7 Events to Check Out This Weekend!

A Capital Celebration

Celebrate New Jersey’s 350th Anniversary at a Family Festival on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Capital Complex in Trenton. This will be a celebration of the arts and history with activities and attractions for people of all ages and food and beverages from local vendors and a special beer tasting. On-site for the day will be the acclaimed New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, and a NJ 350 Film Series at the State Museum auditorium will feature great New Jersey films and filmmakers from Thomas Edison to Zach Braff followed by an exclusive presentation by tv critic, columnist and radio personality, David Bianculli. A highlight of the afternoon is a must-see State House Rotunda exhibition of the original 1664 land grant – or New Jersey’s birth certificate – that created our state as we now know it. This event is a rain or shine affair.

Performances and Activities Include:

Acoustic Musician Anker
Seth Dale The Charming Magician
Steve Carrington Jazz Trio
Sarah Donner
Dancespora
The Garvey School
StrangeDog Theatre Company
Trenton’s Stoop Theatre
NJ Band Rainbow Fresh!

Other Activities and Events Include:

State House Tours every 1/2 hour
NJ In the Movies Film Series
Live painting by William Butler
Bridge Building Workshops
Storytimes and Colonial History Carts at the Museum
Discounted Planetarium Shows
Beer tasting at the Barracks
Gallery Walks
Mobile NJ Hall of Fame
State Museum Exhibits
Birthday Card signing
Trivia Walk and Street Chalk Mural
Trent House Toy Displays
Civil War Flag Exhibit in 225 State Street
Barracks Museum and Grounds with special Beer Tasting
Petty’s Run and Kids Activity Stations
World War II Memorial
A Ben Franklin Reenactor and other strolling characters!

Date: June 22nd; 11am – 5pm
Address: New Jersey State Museum; 205 West State Street, Trenton , NJ
Price: FREE

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Hot Rods and Food Trucks

Join in the fun at Seaside Heights for the best Hot Rods and Classic Car show in the area!Hundreds of cars, music, prizes, vendors, and fun for the whole family. Free admission for spectators! Plus…an extreme Food Truck Showdown…come hungry and leave satisfied!
Location: Bay Boulevard and Grant Avenue.

Visit their website for more information.
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Washington Lake Park Wine Festival

The summer season will uncork in grand style once again when 18 of New Jersey’s finest wineries join together for the 2nd Annual “Washington Lake Park Wine Festival”-definitely the best wine festival in New Jersey- taking place Saturday and Sunday June 21-22, from 12 noon – 5pm each day. Produced by GPS, Inc., this weekend of great New Jersey wine, delicious culinary treats, fabulous live music, hand-made artisan crafts and kids activities are the right way to “sip into summer”!

Date: June 21 and 22, 2014: Noon to 5pm Daily
Address: Washington Lake Park: 647 Hurfville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Price: $15 in advance, $20 day of (under 21 & spectators free) To get tickets click here
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Win and Wine Weekend

The best local New Jersey wineries will be pouring their featured wines. Plan a picnic for the day! No advance tickets required. Wine celebration hours 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.Participating wineries include: 4JG’s Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Renault Winery, Cava Winery, Valenzano Winery, and Wagonhouse Winery.

Date: June 21 and 22, 2014; Noon to 6pm Daily
Address: Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ, 07757
Price: Free to enter; $10 wristband for unlimited sampling in your commemorative wine glass.
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New Jersey/Philadelphia BADASS Dash

The BADASS Dash™ K9 Companion division is the first of its kind in the OCR genre where participants can bring their canines to take part in a race specifically designed / modified for them to compete as a team. Those not racing are encouraged to travel the course alongside the racers and cheer them on as they move from obstacle to obstacle as well as joining in the festivities of the POST-RACE FESTIVAL which will host racers and canines alike, vendors and spectators in a festival atmosphere with the inclusion of live entertainment, a pet expo area, a beer garden, food & beverages, an awards ceremony, contests and prize giveaways. This event benefits Autism Speaks For more information, please call 330-441-4258 or email registration@badassdash.com. Register Ended in March but you can donate here.
Date: June 21, 2014; 8:00 Am to 5:00 Pm
Address: New Jersey Motorsports Park; 8000 Dividing Creek Rd, Millville, NJ, US
Admission: Free for the Post-Race Festival
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The Art of Ringo Star

The Art of Ringo Star collection will be on display at Caesars Atlantic City (Tiberius Room), where it will be displayed by Ocean Galleries on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 from 1pm to 5pm. Anyone who acquires Ringo’s artwork throughout the exhibition run will have the opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with the legendary artist at a private reception on Saturday, June 21 prior to the All Starr Band’s performance at Caesars. Buyers will get to meet Ringo June 21 prior to his All Starr Band concert at Caesars. As Ringo Starr hits the road this summer with his 14th All Starr Band, a collection of his art, composed by Starr electronically, will make companion stops at galleries in three select cities. Ocean Galleries was chosen for one of the gallery shows in conjunction with the Atlantic City performance. This is a FREE exhibit.
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Baymen’s Seafood and Music Festival

Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Micro brew court. There will be crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with commercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. So bring the family and plan to spend the day. Music from local favorites: The Mott’s Creek Pickers on Saturday & The Billy Walton Band on Sunday.

Dates: June 21st and 22nd; 1pm to 5pm
Address: Tuckerton Seaport; 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ
Phone: 609-296-8868
Price: $8 General Admission