Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 3rd – 5th, 2018

July 31, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

August already? This Summer is flying by! From Restaurant Weeks, to Beer Festivals, live theater and more…there is PLENTY to to do this weekend! Here are my picks for the Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 3rd – 5th, 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 3rd – 5th, 2018:

24th Annual Highlands Clam Fest – August 2nd – 5th
Clam Fest is a four-day spectacular event featuring a 120’ seafood court serving the freshest food from many of Highlands’ restaurants. Other festival favorites include the Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. A huge Beer and Wine Garden will be located on the corner of Waterwitch and Bay Avenues sponsored by Shore Point Distributing Company. Blue-sky Amusements will set up the midway with portions of Waterwitch and Bay Avenues closed to street traffic to accommodate the thrill rides, games of chance, specialty vendors and the succulent food court. Admission and parking is free, and the event takes place rain or shine.
Dates: Thursday, August 2nd, 2018; 6-10pm, Friday, August 3rd, 2018; 6-11pm, Saturday, August 4th, 2018; 12-11pm, Sunday, August 5th, 2018; 12-8pm
Address: 301 Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Jersey Fringe Festival – August 3rd – 5th
Jersey Fringe 2018 will take place in Downtown Hammonton, NJ on August 3, 4, and 5th, 2018. Jersey Fringe is a 3-day event featuring multiple theatrical productions at a variety of venues within walking distance of the central location and ticket hub, The Eagle Theatre. Multiple Producing Organizations will offer eclectic, unique selections for festivalgoers throughout the entire weekend. Also featured will be a Beer and Wine Garden, Pop-Up Art, Food and Art Vendors, Live Music and More! Jersey Fringe is the ultimate social experience not to be missed!
Dates: August 3rd – 5th, 2018
Address: Downtown Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Day Passes $19, All Access Weekend Passes $39

New Jersey State Fair – August 3rd – 12th
Where Farm Meets Fun! New Jersey’s Largest Agricultural Fair! A 10-day event in the Sussex Skylands in Northwest, NJ. The fair features agricultural events and education exhibits, livestock, horse show, carnival, petting zoo, vendors, crafts, flower & vegetable shows, art & photography exhibits, 4-H, chainsaw artist and auction, fair food, free entertainment, and MUCH MORE!!!
Dates: 10 am – 10 pm Friday, August 3 – Saturday, August 11 and 10 am – 5 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 27 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Ticket Info

7th Annual Craft Beer & Crab Festival– August 4th
Mark your calendar for the Seventh Annual event and come to the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate for an all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers to wash down favorite summer foods … steamed crabs, pulled pork, crab cakes, shrimp and hot dogs, as well as food from regional vendors.
Date: Saturday, August 4th, 2018; 10am to 6pm
Address: Cape May Craft Beer & Crab Festival; 1048 Washington St, Cape May, New Jersey
Cost: Free to Attend

Corn, Tomato and Beer Festival – August 4th
Mark your calendars – the Corn, Tomato and Beer Festival is back, and moving to Stangl Road. The festival will be Saturday, August 4th (rain date August 5th) from 12 noon to 8pm. Great food, live music, fun and games for the whole family… and of course, New Jersey’s finest corn and tomatoes!
Date: Saturday, August 4th, 2018; 12pm to 8pm
Address: Stangl Road , Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Allentown, NJ Faerie Festival – August 4th
The veil shielding the Faerie Realm will fall away revealing a family-oriented experience celebrating creativity, learning, and stewardship of the Earth. Come in costume, all are welcome, Faeries, Gnomes, Elves, Pixies, Wizards and more! Magical crafts, a Pixie Parade, a Costume Contest, Unicorn Rides, Face Painting, a Storyteller, Fairy Garden Treasure Hunt, Butterfly Release, Crafter’s, Flower Crowns, Music and more!
Date: Saturday August 4th, 2018 10am-4pm (rain date August 5th)
Address: Main Street, Allentown, NJ
Cost: Free

Laurita Winery’s Irish Festival – August 4th & 5th
Whether you are Irish or just look good in green, come celebrate Irish Fest Weekend at Laurita! Bring your family and friends for an exciting weekend of fantastic fun, toe-tapping Irish music, Irish artisan displays and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime!
Dates: August 4th & 5th, 2018
Address: 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, New Jersey
Cost: $6, anyone under 20 is free

Bloomfield Restaurant Week – August 4th – 12th
The 7th Annual Bloomfield Restaurant Week will showcase “what’s cooking” in Bloomfield, New Jersey’s local culinary scene with more than 25 restaurants sharing fan favorites and new offerings. Taking place from Saturday, Aug. 4th through Sunday, Aug. 12th, more than 25 of Bloomfield’s finest restaurants will offer lunch and/or dinner prix fixe menus costing $30 or less, not including drinks, tax and tips.
Dates: August 4th – 12th, 2018
Address: Various restaurants in Bloomfield, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant

Just Peachy Festival at Terhune Orchards – August 4th & 5th
Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of our state’s favorite fruits by joining us for Terhune Orchard’s annual Just Peachy Festival on August 4 & 5, 10am to 5pm. The weekend will be filled with plenty of activities for kids, including a ride through the orchards on their tractor-drawn wagons, pony rides, face painting, games and barnyard fun.
Dates: August 4th & 5th, 2018 from 10am to 5pm
Address: 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Admission fee $8, children under 3 are free. Admission fee includes wagon rides, pedal tractors, barnyard of animals, music, play tractors, and children’s games

Hopewell Restaurant Week – August 5th – 15th
Hopewell Restaurant Week is back again! With ten of the area’s most delicious eateries participating, this year is sure to be ‘the most delicious week in Hopewell. The event will run from August 5 through August 15 with hours, cost and menus varying by location.
Dates: August 5th – 15th, 2018
Address: Various restaurants in Hopewell, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant