Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 20-22, 2021

August 17, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

Punks, food trucks, and tomatoes! This weekend sees the return of the Salem Tomato Festival, the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, and the Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival. Plus Dinosaurs in Freehold and Paramus, and come meet me at Asbury Fresh this Saturday. Details below.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 20 – 22, 2021:

FEATURED EVENTS:

Dino Safari Paramus
Now – September 4, Wednesdays – Sundays 10AM – 9PM
Grab a prehistoric passport and join over 40 giant moving dinosaurs on a globetrotting expedition at Dino Safari, a complete drive-thru dino adventure coming to Paramus on July 16th! Get up-close-and-personal with the whole family and meet fascinating prehistoric creatures. From the mighty T. rex of North America to the giant amphibious Spinosaurus from Africa, you’ll learn how dinosaurs evolved over time, where on earth they lived, and the discoveries paleontologists have made about how they ate, moved, and behaved.
Beware: along the journey, earthquakes might erupt, dinosaurs could battle, and your family might just have to help save a baby dinosaur’s life! So, buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime in this completely COVID-safe experience!
Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $49.95 per car up to 7 occupants, $59.95 for large capacity vehicle

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Dino Safari Freehold
Now – September 6, Wednesdays – Sundays 10AM – 9PM
Grab a prehistoric passport and join over 40 giant moving dinosaurs on a globetrotting expedition at Dino Safari, a complete drive-thru dino adventure coming to Freehold! Get up-close-and-personal with the whole family and meet fascinating prehistoric creatures. From the mighty T. rex of North America to the giant amphibious Spinosaurus from Africa, you’ll learn how dinosaurs evolved over time, where on earth they lived, and the discoveries paleontologists have made about how they ate, moved, and behaved.
Beware: along the journey, earthquakes might erupt, dinosaurs could battle, and your family might just have to help save a baby dinosaur’s life! So, buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime in this completely COVID-safe experience!
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 U.S. 9, Freehold Township, NJ
Cost: $49.95 per car up to 7 occupants, $59.95 for large capacity vehicle

BONUS EVENT:

Meet the Makers Behind Jersey Collective, New Jersey Isn’t Boring, and NJSpots at Asbury Fresh
August 21, 10AM – 3PM
The minds behind the best New Jersey instagram accounts will be together in one place at Asbury Fresh (Kennedy Park, intersection of Cookman Avenue & Lake Avenu) on Saturday, August 21st, 2021 from 10AM – 3PM. Come out and say hi to Kerri Sullivan (Jersey Collective), Cyd Katz (New Jersey Isn’t Boring), and Virginia Buechel (NJSpots) who work tirelessly to showcase the best of the Garden State. All three will be selling original photography, t-shirts, pins, stickers, hats, etc and will be offering SWAG.
This event is FREE and conveniently centered in downtown Asbury Park. Rain or shine.
Kennedy Park, Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Fort Mott Car Show and Food Truck Festival
August 21, 9AM – 3PM
A wonderful display of cars both new and old as well as food trucks to allow you to enjoy the park without going hungry.
Fort Mott, Pennsville, NJ
Cost: Free

Salem Tomato Festival
August 21, 11AM – 4PM
The Salem Tomato Festival is back! The festival is inspired by Robert Gibbon Johnson, who as legend has it, stood on the steps of the Salem Courthouse in the early 1800’s and ate a bushel of what was then considered to be “poison apples.” Despite what many expected, he survived and tomatoes are now considered one of South Jersey’s many delicacies.
Starting in the 1980’s, Salem hosted Robert Gibbon Johnson Day, hundreds flocked to Salem and the event was highlighted with a reenactment of Johnson’s infamous tomato eating. A lot of fondness remains for that event, and people still love South Jersey tomatoes, so we saw fit to bring it back.

Food trucks, the tremendous DJ Jason Reese, the Best of South Jersey winning band To The Max, and the reenactment are ready to go. There will also be an all ages art contest hosted by the Salem Art League displayed at the old Salem Courthouse, a tomato competition and a tomato toss.

A variety of vendors and non-profits will be lined up Market Street.
Downtown Salem, NJ
Cost: Free

Ramsey Food Truck and Music Festival
August 21, 11AM – 7PM
A Benefit for St. Paul’s Parish. 15 gourmet food trucks, Live music from 3 bands, beer, margarita & sangria garden, vendors, hatchet throwing, kid activities including Pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, games, sand art & so much more!
St. Paul’s Parish, Ramsey, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free

Hammonton Food Truck Fest
August 21, 4PM – 9PM
On Saturday, Aug 21st, 2021 Hammonton will be hosting the Hammonton Food Truck Festival! Join the fun Bellevue Avenue for a night of unique street eats that will be sure to satisfy every taste bud in the addition beer garden, and live, local entertainment! The beer garden will open from 3pm to 10pm.
Bellevue Ave, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: The Flea Market in an Outer Space
August 21 & 22, 10AM – 5PM
The TPRFM is a family-friendly, cultural celebration and DIY craft show that occurs multiple times a year in Trenton and features more than 150+ different DIY vendors and food trucks each day. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. They celebrate inclusiveness, individuality, the arts, music, family, friendships, small businesses, DIY culture and most importantly… community.

Summer is upon us and the TPRFM is keeping it outdoors as they prepare to wow you with the return of the TPRFM Live Music Stage, two beer stations, a DJ, more than 150+ different vendors each day, and a fantastical flurry of food trucks both Saturday and Sunday!
Cure Insurance Arena, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $7 at the Door (cash only, good for both days). Kids under 10 are free

Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival
August 21, SAT 11AM – 7PM, SUN 10AM – 5PM
For the past 14 years, this summer Festival has attracted fine craft and fine art aficionados from communities in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties, Center City Philadelphia and even the New Jersey shore! Highlighting the latest work of 130+ artists, selected by jury process, the Festival adds to the ambiance with live, gentle music, al fresco dining choices, family art activities, and a tent featuring Festival artists’ donated works to be raffled to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey.
Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free

New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival 2021
August 21 & 22, 12PM – 7PM
A Celebration of the Best of African/Black Diaspora Food and Culture – Come support Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs. Join foodies, culture enthusiasts, world travelers and chefs, restaurants with food and wine tastings – discover food from various parts of Africa and the Diaspora. Come support your local businesses and entrepreneurs – featuring vendors across food, fashion, beauty, wellness, design, arts, crafts and more. #africanrestaurantweek
Bisrate Gebriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
1046 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
Cost: $15 – $100

Food Trucks On The Ave
August 22, 11AM – 7PM
Come feast on food from over 22 food trucks, lets the kids play at Kid’s Korner and enjoy 8 hours of live entertainment.
W Landis Ave & SW Blvd, Vineland, NJ
Cost: Free

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