NJIB’s Top 10 New Jersey Events for Memorial Day Weekend 2022
Can you believe that it’s the end of May?! Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to Summer and there’s plenty to do. Let’s leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). If you’re looking for something to do… I got you. These are my top ten picks are for Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – 30, 2022.
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NJIB’s Top 10 New Jersey Events for May 27 – 30:
LEAD Fest Carnival at the Westfield Garden State Plaza
May 26 – May 30
An amazing carnival where al proceeds benefit LEAD, helping create safer, healthier communities free of drugs, violence, and bullying.
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5; additional price for ride tickets.
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
May 27 – 30
Festivities begin with a Friday night social via the local kite club and the 9:00pm illuminated night kite fly. Saturday includes the silent and loud auctions (open to all) and Saturday and Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, sport kite demo’s, team flying, as well as family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite exhibition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.
On the Beach at Rio Grand Avenue and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
ACT 2 Books Flemington Summer Book Fest
May 27 – 30
Join fellow bookworms for the Flemington Summer Book Fest sponsored by ACT 2 Books. Featuring a Comic Book Day, a Local Author Showcase, and plenty of presenters, the Summer Book Fest is sure to amaze all bookish people looking to know more about their favorite authors, or just trying to pick up a new favorite book. With over 2,000 attendees in previous years, the Book Fest has proven itself to be a book lover’s dream.
24 Central Ave, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
May 28 – 30, 11AM – 5PM
This Memorial Day weekend, Monmouth Park’s biggest event – the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival – is back on its normal date and back to its normal size. Come enjoy 35 of the Jersey Shore’s most mouth-watering food trucks. Sample everything from lobster rolls to Mac & Cheese to fried oreos. Amazing food, great music, live horse racing, and much more
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport NJ
Cost: $6
S.H.O.W. LavaLove® (Atlantic City, NJ): Free Food, Free Clothing, Free Services
May 28 10AM – 6PM
Over 50+ community partners providing same-day services to those in need including our LavaLove® mobile hygiene shower trailer. FREE food, clothing, financial, medical and housing assistance and more. FREE community partner tables, first-come, first-reserved. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE TICKETS in the event of inclement weather limiting capacity. Homeless accepted as walk-ins
Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood May Fair
May 28, 10AM – 5PM
Collingswood, New Jersey will be bursting with art, music and activities for all ages on Saturday, May 28, 2022 as Collingswood Partners hosts the 41st Annual May Fair. What began in 1979 as a small “clothesline art exhibit” now encompasses more than a mile of the business district along Haddon Avenue from 10am to 5pm. Rain date is May 29, 2022. Multiple stages of live music will feature blues, rock, folk and more. A schedule will be posted closer to the actual date of the event. An antique & classic auto show add to the festival’s appeal. Visitors will also find several Food Courts complimenting the downtown restaurants and cafés. There will be everything from pulled pork to fancy desserts! May Fair also welcomes the return of the renowned Collingswood Farmers Market offering “Jersey Fresh” produce, flowers and more sold in a delightful open air atmosphere.
601 Haddon Avenue Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Hard Cider Festival
May 28, 1PM – 6PM
Celebrate Melick’s Town Farm! Each ticket is good for two glasses of hard cider or wine. Come and enjoy live music, see their new hard cider production facility, stroll through the orchards, and for the kids take a free hay wagon ride and try their scavenger hunt. Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase. This event is rain or shine. Ticket purchasers must be at least 21 years of age with ID required for entry.
19 King St, Oldwick, NJ
Cost: Tickets are available for $13 purchased in advance or $17 walk up.
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
May 28 & 29
The New Jersey Renaissance Faire brings famous characters of myth, legend and history out of time to the Duchy of Northumberland. There, they can seek out the truth path of their destiny, accompanied by the interactive villagers of Crossford, knights, acrobats, and even YOU
1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Bordentown Township, NJ
Cost: Tickets start at $10 for kids; $25 for adults.
21st Annual Seaport Craft Show
May 29, 10AM – 5PM
The Highlands Business Partnership will host the 21st Annual Seaport Craft Show, Sunday, May 29th, from 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is free. Come experience a delightful collection of various handmade crafts from more than 60 crafters and artisans. Live entertainment from 11AM – 3PM. Shop till you drop for unique gifts, art, jewelry and personal items at this Juried Show.
Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr. Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Woodland Park Memorial Day Street Fair
May 30, 11AM – 5PM
Local vendors will be selling their merchandise such as jewelry, handbags, sports collectibles, clothing, home decor, and more. Live music and food trucks will be available. Kids can partake in rides and games.
1250 McBride Ave – Woodland Park, NJ
Cost: Free
