Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 6 – 8, 2021

August 3, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

It’s a full weekend of fairs and festivals from the return of the Middlesex County Fair and the Salem County Fair, the Highlands Clam Festival is a free event you can’t miss, and it’s officially peach season at the Peachy Festival at Terhune Orchards. Here are my top ten events for August 6 – 8, 2021.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for August 6 – 8, 2021:

FEATURED EVENTS: Dino Safari!!!!

Dino Safari Paramus
Now – August 8, 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

Warren County Farmers’ Fair, featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival
Now – August 7
New to the Warren County Farmers’ Fair? In addition to reasonable admission rates, free parking, a free children’s activity area and affordable food, the Fair also incorporates a Hot Air Balloon Festival with mass launches, every evening at 6:30 pm (weather permitting).
Warren County Farmers’ Fairgrounds, 1350 Strykers Rd. Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: $9, Kids $5, Under 5 Free

Salem County Fair
Now – August 6
This old-fashioned country fair will feature livestock shows, skill-based games, and a large farm machinery display. Savor the delicious BBQ dinner offered nightly or try some of the other food vendors.
Salem County Fairgrounds – 735 Rt. 40, Woodstown, NJ
Cost: Free, parking $10 per vehicle for the week.

Middlesex County Fair
Now – August 8
The annual fair, held the first full week of August each year on the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, N.J., attracts more than 85,000 visitors of all ages from across the New York metropolitan area each year. Through its operation of the fair, the association donates thousands of dollars to local high schools, first responders, and charities that serve its mission. For the full daily schedule of entertainment, click here.
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $10 adults, Kids and Seniors $4

Atlantic County 4-H Fair
August 6 and 7
The public is invited to enjoy the 4-H projects and demonstrations during the upcoming Atlantic County 4-H Fair, August 6 -8, that highlight the variety of “maker” activities they engage in all year round. Projects in the main building include all the “traditional” 4-H projects like baking, preserving, arts & crafts, and fine arts but also robotics, STEM, and model railroad – all very much a part of the maker movement. Throughout the fairgrounds, examples are found in the small engines, composting, and other projects. See and interact with animals, watch shows, demonstrations, and musical acts, and look forward to the amusement rides.
3210 Route 50, South Egg Harbor City, NJ
Cost: Free, there is a $4 parking fee.

Highlands Annual Clam Fest
August 6 – 8
Food and Music lovers will fill the streets at the Highlands Business Partnership’s 26th Annual Clam Fest from August 6th to August 8th at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues. The famous Clam Fest is a three-day spectacular event featuring a seafood court serving the freshest food from many local vendors. Other festival favorites include the Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. Admission and parking is free, and the event takes place rain or shine. The 26th Annual Clam Fest will feature a Beer, Wine and Sangria Garden on the corner of Waterwitch and Bay Avenues. Specialty vendors will line the street with a variety of items.
Clam Fest hours are 6:00 – 11:00PM on Friday, August 6th, with entertainment by Michael Patrick’s Ring of Fire, at 6:00 PM.
Huddy Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Brigantine Food Truck Festival
August 6 – 8
The Brigantine Beach Food Truck Festival will be taking place at the 38th street beaches in Brigantine Friday, August 6th through Sunday, August 8th, 2021. The show begins at 11am each day and will feature delicious foods from almost 2 dozen of the best food trucks in the tri-state area.
38th Street Beach, Brigantine, NJ
Cost: Free

Blueberry Summer Fest Markets: Family Day
August 7, 10AM – 2PM
Blueberry Summer Fest Saturday Markets will run All Blueberry Season Long at Whitesbog! Order a plant, a flat of fresh local blueberries, local blueberry pie in advance. Live music, handmade crafts, and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village. No entry fee but donations are welcome, No overflow parking so entry will close once we reach capacity.
120 West Whites Bogs Road #34 Browns Mills, NJ
Cost: Free

Von Thun Farms Sunflower Food Fest
August 7, 11AM – 7PM
What says summer in NJ more than a summer food truck festival during sunflower season! This Pay one Price day will alow you to enjoy 13+ gourmet fod trucks, the Sunflower trail, hay rides, local craft vendors, amazing live music and the opportunity to make life long memories! You can buy a combo ticket that includes the Sunflower Trail, or just for the Food Truck Fest,,, no matter what you will have a great day on the farm!
348 RT 57 West Washington NJ
Cost: Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for youth 10 and under in advance , $18 for adults and $15 for youth 10 and under at the door
Food Truck Festival Only: $8 for adults and $5 for children 4-10 at the door, $6 for adults and $4 for children in advance. Children under 3 are always free

Just Peachy Festival
August 7 & 8, 10AM – 5PM
The weekend will be filled with plenty of activities for kids, pony rides, games and barnyard fun. Kids can enjoy rubber duck races, interactive, hands-on fun in the little tots Farm Store, junior mechanic Shop, Discovery Barn, a scavenger hunt and old-fashioned games. Enjoy live music each day noon-4pm. Everything Peachy Food Tent will offer tasty summer fare. Barn Door Cafe will be scooping up Peach Ice Cream & peachy treats. Adults can enjoy the taste of summer in a glass with our award winning Just Peachy wine, peach wine slush or a flight of our white, red and fruit wines.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, NJ
Cost: $10, 3 and under are free

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