15+ New Jersey Events July 26 – 28, 2024
The last weekend of July in New Jersey is packed with exciting events that cater to a wide range of interests. Headlining the festivities is the Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival, offering a delightful experience for beverage enthusiasts. Simultaneously, the beloved Warren County Farmers Fair and Balloon Festival makes a grand return, promising fun for the whole family with its vibrant atmosphere and captivating balloon displays. Additionally, numerous county fairs, free events, and more ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the Garden State.
Bonus! Come see New Jersey Isn’t Boring at LSC After Dark on Thursday, July 25, the Sunflower Festival at Von Thun Farms on Saturday, July 27 and Rancocas Woods Christmas in July Sunday, July 28.
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New Jersey Events this Week, July 23 – 28:
Featured Events:
Jersey City Summer Beer Wine and Spirits Fest
July 27, 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Enjoy An Entire session at Liberty State Park overlooking the Manhattan Skyline with your favorite local brew or exotic wine. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and spirits samples for the Event paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
1 Audrey Zapp Drive Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60, Save 40% off tickets with code NJIB
Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Balloon Festival
July 27 – August 3
The Warren County Farmers Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is a cherished family tradition that offers a unique blend of agricultural exhibits and modern entertainment. Located in Harmony Township, NJ, this event runs from July 27 to August 3 and features an array of attractions, including demolition derbies, hay bale rolling in the Agricultural Olympics, and mass hot air balloon launches every evening. Visitors can enjoy tethered balloon rides, carnival rides, and various children’s activities at the Kids Corral. The fair also hosts competitions like the Belvidere FFA Alumni & Supporters Car, Truck & Tractor Show, and numerous home and garden contests. Attendees can experience live entertainment, with performances from local bands, a beer garden, and special events like the Black Cat Hell Riders Stunt Car Show. The fair also honors veterans and seniors with special admission days and activities. With traditional horse shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, a bustling marketplace, and classic fair food, the Warren County Farmers Fair is a perfect escape to the countryside, celebrating the essence of Americana.
1350 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg/Harmony, NJ
Cost: Adults: $10, Ages 6-12: $5, Children 5 and Under Free (includes both the Farmers’ Fair and the Balloon Festival)
The Week of July 23 – 28:
Jersey City Restaurant Week
Now – July 27
Discover deliciously prepared meals from a host of restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines all over Jersey City—from Greenville to Grove Street.
Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant
Monmouth County Fair
July 24 – 28
There will be a variety of shows and exhibits, including 4-H showcases, thrilling rides provided by Campy’s Blue Star Amusements, and live music on the main stage. You won’t want to miss Robinson’s Racing Pigs, the Bwana Jim Wildlife Show, and The Raptor Project. For some laughs and impressive skills, check out Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy and Aaron Bonk’s Fire, Whips & Danger Tricks. Get ready to be amazed by the Flying Fools High Diving Show and capture fun memories at Goodwin’s Good Time Photo Booth. On Thursday and Friday, you can even meet Crunchy the T-Rex! Additionally, you’ll find living history displays, home and garden demonstrations, and interactive displays by the Monmouth County Park System. Don’t forget to explore the commercial vendors and indulge in delicious food from various vendors.
East Freehold Fairgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $10, kids under 12 are free
St. Ann’s Festival
July 24 – 28
Enjoy Italian food like St Ann’s famous zeppole, music, rides, crafts, a beer garden, raffles, and games. Nightly entertainment on 2 stages. Feast Day Mass on July 26 followed by the Procession with a 600-pound statue of St. Ann will be carried through the streets of Hoboken.
On the streets around St. Ann Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
LSC After Dark: Beer Olympics!
July 25, 6 pm – 10 pm
To celebrate the start of the Summer Olympics, LSC After Dark is having its own Olympics party: the Beer Olympics! Grab a beer or a cocktail, challenge your friends to games throughout the building, explore their new exhibits, and more.
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25, save $3 by purchasing online in advance
Gloucester County Fair
July 25 – 28
The Gloucester County 4-H Fair, held the last full weekend in July, brings the charm of an “old-time country fair” with animal shows, great food, BBQ dinners, and outstanding vendors. The fair offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including a baby parade, baby crawling race, mullet contest, frying pan toss, and tire toss. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and 4-H children’s accomplishments. Highlights include live bands, a miniature horse meet and greet, horse pulls, and dog obedience demonstrations, making it a perfect summer tradition.
Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds, 275 Bridgeton Pike (Rte. 77), Mullica Hill, NJ
The Play Nintendo Tour
July 25 – 28
Nintendo is bringing smiles to E. Rutherford, NJ this summer with the Play Nintendo Tour alongside Mario, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, Pikachu and more! During this free event from July 25 to July 28 at American Dream®, Nintendo invites families to explore the endless adventure and fun of Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch system. The tour is free to attend and brings with it exciting interactive experiences featuring photo-ops with Nintendo characters, giveaways (while supplies last), and playable demos of the latest Nintendo Switch games like Princess Peach: Showtime!, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario Vs. Donkey Kong and more.
American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ. Located in Court A, Level 1
Cost: Free
Morris County Fair
July 26 – 28
This family-friendly event features a variety of attractions, including animal exhibits, thrilling rides, and delicious fair food. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, participate in fun contests, and explore educational displays showcasing the talents and projects of 4-H members. The fair also offers unique events such as the popular pet show and horse show.
High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Rd, Mt Olive, NJ
Cost: Free. Suggested $5 donation for parking
Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest
July 27, 10 am – 3 pm. (Rain Date: Sunday)
Kickoff the Blueberry Harvest Season in the Birthplace of the Blueberry for the 40th Annual Blueberry Festival. Support this wonderful volunteer led effort to raise awareness and funds for the restoration and preservation of this National Register Historic Village and to promote blueberry and cranberry farms in South Jersey. The Whitesbog Blueberry Festival is an old fashioned country fair set in the Pine Barrens historic village with museums, historic homes, a General Store, tractor-pulled wagon rides to the blueberry field to pick heirloom berries, local handmade craft vendors, local folk music, with berries for sale from a local blueberry farm. This event helps support Whitesbog Historic Village and many local businesses, artists, farms, chefs and proceeds benefit community programs and preservation of the historic village, farm fields, trails and Elizabeth White Gardens, open to the public for free year-round. Estimated 200 – 400 each week.
Historic Whitesbog Village, 120 N. Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills, NJ
Cost: Free
Secaucus Food Truck and Music Festival
July 27, 11 am – 7 pm
The Food Trucks are rolling into Secaucus and it’s going to be a Rockin’ good time. 17 gourmet food trucks, beer, margarita & sangria garden, vendors, 3 bands, bungee trampoline, miniature golf, bounce house, knockerball, face painting, sand art & a great day of family fun.
Imagine Gardens, 44 Meadowlands Pkwy Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 12 are free
Soulsational Music Festival
July 27, 11 am – 8 pm (rain or shine)
This free family event features live music on two stages, crafters, vendors, free yoga, vegetarian and organic food, food trucks, a beer garden, and a kids’ village.
Veterans Park, Bayville, NJ
3rd Annual Salsa at Grundy Park: Wellness Expo
July 27, 1 pm – 8 pm
A free gathering for families, friends, and the community, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Free live salsa music outdoors. Free class.
J Owen Grundy Park, Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Mercer County 4-H Fair & Wheat Threshing
July 27 & 28
This event features animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music magic shows and farm tours. On Saturday, Howell Farm’s 2022 wheat sheaves will be fully dried and ready to be “threshed” to separate the grain and straw. Live music featuring the Jugtown Mountain String Band, Magnolia Street String Band, and Crown Acoustic.
Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ
Cost: Free
Sunflower Festival at Von Thun Farms
July 27 & 28
The Sunflower Festival is guaranteed to be the highlight of your summer! Stay for a few hours or the whole day – there’s lots to do and see! There will be an amazing line-up of live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and artisinal crafters. Plus the usual Sunflower Trail Weekend offerings including our Sunflower Trail, u-pick summer flowers, peaches, berries, hayrides, Activity Area, and farm animals.
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ
Cost: $19.99 online, $21.99 at the door
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
July 27 & 28, 11 am – 5 pm
Join friends and family as you celebrate the culture of Italy with authentic music, delicious food, bocce and wine! The Metropolitan Festival Band will fill the air with sounds of Italy from 11-5pm. Details will be announced soon for our wine tasting. The day will also feature live, Thoroughbred racing so bring your family and friends and spend the day at beautiful Monmouth Park – your best bet for summertime family fun!
Monmouth Park, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $6
Rancocas Woods Christmas in July
July 28, 10 am – 3 pm
The event will feature a mix of the weekly Farmers Market vendors as well as the monthly Craft and Antique Show vendors. The second annual Christmas in July Holiday Decor Swap and Free Shop will also be featured, in which attendees can bring Christmas decor in good, working condition and swap them out for decor from another community member, allowing for a “green” refreshed look for the winter season. Christmas in July will also have live music from DJ Black from 10AM to 11:30AM and Kenya Diggit from 12PM to 3PM, a poo-up beer garden and food trucks from Red’s Rolling Restaurant and Divine Catering.
118 Creek Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Cost: Free
