New Jersey Events for April 28th – 30th, 2017

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Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 28th – 30th, 2017. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.

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Top Ten Events for April 28th – 30th, 2017:

Montclair Film Festival – April 28th – May 7th
The annual Montclair Film Festival connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, entertain and educate through the power of visual storytelling.
Dates: April 28th – May 7th, 2017
Address: Different locations in Montclair, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Roadrunner Food Truck Festival – April 29th
Food, fun, friends, and family – a FREE event for everyone! Come to beautiful Gloucester County campus where there’s plenty of free parking to hear South Jersey’s #1 cover band Stealing Savanah while enjoying specialty foods from 24 Food Trucks! This community fundraising event is being hosted by the Student Government Association for Bianca’s Kids: a local charitable organization that grants wishes to children in need.
Date: Saturday, April 29th, 2017; 2pm to 8pm
Address: Rowan College at Gloucester County; 1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Somers Point Bayfest – April 29th
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 29th, 2017; 10am to 5pm
Address: 798 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ
Cost: Free

Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk + Pet Fair – April 29th
23rd Annual Dog Walk + Pet Fair! April 29th from 10am-3pm Monmouth County SPCA willl be taking over Brookdale Commnity College for a day of adorable dogs, live music by The Wag, food trucks, vendors, live canine demonstrations, contests, prizes and more! This is a fun and family friendly event! For more information on how to register your dog or become a vendor visit www.mcspcadogwalk.org
Date: Saturday, April 29th, 2017; 10am to 3pm
Address: Brookdale Community College; 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ

Lambertville Shad Festival – April 29th & 30th
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. Rain or shine.
Dates: April 29th & 30th, 2017; 12:30pm to 5:30pm
Address: Downtown Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free

Allaire BBQ and Brew Fest – April 29th & 30th
A fun day with…
* A Beer Garden – Serving beer and hard cider
* Award winning BBQ – (menu items priced indivdually)
* Food Trucks
* Unique Crafters
* 19th Century games
Date: April 29th & 30th, 2017; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Historic Village of Allaire, Farmingdale, NJ
Cost: $5

East Coast Comic Con – April 29th – 30th
Comic convention Apr 29 & 30 Meadowlands Exhibition Center N.J. featuring top comic creators, comic, toy dealers, cosplay contest.
Dates: April 29th & 30th, 2017; 10am to 6pm
Address: Meadowland Expo Center; Secaucus, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Uncork Spring at Mercer County Park – April 29th & 30th
Mark your calendar for one of the best new events to come along in New Jersey! “UNCORK Spring at Mercer County Park” is going to get the 2017 festival season started with a wine festival poppin’ with fun on April 29 – 30 from 12 noon to 5pm each day at Mercer County Park in West Windsor Twp. Featuring wine samplings from 15 of New Jersey’s best wineries, food trucks, artisan crafters, live music, kids activities and more – this event is sure to please!
Dates: Saturday, April 29, 2017 and Sunday, April 30, 2017 12-5pm
Address: Mercer County Park – 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate

Laurita Winery Baconfest – April 29th & 30th
It’s bacon, Bacon, BAcon, BACon, BACOn …it’s….BACONFEST!!! Fireworks on Saturday at 8:30pm
Admission includes:
-Parking
-Shuttle Service to and from the Event!
-Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass!
-Entrance to Event featuring LIVE Entertainment, Country Line Dance area, vineyard tours and of course over two dozen Food Trucks!
-Kids activities including our huge playground!
-Space to accommodate thousands of guests without being crowded.
-Some of the most scenic views in New Jersey!
Dates: Saturday, April 29 11am-9pm AND Sunday, April 30 11am-7pm, 2017
Address: 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, New Jersey
Cost: $8

Red Bank International Beer, Wine, and Food Fest – April 30th
A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL FOOD SERVED BY 25 OF RED BANK’S FINEST RESTAURANTS
INTERNATIONAL BEER AND WINE
GREAT MUSIC ON TWO STAGES
UNIQUE VENDORS
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Date: Sunday, April 30th, 2017; 12pm to 7pm
Address: White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $5 Donation