Top New Jersey Events June 9 – 11, 2023
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Top New Jersey Events for June 9 – 11:
Cape May Restaurant Week
Now – June 11
This eight-day event that takes place every June. Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert at participating restaurants.
The North To Shore Jersey festival
Now –June 11
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities, Atlantic City (June 4–11), Asbury Park (June 14–18) and Newark (June 21–25), the North To Shore festival will bring together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide. In addition to many rising stars, they will be joined by global headliners like Halsey, Santana, Bill Burr, Jay Wheeler, Stephen Colbert, Alanis Morissette, Marisa Monte, Demi Lovato, Daymond John, Natalie Merchant, The Smithereens, Southside Johnny, Brian Fallon of Gaslight Anthem and more. This lineup highlights New Jersey’s own and those who know that our state is the place to be seen
Multiple Venues in Atlantic City
Cost: Admission ranges from free to ticket entry, depending on venue & performer
Annual Bayshore Greek Fest
June 8 – 11
Enjoy a taste of Greek Culture with Greek food, pastry, specialty items, folk dancing, music, rides, games, and prizes. Some of the mouth-watering gourmet menu items include traditional lamb shanks, pastitsio, moussaka, cheese and spinach pies (tiropites and spanakopites) and so much more! Complimenting the food is the culture of Greece. Festival goers will have the chance to partake in and also watch traditional Greek folk dances that are performed by costumed children from the various Kimisis dance groups. Music and entertainment is presented all weekend long. Free parking is provided at the St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, a half mile from Kimisis Tis Theotokou, and a free shuttle transports visitors to the festival. On-site parking is available for visitors who need easy access to the festival.
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 20 Hillcrest Road, Holmdel NJ
Bloomfield Food Truck and Music Fest
June 9, 4 pm – 10 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. Dogs are welcome.
St Thomas the Apostle School, 50 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Annual Flemington Opa! Festival
June 9 – 11 (Rain or shine)
Enjoy Greek food, shopping, fun, and entertainment. Guests can dine indoors or outside under the tent, enjoying classic oven baked items and popular grill selections such as souvlaki and gyros. Greek pastries, coffee, wine and beer also available. All can enjoy carnival games, shopping, and folk dancing entertainment. Among the many charities supported, this year the parish is also fundraising to support the building of the St. Nicholas National Shrine at Ground Zero. Parking is free.
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, 85 Vorhees Corner Road, Flemington, NJ
The Jersey City Record Riot
June 10, 9 am – 6 pm
It’s the return of the Jersey City Record Riot! Outdoors on the Grove Street PATH Plaza! Over 40 tables of LPs, CDs, 45s and more. Great music all day long. Free admission. Dealers from all over the New York area and beyond. GREAT live DJs, vintage clothes, jewelry and more. Come hang on the plaza and dig for vinyl with your friends.
Grove Street PATH Plaza 100 Christopher Columbus Drive Jersey City, NJ
Stafford Founders Day
June 10, 10 am – 9:30 pm, Rain date June 11
This year’s theme is “Surfs Up, Stafford”! Stafford Founders Day kicks off with a hometown parade at 10 a.m., leaving from the Fire House on Stafford Avenue and heading towards Route 9 North. All other festivities will take place at the Doc Cramer Sports Complex. The event also includes the crowning of Little Miss Stafford, Little Town Crier, Junior Miss Stafford and Miss Stafford. Entertainment will be provided by Ridgemont High. There will be food trucks, vendors and rides. The day will end with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
Doc Cramer Sports Complex, Doc Cramer Boulevard, Manahawkin, NJ
South Jersey’s History Fair
June 10, 10 am – 4 pm
The goal of South Jersey’s History Fair is to provide a networking opportunity while exposing and piquing the interest of the public to what local South Jersey history has to offer. This free event will be held on the historic grounds of the Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum House. Exhibitors include authors, historic committees and groups from counties across all of South Jersey.
Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum House Site, 500 3rd Ave, Gloucester Township, NJ
St. Thomas Aquinas Food Truck and Music Fest
June 10, 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. Dogs are welcome.
St Thomas Aquinas, Football Practice Field, Tingley Lane, Edison, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Pet Palooza
June 10, 11 am – 7 pm
Time for all of us to Bark in the Park! The Festival, together with Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter will be working to find forever homes for some amazing dogs and cats! Join between 15+ food vendors, live music, and games in addition to the famous doggie agility course, pet fashion show, and more! Activities for all ages.
161 Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $5 in advance
The Passaic County Book Festival
June 10, 11 am – 4 pm
The Passaic County Book Festival will be an all-day event, featuring local authors, scholars, and poets across every genre. The event is a county-wide event that aims to promote and bring awareness to the arts and community through exchanging ideas, encouragement of continued research and creative expression, and the promotion of your local libraries. The County is partnered with PALS Plus to bring lectures, programs, and activities for all ages, centered around the written word. There will be games, activities, and author presentations all throughout the day
Weasel Brook Park, Clifton, NJ
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
June 10, 11 am – 5 pm
Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Rides, Live Music & more. Come on down for a day of family fun with original & interesting Arts & Crafts, shopping, kid’s rides and great food.
Downtown Westfield, Westfield, NJ
Pride Fest in the Park
June 10, 12 pm – 7 pm
The 1st Annual Pride Fest in the Park will take place Saturday, June 10th, 12-7pm, in Huddy Park, Highlands. (GPS 301 Shore Dr. Highlands, 07732) Rain date 6/11. Pride Fest will include live music and entertainment, food vendors, specialty vendors, and a wine and beer garden. Admission and parking are free
Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr. Highlands, NJ
The Sandbox Summer Pop Up
June 10, 1 pm – 7 pm
Join the Sandbox at Seastreak Beach in the Highlands for a day of shopping and fun in the sun with over 40 handmade vendors and a variety of food trucks.
325 Shore Drive Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Rock Hunger V
June 10, 2 pm
A high-energy music festival, featuring several well-respected local bands. Groove along with great performances from The Attic, The Sticky Wickets, The Porch Rockers, and Mother Hubbard. Cash bar, menu available, tricky tray prizes and 50/50 raffle are available to attendants. All proceeds benefit NFSB programs including the Food Pantry.
Old Canal Inn, 2 East Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ
Cost: $25 per person when purchased in advance online.
7th Annual TD Bank Food Truck Festival
June 10, 4 pm – 8 pm
This family event feature a variety of the best food trucks from New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Over 20 food trucks are expected, in addition to vendors, music, on-track action, and more! Tthere will be plenty of food available for purchase – but that goes without saying. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating – lawn chairs, blankets, etc. – for maximum enjoyment of the festival! Please note that the majority of the festival will be held on grass, not asphalt like in years past.
New Jersey Motorsports Park, 8000 Dividing Creek Rd, Millville, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood’s Second Saturday
June 10, 5 pm – 9 pm
Enjoy live music and art in Collingswood! Second Saturday was started by a collection of store owners that had an interest in promoting the arts in Collingswood. Each month from March to December visitors can plan a night on the town to experience the unique arts, music, shopping and dining Collingswood is known for. As always, Second Saturdays are free and there are local artists and musicians on Haddon Avenue. Just arrive & enjoy the culture.
Downtown Collingswood, 601 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
June 10 & 11, 10 am – 6 pm
A Renaissance Faire is a unique and magical phenomenon with this event featuring the English Renaissance version. There are six formal stages of entertainment with shows for the young and young-in-spirit, but truth be told, the entire Village of Crossford is a stage – and the show begins upon entering the castle gates! If you thought you would just sit through some droll rendition of a 16th century tale at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire, you are mistaken! Colorful characters, charming artists and playful scenes are all center stage during this year’s all-outdoor Faire. Walk through the gates and discover what many of us already know – the live interaction at this Faire is part of the fun! Outdoor improvisational theatre surrounds you throughout the magical shire of Crossford. There are dozens of scheduled shows, as well many that ‘pop up’ right before your eyes on the village paths.
Burlington Faigrounds, 1990 Columbus Jobstown Rd, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $10+
47th Annual Polish Heritage Festival
June 11, 9 am – 3 pm
Indulge in a delectable feast of traditional Polish food, marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of vintage automobiles at the Antique Car Show, and delight in specially tailored children’s entertainment. Immerse yourself in the rhythm and grace of Polish dance performances, explore a diverse array of gifts and exhibits showcasing Poland’s cultural treasures, and browse the bustling Polish vendor marketplace for authentic products and souvenirs. Don’t miss this captivating event that celebrates the cultural richness and contributions of Poland, offering a day filled with culinary delights, captivating performances, and memorable exhibitions.
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 55 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Paramus Food Truck Fest
June 11, 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. Dogs are welcome.
700 Paramus Park, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Annual Irish Festival
June 11, 11 am – 5 pm
The Annual New Jersey Irish Festival is back! Start off with a traditional Irish mass at 11am. Plus, an exciting day of live racing, Irish foods, vendors, dancing, music, and more 12-5pm. Don’t miss the annual Human Horse Race as we cheer on our friends while raising money for a great cause. FREE Family Fun Day activities – including clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house – take place from 12-4pm in the picnic area.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport NJ
Cost: $6
Metuchen Street Fair & Craft Show
June 11, 11 am – 5 pm
Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food Rides, Rides, Games, Live Music, & more.
Downtown Metuchen, NJ Main St and Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ
Wildwoods Restaurant Week
June 11 – 15
Wildwoods Restaurant Week is back! Enjoy a 4 course dinner for $40 per person plus tax & gratuity at participating restaurants. A second Restaurant Week will take place in September
Downtown Wildwood Wildwood, NJ
