Events to Check Out this Weekend – Sept 4 – 6, 2015

Renoir: Modern Day Impressionism – Sept 4-6

This Labor Day weekend, Stone Harbor, NJ plays host to the legacy of revered Master Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, when Ocean Galleries welcomes his great-grandson, Alexandre Renoir, for an exhibition of his impressionistic paintings. “Renoir: Modern Day Impressionism” will be on display Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor, NJ). Alexandre Renoir will be at receptions from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, and from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 6. In addition to viewing his incredible artwork, guests will have a chance to witness Alexandre Renoir’s extraordinary talents as he paints during the receptions. The exhibition and the receptions are free and open to the public, with all artwork available for acquisition.

Dates: Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2015
Address: Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ
Cost: Free
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Souper Groove Music & Camping Festival – Sept 4-7

Labor Day Weekend near the Jersey Shore is catching a huge buzz thanks to Souper Groove 4 Music & Camping Festival. Building on the success of last year’s festival, which doubled in size, Souper Groove Music & Camping Festival has upgraded once again by adding national superstars to the lineup of over 60 acts. Food and craft vendors will be on site at the festival for patrons to shop and eat, and several local businesses have also lent a hand with sponsorship, advertising, and donations.

Dates: September 4th – 7th, 2015 (Check out is Sept 7th, 11am)
Address: Priedaine Latvian Cultural Center, 1017 Route 33, Freehold,
Cost: Tickets for Souper Groove Music & Camping Festival are $75 advance, $90 day of show for a full 3-day pass (includes camping, music and activities), and are available via their website www.soupergroove.com. Day passes are also available. Children under 12 are admitted free.
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Jazz it Up Festival – Sept 5 & 6

The 2015 Jazz it Up Wine Festival will tickle your palate while the jazz man tickles the ivories. Move your soul with tastings of hundreds of wines from 17 premier New Jersey wineries and some of the finest jazz acts on the east coast. Held over Labor Day Weekend within stunning Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, it’s the perfect way to beat the shore crowds while still enjoying the outdoors in September. Enjoy 2 days over Labor Day weekend, September 5th & 6th (Monday will be an extreme weather rain date) of delicious local wine sampling, fantastic foods, live jazz, crafters, kids’ activities, and more! This is one of the GSWGA’s longest running and biggest wine festivals across the state!

Dates: September 5th & 6th, 2015;12pm to 5pm
Address: Allaire State Park; 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township
Cost: One Day GA- $20′ Two Day GA – $40. Tickets Here
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Smithville Art Walk – Sept 5

Sponsored by Underground. Come and stroll around the Village Greene to see local artists and their wares. 75 Artists will be in attendance!

Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2015, 10am to 5pm (Rain Date Sept 6)
Address: Historic Smithville; 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Smithville
Cost: Free to Attend
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Taste of Bordentown – Sept 5

4th annual “Taste of Bordentown.” Sample special menu delights from all of Bordentown’s award-winning restaurants and specialty food shops. This outdoor event will also feature music and special guests.

Date: Saturday, September 5th, 2015; 3pm to 6pm
Address: Downtown Bordentown; Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $15
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Laurita Grape Stomping – Sept 5 & 6

Why not get the actual feel of the New Jersey wine making process with the tradition of grape stomping? Plan to kick off those shoes and experience with your bare feet the grape stomping fun!Ladies, we encourage you to dress up like Lucy so your family can take memorable pictures. Other activities will be available for kids and adults making your day at the winery a full family FUN event!! Admission price includes parking, shuttle service, live entertainment, and a Laurita souvenir glass!

Dates: September 5th & 6th, 2015
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt
Cost: $5
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BBQ & Craft Beer Festival @ Monmouth Park Race Track – Sept 5 – 7

Labor Day weekend brings the last great celebration of summer so plan to indulge your foodie passions at the BBQ & Craft Beer Fest. Come early and enjoy a full day of feasting on slow-cooked, smokin’ good offering from the area’s best BBQ restaurants and competitive teams plus craft beers, crafters, vendors, entertainment and activities for the kids plus thrilling thoroughbred racing. Food items are priced a la carte. Beer Garden is $10 for ten 2 oz samples and a commemorative mini-Pilsner glass.

Dates: September 5th – 7th, 2015; 11:30pm to 5pm
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack; 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $3 entrance to the racetrack, Beer & Food separate
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31st Annual Scandinavian Fest – Sept 6

Heritage festival to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and current life of the Nordic peoples. Foods, traditional, folk, and contemporary music, dancing, entertainment on 6 stages and field arena, talks, special kids’ activities, folk dress, 40+ vendors of specialty crafts and imported gifts, 20+ traditional and familiar festival-fare food vendors, competitions, demonstrating artisans, clubs and organizations info, (reasonably-restrained) viking pillage and plunder, and definitely not to be missed… the 5th annual NJ wife-carry contest finals.

Date: Sunday, September 6th, 2015; 10am to 6pm (Rain or Shine!)
Address: NJ Vasa Park; 1 Wolfe Rd., Budd Lake
Cost: $11 advance, $14 at the gate, 12 & Under Free
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Wildwood Block Party & Festival – Sept 6

End the summer season at Fox Park (Ocean Avenue between Burk & Montgomery Avenues) in Wildwood from noon to 11 p.m. This family festival will include crafts, games, rides, great food and continuous FREE live entertainment featuring The Jeremiah Hunter Band, Purple Reign, Tonna Sacca & Denise Clemente, Joe Montello, The Comets and Georgie Young. A special appearance by musical icon Chubby Checker is scheduled to celebrate 55 years of “The Twist” first being introduced to the world in Wildwood at the Rainbow Club!

Date: Sunday, September 6th, 2015; Noon to 11pm
Address: Ocean Ave., between Burke Ave. & Montgomery Ave., Wildwood
Cost: Free
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23rd Annual Labor Day Parade – Sept 6

The 23rd Annual Labor Day Parade is scheduled to step-off at the Botto House National Landmark in Haledon at 1:30 pm and will finish at the Great Falls National Historical Park in Paterson, where the Great Falls Festival will be taking place. This year’s Labor Day Parade will be lead by Grand Marshals Patrick LoPresit, President and Anthony Caifano, Secretary-Treasurer of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America, Local 1, International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). All community organizations, unions, businesses, cultural groups, and individuals are invited to join this march celebrating working people and may register by contacting the Museum.

Date: Sunday, September 6th, 2015; 1:30pm
Address: American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark, 83 Norwood St., Haledon
Cost: Free