Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 13th – 15th, 2018
From Restaurant Weeks, to food festivals, wine trails and everything in between…there is PLENTY to to do this weekend! Here are my picks for the Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 13th – 15th, 2018.
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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.
Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 13th – 15th, 2018:
Ocean County Fair – July 11th – 15th
The Ocean County Fair remains a non-profit educational event for the celebration of the entire Ocean County community. The Fair is organized and executed by a committee of volunteers. Experience a variety of musical acts, animal events, 4-H animals & displays, rides, food, vendors, and much more! Wednesday & Thursday 5 – 11 pm. Friday & Saturday 11 am – 11 pm. Sunday 11 am – 5 pm.
Dates: July 11th – 15th, 2018
Address: J Miller Airpark at the intersection of Route 530 and Mule Road in Berkeley Township, NJ
Cost: $8.00, Kids Under 10 Free!
Hackettstown Restaurant Week– July 12th – 29th
From July 12th through July 29th enjoy the fine restaurants of Hackettstown for restaurant week! Restaurant Week highlights the quality and ethnically diverse restaurants in Hackettown. Pick up a dining passport by visit a participating restaurant and order from a specially designed Restaurant Week menu or any highlighted specials to enjoy the tastes in town. Show your Passport at each restaurant to receive your stamp, collect stamps from each restaurant for chances to win prizes!
Dates: July 12th – 29th, 2018
Address: Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant
NJ State BBQ Championship & Angelsea Blues Festival
The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship℠ is a three-day open-air festival featuring championship barbecue competition; live cooking demonstrations, special displays, and food and beverage vendors to satisfy every taste and appetite. Mouth watering ribs, chicken, brisket and pork, masterfully marinated and seasoned, then smoked for hours to the point of perfection. This ain’t just grilling, this is art! Who will be the Champion? Come witness barbecue teams from around the country show off their skills in a quest for the best. The Anglesea Blues Festival™ features both national and regional blues musicians and is held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship.
Dates: July 13th – 15th, 2018
Address: 201 North Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival – July 13th & 14th
The Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival will feature 200 vendors, inspiring speakers, a 10k & 5k on the boardwalk, live music, cooking demos and much more, all right on the boardwalk in Atlantic City! On Friday, July 13 enjoy a Vegan Food Truck Festival, on Saturday, July 14 morning participate in a 10k, 5k & kids fun run on the boardwalk And on Saturday, July 14 Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival will kick off with speakers such as RZA, food panels, a live podcast taping, and vegan food and craft vendors!
Dates: July 13th & 14th, 2018
Address: Showboat Atlantic City; 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $10 to $35, kids under 13 are free
Bound Brook Food Truck Festival – July 14th
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Bound Brook. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, DJ, Kids activities, Beer/Sangria & Vendors, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Summer day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, four legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Face painting & kids activities. Event is CoSponsored by the Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership.
Date: Saturday, July 14th, 2018; 11am to 7pm
Address: Billian Park; Bound Brook, New Jersey
Cost: $5
Jersey Fest – July 14th
Join in for a summer evening wine festival featuring New Jersey food, musicians, artists, a screening by the state’s premier film festival and more, all while supporting local charities!
Date: Saturday, July 14th, 2018; 5pm to 10pm
Address: Old York Cellars; 80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $20
Food Truck & Vendor Event – Food Truck Festival for Justice – July 14th
Kids activities include: Dance lessons, face painting, sand art, corn hole tournaments, and MORE!! Table vendors include: crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing, accessories, books and MORE!!Food trucks include Clyde’s Ices and Luis Empanatas and MORE! Live music by the fabulous The Solid Rock Band! Classic rock at its best! With some special guest artists!
Date: Saturday, July 14th, 2018; 12pm – 4pm
Address: High Mountain Church, 681 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ
Cost: Free
Maplewoodstock – July 14th & 15th
Founded in 2004, Maplewoodstock is a two-day festival filled with music, art and food. Every year, music lovers from across the state flock to Memorial Park to hear live performances from local musicians and nationally acclaimed artists, like Third World and Josh Ritter and The Royal City Band. Bring little ones to the Kid Zone for bouncy rides, face painting and arts and crafts, while you browse vendors with the fam. If you’re hungry for more, stop by the food vendors for lobster rolls, pad thai, tandoori chicken and classic festival favorites like hamburgers and hotdogs. Music starts at noon on July 14 and continues until around 9 pm on July 15.
Dates: July 14th & 15th, 2018
Address: 124 Dunnell Rd (Memorial Park) Maplewood, NJ
Cost: Free
GSWGA’s Barrel Wine Trail Weekend – July 14th & 15th
Ever wonder what your favorite wine tastes like straight out of the barrel? Join GSWGA’s annual barrel wine trail weekend! Visit different wineries and vineyards throughout the state!
Dates: July 14th & 15th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: At Participating Wineries
Cost: Varies Per Location
Surf & Turf Seafood Festival – July 14th & 15th
Nothing can beat a lobster roll in one hand and a winning ticket in the other, while soaking in a beautiful sunny day at the Surf & Turf Seafood Festival! Bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer day at Monmouth Park – your best bet for family fun! This two-day festival will let you enjoy the best of the Jersey Shore. Stop by the famous Monmouth Park sandcastle, then grab a crab cake and a refreshing beer and watch as your favorite horse breaks from the starting gate!
Dates: July 14th & 15th, 2018
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, $5 parking. Kids under 12 are free
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