Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 12th – 14th, 2019

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Summer is heating up and so are the events for Summer! Be sure to check out annual events like Jersey Fest in Ringoes, the Annual NJ State BBQ Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival, foodie events like the AC Vegan Food Festival, and much more. There’s plenty going on July 12 – 14, 2019.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 12 – 14, 2019:

Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival
July 12 – 14
The Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival is a 3-day festival on the boardwalk in Atlantic City featuring a vegan food truck festival, a Saturday morning 5K Run Walk, a vegan food festival inside the Showboat Hotel, and an official after-party. The event also features speakers and live podcasts (included in your ticket to the July 13 vegan food festival ticket.)
Showboat Atlantic City, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $8 – $20

NJ State BBQ Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival
July 12 – 14
The Wildwoods will host the annual NJ State BBQ Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival on Olde New Jersey Avenues, and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood. Experience the best in Barbeque & Blues at this exciting three-day festival. Over 65 talented BBQ teams will be competing for the State title and a chance to move on to the National Championships. Live cooking demonstrations, incredible food and top regional and national blues acts on the Wildwoods FREE main stage. Hours are Friday, July 12 from 4-11 p.m., Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
201 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Hackettstown Restaurant Week
July 12 – 29
Restaurant Week highlights the quality and ethnically diverse restaurants in town. This is a great way for locals and visitors alike to experience restaurants in Hackettstown, ones they love and ones not yet visited. Visit a participating restaurant and order from a specially designed Restaurant Week menu or any highlighted specials to enjoy the tastes in town and show your Passport to receive your stamp!
Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Set by Restaurant

Frenchtown Bastille Day
July 13, 12PM – 7PM
Bastille Day is an annual event held in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Bastille Day is the national day of France, which is celebrated on July 14th each year. In French, it is formally called la Fête nationale, “The National Celebration” and le 14 juillet. Frenchtown celebrates with a full day of family fun and activities, vendors, and food!
Frenchtown, NJ
Cost: Free

Jersey Fest at Winery
July 13, 12PM – 10PM
Summer evening wine festival featuring New Jersey food, musicians, artists, a screening by the state’s premier film festival and more, all while supporting local charities!
80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $15

Bound Brook Food Truck Festival
July 13, 11AM – 7PM
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Bound Brook. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, DJ, Kids activities, Beer/Sangria/Margaritas & Vendors, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Summer day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, four legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. PONY RIDES, Face painting & kids activities. Event is CoSponsored by the Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership.
Billian Park, E High St, Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 10 are Free

MapleWoodstock
July 13 & 14
Maplewoodstock is an annual celebration of community music and art. This two-day FREE event features live music, local artists, and family friendly activities. Antibalas will headline Day 1, with Sister Sparrow featured on Day 2, prior to headliners (and closing act) Turkuaz.
Memorial Park, Maplewood, NJ
Cost: Free

GSWGA’s Barrel Tasting Weekend
July 13 & 14
Have you ever tried a wine in progress? You’re in luck! At GSWGA’s Barrel Tasting Weekend you can sample upcoming wines straight out of the barrel. Get a first hand look inside the barrel room at your favorite New Jersey winery and taste future vintages right from the barrel as winemakers explain the wine making process. A great behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn about wine making from the men and women making New Jersey’s award-winning wines.
At Participating NJ Vineyards and Wineries
Cost: Varies Per Event

Monmouth Park’s Surf & Turf Seafood Festival
July 13 & 14
This two-day festival will let you enjoy the best of the Jersey Shore. Stop by the famous Monmouth Park sandcastle, then grab a crab cake and a refreshing beer and watch as your favorite horse breaks from the starting gate! Enjoy live music on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, on Sunday enjoy FREE Family Fun Day featuring pony rides, face painting, a bounce house, and more!
Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: General parking $5, Grandstand admission $5, Children 12 and under always FREE

New Brunswick Restaurant Week
July 13 – 27
New Brunswick City Center restaurants are as diverse as they are exceptional and now you have the perfect excuse to get out of the kitchen heat and eat out! Participating restaurants will be offering promotions.
New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Varies per location

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