NJIB’s Guide to 15+ New Jersey September Street Fairs 2026

New Jersey’s September Street Fairs offer an exciting blend of community spirit, entertainment, and unique local finds. As the crisp fall air sets in, towns across the state transform their streets into bustling hubs of activity, featuring live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities. These vibrant events provide a perfect opportunity to explore the Garden State’s culture, from homemade crafts to delicious local delicacies. They make them a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the best of New Jersey’s small-town charm. PS. All events are free to attend.

Always check the weather and the event links before you attend in case of cancellations and rescheduling.

For more New Jersey events throughout the year, check out our Event Guide.

For more New Jersey adventures and New Jersey Events, be sure to follow along on Instagram, @newjerseyisntboring, and Insta Stories! Don’t forget to tag your own NJ fun with #NJisntBoring

NJIB’s Guide to 15+ New Jersey September Street Fairs 2026:

Frenchtown Riverfest
September 6, 11 am – 7 pm
This free, one-day community street fair celebrates life along the Delaware River with live music on two stages, over 60 local art and food vendors, a beer tent, and family activities
Sunbeam Lenape Park & Downtown Frenchtown, NJ

Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
September 7, 10 am – 5 pm
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair, hosted by the Borough of Riverdale, takes place along the Newark Pompton Turnpike from Newbury Place to Cotluss Road on Labor Day Monday. The street transforms into a lively block party with quality exhibitors, an arts and crafts section, live entertainment, over 15 food trucks, and a variety of local vendors. Guests can enjoy gourmet festival foods, live music, dancing, demonstrations, and the “Kidz Traveling Shindig” featuring rides, games, and activities for children. This family-friendly tradition offers fun, food, and entertainment for the entire community.
83 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ

Wood Street Fair
September 12, 9 am – 4 pm
Wood Street Fair is a much-anticipated annual event which takes place in the midst of the Historic City of Burlington, New Jersey. Brought to you by the Colonial Burlington Foundation, this popular event draws over 25,000 visitors and features more than 175 of the area’s finest artisans and crafters. Tour for free one of New Jersey’s oldest houses, the Revell House (ca. 1685), fabled site of Burlington’s hospitality to Benjamin Franklin. Feast on yummy treats such as Gingerbread, Pumpkin, Blueberry, or Cranberry Breads & Gingerbread Men.
Wood Street, Burlington, NJ

Lavallette Founders Day
September 12, 11 am – 5 pm
Lavallette Founders Day is a community event, organized for the purpose of giving back to the community of Lavallette. This event is funded through the efforts of the Lavallette Founder‛s Day Committee members, who solicit donations and contributions from local businesses and various other entities with the purpose of providing an event that will foster unity among the residents of the community, allowing them to celebrate themselves, each other, and the town within which they live.
Bay Blvd & Philadelphia Ave, Lavalette, NJ

Haddon Township Fall Festival and Jam Fest
September 12, 12 pm – 6 pm
Attendees can enjoy live music and dance, food trucks, rides, bounce houses, obstacle courses, health activities, arts and crafts, and community group booths, along with popular apple pie baking and wing-eating contests. The festival also offers a beer garden, cornhole, and ping-pong at the lake’s main stage area.
Crystal Lake Pool (W. Park Blvd. & Crystal Lake Ave) to West Park Blvd, Haddon Twp, NJ

Bond Street Block Party ’26
September 12, 1 pm – 10 pm
This annual community gathering centers around “The Complex”—comprising Bond Street Bar, Capitoline, Lotera, and The Basement. Ron Gallo headlines the night with a set at 9 PM. The massive all-day lineup includes NYC-based rock band Snowmen, Preachers on the FM, Chad Sabo, Ov Love, In the Pines (performing a 4 PM set of psych-rock and shoegaze), Tango Machina, The Band Palm (delivering dreamy melodies, gritty guitars, punk energy, and rock ‘n’ roll), Blush, and Bristler. Hot Wax Asbury Park will be spinning vinyl between sets all day, inviting guests to dig through crates, hang out with local regulars, and enjoy a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. Featured artists include Jenny Lee, Blair Witch, and DJ Riff Raff. Plus, catch the exciting debut of the exclusive Bond Bar ice cream sandwich, crafted as a classic Jack and Jill style treat with midnight cocoa between two jet black, properly salted chocolate cookies.
208 Bond Street, Asbury Park, NJ

Sippin on Station
September 12, 3 pm – 9 pm
Sippin’ on Station is an annual wine and food festival held every fall in Haddon Heights, NJ. This popular event takes place on Station Avenue and features a lively mix of craft beer, local wines, artisan vendors, and live music on multiple stages. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food trucks and handcrafted beverages, making it a fun community event for all ages.
Station Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ

Dunellen Street Fair & Craft Show
September 13, 11 am – 5 pm
Come down to the Dunellen Street Fair & Craft Show and enjoy a day of family fun with original and interesting Arts & Crafts, Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Games, Family Fun, live music, DJ, performances, and more!
North Ave and N Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ

Festival of the Sea
September 19, 10 am – 7 pm 
This event features local food, over 250 craft vendors, a beer and wine garden, music, and family-friendly activities. and much more.
Downtown, 601 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Elmwood Park’s Community Day Street Fair + Food Truck Festival
September 19, 11 am – 5 pm
The Borough of Elmwood Park hosts its Market Street Festival, rain or shine. The street becomes a giant block party with vendors, arts and crafts, live music, food trucks, and a kids’ zone featuring free rides and activities. It’s a full day of shopping, entertainment, and community fun.
500 Mola Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ

Belmar San Gennaro Festival
September 19, 11 am – 6 pm
You don’t have to be of Italian descent to enjoy the Belmar Feast of San Gennaro at the Jersey Shore.
Downtown Belmar, NJ

All About Downtown Street Fair
September 19, 12 pm – 8 pm
Explore Jersey City’s premier street fair with vendors offering handmade goods, local services, and delicious food. The event features live music, kids’ rides, beer gardens, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the day.
Newark Avenue, between Grove St & Coles St, Jersey City, NJ

Arts & Cars: Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show
September 20, 10 am – 4 pm
The Summit Downtown Art Festival is an outdoor, juried art show that showcases a diverse range of artistic talents, featuring local artists and artisans presenting their creations in various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and purchase unique and original items. The Art Festival, organized by the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, will be located on Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Summit Avenue.
Springfield Avenue between Beechwood Road and Summit Avenue, Summit, NJ

Saddle Brook Street Fair & Craft Show
September 20, 10 am – 4 pm
Come down to the Saddle Brook Street Fair & Craft Show and enjoy a day of family fun with original and interesting Arts & Crafts, Artists, Crafters, Vendors, Food, Games, Family Fun, live music, DJ, performances and more!
Market St and Mayhill St, Saddle Brook, NJ

Festifall Street Fair
September 20, 10 am – 5 pm
The Festifall Street Fair is a lively community event featuring a diverse range of vendors, including food, crafts, and local businesses. Enjoy a day of shopping, entertainment, and family-friendly activities on Central Avenue in Westfield, NJ.
Central Ave, Westfield, NJ

Ridgewood Fall Art & Craft Street Fair
September 20, 11 am – 5 pm
Each year, thousands attend this once-a-year street fair from near and far. Two hundred exhibitors from four states will be highlighting arts, crafts, and photography. You are sure to find the perfect gift or something special for yourself at this vibrant outdoor event. Discover one-of-a-kind hand-crafted items, ranging from jewelry and art to pottery, stained glass, mixed media, woodwork, garden items, apparel, photography, home decor, and so much more. A large food court will be set up in front of the park, featuring a variety of delicious festival foods, including fish, sausage and peppers, gyros, empanadas, steak sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, kebabs, zeppole, desserts, and so much more. A large area dedicated to children’s entertainment will feature a variety of inflatables, face painting, games, and items specifically catered to young attendees, located on Walnut Street and in the park. Live music will be played near the food court.
Downtown East Ridgewood Ave, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ

Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair
September 20, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm
Come enjoy a juried art show and a local arts-and-crafts sale in downtown Highland Park! The festival draws thousands of art enthusiasts and visitors from all across the region to stroll through Highland Park and enjoy artistic offerings, live music and other entertainment, food from local restaurants and producers, children’s activities, promotional booths, and much more.
Downtown Highland Park, 212 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ

Hackettstown Oktoberfest
September 26 & 27
Ready to kick off the fall season with one of Hackettstown’s biggest town-wide events of the year? Join the Hackettstown BID, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Grand Avenue Tavern, and Man Skirt Brewing as they host events throughout the weekend. This is a FREE event, so grab your friends and family and be prepared to have the time of your life. There will be activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks, food, and more! This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event where vendors will take over Main St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave. for this street-fair-style event. There will be kids’ activities and other non-alcohol-related activities as well.
Downtown Hackettstown(Main St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave), NJ

Fanny Wood Day Street Fair & Food Truck Festival
September 27, 10 am – 5 pm
Fanny Wood Day, hosted by the Borough of Fanwood and the Fanny Wood Day Committee, offers a full day of shopping, food, live music, and family fun. Visitors can browse quality vendors, handmade crafts, and local merchants, enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, and take part in free kids’ activities and contests. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the south side train station parking lot on South Ave., with live music and plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the day.
200 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ