15 Super Rad Father’s Day Activities this Weekend in NJ
Instead of giving dad another tie this year, why not take him to a local New Jersey event! From the New Jersey Beer & Food Festival, the 8th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally, and Miller Farm’s Annual Monster Truck show, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family this weekend!
15 Super Rad Father’s Day Activities for June 15th – 17th, 2018:
Tri-County Fair – June 14th – 17th
What’s better than a fair? A free fair! Be sure to check out the Tr-County Fair for carnival attractions, rides, games,and more! The Tri-County Fair will also feature free family entertainment such as; family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show, a complimentary live musical showcas, an old time car show complete with 50’s music, and Monster Truck Rides!
Dates: June 14th – 17th, 2018
Address: Christ Church; 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ
Cost:Free
New Jersey Beer & Food Festival– June 15th-17th
This year’s festival includes three days of festivities perfect for dad including pop-up beer tastings, a golf tournament, Father’s Day Brunch and the signature Beer Festival grand tasting with over 200 beers, open-fire cooked meats, live music and more.
Dates: June 15th – 17th, 2018
Address: Crystal Springs Resort; Hamburg, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Event
Annual Monster Truck Show – June 15th – 17th
Miller Farm’s annual truck show features loud and crazy Monster Trucks performing daring stunts! This fun family event will allow you to fulfill your dream of riding in a monster truck, meeting the drivers during a pit party, and the enjoyment of watching quad races and bmx bikes!
Dates: June 15th & 16th @7pm, June 17th @ 3 pm, 2018
Address: Miller Farms; 134 N Grove Street, Berlin NJ
Cost: $30, $10 parking
NJ Jeep Invasion – June 15th – 17th
The New Jersey Jeep Invasion is an annual all JEEP event held on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. Yes you read that correctly, it’s on the beach! The entire event is in the sand, just a couple hundred feet from the iconic 2-mile long Wildwood boardwalk, with over 300 rides and attractions. The New Jersey Jeep Invasion offers two and a half days of Jeep activities, access to the industry’s top vendors and an opportunity to play on anexclusive beach obstacle course powered by Rausch Creek Off-road Park.
Dates: June 15th – 17th, 2018
Address: 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Makers in the Vines Festival at Balic Winery – June 16th
Come celebrate DAD at one of the largest winegrowers (with 57 acres) and the third-oldest active winery in New Jersey with the Makers in the Vines Festival. This open air market will host a selection of craft artisans overlooking the sprawling vineyard. Balić Winery makes over 27 award-winning wines, so be sure to enjoy a wine tasting during your visit. Plus this event is family friendly and dog friendly!
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Address: 6623 Harding Hwy, Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: Free
The StrangeXchange – June 16th
The Aquarian Weekly in partnership with Weird NJ will present their 8th installment of the their bi-annual pop-up flea market The StrangeXchange. It will feature over 45 unique vendors and food trucks, plus a chance to meet the guys from Weird NJ! This theme of this event will celebrate grads and dads.
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018; 11am to 5pm
Address: The Wellmont Theater; 5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $5
DoubleDay Food Truck and Music Festival – June 16th
Over 20 gourmet food trucks, 3 great bands, craft beer & sangria garden, kids activities, and it’s a benefit for the local food pantry! Celebrating Abner Doubleday Day at this event!
Date: Saturday, June 16th, 2018; 11am to 7pm
Address: Mendham Borough Park; Park Ave & Mountain Ave, Mendham, NJ
Cost: $5
North Haledon Food Truck Festival – June 16th
The Borough of North Haledon will be hosting their first food truck event on Saturday June 16 with 8-10 trucks with different menus including international themes and of course dessert trucks! There will be music, kids games, and fun activities for adults as well!
Date: Saturday, June 16th, 2018; 12pm to 6pm
Address: 103 Overlook Ave North Haledon, NJ
Cost: Free
8th Annual Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally – June 16th
Mercer County’s 8th Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally at Mercer County Park is a FREE event featuring traditional dance and musical performances, heritage artisans, art demonstrations, international food trucks, a biergarten, children’s activities and more!
Date: Saturday, June 16th, 2018; 11am to 7pm
Address: 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: Free
Tri-State VegFest – June 16th
Is dad a vegetarian or a vegan? VegFest is a dairy-free, meatless, plant-based food festival that showcases plant-based cuisine and cruelty-free products that are part of a vegan lifestyle – but ultimately the festival is all about food, community, and entertainment. VegFest is a celebration of the health, environmental, and animal welfare benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. There will be vegan food to sample and purchase, engaging speakers, exciting performers, and members from the local vegan community to answer questions and showcase what inspires them.
Date: Saturday, June 16th, 2018; 12pm – 6pm
Address: The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center; 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ
Cost: $20 – $60; children 12 and under
Art All Night – Trenton 2018! – June 16th & 17th
Now in it’s 12th year, Art All Night-Trenton is a 24-hour (literally) art and entertainment event that features an opportunity for refrigerator artists, spirited novices and seasoned professionals to display one piece of art in a gallery-like setting and for the public to enjoy that art in a dramatic renovated urban space. This free event will feature:
– Over 1,500 pieces of art in display
– Live Art Demonstrations
– Over 60 muscical acts on three stages
– Live graffiti muralists
– Silent Disco with dozens of DJ’s
– Two food courts with over 20 food vendors and food trucks
– 24 Hour film festival
– Interactive Arts Circuit
– Meaningful children’s activities
Dates: June 16th – 17th, 2018; 3pm to 3pm (24 hr event!)
Address: Roebling Wire Works; 675 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, New Jersey
Cost: Free
Grads & Dads & Burgers Cheesy Food Truck Fest With Jeeps – June 16th & 17th
The Food Truck Festival that TRULY Has Something for EVERYONE!! Wine, food trucks, live music, cheese, burgers, sangria, fireworks, family fun, fire pits… and JEEPS!
Dates: Saturday, June 16 11am-9pm and Sunday, June 17 11am-7pm, 2018
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 advance, $10 at the gate
Ventnor PorchFest – June 16th & 17th
Spend the day exploring Ventnor City at the Ventnor PorchFest, a music and arts festival held on the welcoming front porches of Ventnor. This family-friendly, free event will feature local musicians from a wide variety of genres. New additions to include locally produced feature films, poets, story tellers, and more crafters. The event will now take place across two full days. The entertainment will include more than 100 performers on assorted porches throughout the city. Attendees will stroll from porch to porch and “camp out” on front lawns and sidewalks as they enjoy live, local talent. Maps of porches and performers will be provided for the event.
Dates: June 16th & 17th, 2018
Address: Ventnor City, NJ
Cost: Free
Twisted Motorsports: An Off Road Bike Show and Swap Meet – June 16th & 17th
What’s cooler than motorsports? Take dad to Twisted Motorspots at the Sussex County Fairgrounds! This is a Bike Show & Vendor’s Swap Meet for 3 Wheelers, MX Dirt Bikes, ATV’s, Side by Sides, Snowmobiles, Parts, Gear and Apparel, and more. Plus there will be awards for People’s Choice best in show, so dad can “show” off his ride. In addition to vendors, they will have: Food, Music and an artisan vintage inspired market, so bring the whole family!
Dates: June 16th & 17th, 2018; 9am to 5pm
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds; Augusta, New Jersey
Cost: $10
Father’s Day Pig Roast at Four Sisters Winery – June 17th
Let dad take the day off from BBQing by taking him to a Pig Roast on a gorgeous vineyard! Dinner includes succulent pork fresh from the roaster and BBQ ribs hot off the grill, baked Ziti, baked beans, coleslaw, Caesar Salad and rolls and a lemon sheet cake smothered with Strawberry Serena glaze topping. Plus dad gets a free wine tasting and a complimentary glass of wine.
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2018; 12pm to 4pm
Address: Four Sisters Winery; 783 County Road, North Bridgeville Rd. Belvidere NJ
Cost: $35, $20 for ages 4-10 and ages 3 and under free.Call for reservations now! 908 475-3671.
Other ideas: Take dad to a brewery, a museum, a day trip, or tickets to an upcoming event! There’s plenty to do in New Jersey!
