Top New Jersey Events August 4 – 6, 2023
It’s the first weekend of August…can you believe it? August brings a lot of great events like county fairs, outdoor movies, food festivals, and much more. New Jersey has a diverse array of store events, from cultural celebrations to culinary extravaganzas. Check out our list of the top New Jersey events from August 4 – 6, 2023.
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New Jersey Events August 4 – 6:
Featured Events!!
Warren County Farmers’ Fair
Now – August 5
The 2023 highlights for the annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair include the Main Arena events, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Traditional Arts Expo, Kids’ Corral, 4-H shows and competitions, more free concerts highlighting local bands, for your enjoyment. The Garden Tractor Pulls return in the main arena. The Rafter Z Rodeo returns on a NEW DAY, Saturday, August 5. Get your demolition derby and rafter z rodeo advance tickets via mail order. A beer garden this year will feature Czig Meister, Invertase and Buttzville Breweries. Save $1 by purchasing tickets in advance
1350 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg/Harmony, NJ
Cost: Adults: $10, Ages 6-12: $5, Children 5 and Under Free (includes both the Farmers’ Fair and the Balloon Festival)
Angelsea Night Market
August 3, 11 am – 5 pm
Food truck fun is back this summer in North Wildwood. The event includes some of the best food trucks in the Northeast, crafters, and the great shops and restaurants down Olde New Jersey Ave. Visitors are invited to go also into the surrounding restaurants to see all that they have to offer including great food and beverage menus. Some of the establishments in the area will also have their own live music.
Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
NJ Rocky Con
August 3 – 6
The Friday Nite Specials Cast of New Jersey is hosting the 48th National Rocky Horror Picture Show Convention! The event will be three days of panels, vendors, shadow casts, talent showcases, parties, and much much more!
DoubleTree by Hilton, 200 Atrium Dr, Somerset, NJ
Cost: $28 – $80
Highlands Annual Clam Festival
August 4 & 5
This three-day festival will feature seafood and other dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment, children’s activities, and specialty vendors. Food and Music lovers will fill the streets at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues. The famous Clam Fest is a two-day spectacular event, a wide variety of food trucks, along with other festival favorites including the Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. Admission and parking are free, and the event takes place rain or shine.
Huddy Park, Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ
The New Jersey State Fair
August 4– 12
This event features carnival rides, live entertainment, family attractions, featured events, a horse show, monster truck rides, and more!
Sussex County Fairgrounds 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Tickets
Argos Farm Sunflower Festival
August 4 – 20, 3 pm – 8 pm
This annual Sunflower Festival features live music, delicious blueberry treats, Summer photo ops, and of more! Admission Ticket Includes: LIVE MUSIC entry into activity area with unlimited access- Double Hay Slide, Bee Zip Line, Jumbo Jumper Air Pillow, Gauntlet Obstacle Course, Cow Train Rides, Peddle Carts, Ball Zone, Wall Ball, Checkers, Corn Hole, Tractor Slide, Big Chair, and Photo Ops.
Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate
Butterfly Festival
August 5, 10 am – 5 pm
Many treasured activities and events are in the offing at The Watershed Institute! The visitors will have the chance to explore the Insect Zoo, enjoy the Butterfly and Bug Parade, and participate in guided tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House. A variety of offerings await them, including food trucks, live entertainment, enchanting music, kids’ games & crafts, and an array of vendors. The Nature Shop will be thoughtfully stocked with all the necessities for little butterflies or bugs. The event’s proceeds will play a crucial role in sustaining The Watershed Institute’s efforts in environmental conservation, advocacy, science, and education
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ 08534
Price: $10 per person or $25 per carload (up to six people)
Sparta Food Truck and Music Fest
August 5, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day. Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, music, pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, hatchet tossing, inflatables, face painting, sand art, vendors & a beer, sangria & margarita garden. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Benefit for Sparta Benevolent Society
Station Park, 80 Station Rd, Sparta Twp, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Manahopkin Craft Beer & Music Festival
August 5, 2 Sessions
This event features beers from local breweries, food trucks, live music, craft vendors and activities for children. Two tasting sessions: 12:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Manahawkin Lake Park, Route 9 and North Lakeshore Road, Manahawkin section of Stafford, NJ
Cost: Tickets cost $30 for attendees who will be sampling beer; admission is free for those who will not be drinking. Food prices will vary by vendor.
Just Peachy Festival
August 5 & 6, 10 am – 5 pm
The weekend will be filled with activities for kids, pony rides, games, and barnyard fun. Kids can enjoy rubber duck races, interactive, hands-on fun in the Little Tots Farm Store, junior mechanic Shop, Discovery Barn, a scavenger hunt, and old-fashioned games. Enjoy live music each day from noon-4 pm. Everything Peachy Food Tent will offer a tasty summer fare. Barn Door Cafe will be scooping up Peach Ice Cream & peachy treats. Adults can enjoy the taste of summer in a glass with our award-winning Just Peachy wine, peach wine slush, or a flight of our white, red, and fruit wines.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, NJ
Cost: $15+
Luau Food Truck Festival at Laurita Winery
August 5 & 6, 11 am – 9 pm and 11 am to 7 pm
This family fun-filled day of relaxing takes place on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair their delicious wines with the many delicious food offerings available from onsite food trucks. Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists.Each visitor will be given a unique souvenir Laurita wine glass. Other treats include a Hawaiian DJ segments between each live show, with fantastic fireworks (Saturday evening) and access to many unique and popular food trucks.
Laurita Winery, 19/85 Archertown Road, New Egypt NJ
Cost: Tickets online in advance $13. Tickets at gate $15. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE!
Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila
August 6, 11 am – 5 pm
The Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila, presented by the Asbury Park Press, invites everyone to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the middle of summer! Join on Sunday, August 6 for a delightful event filled with authentic food, margaritas, live music, and more. Don’t miss the family fun day activities from 12 pm to 4 pm in the picnic area. Enjoy live music by Xol Azul from 12 pm to 4 pm. Get your general admission at seatgeek.com/monmouth and use promo code Tacos23 to save 15%.
Monmouth Race Track, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Cost of admission, additional cost for food and beverages
Middlesex County Fair
August 7 – 13
A tradition that continues to bring together thousands of residents from the tristate area together for a week of summer fun! This year they are celebrating 85 years of the Middlesex County Fair. Over the years, countless volunteers and local businesses have worked together to bring you closer to our agricultural heritage, all while offering rides, food, craft vendors, entertainers, bands, and home arts competitions.
655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $10, Kids and Seniors $4
