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Top Ten New Jersey Events for Fathers Day Weekend 2019

June 11, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Jeeps? Food? Beer? Free events? Could you have asked for a better Father’s Day Weekend? Here are my top ten events for June 14th – 16th, 2019.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 14 – 16, 2019:

Tri-County Fair
June 13 – 16
The excitement of carnival attractions, rides, games, live music, fireworks and more is coming back to the Morris County area at the sprawling 107 acre site of Christ Church. Come out and enjoy spectacular rides such as Dream-catcher or the Sky Hawk, classic rides like the Ferris Wheel, kiddie rides, games of chance, fun fair foods such as Coldstone Ice-Cream, handmade zeppoles, fried Oreo’s, po’boy sandwiches, sausage and peppers, delicious homemade lemonade and much more! The Tri-County Fair will also feature free family entertainment such as; family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show, a complimentary live musical showcase where local bands will display their talents and entertain fair-goers an old time car show complete with 50’s music, monster truck rides and all new for 2019 the Illusions of Jay Mattioli (as seen on America’s Got Talent)!
140 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ
Cost: Free

Jeep Beach Invasion
June 14 – 16
The New Jersey Jeep Invasion is an annual all JEEP event held on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. Yes you read that correctly, it’s on the beach! The entire event is in the sand, just a couple hundred feet from the iconic 2-mile long Wildwood boardwalk, with over 300 rides and attractions. The New Jersey Jeep Invasion offers three days of Jeep activities, access to the industry’s top vendors and an opportunity to play on our exclusive beach obstacle course powered by Rausch Creek Off-road Park. NJ Jeep Invasion also consists of a show and shine, which is judged by professional car show judges, and one of the area’s most impressive raffles full of over the top items donated from our amazing show sponsors.
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free for Spectators! Jeeps must register

Mercer County Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally
June 15, 11AM – 7PM
Mercer County is a richly diverse community, and celebrates its heritage through the annual Cultural Festival in Mercer County Park. The FREE one-day festival, which is scheduled for June 15, 2019, features live performances of music and dance, as well as traditional art demonstrations showcasing many diverse cultures. There will be traditional dance and musical performances, heritage artisans, art demonstrations, international food trucks, a biergarten, children’s activities and more!!!!
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: Free

Robbinsville Food Truck & Music Festival
June 15, 11AM – 8PM
Celebrate a day in the sun with quality food trucks and great music. Beer, sangria, margaritas and mojitos for adults, a magician and face painting for the kids. Three dynamite bands. Bring your dog! Come and join the party! Sponsored by People for Animals on their spacious acreage. Celebrate a day in the sun with quality food trucks and great music. Beer, sangria, margaritas and mojitos for adults, a magician and face painting for the kids. Three dynamite bands. Bring your dog! Come and join the party! Sponsored by People for Animals on their spacious acreage.
1 Sharon Road, Robbinsville, NJ
Cost $5, Kids under 10 are free

Dog Days of Summer
June 15, 11AM – 4PM
The 1st Annual Dog Days of Summer is a dog friendly, family friendly event! There will be multiple rescues, classic car show, pet related vendors, live music and more. Check out their Facebook event for updated rescues and vendors.
Swim and Sport Club, 272 Emmans Rd, Flanders, NJ
Cost: $10

Mendham Food Truck & Music Festival
June 15, 11AM – 7PM
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! Home Run Derby and plenty of activities for the young and old. It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Summer day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, dogs and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Face painting, sand art & kids activities
Mendham Borough Park, Corner of Mountain Ave & Park Ave, Mendham, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 10 are free

Art All Night – Trenton 2019!
June 15 & 16, 3PM – 3PM
Art All Night-Trenton is a 24-hour long arts extravaganza occurring annually on the 3rd weekend in June. AAN encourages any artist of any age, medium or skill level to submit one piece of art of their own creation for display in a gallery-like setting. It is free to submit art and free to attend. The show includes and attracts artists of all ages and skill levels and particularly encourages children and amateur artists to be actively involved by contributing artwork and engaging in on site activities.
637 S Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ
Cost: Free

Long Branch Bazaar
June 15 & 16, 12PM – 5PM
Inspired by the creativity and energy of the Whitechapel District of London, the versatile venue strives to redefine how art permeates our daily life – be it through food, drink, performances, exhibitions and other forms of artistic expression. Long Branch Bazaar is a celebration of local and regional makers, music, and art – our pop-up events will feature:
CRAFT & VINTAGE VENDORS featuring the best makers, artists, designers and collectors selling handcrafted goods, vintage, jewelry, art, photography, home goods, and more. Vendors can apply to sell here.
BEAUTY & WELLNESS POP UPS
ART INSTALLATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC & DJs
SUNDAY BRUNCH
FOOD & LIBATIONS – WCP includes a restaurant featuring French country cuisine inspired by local ingredients and products; nanocraft brewery; 8,000-square-foot outdoor beer garden with bar and wood-burning pizza oven; and courtyard.
15 Second Ave, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free

Downtown Wildwood Inaugural Seafood & Wine Festival
June 15 & 16
Each day of the festival will bring you some of the Best Food Trucks from the tri-state area along with some far and near Artisan & Seafood Related Vendors, Free Family and Kids Activities (to include but not limited to Corn Hole, Kam Jam, Lawn Jenga, Connect Four, and Face Painting and Bounce House for the kids). There will be Wine & Craft Beer Tasting & sale in Garden/Tent area. Live Band and DJ Music throughout the day. Check back as the event draws closer for the list of Food truck Vendors, Retail Vendors and Artisans and the Bands.
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Wildwood Restaurant Week
June 16 – 20
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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