Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 26th – 28th, 2019

July 23, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

WHAT A WEEKEND! The last weekend in July is going to be a lot of fun! From the return of events like the Monmouth County Fair, QuickChek NJ Festival of Ballooning, Indie Street Film Festival and more.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 26 – 28, 2019:

Indie Street Film Festival
July 24 – 28
Indie Street Film Festival is 5 days of film, art, discussion, and inspiration. This interactive festival is an engine of discovery for films and filmmakers who prove story is independent of budget. ISFF aims to pave the way for storytellers of the future, finding innovative ways to leverage cooperation, technology, and new media in order to foster creators to unite and grow their audiences. Taking place at multiple venues in Red Bank, New Jersey, the festival attracts attendees from around the world, but maintains the grit and hard work that New Jersians and Independent filmmakers have shared for decades.
Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Varies per event. Purchase tickets in advance via their website

Monmouth County Fair
July 24 – 28
The Monmouth County Fair returns to East Freehold Showgrounds for its 45th year with excitement and attractions for all ages. From 4-H shows and exhibits to a variety of entertainment, thrilling rides to home and garden competitions and so much more!
1500 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Admission is $8 per person; children 12 and under enter free

QuickChek NJ Festival of Ballooning
July 26 – 28
The QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America and is the premiere family entertainment attraction in New Jersey. It holds the dual distinction of being a recipient of The New Jersey Governor’s Award for Best Special Event, as well as being designated, for the 6th time, as a Top 100 Festival in North America by the American Bus Association.
Solberg Airport, Readington, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Annual Visionary Tattoo Arts Festival
July 26 – 28
Three days of nonstop live tattooing, tattoo contests, live music, burlesque, sideshow, live human suspension, wrestling, the annual Mr. Asbury Park Speedo Contest, the 6th annual Miss Asbury Park Pinup Contest after parties and & much more all brought to you by Dr. Carl Blasphemy – all in historic Convention Hall in sunny Asbury Park.
Asbury Park Convention Hall; 13000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $20 per day or $40 for three day pass, Children under 12 are free

XPoNential Music Festival
July 26 – 28
The XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru features three stages, 30+ performers, and an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists heard on WXPN 88.5FM, the award-winning Philadelphia public radio station. We’re proud to celebrate over 25 years of bringing the XPN community and true music fans together for a 3-day, family-friendly experience along the riverfront.
Camden Waterfront, Camden, NJ
Cost: $50+

Soulsational Festival
July 27, 11AM
For the 9th consecutive year, Music & Wellness will be blissfully joined together at the Soulsational Festival to take place at Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ on July 28, 2018, 11am-8pm. The festival is a free community event featuring live music, local health and wellness businesses and practitioners, giveaways, a silent auction, and lots of opportunities to give back and unite the Jersey Shore community!BRING A FOOD PANTRY DONATION and a NEW / GENTLY USED TOY DONATION. ITS ABOUT COMING TOGETHER, GIVING BACK, and PASSING KINDNESS FORWARD!
Veteran’s Park, Bayville, NJ
Cost: Free

Cheers In Chester – Wine & Beer Festival
July 27, 3PM – 7PM
Cheers in Chester pours into town! Wine & Beer Fest, best of both worlds! Municipal Field in beautiful Historic Chester Borough! Join for one 4 hour Session with over 100 styles of craft beer & wine, fantastic music, delicious food & wonderful vendors. Plus it’s a Benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad! Great music provided by the fantastic Katastrophy. Delicious food offered The Bearded One BBQ, Angry Archie’s, Hold My Knots & JerseyRollz
134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $15 – $55 Get $20 Off with Code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING

Just Jersey – Everything Great in the Garden State
July 27, 3PM – 7PM
New Jersey is a state with rich ethnic and cultural diversity. No where can you see this more than in the music, fine arts, cuisine and horticulture of the people who live here. Rutgers Gardens, at Rutgers University has partnered with Middlesex County, Hub City Sounds, New Brunswick Cultural Center, Highland Park Arts Commission, New Brunswick City Center and the Zimmerli Art Museum to presen. This free event invites people to spend the afternoon celebrating the variety of diverse art, culture and heritage that is located in central New Jersey. There will be live music, dance performances, fine artisans, cooking demos, garden tours, chalk art, live painting and so much more.
Rutgers Gardens, 130 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free

Warren County Farmers’ Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 27 – August 3
Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull… all in the same place? Yes, the Farmers’ Fair, featuring one of New Jerseys’ popular Hot Air Balloon Festivals is truly a family affair.
Warren County Farmers’ Fair, 165 Co. RT 519, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $7, Kids $4, Under 4 are free

Wildfest Food Truck and Music Festival
July 28, 4PM – 9PM
This years Wildfest will feature all your favorite tunes from your favorite British artists performed by the very popular band Animal House Band from 4-7. Then no British Invasion is complete without celebrating the music of the Beatles! From 7:30-9 The Mahoney Brothers possess the spirits of John, Paul, George, and Ringo and bring you a Beatles Tribute you won’t soon forget! Food and music enthusiasts are invited to this one-of-a-kind festival. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and hungry to enjoy delectable delights from over a dozen food trucks.
Fox Park, located on Ocean Avenue in Wildwood NJ (directly across from the Wildwoods Convention Center)
Cost: Free

Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week
July 28 – August 4
To promote dining options that are Made With Ingredients Grown in Monmouth County, The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, through the County Division of Economic Development’s, Grown in Monmouth program is sponsoring Made With Ingredients Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week from Sunday, July 28th – Sunday August 4th.
To find participating restaurants, go to www.growninmonmouth.com to view the Restaurant Week Directory. You can also find produce farms, pick your own growers, wineries’breweries, nurseries/garden centers and more!
Monmouth County, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Location

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