Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 17th – 19th, 2018

August 14, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

August already? This Summer is flying by! From Music and Wine Festivals, to Beer Festivals, County Fairs and more…there is PLENTY to to do this weekend! Here are my picks for the Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 17th – 19th, 2018.

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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.

Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 17th – 19th, 2018:

Passaic County Fair – August 16th – 18th
The annual Passaic County Fair will take place August 16th – 19th, 2018. Festivities will include fireworks on Friday and Saturday, carnival rides, an array of food vendors, 4-H tent, beer garden, chess tournament, pony rides and petting zoos, and many other activities for families and children. August 17 and 18, 2018, Fireworks at 9:30PM on Friday and 9:00PM on Saturday
Dates: August 16th – 19th, 2018; Thursday & Friday 6 – 11 pm, Saturday & Sunday 3 – 11 pm.
Address: Garret Mountain Reservation; 8 Mountain Ave., Woodland Park, NJ
Cost: Admission if Free. Parking is $5.00 per car

Chester Food Truck & Music Festival – August 18th
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 25 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Spring day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Face painting and a 50/50. Event is a Benefit for Chester First Aid Squad & Chester/Mendham Food Pantry.
Date: Saturday, August 18th, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: Municipal Field; 134 Main St, Chester, New Jersey
Cost: $5

Canal Day Music & Craft Festival – August 18th
Learn about New Jersey history by taking a Morris Canal guided walking tour provided by the Canal Society of NJ and visit the newly restored Lock 2 East. Experience life on the Canal first hand by traveling down the waterway on a free boat ride or prove your prowess by paddling a kayak. Learn about local and exotic wildlife. Experience the art of blacksmithing, visit a civil war encampment or lay back and enjoy listening to over 10 of New Jersey’s best musical performers. Fireworks festivities & display at Robert Street Park beginning at 7:00 PM.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 10am to Dusk
Address:Hugh Force Park, 180 W. Central Ave, Wharton, NJ
Cost: Admission is Free, Parking $5.

Edison’s Food Wine & Beer Festival – August 18th
Featuring Wine & 5 Craft Brewers including Edison’s Cypress Brewery! Face Painting & Activities for the Kids, Live Entertainment, Local Vendors, Artists &amp and Retailers!
Date: Saturday, August 18th, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ
Cost: $5 entry free Children under 10 are FREE

Jamaican Jerk Festival – August 18th
The White House Foundation Inc in partnership with Simply Jerk™ Jamaican Grill will be hosting the first annual Jamaican Jerk Festival. All proceeds will provide food for homeless shelters as well as educational resources for students in Jamaica. You and the family can chow down on authentic Jamaican cusine and listen to live reggae music and entertainment. The kids will love the henna tattoos and face-painting.
Date: Saturday August 18, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm
Address: Woodlot Park; 124 New Rd. Monmouth Junction, NJ
Cost: Free

Summer Swelter Craft Beer Festival 2018 – August 18th
First annual craft beer festival in Pitman, NJ! Craft Breweries! Food trucks! Live music! Vendors! Must be 21 or over to attend. Designated driver tickets will be available at a deep discount. *Limited VIP tickets available for 12:00 – 1:00 PM featuring exclusive beers, early access to the main festival breweries and beers, shorter lines, and voting for “Best of the Fest”! *General Admission will allow sampling from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.
Date: Saturday, August 18th, 2018 from 1pm to 5pm
Address: 400 N Woodbury Rd, Pitman, NJ
Cost: $0 – $50

Bergen County Music Festival – August 18th
Are you ready for a good time, great music, and even better food? Head over to New Overpeck County Park for live entertainment that’s sure to get you in the dancing mood. Celebrate this year’s motto, “Living Out Loud.” And dance like no one is watching!
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 2pm to 8pm
Address: The New Overpeck County Park; Teaneck, NJ
Cost: Free

Egg Harbor City’s 1st Food Truck & Beer Garden Festival – August 18th
The EHCEDC is sponsoring Egg Harbor City’s 1st Food Truck & Beer Garden Festival on Saturday, August 18th from 3-9 pm. There will be live music all day including a special Elvis Tribute by “Gentleman Jim” and the Bands Quasimodos Bride, Lick My Soul, Nick Noto, Cynthia Waters and others.
Date: Saturday, August 18th, 2018 from 3pm to 9pm
Address: 100 & 200 Block of Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Free

Vintage North Jersey Wine & Food Festival – August 18th & 19th
Vintage North Jersey, a collaboration of northern New Jersey wineries announces its 5th annual Wine & Food Festival on the weekend of August 18 and 19, Print2018. Gates open at 12 noon through 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Held at one of the oldest north Jersey wineries, Four Sisters Winery, owned and operated by the Matarazzo family, has a long history of farming even before planting their first vines 33 years ago. Join Vintage North Jersey member wineries for their annual Wine & Food Festival. Wineries representing Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties will be on hand offering their award-winning wines. Food trucks, specialty food and wine-related vendors will have a variety of food available for purchase. Enjoy the entertainment of local bands daily. Sample over 75 international, national and state award-winning wines from 8 North Jersey wineries with over 100 years of wine making experience collectively. Enjoy red, white and fruit wines for every tast
Dates: August 18th & 19th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Four Sisters Winery; 783 County Road 519, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: One Day Advance tickets are $15, Two Day Advance tickets are $30, Tickets at the gate are $25 for one day and $45 for two day. Non-drinking attendees are $10 at the gate.

Paramus Food Truck Festival – August 19th
Just Jersey Fest is rolling into PARAMUS! Bergen County, are you looking for something to do on a Sunday, due to the Blue Laws? Come on out and enjoy yourselves at this great event! Join us at the Garden State Plaza in the Nordstrom Lot! Plenty of Free parking and easy to get to, right off of Route 17 & Route 4!
Date: Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 11am – 8pm
Address: Garden State Plaza; 1 Garden State Plz, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free