New Jersey Events Apr 22 – 24, 2016
Links for New Jersey Events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order. *Note – I am not personally affiliated with these events. Please contact them directly if you have additional questions.
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New Jersey Events for the Weekend of April 22nd – 24th, 2016:
Exit Zero Jazz Festival – Apr 22-24
Since its debut in 2012, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival has quickly become an attraction for world class musicians and music aficionados alike. During the Festival weekend, Cape May transforms into a jazz village as fans and musicians make their pilgrimage to the little town by the sea to witness first-rate performances from award winning, critically acclaimed artists, exciting new artists on the scene, and local favorites. JazzTimes said of the Festival weekend it must be like that in Sundance when Hollywood comes to their town.
Dates: April 22nd – 24th, 2016
Address: Various Locations in Cape May, NJ
Cost: For ticket options, click HERE
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Chiller Theatre Expo – April 22-24
The Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo, held twice a year at the Parsippany Sheraton aka the Tara Hotel in April and Oct, is your Premiere Convention for all things Cool! Chiller Theatre, with over 24 years in the business, is your #1 stop for the Best Celebrities, Dealers rooms that are second to none, a Rock n Roll Costume Party the Saturday Night of both events and in association with WPIX Channel 11 in NY, we’ve brought back the TV show you know and love every Halloween, namely CHILLER THEATRE movie night!
Dates: April 22nd – 24th, 2016
Address: Sheraton Parsippany Hotel; 199 Smith Rd, Parsippany, NJ
Cost: $30+. See options Here
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GT Sports and Memorabilia Show – Apr 22-24
Ryan Tannehill, Charles Woodson, Doug Flutie, Mark Ingram, Reggie Bush, Eddie Lacy, Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, DeMarco Murray, Daryl Johnston, Charles Haley, Jay Novacek, Nate Newton, DeMarcus Ware, Pete Dawkins, Archie Manning, Len Dawson, Warren Moon, Jim Kelly and many more.
Friday April 22, 2016 5pm-9pm,
Saturday April 23, 2016 9am-5pm,
Sunday April 24, 2016 10am-4pm
Dates: April 22nd – 24th, 2016
Address: Garden State Exhibit Center; 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ
Cost: $10 Daily, $25 Weekend Pass
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Spring Food Truck Fiesta – April 23
It’s time for some Fiesta fun! Save the date and your appetites!
– Your Favorite Food Trucks are back! 30 of ’em! (list to come)
– Activities for all (yes the Hamster Balls will be back!),
– Live Music, Beer and Wine
– NEW this Spring – CRAFT Vendors! (click on website for info)
– $5.00 admission (doesn’t include food + drink, or shopping!)
– Children 2 and under FREE!
– A portion of the proceeds benefit charity
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016; 10am t0 6pm
Address: Mercer County Ice Skating Park; 334 N Post Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $5
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Warren Arts, Sweets, and Craft Beer Festival – April 23
To be held in Downtown Washington, this year’s event will be held on Saturday April 23 (rain date April 24). In addition to a variety of artists representing jewelry, fine art, and crafts, there will plenty of food, from “food truck” fare, soul food, ice cream and more, as well as a choice of craft beers, and other vendors.
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016; 10am
Address: Downtown Washington, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
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The Shamrockin’ Food Truck Festival – April 23
Kappa Delta Sorority at The College of New Jersey will be hosting a food truck festival for Prevent Child Abuse America. All proceeds will be donated to PCAA, specifically the New Jersey branch.
Food, music, and fun catered by:
Kona Ice
Brother Bear BBQ
Zinna’s Bistro
Callahan’s Gormet Hot Dogs
Taqueria Autentica
This event will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am to 4 pm on The College of New Jersey’s campus, Parking Lot #5.
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016; 11am to 4pm
Address: The College of New Jersey; 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing, New Jersey
Cost: $3 for TCNJ students, $5 for non-TCNJ students, Free for children 12 and under
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Asbury Park Arts + Crafts Stroll – Apr 23
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016; 12pm to6pm
Address: 658 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
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Fast Tracks and Food Trucks – Apr 23 & 24
Join us for the 3rd annual Fast Tracks and Food Trucks festival with 22 food trucks all with delicious treats!
Admission to the festival is included with theme park admission or a season pass. Food is available for an additional fee. Entrance to the event is located at the Golden Kingdom entrance portal. Wine tasting portion requires a ticket. Tickets will be available online for $12.99 in advance or $15.99 at the park on the day of the event.
Dates: April 23rd and 24th, 2016
Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ
Cost: $12.99 in advance or $15.99
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Alba Vineyard’s Spring Food Truck and Wine Festival – Apr 23 & 24
Welcome Spring in a picturesque estate vineyard while enjoying cuisine from the region’s most award-winning food trucks and live music by The Bob Lanza Blues Band. The event will be held in the upper field surrounded by the natural beauty of our mature vineyard with panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides.
Admission includes entrance to the event, parking, and music. $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and children 12 and under are free. No Reservations, pay at the entrance gate. Food prices vary by truck.
Wine tastings are available for an additional $10 per person, 21 and older, which includes eight samplings of our nationally award-winning wines in an etched Alba Vineyard wine glass.
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 23 & 24, 2016; Noon – 5 PM
Address: Alba Vineyard; 269 Route 627; Milford, NJ
Cost: $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and children 12 and under are free. $10 additional for wine tasting
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Waretown Wine Festival – April 23 & 24
On Saturday, April 23, through Sunday, April 24, festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors, food vendors, and a children’s play area. The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. ET., rain or shine.
Dates: April 23rd & 24th, 2016; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Waretown Recreation and Lake Area; 182 Wells Mill Road, Waretown, NJ
Cost: $12 in advance or $15 at the gate for those over 21. 2-Day Tickets for $25
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Castle Point Anime Convention – April 23 & 24
Castle Point Anime Convention is a student-run anime convention at the Stevens Institute of Technology.
Dates: April 23rd and 24th, 2016
Address: Castle Point Anime Convention; 600 River Ter, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $15 on EventBrite ($12 for groups of more than five), and $20 at the door.
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BlueClaws to Host Spring Flea Market – Apr 24
The BlueClaws will host a brand-new Spring Flea Market at FirstEnergy Park on Sunday, April 24th from 8 am – 2 pm! The event brings together more than 200 vendors selling a variety of merchandise into a packed FirstEnergy Park parking lot.
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2016; 8am to 2pm
Address: First Energy Park; 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ
Cost: Free
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ACUA Earth Day – Apr 24
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority sets aside a special day each year to bring our community together and celebrate our earth.
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2016; 10am to 4pm
Address: Haneman Environmental Park; 6700 Delilah Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: Free
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Bloomfest – Apr 24
Enjoy a family day in New Jersey’s pinkest park! A packed schedule of events includes Japanese cultural demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, a crafter’s marketplace, food, and more.
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2016; 11am to 5pm
Address: Essex County Branch Brook Park, Cherry Blossom Welcome Center,Belleville, NJ
Cost: Free
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Red Bank International Flavour Festival – April 24
The 5th Annual Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival is a family friendly, outdoor celebration of International food, music, wine and beer! Twenty five of Red Banks finest eateries will be selling specialty International menu items from tented areas throughout the festival! International wines and beers will also be available for purchase. The festival features unique vendors and great live music on multiple stages headlining Dancing Dream “Abba Tribute Band”, the Nerds, The Weeklings Beatles Tribute with Glen Burtnik & Bob Burger, Caribbean & Reggae Music with Random Test, Remember Jones “Joe Cocker Tribute”, Atlantic Watch Pipes & Drums, Edelweiss Oompah Band, Daddy O’Pocketful Irish Sing-a-long, Jazz Lobster Big Band Sinatra Tribute and more! Don’t miss the Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival presented by Heineken and Asbury Park Press Sunday, April 24th (Rain Date May 1st) from 12-7 PM, White Street Parking Lot, Downtown Red Bank. The event is a fundraiser for Red Bank Education Foundation (We’re helping to build a park for needy kids!) and Red Bank RiverCenter.
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2016; 12pm to 7pm
Address: 19 White St, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $5 donation for anyone over 10
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Appel Farm’s Earth Day – Apr 24
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center invites the community to a fun-filled day of Earth Day themed art projects, music and food. From Noon to 4 pm, Appel Farm will open its doors to the community, beginning with a healthy, complimentary lunch from Noon – 1 pm in our dining hall. Local musician Bo Rains, and her band The Killer Beez, will perform through the afternoon. Families can drop in from Noon – 4 pm to participate in a variety of fun arts and outdoor activities – Learn how to line dance, recycle materials to make new instruments to create a family band and t-shirt art from your old shirts; learn traditional paper making technique to make one-of-a-kind decorative papers; create colorful planters from recycled food cans and learn how to use the sun for unique printing art.
Date: Sunday, April 24th, 2016; 12am to 3pm
Address: Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ
Cost: Free
