New Jersey Events May 13th – 15th
Links for New Jersey Events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order. *Note – I am not personally affiliated with these events. Please contact them directly if you have additional questions.
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for the Weekend of May 13th – May 15th, 2016:
Taste of Trenton – May 13 – 15
The Taste of Trenton will feature more than 25 restaurants located in Chambersburg and Downtown Trenton each offering samples of their own unique cuisines. Guests may purchase Taste Trenton 2016 wristbands (@ $7/each) by clicking on the “TICKETS” page or at the Trenton Downtown Association’s Visitors Center located at 102 Barracks Street across from the Trenton War Memorial.Same day tickets (@$10/each) will be sold throughout the weekend event at the Taste Trenton 2016 Welcome tables that will be located at West State and South Warren (Friday and Saturday) and at Columbus Park at Hamilton Avenue and Division Street (Saturday and Sunday). Come and find out why Trenton was recently named as one the Top Ten Foodie Destinations in the nation!
Dates: May 13th – 15th, 2016
Address: Participating Restaurants in Chambersburg and Downtown Trenton, NJ
Cost: $7 advance, $10 day of
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AC Boardwalk Con – May 13 – 15
There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it? Yes. In Atlantic City. In a convention center, not so far, far away, there’s been an awakening. Geeks from all stretches of the known galaxy are preparing to assemble: Cosplayers, Scavengers, Ancient Story Tellers, Jedis, and even Younglings are being called to the Core to come and witness the fully excited and inspirational comic convention known as ACBC!
Dates: May 13th – 15th, 2016
Address: 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Ticket info HERE
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Steampunk World’s Fair – May 13 – 15
The Steampunk World’s Fair is the world’s largest Steampunk event, & one of the friendliest events anywhere.
Dates: May 13th – 15th, 2016
Address: 121 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ
Cost: $35+. Get tickets Here
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– May 14
Now in its 12th year, the Fair will again be held at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ, Rain or Shine. The 2016 Fair will feature some familiar faces from the past like Clara Barton, George Washington and Walt Whitman as well as such favorite activities as 19th baseball, horse-drawn plowing demonstrations, Phydeaux’s flying flea circus and period music.
Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2016; 11am to 5pm
Address: Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ
Cost: $10 Parking, Free Entrance to Event
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Grand Slam Beer Fest – May 14
The spring craft beer festival will feature 100 of the area’s best brews, delicious food, and a Sussex County Miners exhibition game against the New Jersey Jackals. Enjoy great beer, baseball, and brats while you cheer on the Miners! This event is open to all ages, but you must be 21 and older to participate in the beer tasting.
Ticket Includes:
• Admission to craft beer festival
• Unlimited beer tasting from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
• 1 souvenir 5-ounce plastic beer mug
• 1 voucher for a bratwurst sandwich
• 1 Miners exhibition baseball game ticket (select upper level seats)
Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2016; 1pm to 5pm
Address:Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $39
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30th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival – May 14 & 15
This year’s New Jersey Seafood Festival promises exciting new activities and attractions for the whole family – live music, wine and craft beer tent, contests, kids’ activities, and of course the tastiest seafood around!
Saturday, May 14th, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 15th, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Dates: May 14th & 15th, 2016
Address: Silver Lake Park,5th and Ocean Ave., Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free
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Smithville Mayfest – May 14 & 15
Annual MAYFEST celebration with 100+ juried crafters, food vendors, music in the charming setting of Historic Smithville & the Village Greene!
Dates: May 14th & 15th, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Absecon/Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
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Uncork Spring at Liberty Lake – May 14 & 15
Dates: May 14th & 15, 2016; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Liberty Lake; Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the gate. $5 non-drinkers
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Vine to Wine Spring Festival at Old York Cellars – May 14 & 15
Live Music, Food Trucks, Winery Tours, Art and Craft Vendors, Kids Activities and Much More
Dates: May 14th & 15, 2016; 12pm to 5pm
Address:Old York Cellars; 80 Old York Rd. Ringoes, NJ 08551
Cost: $10 advance, $15 at the door, $10 non-drinker
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East Hanover Food Truck Festival – May 15
– 30 of the best food trucks from NJ, PA and NYC !!!
– Vendor Sale
– Music with 94.7 NASH FM on site giving away free concert tickets
– Mechanical Bull Riding
– Bounce Houses
Date: Sunday, May 15th, 2016; 11am to 6pm
Address: Lurker Park – 609 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Cost: $5 entrance fee / kids 10 and under are FREE
Additional Awesome New Jersey Events this Weekend:
May 12th-14th – Wheaton Arts Paperweight Festival (Millville, Cumberland County)
May 13th – Flemington Food Truck Fest (Flemington, Hunterdon County) FREE
May 13th – Friday the 13th Screening at the Paramount Theater (Asbury Park, Monmouth County) FREE
May 13th – NJ Beer’s Co.’s 6th Birthday (North Bergen, Bergen County) FREE
May 13th – New Jersey Spring Wine Festival (Short Hills, Essex County)
May 13th & 14th – The Capital City Book Fair (Trenton, Mercer County) FREE
May 14th – Remember Jones Soul Revue and Dance Party (Asbury Park, Monmouth County) FREE
May 14th – 5th Annual Garden State Beard & ‘Stache Competition (Asbury Park, Monmouth County)
May 14th – Second Annual Central Jersey Irish Festival (Freehold, Monmouth County)
May 14th – 5th Annual Mullica Hill Arts and Crafts Festival (Mullica Hill, Gloucester County) FREE
May 14th – Ocean Grove Spring Fling (Ocean Grove, Monmouth County) FREE
May 14th – Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show (Woodbridge, Middlesex County) FREE
May 14th – Spring Pitman Craft Show (Pitman, Glocester County) FREE
May 14th – Vendor/Garage Sale/Flea Market Event Fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 98 (Montague, Sussex County) FREE
May 14th – Family Beach Party/Jungle Gym Jam CD Release (Montclair, Essex County)
May 14th & 15th – Fine Art and Crafts at Verona Park (Verona, Essex County) FREE
May 15th – 6th Borough Market (Jersey City, Hudson County) FREE
May 15th – Summit Spring Street Festival (Summit, Union County) FREE
May 15th – 16th Annual Chester Classic Car Show (Chester, Morris County)FREE
