merchantville New Brunswick Restaurant Week Merchantville Classic Car Show The best two week culinary extravaganza in Central Jersey. Enjoy delicious meals for the South Jersey’s most beloved classic car show returns. All cars welcomed. Fun for the whole foodie in you that will satisfy any palate and budget. Noon - 11 pm. family. 11 am - 4 pm. New Brunswick City Center, 109 Church St., 732-545-4849, www.newbrunswick.com 1 W. Maple Ave., 856-617-1463, www.merchantvillecarshow.com 7/15 – 7/20 Haddon Township 7/13 Morristown Jack & the Beanstalk Speedwell Goes...Victorian (1830’s) Our resident Ritz Kidz Children’s Theatre troupe tackles this fairy tale classic, in which a Join us at this new program series in which we will dive deeper into the hidden histories of young boy sells his beloved cow for a few magic beans. Of course...chaos ensues. life for Stephen Vail, owner and resident of what is now Historic Speedwell. Noon - 6 pm. Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, morriscountynj.wufoo.com 7/16 Newark 7/13 Ocean City Jeff Lynne’s ELO Night in Venice Known as one of the most iconic forces in music history and for their epic live shows with a The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at 5 pm from the distinct style that seamlessly and innovatively blends rock, pop and classical. 8 pm. Longport Bridge and runs to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. Fireworks display to follow. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave., 609-399-6111, www.ocnj.us

74 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 75 7/16 – 7/20 Columbus 7/19 Stone Harbor Burlington County Farm Fair Crabulous Crab Day Tractor and horse pulls, bubble ball, 4-H exhibits, parade, animal tents, live entertainment, A day filled with crab themed activities and a few special appearances by Crabby Scute, antique equipment, food court, State FFA Tractor Driving and Cow Judging contests. 4 - 11 pm. the ‘Tute Terrapin. 9:30 am - 3 pm. Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville-Jobstown Rd., 609-784-8369, Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., 609-368-1211, www.wetlandsinstitute.org www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com 7/19 – 7/21 Rockaway 7/17 Beach Haven White Meadow Lake Festival Days Guided Bus Tour A three-day festival with rides, entertainment, bands and fireworks, food vendors, contests Guided handicap accessible bus tour of historic Beach Haven District. Prepaid reservations and 5K run. Fri., 6 - 10 pm; Sat., 3 - 10 pm; Sun., Noon - 10 pm. required. 10:30 am - Noon. White Meadow Lake Country Club, 100 White Meadow Rd., 973-229-0087, Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com www.wmlfestivaldays.com 7/18 Chester 7/20 Atlantic Highlands Blueberry Muffin Baking & Tour Arts & Crafts Festival Make delicious blueberry muffins using Cooper Gristmill-ground flour. While the muffins Atlantic Highlands Historical Society’s annual fair features 65 artisans selling their creations. are baking, take a tour of the mill. Pre-registration is required. 11 am. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 7/21. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net Veterans Park, First Ave., 732-291-1861, www.ahhistory.org 7/18 Edgewater Park FilmOneFest Civil War Tea & Tour with Historian William Moore The Jersey Shore’s preeminent showcase for all forms of super short films under two minutes in length from around the world. FREE (outdoor screening). 4 - 9:30 pm. Retired Civil War TV personality, educator, William Moore, History for my Grandchildren, reveals the local connection to the first three days of July in Gettysburg. Call to RSVP. 7 - 9 pm. Atlantic Highlands Marina, 1 Simon Lake Dr., 908-692-4457, www.filmonefest.org Organic Green Café, 1101 Cooper St., 609-871-9555, www.whitebriarbedandbreakfast.com 7/20 Chester 7/18 Princeton Nature Art America’s Heroes Storytime Use grains and natural items collected around the Gristmill to create artwork. Explore painting, printmaking, rubbings, collage and other art techniques. 1 - 3 pm. Celebrate America’s Heroes in Space on the 50th Anniversary of Buzz Aldrin’s voyage to the moon on Apollo XI with a story and take-home craft. Ages 3+. 11 am. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., 609-924-8144, www.morven.org 7/20 Oceanport 7/18 – 7/20 Cape May Court House $1,000,000 TVG Haskell Invitational Cape May County 4-H Fair The nation’s top three-year-old Thoroughbreds will race. Receive a commemorative Haskell Hat, while supply lasts with paid admission! First post at Noon. Experience one of NJ’s oldest fairs — activities, exhibits and entertainment. FREE. Noon - 9 pm. Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave., 732-222-5100, www.monmouthpark.com 4-H Fairgrounds, 355 Court House - S. Dennis Rd., 609-465-5115, www.cmc4h.com 7/20 – 7/21 Chester 7/18 – 7/21 Parsippany Customer Appreciation Weekend Somerset Folk Harp Festival This is the way Alstede says thanks to its customers for supporting the family owned farm. The festival is a celebration of the diversity of music, talent and experience of the folk harp Enjoy all the farm has to offer. Noon - 4 pm. world. 9 am - 10 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Sheraton Parsippany, 199 Smith Rd., 856-795-7637, www.somersetharpfest.com 7/21 Asbury Park 7/19 Chester Shop the Shore Handmade Market Free Movie Night at Alstede Farms Join in the second season of Asbury Park pop-ups with local artisans and vintage peddlers Join us for a free outdoor family movie night on the farm. Bring your lawn chairs and back to Porta. Noon - 4 pm. blankets. 8 - 10 pm Porta, 911 Kingsley St., 908-514-8431, www.marketspacevendorevents.com Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com 7/21 Harvey Cedars 7/19 Island Heights 32nd Annual Art Festival Due South Band Renowned artists and fine crafters from all over the country as well as local, have been Come see Due South perform your favorite country hits on the beautiful museum grounds. bringing their fine arts and crafts to this show for many years. 10 am - 4 pm. Get ready for a night of country’s best. 7 pm. Sunset Park, 3 W. Salem Ave., 609-361-7990, www.harveycedars.org John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Ave., 732-929-4949, www.petomuseum.org 76 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 77 7/22 Beach Haven 7/27 New Brunswick John Davidson in Concert Summer Fest John Davidson will be performing an intimate solo concert with just him and his guitar. 3 pm. Spend the afternoon in the Gardens tasting and touring some of the different varieties of Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org vegetables, herbs and plants that have been developed at Rutgers University. 3 - 7 pm. Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu 7/24 Newark JoJo Siwa 7/27 – 7/28 Millville Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation has sold out 24 cities across the U.S. and you can Summer Antique & Food Market see her here. 7 pm. Featuring over 50 antique dealers, food vendors, and farm market proprietors throughout Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com our grounds and in the Event Center. 10 am - 5 pm. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1000 Village Dr., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org 7/24 – 7/28 Freehold Monmouth County Fair 7/27 – 8/3 Phillipsburg The fair includes a home and garden competition, live music, rides and more. Warren County Farmers Fair & Balloon Fest East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Rd., 732-842-4000, A family fun event that also features a Hot Air Balloon Festival with up to 30 balloons. www.monmouthcountyparks.com Explore the Traditional Arts Building, 4-H and FFA exhibits and contest, and more. Warren County Fairgrounds, 1350 Stryker Rd., 908-859-6563, www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org 7/25 Rio Grande Free Summer Lecture Series 7/28 Brant Beach Author Lee Trimble will be holding a lecture followed by an exclusive book signing. He will 11th Annual Jetty Coquina Jam discuss his novel, Beyond the Call. 7 - 9 pm. An all-female, team surfing competition hosted by Jetty with a charitable element raising NASW Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., 609-886-8787, www.usnasw.org funds for female cancer patients in need. 8 am - 4 pm. Beach & 68th St., 800-900-6435, www.coquinajam.com 7/26 – 7/28 Camden 2019 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru 7/28 Browns Mills The festival welcomes music lovers of all ages to the waterfront to enjoy three days of live Blueberry Living History Day music at two adjacent venues. 11 am - 10 :30 pm. Visit all the village’s interpreted museums and historic landscapes, pick blueberries, Wiggins Park & BB&T Pavilion, 2 Riverside Dr., 215-898-6677, www.xpnfest.org take a wagon ride and more. 1 - 3:30 pm. Historic Whitesog Village, 120 W. Whites Bogs Rd., 609-893-4646, www.whitesbog.org 7/26 – 7/28 Readington 37th Annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning 7/28 Morris Township The largest summer hot air balloon and music festival in North America features ascensions Summer Antiques Expo of 100 hot air balloons, headlining concerts, family entertainment and more. 6 am - 10 pm. There will be sixty-plus dealers showing everything from country Americana to jewelry and Solberg Airport, 39 Thor Solberg Rd., 973-882-5464, www.balloonfestival.com collectible porcelain to Oriental carpets. 10 am - 5 pm. Mennen Arena, 161 E. Hanover Ave., 973-464-9793, www.dturiantiqueshows.com 7/26 – 8/4 West Windsor Tom Sawyer 7/29 Beach Haven Don’t miss this highly imaginative, highly theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain’s Aztec Two-Step: The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook incomparable classic. The greatest summer adventure ever told. This fun and enlightening multimedia and music event celebrates Simon & Garfunkel’s Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net iconic contribution to Pop Culture and beyond. The music speaks for itself. 5:30 pm & 8 pm. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org 7/27 Delaware Ramsaysburg Concert Series 7/31 Union Annual concert series held in the 1800s barn and the Riverside Amphitheater, both situated Uncork History: Library Edition! along the banks of the scenic Delaware River. 5 - 8 pm. Enjoy our summer series and afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead, 140 Rt. 46, 973-997-0920, www.ramsaysburg.org foods. Must be 21+. 6:30 pm. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 7/27 East Rutherford 6th Annual Food Truck Seafood Festival Enjoy great local seafood while watching the eliminations for the Hambletonian Oaks. Begins at 6 pm on the East Apron near the Winner’s Circle. Enter for the peel-n-eat shrimp contest. Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-843-2446, www.playmeadowlands.com

78 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 79 8/3 Morristown Model T Ford Day Join us for an exciting day on the farm featuring restored pre-1930s cars. Enjoy demos for all August ages, hands-on activities, and live music. Ends with a car parade. 10 am - 2 pm. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7645, www.morrisparks.net 8/1 Chester Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours Corn Muffin Baking & Tour Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. Make delicious corn muffins using Cooper Gristmill-ground flour. While the muffins are Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com baking, take a tour of the mill. Children must be with an adult. Pre-registration required. 8/3 Oceanport Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net 8/1 – 8/4 Highlands Italian Festival Monmouth Park Bring your family and friends to savor delicious Italian food, listen to live music, visit our 25th Annual Clam Festival Italian crafters and enjoy a day of racing. 11 am - 5:30 pm. Four-day action packed event featuring the freshest seafood, live entertainment, thrill rides, Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com games, contests, vendors, beer and wine garden, and more. FREE. Rain or Shine. 8/3 Point Pleasant Beach Huddy Park, Bay & Waterwitch Aves., 732-291-4713, highlandsnj.com 8/2 – 8/3 Morris Township Pinelands Appreciation Day The NJ Pinelands is a unique habitat and home to dozens of rare plant and animal species. Campout on the Beach Day admission includes chats with the Pinelands animals, activities and crafts. 1 - 4 pm. Join us for an overnight adventure under the stars. Fun on the beach, swimming, boating, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., 732-899-1659, www.jenkinsons.com racing around the Wibit, storytelling around the campfire, treats and breakfast. 7 pm. 8/3 Stone Harbor Sunrise Lake Beach Club, 270 Mendham Rd., 973-326-7616, www.morrisparks.net 8/2 – 8/4 Hammonton Stone Harbor Arts & Crafts Festival The festival showcases over 200 artisans from 12+ states displaying their work, live music, Jersey Fringe Festival and children’s activities. FREE with shuttles. Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; Sun., 9 am - 4 pm. A three-day event featuring multiple theatrical productions at a variety of venues, also Stone Harbor Recreation Field, 8100 2nd Ave., 609-368-5102, www.shacfest.com includes a beer and wine garden, pop-up art, food and art vendors, live music and more. 8/3 – 8/18 Chester Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org 8/2 – 8/11 Augusta Peach Harvest Festival Enjoy scrumptious peach treats galore. Take a Scenic hayride around our farm and enjoy lots New Jersey State Fair, Sussex County Farm & Horse Show of family fun activities. 11 am - 5 pm Annual event with attractions, special events, free entertainment, performing arts tent, Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com horse show, agricultural exhibits, amusement rides and more. 10 am - 10 pm. 8/3 – 8/28 Shrewsbury Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-948-5500, www.njstatefair.org 8/3 Cape May Guild of Creative Art’s August Exhibiting Members’ Exhibit 2019 Artworks will be featured in the Main Gallery in a range of media. 8 am - 4 pm. 8th Annual Craft Beer & Crab Festival Reception: 8/4, 3 - 5 pm. An all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers to wash down your favorite Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., 732-741-1441, www.guildofcreativeart.org summer foods, steamed crabs, pulled pork, crab cakes, shrimp and hot dogs. 10 am - 6 pm. 8/4 Asbury Park Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., 609-884-5404, www.capemaymac.org 8/3 Chester Shop the Shore Handmade Market Join in the second season of Asbury Park pop-ups with local artisans and vintage peddlers 1880s Music Day at Milltown back to Porta. Noon - 4 pm. Enjoy many of the folktunes and dances from the 1880s — you may recognize more of them Porta, 911 Kingsley St., 908-514-8431, www.marketspacevendorevents.com than you expect. Join live musicians in playing with limberjacks and singing along. 1 - 4 pm. 8/4 Oceanport Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net 8/3 East Rutherford Kortney’s Challenge 2 Mile FUN Run/Walk This flat 2 mile course caters to anyone of any age; beginning runners, advanced runners and 2019 Hambletonian Day walkers. Great distance for kids and strollers welcome. 8:30 - 11:30 am. Harness Racing’s Greatest Day. An epic sporting event, free outdoor concert, rides and Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., 732-222-1491, games, and of course, great giveaways. Gates Open: 10 am; First Race: Noon. www.thekortneyrosefoundation.org Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr., 201-843-2446, www.playmeadowlands.com

80 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 81 8/4 Tuckahoe 8/7 – 8/9 Bridgewater 38th Annual Tuckahoe River Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Board Race & Poker Run Somerset County 4-H Fair Annual canoe, kayak, paddle board race and non-racing Poker Run. Bring your lawn chair Fair recognizes the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members and is a and enjoy the day. Net proceeds benefit local scholarships. 8 am - 3 pm. showcase for a wide variety of 4-H projects in action. FREE. Upper Township Municipal Beach, Mosquito Landing Rd., 609-457-8879, www.tuckahoenj.com North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd., 908-526-6644, www.somersetcounty4h.org 8/4 – 8/11 Chester 8/7 – 8/18 Hammonton Peach Pancake Breakfast Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Start with a scenic hay wagon ride to Harvest Hall, then enjoy a gastronomic feast with our Eagle Theatre Conservatory will host the 2019 Summer Theatre Intensive, with a two week all-you-can-eat breakfast. Pick-your-own peaches. 8 am - 12:30 pm. run of the classic story of Joseph, his prophetic dreams, and the coat of many colors. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012, www.eagletheatre.org 8/5 – 8/10 Keyport 8/8 Beach Haven Keyport Fireman’s Fair Annual Chocolate Fair Rides, food tent, food vendors, movie cars, Fireman’s Night games of chance (8/8), wine, It’s our annual fair where everything is chocolate. 6 - 8 pm. beer, raffles, fairytale characters and fireworks. 7 - 11 pm. Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Keyport Fireman’s Lot, W. Front St., 732-739-5122, www.visitkeyport.org 8/8 Ocean City 8/5 – 8/11 East Brunswick 110th Annual Baby Parade Middlesex County Fair This is one of the oldest baby parades in the country. Multiple divisions and categories to Fireworks nights (8/5 & 8/11), home and garden exhibits, pony rides, 4-H and animal register for and prizes will be awarded. 10:30 am. displays, food vendors, craft demos, agricultural displays and entertainment. 5 - 11 pm. Boardwalk bet. 6th - 12th Sts., 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com 655 Cranbury Rd., 732-257-8858, www.middlesexcountyfair.com 8/8 – 8/11 Jersey City 8/6 Ocean City PGA Tour FedExCup Playoff, The Northern Trust Pamper Scamper The first of three events in the FedExCup Playoffs, the centerpiece of the PGA TOUR Season Annual baby crawling race for babies up to 15 months. free registration begins at 8:30 am featuring the top 125 players compete to advance. and the contest starts at 9 am on the beach. Liberty National Golf Course, 100 Caven Point Rd., 201-444-5356, www.pgatour.com Boardwalk & 6th St., 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com 8/9 Hammonton 8/6 – 8/9 Ocean City National Night Out Broadway Musical NEWSIES Family fun, bounce houses, games, giveaways, live music, food, special appearances, Presented by the Ocean City POPS and Ocean City Theatre Company. The play is packed fireworks, a helicopter landing and tours. with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family. Hammonton High School, 566 Old Forks Rd., 609-567-2900, www.townofhammonton.org Hughes Performing Arts Center, 501 Atlantic Ave., 609-399-6111, www.oceancityvacation.com 8/10 Atlantic City 8/6 – 8/9 Pilesgrove Atlantic City Triathlon County Fair TRI AC offers Triathlon, Aquabike and Duathlon events: Sprint Distance, Olympic Distance Enjoy tractor pulls, 4-H animals, horse events, pig races, ladies skillet throw, entertainment, and Kids’ Duathlon. 7 am - Noon. BBQ’s and vendors. FREE. $10 parking pass for all 4-days. 9 am - 10 pm. Bader Field, 601 N. Albany Ave., 609-849-8908, www.delmosports.com Salem County Fair, 735 Rt. 40, 856-769-3494, www.salemcountyfair.com 8/10 Hardwick 8/6 – 8/25 Beach Haven Summer Nature Walk Matilda Join RVC Trustee Sharon Wander to explore the amazing profusion of plant and insect life to Matilda is an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind whose talents are be found in the meadows of White Lake. FREE. Rain Date: 8/11. constantly belittled by her cruel parents and headmistress. White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 8/6 – 8/27 Union 8/10 Morristown A Child’s View of History Speedwell Goes...Antebellum (1840’s) View the Museum through the eyes of the children who inhabited Liberty Hall over the past Join this new program series in which a deeper dive will be looked into the hidden histories 240 years. History has never been more hands-on. Ages 5-12. Tuesdays, 11 am & 2 pm. of life for Stephen Vail, owner and resident of what is now Historic Speedwell. Noon - 6 pm. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morriscountynj.wufoo.com 82 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 83 8/10 Newark 8/12 Cape May Shawn Mendes Carole J. Bufford Enjoy the multi-platinum and chart-topping singer and songwriter performance. 7:30 pm. One of the most sought after young performers in the New York cabaret and jazz scene. 8 pm. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org 8/10 Seaside Heights 8/14 Beach Haven Arts & Crafts by the Sea II Guided Bus Tour Features over 70 vendors with a variety of hand-crafted items. Enjoy a day of shopping with Guided handicap accessible bus tour of the Beach Haven Historical District. 10:30 am - Noon. the sights of the shore in the background. 11 am - 7 pm. Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Dupont to Carteret Aves., 732-830-3700, www.exit82.com 8/14 Newark 8/10 West Long Branch KISS UB40 See Rock & Roll Hall of Famers KISS in their trademark larger-than-life blistering These world-famous reggae stars are set to mark their 40th anniversary with a U.S. tour in performance on their farewell tour. 8 pm. support of their newest album. The band will play many of their Top 10 hits. 8 pm. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Monmouth University Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave., 732-263-6889, www.monmouth.edu 8/15 Atlantic City 8/10 – 8/11 Elmer Wedding of the Sea Festival 2019 Great Potato Dig Visit 10+ restaurant and bakery vendors, beer garden, games and live music. The Mass will Come get dirty and DIG your very own Jersey Fresh potatoes. Hayrides, animal visits, barrel be at Boardwalk Hall at Noon followed by the wreath toss at the surf. FREE. Noon - 7 pm. train rides and all of the regular farm fun activities as well. 5 - 8 pm. St. Michael’s Church (Parish of St. Monica), 10 N. Mississippi Ave., 609-345-1878, Coombs Barnyard, 20 Rt. 77, 609-364-2520, www.coombsbarnyard.com www.weddingofthesea.org 8/10 – 8/11 Galloway 8/15 Edgewater Park Living History Encampment Tea Under the Trees: Join the Animals in the Shade The Company K will invade Historic Smithville. A complete military and civilian camp is Enjoy the shade of the trees with a tea cup, sweets and a herd of animals. Learn their stories planned with marching drills and musket-firing demonstrations. 10 am - 4 pm. and the plight they were dealt before coming to reside at the Inn. Noon - 2 pm Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com Historic Dunks Ferry Farm & Inn, 1101 Cooper St., 609-871-9555, www.whitebriarbedandbreakfast.com 8/10 – 8/11 Landisville Seafood Festival 8/15 Summit Cast your line and sip some wine at our annual, biggest festival of the year. Showcasing local Meet the Artist: New Play Readings seafood vendors, live music, wine tasting, sangria and more. Noon - 5 pm. The readings provide thought-provoking experiences that include the opportunity for Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com audience discussion with the playwright, director and actors after the performance. 7 pm. Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, 120 Morris Ave., 908-514-9654, www.dreamcatcherrep.org 8/11 Beach Haven Mike Marino, New Jersey’s Bad Boy 8/17 Long Branch Affectionately known to millions worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy is one of the most West End Cruise Night loved comedians of our time. 8:30 pm. Features antique and collectible cars, as well as a FREE concert at 7 pm in the municipal Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org parking lot. 6 - 10 pm. Brighton Ave., 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com 8/11 Hasbrouck Heights JMK Winter Season Doll & Bear Show 8/17 Westfield Featuring thousands of dolls, bears, and related accessories, spanning a 300 year period of Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show time, and displayed by knowledgeable vendors for viewing and purchasing. 10 am - 4 pm. Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom Wing, 650 Terrace Ave., 201-213-2810, www.jmkshows.com Downtown Westfield , 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org 8/12 Beach Haven 8/18 Asbury Park An Evening with the Stars hosted by the Edwards Twins from Las Vegas Shop the Shore Handmade Market Remember all the wonderful variety shows from the 70s & 80s? Now is your chance to see Join in the second season of Asbury Park pop-ups with local artisans and vintage peddlers them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time. 5 pm & 8 pm. back to Porta. Noon - 4 pm. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org Porta, 911 Kingsley St., 908-514-8431, www.marketspacevendorevents.com

84 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 85 8/18 Beach Haven 8/24 Long Branch Steven Maglio Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival Straight from the Carnegie Club, Steven Maglio made his professional debut at NY Big Band. Jazz and Blues music, food and craft vendors with fireworks at dusk. 1 - 9 pm. 8:30 pm. Great Lawn & Promenade, Ocean Ave., 732-222-7000, www.visitlongbranch.com Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org 8/24 Newark 8/18 National Park 2nd Annual Just Be You Performing Arts Youth Film Festival Ice Cream Day Featuring film screenings by youth filmmakers all over the world with a special highlight for Did you know that colonial Americans enjoyed ice cream too? At this event, delve into the New Jersey filmmakers. Noon - 6 pm. history of ice cream and how the Whitall House functioned during the summer. Noon - 4 pm. Rutgers University, Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave., 856-853-5120 848-250-6724, www.justbeyoufestival.com 8/18 Summit 8/24 Seaside Heights Summit Street Fair & Craft Show JDRF/FARE Crab Race Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Artificial plastic crabs will be released from Patriot’s Plunge into the Revolutionary River in a Springfield Ave. & Beechwood Rd., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org race to benefit Juvenile Diabetes and Food Allergy Research Education. 5 pm. Breakwater Beach Waterpark, 62 Grant Ave., 732-793-6488, www.casinopiernj.com 8/21 Atlantic City Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over the Boardwalk presented 8/24 Wharton by GEICO Canal Day Music & Craft Festival Headlined by U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, featuring U.S. Army Golden Knights, U.S. Navy A day of FREE family fun featuring over 100 unique craft vendors, great food, and F-18 Super Hornet, GEICO Skytypers, Jim Beasley Jr. P-51D Mustang Demo and others. educational events. 10 am - 5 pm. Free. 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. Morris County History Fair Beach & Boardwalk, 609-345-4524, www.atlanticcityairshow.com Explore History, Civil War encampment, Blacksmith, take a FREE narrated boat tour on the 8/22 Chester Morris Canal, 10 bands, FREE kayak rides, animal and cowboy shows. 10 am - 5 pm. Peach Muffin Baking Hugh Force Park, 180 W. Central Ave., 973-989-0237, www.canalday.org Make delicious peach muffins using Cooper Gristmill-ground flour. While the muffins are 8/25 Hammonton baking, tour the mill. Children must be with an adult; pre-registration required. 11 am. Touch a Truck Event Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net South Jersey’s largest independent toy store hosts this outdoor event featuring up close 8/23 – 8/25 Whippany encounters with big trucks, bulldozers, tractors and more. New Jersey Uke Fest 207 Vine St., 609-561-2121, www.downtownhammonton.com Concerts: Friday and Saturday nights with nationally and internationally known performers. 8/25 Stillwater Saturday: Full day of workshops on for all. Sunday: Jam on the Morristown Green. Blair Creek Preserve Guided Hike Ukrainian American Cultural Center, 60-C North Jefferson Rd., 908-591-6491, Join RVC Executive Director Susi Tilley for a guided hike. Parking at trailhead is limited. www.folkproject.org Meet at the White Barn parking lot at White Lake at 9:45 am and carpool. 8/24 Chester Blair Creek Preserve, W. Fairview Lake Ln., 908-362-7989, Industrial Crafts Day www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org A festival of crafters from the late 1800s. Come visit a tinsmith, tin piercers, a blacksmith, 8/25 – 9/2 Hammonton weavers, spinners and more. There’ll be hands-on activities and crafts for sale. 11 am - 4 pm. Puerto Rican Week Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net Come celebrate Puerto Rican Day featuring a flag raising ceremony, parade, authentic food, 8/24 Delaware music and more in and around St. Joseph Church, Town Hall, and the PRCA Clubhouse. Ramsaysburg Concert Series 367 Old Forks Rd., 609-561-0100, www.downtownhammonton.com Annual concert series along the banks of the Delaware River. Live entertainment featuring 8/27 – 9/8 Beach Haven classical, bluegrass, jazz, rockabilly and more playing in the historic barn. 5 - 8 pm. Ain’t Misbehavin’ Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead, 140 Rt. 46, 973-997-0920, www.ramsaysburg.org The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in the three-time Tony award- winning musical revue. You’ll be jumpin’ and jivin’ with memorable songs. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org

86 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 87 8/28 Union Uncork History: Love Letters Enjoy our summer series in the garden. Come read our collection of love letters and includes wine and finger foods. Must be 21+. 6:30 pm. September Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 9/1 Augusta 8/29 Lakewood Lakewood BlueClaws Fan Appreciation Day Tour de Farm New Jersey — Sussex County Tour de Farm Sussex County is a bicycling tour of NJ countryside, with stops along the route The BlueClaws, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Phillies, finish their season in style with of farms to tour and taste their offerings. 8 am - 3 pm. dollar beer at Thirst Thursday and with post-game fireworks. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-222-4703, www.tourdefarmnj.com FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 732-901-7000, www.blueclaws.com 9/1 Beach Haven 8/29 – 9/1 Pompton Lakes Carnival by the Lake Bake Sale & Craft & Flea Market Bake Sale at the Museum from 8 am until sold out and Craft and Flea Market 9 am - 4 pm in Carnival with vendors. All proceeds to benefit the various charities within the Elks Veterans Park across the street. organization. Noon - 10 pm. Long Beach Island Museum, 129 Engleside Ave., 609-492-0700, www.lbimuseum.com Pompton Lakes Elks #1895, 15 Perrin Ave., 973-835-1895 9/1 Budd Lake 8/30 – 9/2 Atlantic City Labor Day Weekend — End of Summer Block Party 35th Scandinavian Fest ScanFest ‘19 Heritage festival celebrating the cultures of Scandinavia: foods, entertainment, dancing, A block party featuring a variety of sports related events in the plaza area. Noon - 4 pm. reenactors, Vikings, hand crafts, demos, kids’ program, talks and six stages. 10 am - 6 pm. Tanger Outlets, 2014 Baltic Ave., 609-344-0095, www.tangeroutlet.com NJ Vasa Park, 1 Vasa Dr., 610-417-1483, www.scanfest.org 8/30 – 9/2 Rio Grande 9/1 Landisville 23rd Annual AirFest Rollin’ Rods Car Show NASW’s largest event of the year, will include displays of the Colling’s Foundation vintage During the car show there will be live music on stage, a Chinese auction with over 200 prizes, World War II bomber planes, food trucks, live music, vendors and more. 9 am - 5 pm. food vendors and of course wine tasting. Children and leashed pets welcome. 10 am - 5 pm. NASW Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., 609-886-8787, usnasw.org Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com 8/31 – 9/2 Oceanport 9/1 Nutley BBQ & Craft Beer Festival Nutley Street Fair & Craft Show Come celebrate the juiciest, most tender BBQ the Jersey Shore has to offer and wash Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. everything down with a beer. 11 am - 5:30 pm. Centre St. & Franklin Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Ave., 732-747-4449, www.sparkmybiz.com 9/1 Ridgefield Park Filipino American Festival Cultural show, Filipino foods, vendors, fashion show, entertainment, beverages, arts, outdoor, bubble tea and more. 10 am - 8 pm. Overpeck Park, 199 Challenger Rd., 201-841-3070, www.filipinoamericanfestival.com 9/2 Ocean City Labor Day Race 5 mile run and 1 mile fun run/walk — both take place on the beach. Great way to end the summer season. 9 am. Beach & 23rd St., 609-399-6111 www.ocnj.us 9/2 Riverdale Riverdale’s Labor Day Street Fair Non-stop live music and entertainment, family fun attractions, over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides and games, craft exhibitors and artists, food and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Rain or Shine. 52 Newark Pompton Tpke., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info

88 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 89 9/5 – 9/8 Hoboken 9/7 Millville Hoboken Italian Festival PAWS for Art: Dogs Invited! An annual waterfront extravaganza with international foods, music, fireworks and a unique Hosted in partnership with the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter, featuring the Wheaton blessing of the feet. Thur. & Fri., 6 pm - 11 pm; Sat. & Sun., 11 am - 11 pm. Barks Dog Show, activities, demonstrations and more. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. Frank Sinatra Dr., 201-653-2699, www.thisisitproductions.com Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1000 Village Dr., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org 9/5 – 9/8 Union 9/7 Morristown Annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival Savor & Stroll Culinary Tours One of the best Greek festivals in NJ. Great food, live music and folk dancing. 6 pm - Midnight. Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown eating all the way. 1:15 - 4:30 pm. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 721 Rahway Ave., 908-964-7957, Court St., 973-452-2094, www.savorandstrollculinarytours.com www.stdemetriosunion.org 9/7 Ocean Grove 9/5 – 9/22 Union Ocean Grove Giant Fall Flea Market Yasmina’s Necklace Over 340 vendors selling their wares. FREE. 9 am - 4 pm. Rain or Shine. Written by Rohina Malik, it’s the story about the clash of love and tradition. Ocean Pathway, 732-774-7391, www.oceangrovenj.com Thur. - Sat., 8 pm; Sat. & Sun., 3 pm. Zella Fry Theatre, Vaughn Eames Hall, 1000 Morris Ave., 908-737-7469, 9/7 Oceanport www.premierestagesatkean.com Food Trucktoberfest 9/6 – 9/8 Asbury Park Pick up your favorites like butterfly fries or a lobster roll, then try something new and exciting like an alligator burger. Stop by our German beer garden. 11 am - 5 pm. Asbury Park Oysterfest Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., 732-747-4449, www.monmouthpark.com Tons of culinary delights, crafters, games, a full line up of the Shore’s best bands and of course, Oysters. Fri., 5 pm; Sat. & Sun., 11 am. 9/7 Somerdale Bradley Park, 101 5th Ave., 732-775-7676, www.asburyoyster.com Flying Fish 5K 9/6 – 9/8 Belvidere The race from Flying Fish Brewery is perfectly timed for the release of the 2015 GABF Silver Medal Winning Oktoberfish Fest Beer. Lawn games, food vendors and more. 10 am - 10 pm. Victorian Days Flying Fish Brewery Company, 900 Kennedy Blvd., 856-504-3442, Step back in time to the Victorian era and visit Belvidere for Victorian Days, a family-friendly www.greatamericanbreweryruns.com festival celebrating the best of the era in a quaint setting. FREE. Garrett D. Wall Park, 413 2nd St., 908-750-3107, www.belvidereheritage.com 9/7 – 9/8 Atlantic City 9/7 Bayonne Atlantic City Seafood Festival The AC Seafood Festival features over 40 local and regional seafood vendors serving their Bridge Arts Festival favorite seafaring dishes. 11 am - 6 pm. The festival is a celebration of art, music and culture in Bayonne. Features entertainment, Bader Field, Albany Ave., 609-385-0716, www.acseafoodfest.com artist vendor market, free kids’ craft corner and food truck row. Noon - 6 :30 pm. Mayor Dennis P. Collins Park, W. 1st St., 201-443-8921, www.bridgeartsfestival.com 9/7 – 9/8 Lambertville 9/7 Burlington Garden State Sheep Breeders 25th Annual Sheep and Fiber Festival Featuring rare breed sheep shows, breed exhibit, fleece show and sale, vendors, crafts, Wood Street Fair demos, classes, sheepdog herding, food and more. 9 am - 5 pm. 200+ juried crafters at this 44-year-old fair including tours of historic sites, food and music. Hunterdon County 4H Fairgrounds, 1207 Rt. 179, 609-947-3719, www.njsheep.net Wood St., 609-386-4070, www.woodstreetfair.com 9/7 – 9/8 New Egypt 9/7 Chester 2019 WILD Outdoor Expo National Milling Day This family event celebrates outdoor recreation and allows visitors to learn, explore, Celebrate Oliver Evans’ 264th birthday. A famous 1780s inventor, Evans created the first experience and enjoy NJ’s natural world. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. Rain or Shine. automatic flour mill and many other machines — some on display at the mill. 10 am - 5 pm. Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, 299 E. Colliers Mill Rd., 609-633-7905, Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net www.wildoutdoorexpo.com 9/7 Island Heights 9/8 Chester Sailfest Apple Pancake Breakfast Family event with sailboat races, crafters, vendors, food trucks, inflatable kiddie rides, live Start with a scenic hay wagon ride to Harvest Hall, then enjoy a hearty breakfast. 8 am - Noon. music, 50/50 raffle and more. Benefits local charities. FREE. 10 am - 10 pm. Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln., 908-879-7189, www.alstedefarms.com Island Heights Waterfront, River Ave., 732-674-0513, www.tomsriverrotary.org 90 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 91 9/8 Red Bank 9/14 Hardwick Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show Fall Nature Walk Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Join RVC Trustee Sharon Wander to see all of nature. FREE. 10 am - Noon. Rain Date: 9/15. Broad St. & Monmouth Ave., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org White Lake Natural Resource Area, 97 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 9/8 Seaside Park Island Beach State Park Beach Plum Festival 9/14 Hopewell Township Beach plum jelly and ice cream, food, music, crafters, children’s games, paddle board raffle, NJ Storytelling Festival environmental and non-profit exhibits. 9 am - 4 pm. Rain or Shine. Four live stages of storytellers, lightning round free and open to the public. Morning Island Beach State Park, Rt. 35 S., 732-793-0506, www.friendsofibsp.org workshop, story slam: contestants are chosen at random to recount a 5 min personal tale. Howell Living History Farm, 40 Woodens Ln., 609-737-3299, www.njstorynet.org 9/8 Union Afternoon Tea in the Gardens 9/14 Jersey City In the tradition of Mary Alice Kean, the last lady of the house, join us for tea in our beautiful Hamilton Park Conservancy BBQ Festival 2019 rose gardens, and take in our views. Tour of museum follows. 2 - 4 pm. This annual event is filled with house specialties from top restaurants, BBQ, music, games, Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall and children’s activities. Noon - 8 pm. Hamilton Park & McWilliams Place, 232 Pavonia Ave., 201-435-4325, 9/12 – 9/29 Haddon Township www.hamiltonparkconservancy.org Ghosts of Ravenswood Manor 9/14 Manalapan Heated inquisition and mayhem run rampant on the stage in this brand-new comedy by Ritz veteran, Kumar Dari. New Jersey State History Fair Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, 856-858-5230, www.ritztheatreco.org Visit the park to experience all things New Jersey History. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 9/15. Monmouth Battlefield State, 20 Rt. 33, 732-462-9616, www.nparksandforests.org 9/13 Trenton Old Barracks Museum’s Tavern Night 9/14 Morristown The Old Barracks Museum will transform into a colonial tavern filled with music, drinks, Speedwell Goes...to WAR! (1850s & 1860s) and candlelight. Musicians will perform popular 18th century songs. Ages 21+. 7 pm. Join us at this new program series in which we will dive deeper into the hidden histories of Old Barracks, 101 Barrack St., 609-396-1776, www.barracks.org life for Stephen Vail, owner and resident of what is now Historic Speedwell. Noon - 4 pm. Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 9/13 Union Evening in the Orchard 9/14 New Brunswick We are celebrating all things apples, including a cider tasting. Sit back and relax in our Central Jersey Jazz Festival — New Brunswick beautiful orchard, learn how a colonial apple press works and pick a few apples. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. The festival features fabulous jazz performers all afternoon, so bring your chairs. 1 - 6 pm. Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall New Brunswick City Center, 344 George St., 732-620-0001, www.centraljerseyjazzfestival.com 9/13 – 9/22 Cape May 9/14 South Bound Brook 23rd Annual Cape May Food & Wine Celebration Open House Event is for those who love good food and wine. Enjoy winery tours, tastings, Check website for list of special exhibits, or presenters for this open house with free tours. demonstrations, Chefs’ Dine-Arounds, dinners and more. 10 am - Noon. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities, 1048 Washington St., 609-884-5404, Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln., 732-369-3583, www.staatshouse.org www.capemaymac.org 9/14 Washington 9/13 – 9/29 New Brunswick Washington Festival in the Borough New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2019 Featuring 70+ vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and 15 musical acts on three stages The festival will showcase the best in independent film by featuring premiere screenings and throughout downtown district. 10 am - 10 pm. special guest appearances by film directors, screenwriters, cast and crew. 7:30 pm. 56 E. Washington Ave., 908-689-4800, www.washingtonbid.org Rutgers University, Voorhees Hall #105, 71 Hamilton St., 848-932-8482, www.njfilmfest.com 9/14 – 9/15 Hawthorne 9/14 Atlantic Highlands Art in the Park Festival Atlantic Highlands Historical Society 40th Annual Outdoor Flea Market A fun and casual arts and crafts fair featuring vendors, art activities, performances, 100 vendors, antiques, collectibles, new and used, and crafts. 10 am - 4 pm. Rain Date: 9/21. live music, food trucks, craft beer and more. Sat., 11 am - 7 pm; Sun., 11 am - 4 pm. Atlantic Highlands Marina, Simon Lake Dr., 732-291-4313, www.ahhistory.org Goffle Brook Park, 675 Goffle Rd., 973-706-6640, www.passaiccountynj.org

92 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 93 9/14 – 9/15 Sea Isle City 9/19 – 9/22 North Wildwood Fall Family Festival Weekend Irish Fall Festival Saturday: Craft market and food vendors, live music, children’s activities and amusement The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast with dancing, music, food and craft vendors, rides. Sunday: Antique Car Show and Historical Trolley Tours. 9 am - 4 pm. Pubs, golf tournament, 5K run & 1-mile walk, pipe exhibition and parade. 8 am - 8 pm. Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Promenade, 609-263-8687, www.visitsicnj.com Various Locations, Olde New Jersey Ave. & 2nd St., 609-729-0075, www.cmcaoh.com 9/15 Atlantic City 9/19 – 9/22 Wildwood IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City Boardwalk Classic Car Show The race begins at sunrise with a 1.2-mile sheltered swim in the beautiful back bays of Featuring classic cars (registration fee) displayed at the convention center and on the Atlantic City. 6 am - 4 pm. Boardwalk. Various makes and models of cars 25+ years old. FREE. Bader Field, 601 N. Albany Ave., 609-849-8908, www.delmosports.com 4500 Boardwalk, 609-653-0400, www.wildwoodmotoreventsnj.com 9/15 Flemington 9/20 – 9/22 Hope Crafts & Drafts Handmade Market Hope, NJ 250th Celebration Back for the sixth season, with 16 artisans and food trucks. Don’t miss AC Beer Festival Celebrate all weekend New Jersey’s 250 years (1769-2019)! Friday: Dinner and silent auction winner Lone Eagle Brewing. Family-friendly. FREE admission. Noon - 5 pm. at the Inn at Millrace Pond. Saturday: Parade and Picnic starting 1 pm. Lone Eagle Brewing, 44 Stangl Rd., 908-514-8431, www.marketspacevendorevents.com Village of Hope, 908-459-5011, www.hopenjpeoplehistory.com 9/15 Hackettstown 9/21 Augusta Hackettstown Street Fair & Craft Show Sussex Christian School Fall Festival Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. Hay rides, face painting, bounce houses, kids’ games, craft fair, homemade baked goods, Main & High St., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org car show, garden tractor pull and more. 10 am - 4 pm. Sussex County Fair Grounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-875-5595, www.sussexchristianschool.org 9/15 Morristown Fosterfields Fall Festival 9/21 Chester Bring the whole family to a one-of-a-kind festival with hands-on farm and harvest activities, Gristmill, Cider Mill animals, wagon rides, live music, old-fashioned games, demos and more. Noon - 5 pm. Our mill grinds grain, but did you know that other mills grind apples to make apple cider? Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., 973-326-7465, www.morrisparks.net Come learn about this historic process and assist with our hand-powered press. 1 - 3 pm. Cooper Gristmill, 66 Rt. 513, 908-879-5463, www.morrisparks.net KOH Gail MacNeil Morristown Walk 1, 3 and 5 mile walk to benefit Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation. We raise money to raise 9/21 Freehold awareness about ovarian cancer and to fund research. 8 am. 15th Annual Latino Festival of Monmouth County Loantaka Brook Reservation, 468 South St., 973-644-0500, www.kohnj.org An event for the entire family to enjoy with food, live music, contests, prizes, games for the 9/15 National Park children and more. FREE. 12:30 - 6 pm. Rain Date: 9/28. Freehold Hall of Records Parking Lot, 1 E Main St., 732-589-0096, www.lfomc.com Pirate Day Join in to learn just how important pirates were to American history. Enjoy tours of the 9/21 Hammonton Whitall House, family-friendly pirate themes activities and demonstrations. Noon - 4 pm. Green Day Festival — Part of Green Weekend Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 Hessian Ave., 856-853-5120, www.gloucestercountynj.gov Enjoy live music, fresh food, green vendors, crafters, kids activities and adult workshops. 9/15 Newark Hammonton Lake Park, 1 Sports Dr., 609-567-9014, www.hammontongreencommittee.com Backstreet Boys 9/21 Millville The Backstreet Boys are hitting the road for their biggest arena tour in 18 years. 8 pm. Beads of Courage Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., 973-757-6625, www.prucenter.com Carlisle School of Glass Art is once again hosting open torch time to make fun beads for 9/19 Hammonton special kids in tough situations. 10 am - 2 pm. Carlisle School of Glass Art, 412 S. Wade Blvd., 856-825-0627, Third Thursday: Savor the Season www.carlisleschoolofglassart.com Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of autumn in your favorite downtown. Savor the season through food, wine, art, shopping and more. 9/21 Montclair 10 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9014, www.downtownhammonton.com FamilyFest / Oktoberfest A family-centric activity filled day with games and fun. Oktoberfest is an adult based event with music, food and refreshments. FREE. Noon - 8 pm. Rain Date: 9/22. Lackawanna Plaza, 7 N. Willow St., 973-509-3820, www.montclaircenter.com 94 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 95 9/21 Morris Plains 9/21 – 9/22 Shamong Fall Family Day WineFestNJ 2019 Celebrating the fall harvest and Craftsman Farms’ agricultural past at this annual family day. Enjoy wine tastings from New Jersey’s favorite wineries, live music, endless food options, This traditional fall festival is the museum’s biggest family program of the year. Noon - 4 pm. and more. Noon - 5 pm. Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Rt. 10 W., 973-540-0311, www.stickleymuseum.org Valenzano Winery, 1090 Rt. 206, 609-268-6731, www.valenzanowine.com 9/21 Ridgefield Park 9/21 – 9/22 Upper Montclair Ridgefield Park Street Fair 36th Annual Fine Art & Crafts A giant town block party featuring kiddie rides, live entertainment, local merchants and The show will feature juried professional fine artists, fine crafters, photographers and civic organizations, food, amusements and more. 10 am - 5 pm. speciality food vendors presenting their unique work. FREE. 10 am - 5 pm. Main St., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Ave., 212-595-0189, www.rosesquared.com 9/21 Smithville 9/21 – 9/22 Washington Art Walk Fall Festival Weekend More than 75 local artists set up on the Greene to showcase and sell their work. 10 am - 5 pm. The festival features pick-your-own pumpkins and apples, hayrides, large interactive corn Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com maze and lots of fun family activities. 10 am - 5 pm. VonThun Farms, 438 Rt. 57 W., 732-986-6816, www.vonthunfarms.com 9/21 Stone Harbor Fall Migration Festival 9/21 – 9/29 Monmouth Junction Visitors of all ages are encouraged to see, explore, learn, and enjoy the area and its migratory Apple Festival inhabitants. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. The weekend is filled with activities, vendors, food and lots of family fun. U-pick apples, Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. , 609-368-1211, www.wetlandsinstitute.org pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze and more. 10 am - 5 pm. VonThun Farms, South Brunswick, 505 Ridge Rd., 732-329-8656, www.vonthunfarms.com Savor September Food, Wine & Beer Festival Showcasing the best food, wine and beers. Enjoy our tasting tents, a grape stomping 9/22 Clinton competition, live music, art vendors and more for the whole family. Noon - 8 pm. Opening Reception: Ceramic Artist, Cliff Lee & Jewelry Artist, Holly Lee 212 96th St., 609-368-6101, www.stoneharborbeach.com Stop in for the reception from 2 - 4 pm. Exhibits run until 1/5/20. Tue. - Sun., 11 am - 5 pm. 9/21 Trenton Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., 908-735-8415, www.hunterdonartmuseum.org Museum Day Live! 9/22 Lyndhurst Join us for this year’s Smithsonian Day Live and celebrate women in NJ history through KOH Diane Castle Lyndhurst Walk objects on display, hands-on programs, includes a free Planetarium program. 9 am - 4:45 pm. 1,3 and 5 mile walk run by Kaleidoscope of Hope Ovarian Cancer Foundation. KOH raises New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., 609-292-6464, www.statemuseum.nj.gov money to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to support research. 8 - 11:30 am. 9/21 – 9/22 Asbury Park Richard W. DeKorte Park, 1 DeKorte Park, 973-644-0500, www.kohnj.org Sea.Hear.Now Music Festival 9/22 Millburn A celebration of live music, art, food and surf culture. 11:30 am - 11:30 pm. Millburn-Short Hills Street Fair & Craft Show Boardwalk & 1300 Ocean Ave., 512-674-9300, www.seahearnowfestival.com Artists, crafters, vendors, food, children’s rides, live music and more. FREE. 11 am - 5 pm. 9/21 – 9/22 Lakewood Millburn Ave. & Main St., 908-654-1400, www.streetfairs.org Lakewood Lions Renaissance Faire 9/22 Phillipsburg Revel in a 16th Century European Country Faire with a market place, mingle with hundreds Feast of San Genarro of costumed characters, try archery and watch jousting tournaments. The Gambino family will welcome you to Villa Milagro’s own celebration of the patron saint Pine Park, Country Club Dr., 732-890-9347, www.lakewoodrenfair.com of Italian immigrants. Music, food, prizes, wine tasting, vineyard and winery tours. 1 - 5 pm. 9/21 – 9/22 Margate Villa Milagro Vineyards, 33 Rt. 627, 908-995-2072, www.villamilagrovineyards.com 2019 Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay 9/22 Shamong Fine food, juried arts and crafts show, a children’s stage, music, games, live band stage, Autumn with the Animals children’s activities, beer gardens, retailers and more. FREE with shuttle buses. 11 am - 5 pm. Children and adults of all ages will enjoy our wildlife programs, live music, nature hikes, Amherst Ave., 609-822-1129, www.margatehasmore.com child friendly games, crafts, food and fun. 11 am - 4 pm. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd., 856-983-3329, www.cedarrun.org

96 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 97 9/22 Westfield 9/28 Morristown Westfield Festifall 4th Annual Speedwell Games! Downtown Westfield will be transformed into a marketplace of over 300 vendors. Come Join us for an exciting day of tournaments and triumphs. During the day, families and enjoy the delicious festival foods, non-stop music, kids rides and activities. 10 am - 5 pm. children of all ages are invited to participate in games and play with toys. 10 am - 4 pm. Quimby & Prospect St., 201-653-2699, www.thisisitproductions.com Historic Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., 973-285-6550, www.morrisparks.net 9/25 – 9/29 Beach Haven 9/28 Smithville Savannah Sipping Society Italian Festival In this delightful, laugh-a-minute comedy, four unique Southern women, all needing to The festival will feature an Italian Market, live Italian music, bocce ball on the Greene, escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines are drawn together by Fate. folk dancing, children activities and more. 11 am - 5 pm. Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., 609-492-9477, www.surflight.org Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., 609-748-8999, www.historicsmithville.com 9/27 – 9/29 Englishtown 9/28 Somerset 42nd Annual Fall Swap Meet & Auto Show Franklin Day Festival Connect with other owners, look for hard to find parts and accessories, or just appreciate A family-fun event with instrumentalists, dancers and singers performing, food, activities, American classics and modified vehicles. Fri. & Sat., 7 am - 6 pm; Sun., 7 am - 4 pm. car show, art walk and more. Hosted by Franklin Day Festival Committee. Noon - 5 pm. Old Bridge Twp. Raceway Park, 230 Pension Rd., 732-446-7800, www.etownracewaypark.com Colonial Park Lot C, 156 Mettlers Rd., 732-873-2500, www.franklintwpnj.org 9/27 – 9/29 West Windsor 9/28 Union Mercer County Italian American Festival Liberty Hall Dance Festival Festival features Italian and Italian American music, food, arts, crafts, products, displays, Buggé Ballet and Liberty Hall join forces for this 3rd annual festival. Walk the beautiful memorabilia, presentations, amusement rides, fireworks, bocce ball and more. museum grounds and professional dance performances inspired by moments in history. 1 - 4 pm. Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Rd., 609-631-7544, www.italianamericanfestival.com Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www.kean.edu/libertyhall 9/28 Greenwich 9/28 – 9/29 Augusta Cultural Cruises featuring the Libby Prison Minstrels 49th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair String band performing popular songs of the 1860s from the Civil War period. 11 am - 5 pm. 150 National juried artists will display their unique handmade American crafts. Experience a Hancock Harbor Marina, 30 Hancock Harbor Rd., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org fun filled day at the fairgrounds and artist demos, live music, food and drinks. 10 am - 5 pm. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., 973-948-5200, www.petersvalley.org 9/28 Haledon Book Signing Event with author Fraser M. Ottanelli, Ph.D 9/28 – 9/29 Chester Ottanelli will discuss the recently published book and will answer questions. 21st Annual Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend Copies available for purchase and signing followed by a reception. 2 - 4 pm. Family fun day with German beer, food and music, and an antique car show. Noon - 8 pm. American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net 290 W. Main St., 908-879-6496, www.chesterlionsclubnj.com 9/28 Landisville 9/28 – 9/29 Landisville Harvest Party Harvest Party Annual celebration of each new harvest with a party and all are invited to enjoy the fruits of A weekend of wine, music, food, craft vendors and festivities. Sat. & Sun., Noon - 5 pm. the harvest. Noon - 5 pm. Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic Ave., 856-697-7172, www.bellviewwinery.com 9/28 – 9/29 Pennsville 9/28 Little Falls Historic Soldiers Weekend Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival A military timeline of displays, uniformed re-enactors from the Roman Era to the Cold War, Two great festivals in one and fun for the whole family. More than 20 food trucks, live music, demonstrations and special tours. FREE. Rain or Shine. beer garden with 50+ craft beers, games and entertainment. FREE parking. Noon - 7 pm. Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd., 856-935-3218, www.historicsoldiersweekend.com Yogi Berra Stadium, 8 Yogi Berra Dr., 973-450-1073, www.njfair.com 9/28 – 9/29 Tuckerton 9/28 Medford Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show Hoot, Waddle & Stroll Two-day event highlighting the culture of the Barnegat Bay region. Demos, contests, This 5K Trail Run & Half-Mile Stroll is a fun-filled, family-oriented event to support the seminars, crafters, carvers, food and music. Dock Dog competition on ESPN. 7 am - 5 pm. Refuge. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Tip Seaman Park & Tuckerton Seaport, 120 Lakeside Dr., 609-971-3085, Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd., 856-983-3329, www.cedarrun.org www.oceancountyparks.org

98 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 99 9/29 Blairstown Gnome Hollow Preserve Guided Hike Join RVC President Bob Canace to explore Gnome Hollow Preserve and hike the connection between Gnome Hollow and the Paulins Kill Trail. FREE. 10 am - Noon. Gnome Hollow Preserve, 2000 - 2104 Stillwater Rd., 908-362-7989, www.ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org 9/29 Garfield Garfield Street Fair Fair will feature many creative hand-crafted works, local merchants and businesses, kiddie rides and activities, live entertainment, food, attractions and more. 10 am - 5 pm. Midland Ave., 201-998-1144, www.jcpromotions.info 9/29 Greenwich Cultural Cruises featuring the Magnolia Street String Band A five-piece acoustic band from New Jersey playing traditional bluegrass with hints of country and folk with a whiff of danger. 11 am - 5 pm. Hancock Harbor Marina, 30 Hancock Harbor Rd., 856-785-2060, www.bayshoecenter.org 9/29 Hammonton Harvest Opera Gala A thrilling matiné for the senses — featuring fine wines, elegantly prepared cuisine and thoughtfully selected operatic arias. 2 - 6 pm. Tomasello Winery, 225 White Horse Pike, 800-666-9463, www.tomasellowinery.com 9/29 Highlands Highlands 18th Annual Twin Light Bike Ride Cyclists have a choice of five routes along some of New Jersey’s most spectacular seashore and countryside scenery. Open for all age levels. 7 am. Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com 9/29 Hoboken Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival Over 200 artists, crafters and photographers will display and sell their work. 11 am - 6 pm. Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St., 201-420-2207, www.hobokennj.gov 9/29 Red Bank 10th Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival A huge family-friendly, food, music, beer and wine festival celebrating the 65-year-old Galway tradition of celebrating the opening of oyster season. Noon - 6 pm. Rain Date: 10/6. Parking Lot, 19 White St., 732-829-1104, www.rueevents.com 9/29 Ringwood NJ Mountain Bike Festival The festival offers family rides and trail tours, bike demos and clinics. 8 am - 5 pm. Shepherd Lake Recreation Area, Ringwood State Park, 973-506-9293, www.njmountainbikefestival.com

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