NJIB’s Top New Jersey Events for July 15th – 17th, 2022

Hello Summer! It’s July! 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. BONUS! Come say hi to me on Saturday at the Bell Works Saturday Night Market. These are my top 15 picks are for July 15-17, 2022.

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NJIB’s Top Fifteen New Jersey Events for July 15-17, 2022:

New Brunswick Restaurant Week 2022
Now – July 24
Celebrate the culinary diversity of New Brunswick’s City Center. Local restaurants offer the perfect night out with restaurants and shops welcoming you back and giving you all-new ways to enjoy your dining experience in New Brunswick! Shops and restaurants have cooked up some amazing offers to get the foodie in each of us out the door and dive into new experiences and flavors. Visit a new spot that’s sure to surprise you with delight, or stick with an old favorite where your tastebuds will be satisfied and your heart will be pleased by the local support.
New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Priced at each restaurant

147th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival
Now – July 16
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society of Hammonton will be holding their 147th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival from Monday, July 11th through Saturday, July 16th, located at the festival grounds on Mt Carmel Lane. The Hammonton Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival is the longest running Italian festival in the country and features live music and DJ entertainment each night, plenty of mouth watering food and treats, beer garden, carnival midway with exciting rides and games for all ages by Amusements of America, Wall of Death motorcycle thrill show (back by popular demand!), and a whole lot more! On the feast day, July 16th, there will be a procession through the streets of Hammonton starting at 4pm. At night, the festival will feature a spectacular fireworks display at 10pm.
1 Mt Carmel Ln, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Admission to the carnival grounds is free. Pay one Price unlimited ride wristbands are available on July 12th, 13th, and 14th – ride all night for $30 per wristband!

Newark Pride 17th Annual LGBTQ Festival
Now – July 17
Hosted in the heart of downtown Newark, Newark’s Gay Pride events are hosted in an area brimming with activities, attractions and adventures! These events increase awareness of the city and its vast culture, while increasing revenue and visibility for corporate sponsors and local businesses alike. Indeed, Newark Gay Pride offers a unique opportunity to view the ways Newark’s LGBTQ community is flourishing concurrently with the city’s cultural and economic boom. From thriving cultural institutions like NJPAC, Prudential Arena and The Newark Museum to a variety of new restaurants, hotels, and luxury apartments that are transforming the downtown area – Newark is on the rise.
Newark, NJ

Ocean County Fair
July 13 – 17
After a year of the Ocean County Fair being canceled, it’s back this year better than ever for 2022. There is always so much to do at the Ocean County Fair, but truly it’s all about the 4H and the amazing animals. The 4H tent has so much going on with games, prizes, and learning from the people that take care and raise these animals. Unlimited ride wristbands are available for each day of the fair.
Robert J. Miller Air Park Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ
Cost: $9, kids under 10 are Free

Mount Carmel Festival 2022
July 13 – 17, 6PM – 11PM Each Day
The Berkley Heights Mt. Carmel Society will hold their annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel from Wednesday, July 13th, through Sunday, July 17th, located at the Mt. Carmel Field on Springfield Ave & River Rd. An annual tradition for over 110 years, this five-day festival features a midway with carnival rides and games for all ages by Amusements of America, live entertainment each night, a beer & wine garden, plenty of delicious food, and fun for the entire family! Fireworks displays by Garden State Fireworks will be held on two nights with the Family Night mini fireworks display on July 15th at 9:30 pm, and the famous Fireworks Spectacular on July 16th at 10 pm.
56 River Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Cost: $12+< in advance, $15+ at the gate/em>

Rootstock Vineyard Concert Series
July 15, 6PM
Discover new music and pair it with amazing wine at the Rootstock Vineyard Concert Series! As the sun sets behind the vineyard, it provides the perfect backdrop for a fun and relaxing evening. Named for the essential part of the grapevine, Rootstock combines beautiful vineyard ambiance and intimate musical performances. Rootstock Vineyard Concert Series is a feast for the senses offering great music, stunning vineyard sunsets, and local food truck vendors. Relax under the stars as you listen to live music from talented up-and-coming singer-songwriters and musicians.
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery, 600 South Railroad Avenue, Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: $10

Blueberry Summer Fest – Plants and Creatures of the Pines
July 16, 10AM – 3PM
Blueberry Harvest Season in the Birthplace of the Blueberry! (For real, Elizabeth Coleman White and Dr. Frederick Coville developed the first crop of blueberries here in 1916). Support this wonderful volunteer-led effort to raise awareness and funds for the restoration and preservation of this National Register Historic Village and to promote blueberry and cranberry farms in South Jersey. Each week will have a different theme including Living History, etc. The Whitesbog Blueberry Festival is an old-fashioned country fair set in the Pine Barrens historic village with museums, historic homes, a General Store, tractor-pulled wagon rides to the blueberry field to pick heirloom berries, local handmade craft vendors, and local folk music, with berries for sale from a local blueberry farm.
120 W. Whites Bog Road, Browns Mills, NJ

Butterfly Festival
July 16, 12PM – 4PM
Spend an exceptional afternoon with the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission and Parks and Rec as they fly into July with the Butterfly Festival! Held at Red Bank Battlefield on July 16th from 12 pm to 4pm (Raindate July 17th, 12 pm to 4pm). All ages welcome
100 County Rd 642 National Park, NJ

Bell Works Fresh Saturday Night Market
 July 16, 2PM – 7PM
A monthly night market season runs on Saturdays from March until November and features around 50 local artists, makers, live music, & drinks. 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
101 Crawford’s Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ

Bloomfield Center Food Tour
July 16, 2PM – 4:30PM
Bloomfield Center Alliance is preparing for its 1st Food Tour of the summer on Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 2-4:30 PM. The rich menu of samples has flavors from all over the world – with new cuisine and some classic recipes. This adventure for foodies through Bloomfield Center’s business district will include a guided walking tour, stopping at four restaurants for scrumptious bites. The event will provide an opportunity for guests to connect with chefs and owners and have a one-of-a-kind dining experience. The food-filled trek will begin at Bloomfield’s historic Lackawanna Train Station. A lively, experienced guide will lead the tour along with staff from the Bloomfield Center Alliance sharing information on the history of the area alongside updates on events and new developments within Bloomfield Center.
Bloomfield Station, Corner of Glenwood and Lackwanna Place, Bloomfield, NJ
Cost: $30

Waterford Car Show and Family Fun Day
July 16, 3PM – 7PM, rain date July 30
Crafter/Vendors, Food Trucks, Games & Inflatables for the kids and of course all kinds of CARS!
Waterford Township Municipal, 2131 Auburn Ave, Atco, NJ

Drive-In Movie Nights at Billian Legion Park
July 16
Billian Legion Park hosts summer movie nights, complete with themes, giveaways, and refreshments. The movies are free, but registration is required. You are welcome to bring chairs and sit outside your vehicle. Gates open at 7:15pm for parking. The movie will start between 8:30pm and 8:50pm depending on sunset as it needs to be dark enough to see the picture on the screen.
Billian Legion Park, Bound Brook, NJ

Christmas in July Food Truck Festival
July 16 & 17, 11-9pm and 11-7pm
An outdoor, fun-filled day of relaxing fun on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair 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 free parking, a face painter for kids (1:00-4:00) fire pits, fantastic fireworks (Saturday evening), and access to many unique and popular food trucks.
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $12 in advance, $14 at the door! Everyone 20 and under gets in FREE!

Summer Vibes Festival at Great Adventure
July 16 & 17
Drench yourself in a kaleidoscope of color at this new, summer festival. Have you ever dreamt of an event filled with mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, bold, eye-popping spectacles, live entertainment, and colorful curiosities? This summer, join Six Flags as they transform the park into six colorfully themed areas filled with magic and wonder. From bold and colorful installations to delectable food and live entertainment, there is more to enjoy during this brand new summer festival than ever before.
1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ
Cost: Price of Admission

Blueberry Festival
July 17, 10AM – 3PM
Clement Blueberry Farm will be hosting a fundraiser directly benefiting the animals in their care at Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary. There will be music, games, raffle prizes, craft & food vendors, and much more!
Clement Blueberry Farm, 200 Magnolia Rd. Pemberton, NJ
Cost: $10 per person for 5lbs of blueberries! $5 for children 5-12. Kids under 5 are free.