NJIB’s Top New Jersey Events for July 8th – 10th, 2022

Hello Summer! It’s the first weekend of July and the weather is hot hot hot. 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 Asbury Refresh Vintage and Oddities Market. These are my top 15 picks are for July 8-10, 2022.

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NJIB’s Top Fifteen New Jersey Events for July 8-10, 2022:

Cumberland County Fair
Now through July 9
You’re invited to join the Cumberland County Fairs that return to Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Cooperative Fair Board Association, headed up by Fair Board President, Donald Schultz, promises the Fair is back and will have something for everyone. The County Fair is one of the highlights of the summer and brings thousands of families from throughout the state and county.
Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Road, Millville, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 5 and under are free

Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival
July 8, 9AM – 2PM
Grab your buckets and shovels and head to the beach at Heather Road in Wildwood Crest and get ready to create works of art in the sand! This amateur and semi-pro sand sculpting contest is hosted by professional world-renowned sand sculptor Matt Long, a former cast member of the Travel Channel’s SandMasters, and “Can You Dig It!” Sand Tools. FREE to all participants and spectators. Fun activities featured at this year’s festival include live music, beach games, and family entertainment. Sculptures will be judged on creativity, execution, composition and overall presentation, and prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each division. Rain or shine.
Wildwood Crest Beach, Heather Rd. Wildwood Crest, NJ

Trenton Circus Squad presents Big Top Tour 2022
July 8 & 9
Trenton Circus Squad returns to Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park for its 2022 Big Top Tour, an annual residency that features public performances by its Youth Squad members. Each summer, the group travels around New Jersey presenting daring feats by trained teen performers, including dazzling acrobatics, high-wire walking, and unicycle stunts. This year’s tour features a new Big Top Tent created by Canobbio Textile, an Italian company known for manufacturing tents for global circus powerhouse, Cirque du Soleil. Trenton Circus Squad aims to inspire young people across New Jersey to take big leaps in life through their free circus programs, where they learn how to cooperate, push themselves, and serve their community – all through the astonishing practice of circus arts.
Cooper’s Poynt Waterfront Park, 801 Delaware Ave. Camden, NJ
Cost: “Pay What You Will”. Suggested donation $15

New Jersey State Barbecue Championship™ and the Angelsea Blues Festival
July 8 – 10
The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship℠ is a three-day open-air festival featuring championship barbecue competitions; live cooking demonstrations, special displays, and food and beverage vendors to satisfy every taste and appetite. The Anglesea Blues Festival℠ features both national and regional blues musicians and is held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship℠. Throughout the weekend, free live entertainment is featured on an outdoor main stage and additional acts in neighboring establishments.
201 New Jersey Ave, N Wildwood, NJ

East Coast Gaming Expo
July 8 – 10
The same convention you know and love with an updated name, their 8th major event promises to be the biggest and best EVER with new Special Guests & Tournaments, an added Vendor Hall day and much more – and now ECGX is taking over the ENTIRE venue! Featuring a 24-hour free-play arcade, consoles, tournaments, live music, vendors, panels, table-top gaming, RPGs, CCGs, movies, anime, prizes and so much more, come out to ECGX and get your game on. Free parking, discounted hotel room rate (selling out fast!), conveniently located, kids ages 10 and under are free with each paid adult admission.
Double Tree by Hilton, 2349 Marlton Pk. Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: $22 – $140

Asbury Refresh Vintage and Oddities Market
July 9, 10AM – 3PM
REFRESH is a monthly celebration of all things vintage, oddities & one of a kind collectibles. Join Asbury Fresh Markets on select Saturdays through the year where you can shop from a curated collection of over 50 vendors selling unique items & more.
Kennedy Park next to Cross+Orange, Asbury Park, NJ

“Best in Show” Pet Party
July 9, 10AM – 2PM
It’s the 2nd Annual “Best in Show” Pet Party! Pet-themed vendors will be set up and ready for shoppers with local offerings ranging from pet services, accessories, home decor and more! At 2pm there will be a Pup Stru with have three contest categories: Biggest, Smallest, and Best Costume; sign-ups will be located at our Info Tent beginning at 10am and closing at 1:30pm; it is $5/per pet, per category; proceeds will be going to a local shelter in need! They will also be collecting items for our local shelters…we will have a collection bin set up at our Info Tent; currently seeking these donations: Dog + Cat Food, Chlorine Bleach, Cat Litter, Food Bowls, Litter Pans, Blankets, Towels, Treats and Toys.
200 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ

1st Annual Fireman’s Fair
July 9, 11AM – 10PM
Come on out and support your local fire department while enjoying the summer air! There will be several bands playing throughout the day including “The Nerds”! There will also be food trucks, a beer tent, carnival rides, games and many vendors to explore! Bring the whole family and have a great time! Hands will be stamped for re entry if you want to come do the carival in the morning and come back at night for the music!
Lebanon Township Memorial Park, 70 Bunnvale Rd, Califon, NJ
Cost: $20 per person; children 10 and under are free; ride tickets are available too.

Clinton Township Food Truck and Music Fest
July 9, 11AM – 7PM
15 gourmet food trucks, Live Music, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities including pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, knockerball, hatchet throwing, bounce house, slide & so much more! Event is being held at Bundt Park. Bring your appetite, friends, family, lawn chairs, pups and blankets!
Bundt Park, 8 Red School House Road, Lebanon, NJ
Cost: $5, and kids under 5 are free. Please bring a non-perishable canned or boxed item to help support the food pantry.

Second Saturday in Collingswood
July 9, 5PM
Enjoy live music and art all over Collingswood! Second Saturday was started by a collection of store owners that had an interest in promoting the arts in Collingswood. Each month from March to December visitors can plan a night on the town to experience the unique arts, music, shopping and dining Collingswood is known for. As always, Second Saturdays are free and there are local artists and musicians on each block. Just arrive & enjoy the culture.
Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ

Freehold Twp Day
July 9, 4PM
Freehold Township in partnership with the Veteran’s Community Alliance invite you to attend the 18th Annual Freehold Township Day at Michael J. Tighe Park. Free rides, local organizations and vendors, Teen Center, Screaming Broccoli and The Phil Engel Band on the main stage, Don’t Forget the Vet Car Show with over 100 cars and most importantly, showing our patriotic support and helping our veterans. FIREWORKS at 9:15 p.m.
Michael J. Tighe Park, Freehold, NJ

Mayor’s Music Series in Rahway
July 9, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Enjoy original music and covers presented by regional musicians and performers from NJ and NYC, featuring seasoned musicians and fresh new local acts just breaking into the scene! The series has slowly grown into a downtown favorite offering genres for all musical tastes.
Paseo Plaza, 1501 Main St. Rahway, NJ

28th Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
July 9 & 10
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival returns for its 28th year with more than 200 artists showcasing the best of best of fine art and craft from the region and beyond. This two-day outdoor festival, sponsored by Subaru, will be held Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 10 from noon – 5 p.m. along Kings Highway between Washington Avenue and Haddon Avenue and along Tanner Street to Euclid Avenue.
200 Kings Highway Haddonfield, NJ

Maplewoodstock Music and Art Festival
July 9 & 10
Bring the whole family out to this lively festival of arts, music, food, and kids’ activities all in one weekend. Featured and Headline acts are Galactic, Funk Yeah!, and Friends of the Brothers, along with Alexander Kariotis and Autumn Jones.
Memorial Park, 580 Valley Street, Maplewood, NJ

Garden State Comic Fest
July 9 & 10
Do you love Batman, Spider-man, The X-Men, and other amazing comic book characters? If so you will love spending the weekend at Garden State Comic Fest. Whether it be film, animation, comic books, or video games. Come out with the whole family and see your heroes and villains come to life!
William G. Mennen Sports Arena 161 East Hanover Avenue Morristown, NJ
Cost: $25+, Kids 10 and under are free with a paying adult