NJIB’s Guide to 20+ New Jersey Events August 9 – 11, 2024
Oh hello, August! Here is your guide to New Jersey Events August 9 – 11. Highlighting the weekend is the last weekend of the NJ Sunflower Festival at Von Thun Farms. Meanwhile, MULTIPLE county fairs are going on this week in various counties. Plus free events, county fairs, foodie festivals and more.
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New Jersey Events August 6 – 11:
New Jersey State Fair – Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
Now – August 10
The New Jersey State Fair – Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, running from August 2 to 10, offers a vibrant celebration of agricultural heritage and community spirit. Held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, the event features an array of attractions, including livestock exhibits, horse shows, agricultural displays, and a variety of entertainment options. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, games, live music, and a diverse selection of food vendors. With activities for all ages, the fair provides an engaging and fun-filled experience for families and fairgoers alike.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Adults (13-59)- $15, Veterans/Active Military – $7, Child (6-12) – $5, Seniors (60+) – $10
Middlesex County Fair
Now – August 11
The Middlesex County Fair, taking place from August 5 to 11, is a lively event that brings together the local community for a week of family-friendly fun and entertainment. Hosted at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, the fair features an exciting lineup of attractions, including carnival rides, games, live entertainment, and a variety of food vendors. Visitors can explore agricultural exhibits, craft displays, and enjoy performances by local talent.
655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $10 for adults, $4 for seniors over 65 and kids age 3-10. Multi day passes available as well
Salem County Fair
August 6 – 9
The Salem County Fair, held from August 5-9, 2024, is a family-friendly event celebrating agricultural heritage. Located at the Salem County Fairgrounds, the fair offers livestock exhibits, agricultural displays, contests, and a variety of entertainment options. With no admission fee and $20 parking for all five days, it provides an affordable and engaging experience for all attendees
Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Highway (Route 40), Woodstown, NJ
Cost: Free, $20 parking for all 5 days
Somerset County Fair
August 7 – 9
The Somerset County 4-H Fair, held from August 7-9, 2024, at North Branch Park in Bridgewater, NJ, is a cherished community event that highlights the achievements of 4-H members. The fair features local entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly activities, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees. The event provides a platform for 4-H clubs to showcase their projects and promotes community engagement and support for local businesses
North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: Free
The Italian American Association of Ocean Township Annual Italian Festival
August 7 – 11
This four-day Italian Festival annually attracts over 80,000 people with a taste for our traditional foods and wholesome family fun while celebrating Italian heritage and culture. There’s something for everyone from sampling the great taste of Italy’s delicious food, to rides, games, music, and more!
Joe Palaia Park, Ocean Township, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
La Festa Itialiana
August 7 – 11
La Festa Italiana celebrates Italian heritage, spirituality and is an evening of music, dance and authentic Italian foods. It’s fun filled with games, an hourly 50/50, and terminates with the Super 50/50 raffle drawing. The festival will honor the Veneration of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Rocco. Each night Live Bands perform on the Mainstage. Perfect for grabbing a Sausage & Pepper Sandwich and a Beer and watching this great performance
344 Sixth Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Dragon Flight Night Market
August 9, 7 pm – 11 pm
Take flight and come out to Shoppes at Dragon Village! Vendors, food trucks, belly dancers, live music, and a roving fire dancer. This is not your mama’s craft fair.
97 Trench Rd, Bridgeton, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door
Atlantic County Fair
August 9 & 10
The Atlantic County 4-H Fair, taking place on August 9-10, 2024, at the Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds in South Egg Harbor City, NJ, offers free admission and $5 parking. The event features a car show, crab cake and chicken BBQ dinners, baby and pet parades, a pie-eating contest, and more. Ride specials are available with wristbands for $25 per day. The fair provides family-friendly fun with a variety of activities and exhibits.
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds. 3210 Rt 50, South Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Free. $5 parking
Atlantic County Water Lantern Festival
August 9 & 10, 5 pm – 9 pm
The Atlantic County Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.
753 Park Rd Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: $28.33 to $55.99
Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash
August 9 – 11
COME GET TATTOOED! Rebel Image Tattoo and Villain Arts presents a full blown tattoo expo and show in the Wildwoods Convention Center. It’s a weekend full of incredible artistry and fun events – over 200 major national tattoo artists, live tattooing, art exhibits, contests, side shows, unique vendors and much more! Friday: Noon – 11 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door and are $20 a day or $40 for three days. Call 609.889.2422 or visit WildwoodTattoo.com for a detailed schedule of events.
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $20-$40
NJ Horror Con and Festival
August 9 – 11
Attendees who have a passion for horror will have the chance to engage in insightful Q&A sessions, explore an array of remarkable vendors from the horror community, and enjoy a selection of top-notch independent films. This event boasts a lineup of over 20 esteemed celebrities, a diverse array of Indie Horror films, Film Awards, exclusive Q&A panels, a bustling marketplace featuring 100 vendors, engaging Cosplay, a riveting Trivia Contest, captivating Photo Ops, and an array of additional exciting activities.
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Cost: $35 – $90
Perth Amboy Dominican Festival
August 9 – 11
Perth Amboy Dominican Festival is an annual event brought to you by United Dominicans of Perth Amboy.
La Playita , Sadowski Parkway, Perth Amboy, NJ
Cost: Free
The New Jersey Sunflower Trail
Now – Labor Day. Festival Dates August 10 and 11
The New Jersey Sunflower Trail is now open for visitors. It features Sunflower Festivals on August 3-4, and August 10-11, promising a summer highlight with food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live music, axe throwing, and crafters. For weekend fun starting July 20-21, enjoy hayrides, an Activity Area, and additional food options, including beer from Buttzville Brewing Company. Weekday activities include exploring the sunflower trail, taking photos at over 20 spots, picking fresh raspberries and peaches, and visiting farm animals.
438 NJ-57, Washington, NJ
Cost: Ticket prices start at $12.99 per person on weekdays, $14.99 on weekends, and $19.99 during the festivals.
Heart of the City Festival
August 10, 12 pm – 6 pm
Established in 2021, Heart of the City promises an array of immersive family-friendly activities. Attendees can look forward to a variety of vendors, small businesses, and talented artists showcasing their unique creations. This year’s event will feature captivating performances by local musicians, music by a live DJ, and an interactive art installation that allows festivalgoers to enjoy a photoshoot moment.
With this year’s theme being ‘Optimism’, the Heart of the City Festival seeks to support creative talents by curating a space filled with hope, confidence, and positivity with the local community
Irving St. & E. Cherry St, Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
RevNJ Racing Series – Monmouth Battlefield State Park
August 10, 8:30 am to 3 pm
Join RevolutionNJ on August 10th at Monmouth Battlefield State Park for a 5k race and one-mile family fun walk! For those who do not wish to run, you can enjoy a leisurely one mile stroll across the battlefields, participate in historical activities, and cheer on the runners competing in the 3.1 mile race. Racers will receive a magnet, a t-shirt, and medal.
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 20 NJ-33 Business, Manalapan Township, NJ
Cost: $15 – 30
Vintage Baseball Game & Car Show 2024
August 10, 11 am – 3 pm
Join for a day of FREE community fun at the Borough Park & Pool Stadium. The Neshanock Base Ball Club of Flemington faces off again against the Warren Hills Varsity Baseball Team at a vintage game with 19th century rules from the 1800’s! The Day will also feature a car show with vintage cars, artisan vendors, food trucks, music and more! Game starts at 1pm.
Washington Borough Park & Pool, Broad St, Washington NJ
Cost: Free
Chester Food Truck and Music Festival
August 10, 11 am – 7 pm
Over 20 gourmet food trucks, DJ, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities including pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, knocker ball, axe throwing, games, & so much more!
134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
Flemington’s Corn, Tomato, and Beer Festival
August 10, 12 pm – 8 pm
Held in Flemington’s Artisan District, this foodie and beer-lovers event will feature an expansive micro-brewery beer garden, live music, great food, and family entertainment — and of course, New Jersey’s finest corn and tomatoes! This is a family-friendly event for all ages with an expanded kids zone and free entertainment.
Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
New Brunswick Heart Festival
August 10, 2 pm – 6 pm
The annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, hosted by New Jersey Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon! The FREE outdoor family-friendly festival, celebrates all of the vibrant arts and history that New Brunswick and the County of Middlesex has to offer. The festival features live music and dance performances, dance classes for kids, an Arts Market, craft vendors, free balloon animals and face painting, a health & wellness tent hosted by Garden of Healing, a history corner featuring historical interpreters, arts & crafts activities, games, free Henna and caricatures, free button making, roaming musicians, giveaways, and more. The festival features live music and dance performances by The Suyat Band performing funk and motown hits, InSpira Performing Arts, New Brunswick Brass, Grupo de Danza Folklórica La Sagrada Familia, beats by DJ IZM, the American Repertory Ballet Dance Power Scholars, a poetry reading by Thinkery & Verse, and winners of STNJ’s Jersey Talent show, the band, Crowfield! Plus, tap dancing star, Omar Edwards and an outdoor salsa dance class with Elvis Ruiz! Hosted by New Jersey Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.
Monument Square at 2 Livingston Ave in New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Saltwater Day
August 10, 2 pm – 10 pm
The Old Bridge Township Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the revival of Saltwater Day! The event will have arts, crafts, vendors, new rides, carnival game trailers, entertainment, food and conclude with a fireworks show. Live music will be played throughout the day. For 21 and older guests, the Laurence Harbor Fire Department will be hosting a Beer Garden for $10/person which includes a mug and two drink tickets. Additional tickets are $2 each, and proof of age is required.
Laurence Harbor Beachfront, Laurence Harbor, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Hermitage Museum Outdoor Craft Show
August 10; 10 am to 5 pm, 10 am – 5 pm. Rain or Shine
Featuring eighty talented exhibitors set up on the beautiful tree shaded front lawn. The show is sponsored by Friends of the Hermitage and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions. Items showcased will be art, pottery, fiber, jewelry, charcuterie boards, folk art, florals, turned wood vases and bowls, bonsai, knitted items, resin art, apparel, area train station prints, chain saw animals, pet treats, pressed flower art, candles, soaps, children’s items, wood signs, home décor and so much more. Food trucks, Empanadas, sandwiches, Italian Ice and drinks will be available.
Hermitage Museum , 335 Franklin Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Cost: $5, includes tour of museum
Ort Farms Flower Festival
August 10 & 11, 10 am – 5 pm
Ort Farms invites everyone to three beautiful weekends of flower-filled fun on the farm! Visitors can stroll through the U-Cut flower fields, grab a bite from Dellano’s or Ma’s Kitchen, enjoy live music daily from 1 pm to 4 pm, and even pick their own sweet corn. Mason jars will be available for purchase, and experts will be on-site to provide guidance on proper flower cutting and care. Each weekend offers the opportunity to take home a freshly cut bouquet. Don’t miss out on Ort Farms’ first-ever three-weekend-long Flower Festival!
25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ
Bellview Winery Seafood Festival
August 10 & 11, 12 pm – 5 pm
Hope you’re hungry and ready to dance the day away! Come hang out and unwind with your family and friends as you enjoy local seafood vendors, live music, sangria, wine, and craft vendors.
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ
Cost: Pre-sale tickets are $15 a guest. $20 at the door There is no admission fee for those under the age of 21.
South Jersey Nerd Fest
August 11, 10AM – 4PM
Back by popular demand! NERD FEST will return to the Holiday Inn in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Come on out and join as Nerds, Geeks, Comic, and Anime fans unite for a day of everything Nerdy. There will be Special Guests, Artists, Writers, Creators, Cosplayers, and Vendors. Comics, Art, Manga, Pokemon, Anime, Graphic Novels, Toys, Funko Pops, Non-Sport Cards, Comic-Themed Crafts, Collectibles, and MORE. There will be something for everyone, guaranteed.
Holiday Inn Philadelphia South-Swedesboro, 1 Pureland Drive Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free with a paying adult, cash only
Willingsboro Jazz Fest
August 11, 12 pm – 9 pm
This year’s Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, August 11th. Doors open at 11 AM. The first performance kicks off at noon. All festivities will be held at Millcreek Park.
Millcreek Park, 300 Beverly Rancocas Road & Pagent Lane, Willingboro, NJ
Cost: Free
