NJIB’s Top Fifteen New Jersey Events for June 17 – 19, 2022
It’s June and the weather is hot hot hot. And it’s Father’s Day! Let’s celebrate with street fairs, music and food truck festivals, carnivals, and more. 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 20 picks are for June 17 – 19, 2022.
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NJIB’s Top Fifteen New Jersey Events for June 17 – 19, 2022:
Beardfest
June 16 – 18
Beardfest is a festival that celebrates the creative spirit in all of us. Enjoy more than 30 bands on two stages, take part in more than 40 interactive workshops, take a dip in a beautiful lake, and camp under the stars…all in an expansive Pinelands campground complete with a lake and hiking trails.
Paradise Lakes Campground, Rt 206 (between Mile markers 3 & 4), Hammonton, NJ
Barefoot Country Music Fest
June 16 – 19 (rain or shine)
This is the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music festival hosting a unique blend of country music’s top artists and up-and-comers. It features 40+ of Country’s hottest artists across 5 unique stages on the shores of Wildwood, NJ. This years line-up includes: Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Chris Janson, Michael Ray, Rita Wilson, Mat Stell, Priscilla Block, and More
On the beach between the famous Morey’s Piers, Wildwood, NJ
Tri-County Fair
June 16 – 19
Held on their 107 acre site, the Tri-County Fair will feature free family entertainment such as; family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, a complimentary live musical showcase where local bands will display their talents and entertain fair-goers an old time car show complete with 50’s music, monster truck rides, and the Illusions of Jay Mattioli (as seen on America’s Got Talent!
Christ Church, 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ
Old York Cellar’s Father’s Day Weekend Celebration
June 17 – 19
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with multiple wine tasting experiences to choose from, live music and delicious food. Six course wine pairing experience, tapas and wine experience, charcuterie, chocolate and wine experience, guided wine tastings, wonderful wine gifts, custom labeled wine bottles, private wine cabanas and more.
Friday – Live Music with Chris from RAVE ON, 6 – 9 pm & enjoy Paella on the Patio
Saturday – Live Music with Chris Giakas 12 – 3 pm & Nikki Briar 3:30 – 6:30 pm.
Sunday – Live Music with Mark Mayer 12 – 3 pm & Michael Montemurro 3:30 – 6:30 pm.
Old York Cellars Winery, 80 Old York Rd. Ringoes, NJ
North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival
June 17-19
Enjoy fun for the whole family at the North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival. Discover carnival rides, entertainment, food and much more!
US-1, Milltown, NJ 08850
Cost: $13-$35; prices vary on select dates
Manville/Hillsborough Food Truck & Music fest
June 18, 11AM – 7PM
Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, your blankets, and of course your 4 – legged family members are very welcome as you kick off summer the right way benefiting St. Ann’s Classical Academy! In addition to some great food your family will enjoy some great activities including Hatchet tossing from Throw House, boardwalk style games, bounce houses, airsoft shooting gallery, grand prix racing, face painters, Henna by Dana and more!
1515 Brooks Blvd, Manville, NJ
Cost: $4 – $6, kids 3 and under are free
Taco Palooza
June 18, 12PM – 7:30PM
Hold on to your Sombreros and get ready to shake your Maracas! TACO PALOOZA is coming to Hopatcong on June 18, 2022! A Benefit for Hopatcong PBA 149, Special Olympics & Hopatcong Smile. This festival celebrates a HUGE love for all things TACO! Beer, Sangria, Margaritas, Live Music & Vendors too!
Hilltop Field, 32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under are 5 are free
Sustainability Green Music and Arts Festival/Opening Day Farmers’ Market/Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 10AM – 5PM
Join Downtown Washington Borough for their Green, Music and Arts Fest. and the opening day of Farmers’ Market and Juneteenth Celebration. Music all day by: The Adventures of Matte Black, Dende’s Recycled Sounds and Big Bruce & the Messengers. Arts and Crafts vendors, Dove Environmental Education, Kids’ Crafts and much more!
Washington Borough Business Improvement District, 21 Belvidere Ave. Washington, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market
June 18, 9AM – 4PM
Over 200 vendors displaying 100% handmade crafts of all kinds!
Ocean Ptwy, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: Free
C.H.A.A.C.A. Juneteenth Parade and Festival
June 18, 10AM – 5PM, rain date June 19
A Parade & Festival of remembrance and celebration of Juneteenth, the day when enslaved African Americans from the south gained freedom after the Civil War June 19, 1865. Performances, vendors, food trucks, music, and more. The parade begins at 10 a.m and the festival starts immediately after. Divine Catering food truck will be available to entice your taste buds! Come see some great performances which include, but not limited to:
a Harriet Tubman reenactment by Dr. Daisy Century
the Universal African Dance and Ensemble
Dioana Gayle- vocalist
spoken word
jazz bands
and many more!
100 Bortons Mill Road Cherry Hill, NJ
Leonia Color & Kite Festival 2022
June 18, 12PM – 4PM
Eventor Management is proud to present to you the 1st Annual Leonia Color & Kite Festival 2022 (HOLI Celebration: Festival of colors & Kite Festival). Come join and enjoy the colorful festivals of India. It’s a free community event.
370 Broad Avenue, Leonia, NJ
2022 Bell Works Fresh Saturday Night Market
June 18, 3PM – 8PM
Located in Holmdel, NJ, Bell Works is a 2 million square foot metroburb featuring 5 floors of offices, a full restaurant and retail experience, and a rooftop bar. Their monthly night market season runs on Saturdays from March until November and features around 50 local artists, makers, live music, & drinks.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ
Raritan Native American Heritage Celebration 2022
June 18 & 19
Raritan Pow Wow is a full contest Pow Wow attracting over 500 Native American artists, educators, singers, dancers and performing groups from across the Americas. There will be over 40 artist booths selling crafts, jewelry, food and more. Other highlights of the event include authentic cuisine: buffalo burgers, venison stew and corn soup. Visitors can interact with representatives from tribes of the Lakota, Navajo, Mohawk, Seneca, Cherokee, Aztec, Mayan, Samoan, Hawaiian and many more. There is a tipi raising.
Middlesex County Fair Ground, 655 Cranbury Rd. East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $10 – $45
Father’s Day Festival at Autumn Lake
June 19, 12PM – 5PM
Join Autumn Lake for a fun afternoon to celebrate dad and bring the whole family. The Celebration will take place from 12 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $15.00 and includes a wine flight, complimentary glass, live entertainment all in a relaxing farm setting. They will have food, vendors and live music.
Food will be available for purchase. Their friend Big Papa Jai will be there with smoking his famous BBQ. The menu will include BBQ chicken, brisket, pulled pork and several sides. Dan’s Waffles will also be there serving their famous chicken and waffles as well as dessert waffles and ice cream.
870 W Malaga Road Williamstown, NJ
Cost: $15
Father’s Day @ The Track
June 19, 9AM – 6PM
Continue the family tradition or start a new one by celebrating Dad on Father’s Day at beautiful Monmouth Park! FREE parking and admission for all. Plan a day in our Picnic Area and enjoy the Summertime BBQ buffet with all the sights and sounds of the races.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Free for dads
