Top New Jersey Events Memorial Day Weekend 2023
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Top New Jersey Events for May 26 – 29:
Voorhees Town VCenter L.E.A.D Carnival
Now – May 29
Starting on May 19, people among the Voorhees community and other folks in surrounding towns are invited to attend the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Voorhees Town Center to enjoy food, rides and entertainment. Hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence.Along with fairway rides, performances will be held by Anastasini Circus at the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Voorhees, which are included in the general admission price of $5. Midway will be provided by Reithoffer Shows. To purchase discounted ride tickets and mega passes in advance of the event, please visit https://www.theleadfest.com/p/events/voorhees.
2140 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees Township, NJ
Cost: $5
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
May 26 – 29
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
Collingswood May Fair
May 27, 10 am – 5 pm
Collingswood, New Jersey will be bursting with art, music and activities for all ages on Saturday, May 27. What began in 1979 as a small “clothesline art exhibit” now encompasses more than a mile of the business district along Haddon Avenu. 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
Saddle Brook Food Truck Extravaganza at St. Philips
May 27, 11 am – 7 pm
JC’s Food Truck Fest and Vendor Pop-Up will be held on May 27, hosting a variety of the best food trucks from the New Jersey area. Outdoor seating will be available, in addition to vendors selling a variety of items, live music, a kids’ zone, and a beer & wine garden!
488 Saddle River Rd, Saddle Brook, NJ
Cost: $5
Pour into Summer Wine Festival
May 27 & 28, 12 pm – 5 pm
Get your gloves and wine glasses ready for a home run of a Memorial Weekend! Step up to the plate and join us at the POUR INTO SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL happening on May 27 & 28 at ShoreTown Ballpark! The event runs each day from 12 pm – 5 pm. This event is guaranteed to be a grand slam with a lineup of delicious wines from vineyards across the state and food that will make your taste buds feel like they’ve hit a home run. With great live music and artisan crafters, this festival is sure to knock it out of the park.
ShoreTown Ballpark, Home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Free for 20 and under
Adjacent Music Festival
May 27 & 28
On the Beach, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Varies per ticket option
Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
May 27 – 29
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
Annual Seaport Craft Show
May 28, 10 am – 5 pm
The Highlands Business Partnership will host the Annual Seaport Craft Show on Sunday, May 29. 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
2nd Annual Bernardsville Car Show & Food Truck Fest
May 29, 11 am – 3 pm
Cars of all years, makes, and models are welcome. Food trucks, hospitality tent, Power Wheels Parade, Giveaways, and More!
Bernards High School, 25 Olcott Ave, Bernardsville, NJ
Cost: Free, $15 for cars to register. Free for veterans.
Taste of Cranford
May 30, 4 pm – 8 pm
Taste of Cranford is a collaboration with Cranford Community Connection and is a pay-as-you-go event with sample-sized pricing. Come out on Tuesday May 30 from 4 – 8PM and treat yourself to some of the flavors of Downtown Cranford! This is a great event for everyone. There will be music downtown that night as well, food, music & fun, the makings of a perfect night out.Purchase a $5 bracelet to participate and then visit your favorite restaurants in Downtown Cranford to purchase sample size portions of special dishes at participating restaurants’.
Downtown Cranford, NJ
Cost: $5, can be purchased herehttps://www.projecthomeofcranford.org/…/taste-of-cranford
