NJIB’s Guide to 20+ New Jersey Events August 2 – 4, 2024
Oh hello, August! Here is your guide to New Jersey Events August 2 – 4. Highlighting the weekend is the Warren County Farmers Fair, a beloved tradition that offers a delightful mix of agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, and delicious local food, making it a perfect family outing. Meanwhile, food enthusiasts can head to Sewell for Tacopalooza, a vibrant celebration of taco culture featuring a diverse lineup of food trucks, live music, and entertainment. Plus free events, county fairs, foodie festivals and more.
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New Jersey Events August 2 – 4:
Featured!
Warren County Farmers’ Fair
Now– August 3
The Warren County Farmers Fair featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival is a cherished family tradition that offers a unique blend of agricultural exhibits and modern entertainment. Located in Harmony Township, NJ, this event runs from July 27 to August 3 and features an array of attractions, including demolition derbies, hay bale rolling in the Agricultural Olympics, and mass hot air balloon launches every evening. Visitors can enjoy tethered balloon rides, carnival rides, and various children’s activities at the Kids Corral. The fair also hosts competitions like the Belvidere FFA Alumni & Supporters Car, Truck & Tractor Show, and numerous home and garden contests. Attendees can experience live entertainment, with performances from local bands, a beer garden, and special events like the Black Cat Hell Riders Stunt Car Show. The fair also honors veterans and seniors with special admission days and activities. With traditional horse shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, a bustling marketplace, and classic fair food, the Warren County Farmers Fair is a perfect escape to the countryside, celebrating the essence of Americana.
1350 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg/Harmony, NJ
Cost: Adults: $10, Ages 6-12: $5, Children 5 and Under Free (includes both the Farmers’ Fair and the Balloon Festival)
Taco Palooza
Rescheduled to Sunday, August 4: 11 am – 7 pm
NJ Food Trucks, Restaurants, Chefs and a Variety of Beer, Sangria & Margaritas …. Kids activities, Vendors and great LIVE Music…Peoples Choice Awards for Top Traditional Taco, Trendsetter Taco & Loco Taco. Plus a Corn Hole Tournament! And don’t forget to visit the Beer, Sangria & Margarita Garden for refreshing beverages. Kids activities too! Don’t forget to bring your chairs, blankets, and pop-ups for a fantastic day of music, food, and fun.
Washington Lake Park, 626 HurfvillE Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $5 in advance. $7 admission, Kids under 5 Free. Tickets are available here
Manasquan Fireman’s Fair
Now – August 3, 6 pm – 10 pm
The Manasquan Fireman’s Fair, which began in 1974, is the year’s largest fundraiser for Manasquan Volunteer Engine Company #2. The five day fair features exciting carnival rides for all ages by Skelly’s Amusements, delicious festival food and treats, beer garden, live music, carnival games & prizes, $25,000 Super 50/50 raffle, and so much more!
Mallard Park, Manasquan, NJ
Summer Street Feast
August 1, 4 – 8 pm
Visit #DowntownHaddonfield on Thursday, August 1 for Summer Street Feast: a night of food, music and fun! Kings Highway will be closed to host over 10 food trucks, musical performances on the Camden County stage, and facepainting! Local businesses will be celebrating Summer Sidewalk Sale, with products on the sidewalk until 8 PM.
Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free
Anglesea Night Market & Food Truck Night
August 1 & 15, 5 pm – 10 pm
Treat yourself to some of the best food from the region 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on select Thursdays this summer. The Anglesea Night Market and Food Truck Fest will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, and everything North Wildwood has to offer.
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ
29th Annual Clamfest
August 1 – 3
This three-day festival will feature seafood and other dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment, children’s activities, and specialty vendors. Food and Music lovers will fill the streets at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues. The famous Clam Fest is a two-day spectacular event, a wide variety of food trucks, along with other festival favorites including the Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. Admission and parking are free, and the event takes place rain or shine.
Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Art of Surfing Festival
August 1 – 3
This annual curated art festival is a free event featuring original artwork by local surfers, locally shaped surfboards, and a chance to meet artists from across the region. Also featuring classic surfboards, memorabilia and live music.
Ocean City Music Pier, 813 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free
AWA Putt for Pets
August 2 – 4, 10 am – 10 pm
18 Holes of FUN plus Water Ice! Join the Animal Welfare Association for their 4th Annual Putt for Pets. $10 for a round of mini golf and a water ice the weekend of August 2nd-4th. Bring the family, friends, team, or troop for some summer fun and help save the lives of homeless animals at the same time!
Pleasant Valley Miniature Golf, 93 NJ-73, Voorhees, NJ 08043
Cost: $10
New Jersey State Fair – Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
August 2 – 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
Butterfly Festival
August 3, 10 am – 5 pm
Many treasured activities and events are in the offing at The Watershed Institute! The visitors will have the chance to explore the Insect Zoo, enjoy the Butterfly and Bug Parade, and participate in guided tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House. A variety of offerings await them, including food trucks, live entertainment, enchanting music, kids’ games & crafts, and an array of vendors. The Nature Shop will be thoughtfully stocked with all the necessities for little butterflies or bugs. The event’s proceeds will play a crucial role in sustaining The Watershed Institute’s efforts in environmental conservation, advocacy, science, and education
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington NJ 08534
Price: $10 per person or $25 per carload (up to six people)
International Food & Craft Beer Festival
August 3, 12 pm – 7 pm. Rain Date August 4
The International Food & Craft Beer Festival arrives at Red Bank Battlefield on Saturday, August 3 from 12pm-6pm. Enjoy live music, games, kid’s activities, international foods and, of course, beer.
Red Bank Battlefield, National Park, NJ
Cost: $5 Admission into the event
4th Annual Cherry Hill Mall Food Truck Festival
August 3, 12 pm – 6 pm
100% of the proceeds from this event benefit children with autism, come show your support! The 4th annual Food Truck Festival at the Cherry Hill Mall is located Church Rd side of the mall by Macy’s and JCPenney. Come enjoy Music, Carnival Games, Face painting, Vendors, and Raffle prizes. Bring your chairs and relax while listening to music and enjoying a wonderful selection of foods from around the globe.
Cherry Hill Mall, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Manahopkin Craft Beer & Music Festival
August 3, 2 Sessions
This event features beers from local breweries, food trucks, live music, craft vendors and activities for children. Two tasting sessions: 12:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Manahawkin Lake Park, Route 9 and North Lakeshore Road, Manahawkin section of Stafford, NJ
Cost: Tickets cost $40 for attendees who will be sampling beer; admission is free for those who will not be drinking. Food prices will vary by vendor.
Heart of the City Festival
August 3, 12 pm – 6 pm. Rain date August 10
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
Just Peachy Festival
August 3 & 4, 10 am – 5 pm
The weekend will be filled with activities for kids, pony rides, games, and barnyard fun. Kids can enjoy rubber duck races, interactive, hands-on fun in the Little Tots Farm Store, junior mechanic Shop, Discovery Barn, a scavenger hunt, and old-fashioned games. Enjoy live music each day from noon-4 pm. Everything Peachy Food Tent will offer a tasty summer fare. Barn Door Cafe will be scooping up Peach Ice Cream & peachy treats. Adults can enjoy the taste of summer in a glass with our award-winning Just Peachy wine, peach wine slush, or a flight of our white, red, and fruit wines.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, NJ
Cost: $15+
Luau Food Truck Festival at Laurita Winery
August 3 & 4, 11 am – 9 pm and 11 am to 7 pm
This family fun-filled day of relaxing takes place on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair their delicious wines with the many delicious food offerings available from onsite food trucks. Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists.Each visitor will be given a unique souvenir Laurita wine glass. Other treats include a Hawaiian DJ segments between each live show, with fantastic fireworks (Saturday evening) and access to many unique and popular food trucks.
Laurita Winery, 19/85 Archertown Road, New Egypt NJ
Cost: Tickets online in advance $13. Tickets at gate $15. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE
The New Jersey Sunflower Trail
Now – Labor Day. Festival Dates August 3 & 4
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.
Ort Farms Flower Festival
August 3 & 4, 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
Peach Pie Contest & Festival
August 4, 10 am – 2 pm
Riverview Farmers Market presents the Perfect Peach Pie Contest in addition to their weekly farmers market. Amateur bakers can register in advance.
Riverview Farmers Market, 498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila
August 4, 11 am – 5 pm
The Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila, presented by the Asbury Park Press, invites everyone to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the middle of summer! Join on Sunday, August4 ofr a delightful event filled with authentic food, margaritas, live music, and more. Get your general admission at seatgeek.com/monmouth and use promo code Latin24 to save 15%.
Monmouth Race Track, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $6, additional cost for food and beverage
Lunar Faire
August 4, 5 pm – 10 pm
A witchy and weird night market and social event. Appearing bi-monthly on new and full moons!
August 4: Animal Faire Jungle Habitat
August 19: TBD as of July 29, 2024
109 Airport Rd, West Milford, NJ
Cost: $15 – $20
