Events to Check Out this Weekend: June 11 – 14, 2015
Lambertville Food Fair – June 11
Lambertville Food Fair is the city’s premier food festival, a roving food event spotlighting Lambertville’s classic dining establishments, as well as the Philadelphia Region’s best ethnic and specialty food trucks. Besides being pleasing for your palette, Food Fair strives to showcase Lambertville’s diverse arts and culture scene. Rain date June 18th
Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2015; 5pm to 10pm
Address: Center Street, Lambertville, NJ
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Tri-County Fair – June 11-14
The excitement of carnival attractions including rides, games, music and more is coming to the Morris County area at the sprawling 107 acre site of Christ Church located at 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866 – Exit 37 off of RT-80. Come out and enjoy classic rides such as the Ferris Wheel, kiddie rides and the Zipper, games of chance, great fair foods such as gourmet Belgian waffles by Waffle DeLys, oven roasted turkey legs, handmade crepes by Bonjour Creperie, fried Oreo’s, delicious homemade lemonade and much more! The Tri-County Fair will also feature free family entertainment such as; family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show, a complimentary musical showcase where local bands will display their talents and entertain fair-goers and an old time car show complete with 50’s music! Save BIG when you purchase advance sale ride tickets online at www.tricountyfair.org.
Dates: June 11th – 14th, 2015
Address: 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Cost: Free
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Hammonton Food Truck Festival – June 12
The Hammonton Food Truck Festival, an event that will connect food trucks and foodies alike. This is the first food truck festival to ever be held in Atlantic County and we have great expectations! We hope you will join us for a night of unique street eats that will be sure to satisfy every taste bud in addition to local art and entertainment.
Date: Friday, June 12th, 2015; 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Address: Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton
Cost: Free to attend
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NJ Con: Fire in the East – June 12th & 13th
This year New Jersey’s Premier Wargaming Convention kicks off on Friday June 6th, the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. We are returning to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Raritan Center located at 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837. In addition to the usually diverse gaming schedule you can expect to see a number of Tournaments. Saga, X-Wing, DBMM and Flames of War events are all in the works and more information will be sure to follow.
Address: New Jersey Convention and Expo Center – 97 Sunfield Ave. Edison, NJ
Dates: June 12th & 13th, 2015
To get tickets click Here
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NJ Seafood Festival – June 12 – 14
Does anything scream summer at the Jersey Shore more than fresh seafood? Come celebrate the best the ocean has to offer at our annual three-day New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar. Featuring 40+ Seafood Vendors, Beer Tent & Wine Garden, Children’s Activity Tent, and Live Music.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS!
Dates: June 12: 4-8pm | June 13: 11am-8pm | June 14: 11am-6pm
Address: Silver Lake Park | 5th & Ocean Ave, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
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AnimeNext – June 12 – 14
AnimeNEXT is the largest independently organized anime convention in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. The convention features Japanese creators of anime and manga, voice actors from anime series, Japanese musical acts, artists, vendors and exhibits, panels, workshops, and gaming. Events all focus on aspects of anime, manga, and Japanese culture. With the popularity of anime and manga growing in the 1990’s and 2000’s, anime conventions have seen positive growth in their attendance; AnimeNEXT is no exception. AnimeNEXT has been in existence since 2002 and is organized by Universal Animation.
Date: June 12th – 14th, 2015
Address: Garden State Exhibit Center; 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ
Cost: $30+. Get tickets HERE
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Atlantic City Boardwalk Beer Festival – June 13
The boardwalk and beer — glorious beer — combine in the inaugural Boardwalk Beer Festival in Atlantic City. Even given A.C.’s 100-year-plus history of amusements, there has never been an event like this outdoor craft beer festival on the city’s world famous boardwalk. Craft brewers from all over the region (and the world) will gather on the beautiful oceanfront courtyard of Harry’s Oyster Bar to showcase their tasty brews. Your ticket will give you access to one of two four-hour sessions as well as a souvenir glass you can fill as many times as you wish with beer samples. Live music, games and a variety of food available for purchase will further enliven this sure-to-be legendary event in the heart of “America’s Playground.”
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2015; 2 Sessions
Address: Harry’s Oyster Bar; Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City
Cost: $40. Buy them Here
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The Arc of Union County’s 7th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting – June 13
To raise money for the Arc’s programs and services. The Arc of Union County supports more than 1,000 adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. Affiliated with both the New Jersey and National Arc, the Arc of UC was founded in 1949 by parents of children with disabilities. We support the community through educational services such as the Arc Kohler School of Mountainside, Early Intervention, Camp Star, Residential Services, Employment services, and Adult Day – social and respite programs.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 4-7 p.m.
Address: Liberty Hall Museum, Kean University; 1003 Morris Avenue, Union
Cost: $45. Buy Here
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Hidden Gardens Tour – June 13
Garden and art lovers are in for a special treat this June, when the Allentown Garden Club and Allentown Art Guild partner on the Hidden Gardens Tour. The tour, historically offered just every two years, offers rare glimpses into area residents’ most exquisite private gardens. The 2015 Hidden Gardens Tour features a number of gardens in Allentown, NJ and surrounding areas and will also include art displays from Allentown Art Guild artists with artists at work in the gardens. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to shop for plants at Pleasant Run Nursery. This wholesale nursery has graciously opened its doors for this one day to allow tour ticket-holders to visit, view their display gardens and purchase plant material during the tour. Sales are cash or check only. The nursery is over 15 acres and features many rare and hard-to-find Woody Ornamentals, Perennials, Vines, Grasses and Tropicals. The Hidden Gardens Tour is recommended for gardening lovers of all experience levels and varied gardening interests. In addition to the opportunity to tour the private gardens and see the artists at work, one lucky person will receive a painting by AAG artist Andree Lisette Herz.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, rain or shine
Address: Keris Tree Farm, Route 524, Allentown, NJ
Cost: $15 advance, $20 Day Of. Buy them HERE
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Jersey Shore Wine Festival – June 13 & 14
The two-day wine festival will feature samplings from a variety of award-winning wineries from throughout the Garden State. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors, food vendors, and sponsors.
Dates: June 13th & 14th, 2015
Address: First Energy Park; 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
Cost: Tickets are $15 in advance of the event. Get them Here
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Bizarre Con – June 13 – 15
Atlantic City’s one & only Horror Convention.
Dates: June 13th – 15th, 2015
Address: Tropicana Casino; 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $20 advance/$25 day of. Get them HERE
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Wildwood Beer Fest – June 13 & 14
The Wildwood Beer Fest is a beer tasting event to celebrate the art of locally brewed craft beer. Located in Fox Park, between E. Burk and E. Montgomery Aves in Wildwood, NJ – this first time festival will be equally exciting for the brew aficionado and novice alike. A ticket into this inaugural event grants you access to 100+ brews, a commemorative tasting cup, live tunes, delicious food and craft vendors. Beer sampling is unlimited with your ticket, food and merchandise is available for purchase.
Dates: June 13th & 14th, 2015
Address: Fox Park; E. Burk & Ocean Avenues, Wildwood
Cost: $40. Buy them HERE
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Summer Fest – June 14
Summer Fest Food Truck and Craft Beer with Live Music. Featuring The Cow & the Curd, Pierogi Flats by Pompier, Phoebe’s BBQ, The Flying Deutschman, Surf & Turf, & Waffle de Lys.
Date: Sunday, June 14th, 2015; Noon to 7pm
Address: 215 Uncles Pete’s Road, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $5. Get them in advance Here
