Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 23rd – 25th, 2019

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Tacos, wine, fireworks, and food trucks…sounds like the perfect weekend to me! Here are my top ten picks for the weekend of August 23 – 25, 2019.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 23 – 25, 2019:

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival
August 24, 1PM – 9PM
1:00 PM National Anthem – Reanne Runge
1:15-2:15 PM Damian & The DCQ
2:30-3:30 PM Slidewinder Blues Band
3:45-4:45 PM Jane Stuart
5:00-6:00 PM The Shadetree Mechanics
6:15-7:15 PM The Mikey Junior Band
7:30 –9 PM Jeff Levine & Friends Featuring JT Bowen
FIREWORKS AT DUSK!
Long Branch Great Lawn & Promenade, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free

Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival
August 24, 1PM – 9PM
The Festival will take place on Newark Avenue between Grove Street and Jersey Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Jersey City. The Festival is adjacent to major mass transportation: PATH Grove street (two stops from Manhattan) and Bus. The Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival celebrates the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and allies of Hudson County and the New York City metropolitan area. Last year the official estimate of attendance at the festival was between 15-17,000 people. The Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival is recognized not only as the premier LGBT event in Hudson County, but also one of the largest festivals in the Northern New Jersey region. The events of Pride season exemplify the strength and growth of our LGBT & allied community.
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, 119-158 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free

Pupstock Festival
August 24, 12PM – 6PM
Pupstock is a day dedicated to our four legged friends and their human parents! Join for fun Dog Activity Zones, Adoptions, Art, Food Trucks, Music, Vendors & Yappy Hour all day in the Biergarten!
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door

Canal Day Music and Craft Festival
August 24, 10AM – 5PM
The Canal Day Festival is an old time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. Come to a day of free family fun featuring a juried craft show, food, educational events and 10 live bands. There will be something of interest for everyone to enjoy! Learn about local history by taking a guided Morris Canal walking tour provided by the Canal Society of NJ. Experience life on the Morris Canal first hand by traveling down the canal on a free boat ride or prove your prowess by paddling a kayak. The Wallaby Tails Traveling Zoo’s demonstration of exotic animals will delight children of all ages.
Hugh Force Canal Park, 180 West Central Ave, Wharton, NJ
Cost: Free

Festival of Lights 2019
August 24, 3PM – 10PM, Rain Date August 25
Festival of Lights is hosted by The Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the Historic City of Burlington.
Schedule of Events:
3:00 – 9:00 PM – Food & Vendors on the Promenade
5:00 – 7:00 PM – Live Band
(7:15 – 9:45 PM – DJ on the Bandstand)
8:00 PM – Decorated/Lighted Boat Parade on the River
9:15 PM – Fireworks
Riverfront Promenade, East Pearl Street, Burlington, NJ
Cost: Free

Vintage North Jersey’s Wine & Food Festival
August 24 & 25
Join Vintage North Jersey member wineries for their annual Wine & Food Festival. Wineries representing Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties will be offering their most premium wines. Food trucks, specialty food and craft vendors will have a variety of selections for guests to choose from. Enjoy great musical acts both days. Guest are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to sprawl out on the property to spend the afternoon enjoying the music and fine wine!
Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $10 – $25

Wildwood Margarita & Taco Festival
August 24 & 25
The Wildwood Margarita & Taco Festival is taking place on Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25, 2019 in Wildwood at Keenan’s North Wildwood (and the giant adjacent parking lot!) for a weekend event like no other! This amazing summer festival will feature endless rivers of margaritas, tequila sampling flights (20+ styles of Tequila!) along with South Jersey’s best food trucks serving up their mouthwatering taco creations.
Keenan’s North Wildwood, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $10 – $50

Riverwinds Wine Festival
August 24 & 25
Admission includes souvenir wine glass and sampling of over 250 New Jersey wines. Also enjoy the wares of local artisans and crafters, food from several fantastic eateries will be available for purchase, and live music.
Riverwinds, West Deptford, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Under 21 are Free

Food Trucks on the Ave
August 25, 11AM – 7PM
Food Trucks on the Ave returns for its third year! This year will include a beer garden, kid’s corner, bounce houses, clowns, 20 food vendors, dozens of crafters, free yoga class, 7 hours of entertainment on the entertainment stage, DJ, fire trucks and more.
Landis Ave & Blvd, Vineland, NJ
Cost: Free

Wildwood Restaurant Week
August 25 – 29
Wine and dine in some of Wildwoods finest restaurants. All participating restaurants will offer a complete four course meal, including an appetizer, salad, entree and dessert for $30 (plus tax and gratuity.) For more information call 609-707-7295 or visit www.chewwildwood.com for a list of participating restaurants and menus.
Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $30

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