Events to Check Out this Weekend: May 29 – 31, 2015

Riverfest – May 29-31

RiverFest is back with three days of the regions best local food establishments, music and family fun. It’s NJ’s premiere food and music festival. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the music and delicious festival foods.

Dates: May 29th – 31st, 2015
Address: Marine Park; Riverview Rd., Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Free admission
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Michael Arnone’s 25th Annual Crawfish Fest – May 29-31

What started as a small crawfish boil for 70 people homesick for boiled crawfish in 1989, has turned into Michael Arnone’s 25th Annual Crawfish Fest. Featuring the best Music and Food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer. Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel and Jazz on 4 Stages.

Dates: May 29th – 31st, 2015
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Rd., Augusta
Cost: $40+. Buy them Here
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Monroeville Vineyard’s Barbecue – May 30

A generous portion of meat, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad and Beans from Hawgs Breath Barbecue in Upper Pittsgrove! $15 includes meal, wine tasting and Live Music! This is an outdoor event! Case Club member plus 1 are Free!!

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2015; Noon to 4pm
Address: Monroe Vineyard; 314 Richwood Rd, Mornoeville;
Cost: $15. Get Tickets HERE
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Jersey Fest Food Truck Mash Up – May 30

20+ Specialty Food Trucks, Brews and Cocktails, Music, family fun, giveaways, harness racing and more.

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2015; 5pm to 11:30pm
Address: New Meadowlands Racetrack; 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford
Cost: $5 GA
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Barnegat Township Kick off the Summer Festival – May 30

Event features Craft Breweries, NJ WIneries, Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Live Bands, Children’s activities. This one day event runs from Noon – 6 pm, rain date is Sunday, May 31.

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2015; Noon to 6pm
Address: 427 E. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
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Rhythm and Blues by the Brook – May 30

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that one of Union County’s best loved warm-weather traditions is back: the annual Rhythm and Blues by the Brook free outdoor music festival, which returns to historic Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield, on Saturday, May 30th, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. This year, Rhythm and Blues by the Brook features the high energy funk of The Family Stone, and the iconic R&B super group of the ’70s, War. Also featured is “world music on jet fuel” Safro-Rock artist Mthakathi. Rhythm and Blues by the Brook also features free activities for young children, including inflatable activity rides, a petting zoo, and pony rides. The children’s area will open at 12:00 noon and close at 4:30, when the main act takes the stage. Also returning to Cedar Brook Park on May 30 is a classic car show, located near the basketball court across the park from the concert area.

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2015; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, NJ
Cost: Free
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Jersey Born Music Festival – May 30

Jersey Born Music Festival Presented by Coors Light & Asbury Park Press. The Nerds, B-Street Band, Billy Hector Band, JoBonanno & the Godsons of Soul, The Funktion, Quincy Mumford & the Reason Why, Lance Larsen & Marc Ribler, Christine Martucci, Joe Iconis & many more exciting Jersey bands! In addition to the colossal music line-up, the audience can look forward to a family friendly event, great food unique vendors, Coors Light and wine available! Fans are guaranteed to have a full day of fun starting at 11 am and ending at 6 pm. Rain Date: May 31. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Mary’s Place by the Sea

Dates: Saturday, May 30th, 2015; 11am to 6pm
Address: Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free
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Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market – May 30

385 vendors selling new, used and antique items. A variety of food offerings. Free admission. Something for everyone. 9 am – 4 pm. Rain or shine.

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2015; 9am to 4pm
Address: Ocean Pathway & Ocean Ave., Ocean Grove
Cost: Free
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Strawberry Festival at Oasis Family Farm – May 30 – 31

STRAWBERRIES FOREVER!
NO U-PICK
Farm fresh strawberries
Strawberry shortcake
Strawberry rhubarb pies
Strawberry ice cream
Chocolate covered strawberries
Strawberry fudge

ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS:
Wagon rides
Sand art
Craft activities
Pie eating contest
& more!
– Wear red & get $2 off entry to the FunZone!

Date: May 30th & 31st, 2015; 10:30am to 4pm
Address: Oasis Family Farm; 3 Circle Dr, Robbinsville
Cost: Free to attend
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NJ Renaissance Faire – May 30, 31; June 6 & 7

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire, where fantasy meets reality! A Renaissance Festival the way you remember, alive with interaction, magic and friendship.

Dates: May 23rd, 23th, 30th & 31st; June 6th & 7th, 2015
Address: 1195 Florence Columbus Rd; Bordentown, New Jersey
Cost: $18+. Buy Tickets Here