New Jersey Events for April 29th – May 1st, 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 29th – May 1st, 2016:
Steampunk Boonton – Apr 29 – May 1
Boonton, New Jersey welcomes visitors for a weekend of entertainment, shopping, feasting, merrymaking, and art on April 29th, 30th, and May 1st for “Steampunk Boonton”. See creative works of art embracing the Neo-Victorian Age influenced by technology and industrial machinery, powered by fantasy and science fiction! Lots of interactive activities are planned. Admission is FREE!
The annual art event encompasses all things Steampunk, including: an Art Exhibit, Victorian Photo Portrait Session, Steampunk Paint & Sip Class, Steampunk Sculpt & Sip Class, Steampunk Fashion Exhibition and Contest, Scavenger Hunt, and Live Steampunk Music! Shop and dine along Main Street to further enjoy the weekend in Boonton, celebrating the art of Steampunk culture!
**Please dress creatively, and preferably in the Steampunk aesthetic!
Friday April 29 from 5-9 pm; Saturday April 30 from 12-9 pm; Sunday May 1 from 12-5 pm
Dates: April 29th – May 1st, 2016
Address: All of Main Street businesses and art galleries – Boonton, NJ
Cost: Free
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Hackettstown’s Annual Spring Festival- Apr 29 – May 1
The Annual Spring Festival will take place in Hackettstown the last weekend in April, Friday to Sunday—April 29, April 30, May 1—on the fields behind Centenary College on 5th and Reese Avenues. This is a family favorite in the region and a fun way to welcome spring. Mars Chocolate North America and Hackettstown Regional Medical Center are the Festival’s primary sponsors. Honda of Hackettstown is also a proud sponsor of this event.
Friday, April 29: 6pm – 10pm
Saturday, April 30: 12 noon – 10pm
Sunday, May 1: 12 noon – 6pm
Dates: April 29th – May 1st, 2016
Address: 5th and Reese Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free
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Somers Point Bay Fest – Apr 30
The Somers Point Bayfest is now the largest, single day festival in South Jersey. Come out and enjoy a day full of fun, food, crafts, music, and more presented by the Somers Point Bayfest Committee, the City of Somers Point, and local area sponsors. Great for all ages!
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: Historic Bay Avenue in Somers Point, NJ
Cost: Free
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Rutger’s Day – Apr 30
Music, dance, hands-on activities, games, and demonstrations hosted by accomplished professors, students, and staff are the exciting things that you will find on Rutgers Day. And, it’s also Alumni Weekend so it’s the perfect time to celebrate your scarlet pride.
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 10am to 4pm
Address: Rutgers University at New Brunswick, Newark and Camden, NJ
Cost: Free
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Monmouth County SPCA’s 22nd Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair – Apr 30
The Monmouth County SPCA will be holding their 22nd Annual Dog Walk + Pet Fair April 30th at Brookdale Community College! We expect over 2,000 people and their pets, plus food trucks, over 150 vendors, activities and live demonstrations! The proceeds from this event directly help provide care and find forever homes for the thousands of homeless animals that pass through the Monmouth County SPCA every year.
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 10am to 3pm
Address: Brookdale Community College; 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
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Allaire BBQ and Brews – Apr 30
Join Allaire Village for a day of hops and hogs in the village! This is their first beer tasting in the village. There will be a general admission fee of $5. Then you can buy 10 tastes for $10. While you enjoy the festival explore the historic buildings, visit craft shops, listen to music and enjoy some good barbecue with family and friends!
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 11am to 5pm
Address: The Historic Village at Allaire; 4263 Atlantic Ave, Farmingdale, NJ
Cost: GA $5, Beer is 10 Tastes for $10
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Food Truck Frenzy – April 30
On Saturday, April 30, Skylands Stadium will host it’s first-ever food truck festival. Sample a variety of delicious fare from the area’s best food trucks while enjoying great live music!
Stay tuned to their event for additional info
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Pl, Augusta, New Jersey
Cost: General Admission: $5, Children 10 and Under: Free
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Belmar Artwalk – Apr 30
This FREE & family friendly event takes place along Main Street from 5th through 13th Avenue including Belmar Pyanoe Plaza which is located in the heart of Belmar’s Business District! The ArtWalk showcases the talent of dozens of artists and participating businesses in the community and is held rain or shine. This year’s event will again feature a passport secret word prize drawing and roving street musicians/performers (weather permitting)!
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 12pm to 4pm
Address: Main St. 5th Ave – 13th Ave, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free
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“Bring The Heat” 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off – Apr 30
“Bring The Heat” 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 4PM, at the Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad, 48 Old Highway 22 in Clinton, NJ. Tasting tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance, kids 12 & under are free. Enjoy great chili, live music by Dennis Thatcher, beer and wine for sale, 50/50 raffle, tricky tray and vote for the People’s Choice favorite chlli.
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 4pm
Address: Clinton First Aid & Rescue Squad, 48 Old Highway 22, Clinton, NJ
Cost: Tasting tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance, kids 12 & under are free.
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Fifth Annual Pig Roast at the Vineyard – April 30
Join Unionville Vineyards for a lovely evening on the patio for roasted, succulent, portly pig, with homemade sides and appetizers from the Stlotzfus Amish Family Purveyors of the Trenton Farmers Market. Abe and his family will be serving up their homemade pies for dessert as well! Admission includes food, a selection of Unionville wines and Swine Sangria, and live music from Brad Staudle and Matt Setzer of New Hope, PA-based regional band “Moonbreaker.” They will perform classic rock, oldies, and folk covers and originals.
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 6:30pm
Address: Unionville Vineyards; 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, New Jersey
Cost: $40
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Spring Fling at Natali Vineyards -Apr 30
Spring is a beautiful time of year on our farm as the vines begin to wake up from their long winter nap. Our live entertainment for this Event will be the one and only Geno White Trio, playing from 1:30 – 5:30 pm. Tastings, sangria, wine by the glass, or purchase a bottle and grab a table in the vineyard. There will be a variety of different local vendors on hand. There is enough space for the entire family, including the dog! We also have a picnic area, a bocce ball court, and horseshoes. Our events are always FREE ADMISSION.
Date: Saturday, April 30th, 2016; 1-6pm
Address: Natali Vineyards; 221 N. Delsea Dr., Cape May Court House, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
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Smithville Renaissance Faire – Apr 30 & May 1
Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and travel back to the days of yore and merry olde England as the Historic Village of Smithville is transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. The good Duke of Northumberland has decreed merriment for all. This event is fun for the whole family and includes comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more. Also stroll amongst the wares of the local vendors and traveling merchants sporting historical gifts and finely crafted items.
Dates: April 30 – May 1, 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address: 615 East Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ
Cost: Free
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Kite Day at Terhune Orchards – Apr 30 & May 1
Kite Day is a perfect time to explore the farm during our spring festival – Saturday, April 30 & Sunday, May 1 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Spring on the farm is one of the most beautiful and exciting seasons. All is ready for the bountiful growing season. Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the wide selection in the store. Or better yet, make a “guaranteed to fly” kite. Whichever you choose, test fly your kite in our wide-open 10-acre pasture with all the farm animals looking on.
The farm will ring with country music and entertainment all weekend. The whole family can tour the orchards and fields while riding in a tractor-drawn farm wagon. The sheep will be shorn on Sunday and the children can take home a piece of real fleece. There will be special activities and games for children in the barnyard. For all those hungry kite fliers, we’ll have lots of good country food. The whole family will enjoy Terhune Orchards’ famous apples, cider, donuts, pies, country chili, hot dogs, our own fresh and grilled asparagus, salads, soup and all kinds of cookies and goodies. Taste Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery wines in the tasting room.
Parking at the farm. Admission to the festival area is $5, age 3 and up. Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com for more information.
Dates: April 30 – May 1, 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address: Terhune Orchards; 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ
Cost: $5
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Laurita BaconFest – April 30 & May 1
Admission includes entrance to Event featuring LIVE Entertainment, Country Wine Dancing area, free vineyard tours (Until Dark Both Days) and 15 Food Trucks, each with bacon-themed specialty items!
Dates: April 30th & May 1st, 2016
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: Admission fee $8 per person Saturday or Sunday
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TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest:Spring Edition – April 30 & May 1
Tuckerton becomes “Truck”erton with 20 food trucks rolling in over two days to serve food and fun. Live music, vendors, family activities, boat rides, decoy carving, boat building. Craft beer garden; wine tasting and sales.
Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm and Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm.
Dates: April 30th & May 1st, 2016
Address: 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: General Admission $8. Members Free. Food and drink prices set by individual vendors.
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Shadfest – Apr 30 & May 1
Always in the mood for a celebration, Lambertville residents hosted the first Shad Fest in 1981 to highlight the local art scene. The Shad Fest tradition was born as spring blossomed, the shad made their way upriver, and the locals strolled through town enjoying the arts and crafts of their friends and neighbors. 32 years later, Shad Fest has grown from a local event to an award-winning tourist attraction.
Dates: April 30th & May 1st, 2016; 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Address: Downtown Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free
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Westfield’s 28th Annual Spring Fling Street Fair – May 1
More than 300 exhibitors will be in Downtown Westfield including arts, crafts, ,delicious festival foods, all day music, entertainment and children’s activities will take place at the event. Bring your family for a fun filled day.
Date: Sunday, May 1st, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: Elm and East Broad Streets, Westfield, NJ
Cost: Free
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Hoboken Spring Arts and Music Festival – May 1
Over 300 artists, crafters and more. Great food. Kids area on 3rd Street. 3 stages of live performances.
Date: Sunday, May 1st, 2016; 11am to 6pm
Address: Washington St. between Observer Hwy. & 7th S, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
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Annual Highland Park “Spring Fling” Street Fair – May 1
The Annual Highland Park “Spring Fling” Street Fair is one of Highland Park’s signature events, and features something for everyone. It has crafters, vendors, artists, music, food, games, inflatable rides, and more. Admission is free!
Date: Sunday, May 1st, 2016; 11:30am to 4:30pm
Address: Raritan Avenue between 2nd and 6th, Highland Park, NJ
Cost: Free
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Cinco De Mayo at Bellview Winery – May 1
On May 1st Bellview Winery will be featuring authentic Spanish music with a flamenco guitarist, chips and salsa platters , a local food truck and most importantly, Sangria! For the first time this year we’ll be serving up our famous sangria in two different flavors. So bring your lawn chair and some sunglasses and come salsa with us! The celebration will be held at the winery from noon to 5pm. Wine tasting is $5 and includes 8 tastes of wine as well as a souvenir glass to take home.
Date: Sunday, May 1st, 2016; Noon to 5pm
Address: Bellview Winery; 150 Atlantic Street, Landisville, New Jersey
Cost: $5
