Events to Check Out this Weekend – May 15 -17, 2015

Atlantic City Boardwalk Con – May 14th – 17th

Atlantic City’s biggest Comic/Geek/Cosplay Convention, AC Boardwalk Con places YOU in the Winner’s Circle. Whether you’re a casual comic collector, a Whovian, Trekkie, or you spend months sewing every stitch of your Spidey Suit, ACBC has created this Con just for YOU!

Joker, Harley Quinn and Gambit would feel right at home as ACBC is set against the gorgeous backdrop of the famous AC Casino Skyline, the newly restored AC Boardwalk, and the beach and the Atlantic Ocean!

Dates: May 14th – 17th, 2015
Address: Atlantic City Convention Center; One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City
To get tickets click HERE
For more information, like them on Facebook and follow them on twitter @ACBoardwalkCon
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– May 14-17

The Jersey Shore Festival is a free admission music and arts festival that kicks off the summer festival season and proves that summer really does start sooner at the Jersey Shore. With performances by over 200 artists from around the world, the Jersey Shore Festival is the premier emerging artist festival in New Jersey!

Dates: May 14th – 17th, 2015
Address: Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: Free
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Jane Seymour: Up Close and Personal Opening Reception – May 15

The “Jane Seymour: Up Close and Personal” exhibition will feature a collection of Ms. Seymour’s latest oil paintings and watercolors. The show opens to the public at Ocean Galleries on Friday, May 15, 2015 and runs through Monday, May 25, 2015. There will be opportunities to meet Ms. Seymour at special receptions from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 24. Guests who acquire Ms. Seymour’s art during the preview week will have a unique opportunity to meet her for an intimate exchange and personalization of artwork during a private reception prior to exhibition hours Memorial Day weekend.

Dates: Friday, May 15, 2015 and runs through Monday, May 25, 2015
Address: Ocean Galleries; 9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ
Cost: Free
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Steam Punk World’s Fair – May 15 – 17

The largest Steampunk event in the world is also one of the friendliest and most welcoming! At The Steampunk World’s Fair you’ll find more performers and shows than just about anywhere in the Steampunk nation. We are NOT a convention – we’re a rambunctious and uncontainable Festival! We’re a little like a Renaissance Faire, but full of Steampunk treasures, other splendid things, a sense of humor, and scones – lots of scones.

Dates: May 15th – 17th. 2015
Address: Radisson of Piscataway; 21 Kingsbridge Road, Piscataway NJ
Cost: Get Tickets HERE
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Hoboken Irish Festival – May 16

Featuring: Live Music, Irish Dancing, Sale of Irish clothing, products, food & crafts, Sheep shearing demonstration, Irish soda bread contest, Petting zoo, Pony rides, Moonwalk, Obstacle course, Horse-drawn carriage, Face painting, Balloon artist, Craft activities for children, Traditional Irish food, and more! Performances by McLean Avenue Band, Gold n’ Brown, Kerri Smith Academy of Irish Dance, Garden St. Irish Step Dancers & Emerald Fire Dance Ensemble, Aherne Sheehan School of Irish Dance and much more.

Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2015; Noon to 6pm
Address: Sinatra Dr. between 4th & 5th St., Hoboken
Cost: Free
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FestiVille – May 16

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Downtown Somerville’s Main Street extravaganza! One-day-only special savings and attractions valid with a $5 wristband at participating merchants…including brand new stores and other favorites. Enjoy free street performances by The Acrobuffos, Dotan Negrin (Piano Around The World), The Real McCoy Show and more! With the purchase of a $5 wristband kids have all event-day access petting zoo, face painting, pony rides, moon bounces & slides, climbing wall, carnival games and more!

Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2015; Noon to 5pm
Address: Main & Division Sts., Somerville
Cost: Free
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Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-Off – May 16

Sanctioned chili/salsa competition, live entertainment, vendors, street fair, tasting $, sponsored by Downtown Toms River.

Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2015; 11am to 5pm
Address: Washington St., Toms River, NJ
Cost: $7 to taste. Save $1 by purchasing in advance by 5/14 HERE
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Riverview Beach Park Wine Festival – May 16 & 17

Wine on down the river at the first ever Riverview Beach Park Wine Festival! Become a part of this new tradition with local crafters, food vendors, live music, and New Jersey wine tasting.  Experience the incredible variety of wines that New Jersey has to offer, all while listening to music, shopping around and having a bite to eat.  It’s bound to be an enjoyable spring weekend that you do not want to miss.

Dates: May 16th & 17th, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Riverview Beach Park; North Broadway, Pennsville
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
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Skate & Surf – May 16 -17

Skate and Surf Festival is a multi-day event that takes place Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th at the Asbury Park Oceanfront in Asbury Park, NJ.Headliners this year are Dropkick Murphys on Sat and Gaslight Anthem on Sunday. For a full line up click HERE

Dates: May 16th & 17th, 2015
Address: Asbury Park Oceanfront; Bradley Park & Ocean Ave, Asbury Park
Cost: $65+. Get them Here
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Spring Laurita Food Trucks – May 16 & 17

Admission includes; parking, shuttle service, entrance to the event and a FREE Laurita Wine Glass! No entrance fee charge for our Laurita Winery Preferred Members! Food and wine lovers will converge at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Pits weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat by a Campfire! Live music and good friends will make this day special!

Dates: May 16th & 17th, 2015
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt
Cost: $8
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East Hanover PBA Food Truck Festival – May 17

A Food Truck Event Featuring:
– 12 Gourmet Food Trucks
– Vendor Sale
– Music
– Mechanical Bull Riding
– Bounce Houses

Date: Sunday, May 17th, 2015; 11am to 6pm
Address: Lurker Park – 609 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover
Cost: $5. Kids under 10 Free
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Hair of the Dog 5k and Chesterfest Wine Festival – May 17

Mark your calendar for our biggest event of the year. This is the 8th annual Hair of the Dog 5k race, with race proceeds benefiting local animal rescue. You can register online through the race website (new this year – register your dog as part of your online registration!) The Chesterfest Wine Festival starts after the race. Come on our for a great day of live music, great food, beer, and Working Dog wine! Check back here for details as the date gets closer.

Date: May 17th, 2015; Begins at 10am
Address: Working Dog Winery; 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd, Hightstown
Cost: Register for 5K Here
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