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Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 6th – 8th, 2018

From fireworks to to festivals, art events and sand sculpting there is PLENTY to to do this weekend! Here are my picks for the Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 6th – 8th, 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 July 6th – 8th, 2018:

Friday Night Fireworks – July 6th
Come be a part of the excitement and explore all NJ/PA’s river towns have to offer: Shopping, Sidewalk Sales, Live Music and Entertainment, Dining, Theatre, Arts and Crafts, Antiques, Historic Homes and Parks, River Boat Rides and First Friday Fireworks @ 9:30PM.
Date: Friday, July 6th, 2018; 12pm to 10pm (Fireworks at 9:30pm)
Address: Delaware River Towns Chamber of Commerce, 77 Bridge St., Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free

Sussex Taps & Trucks Festival – July 7th
Food! Beer! Music! Festivals! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 25 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling afternoon. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, 4 legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Dogs are welcome! Spectacular Fireworks show at 9:30pm
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 11 AM – 10 PM
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 free

Good Karma Festival – July 7th
Join for a day of joy and good juju as Cream Ridge Winery celebrates all things holistic, natural and compassionate! From Psychic readers to organic foods to holistic services and cruelty-free products. Show your FLOWER POWER!!! Wear flowers in your hair, your mood rings, bell bottoms, tie-dye, peace symbols, peasant blouses and/or skirts for our Good Karma Festival on July 7th and get a free treat!
Date: Saturday, July 7th, 2018; 11am – 6pm
Address: Cream Ridge Winery; 145 Route 539, Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Cost:
ONLINE PRE-SOLD TICKETS $10 ($15.00 at door)

Marketplace JC – July 7th
July 7th is Multicultural Day; A Celebration of Diversity at Marketplace JC! Find vendors selling food and items from a wide variety of cultures that make New Jersey a perfect mix of people from around the world.
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Magnolia Landing, 136 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free

Brigantine Pirate Art Walk – July 7th
Fine Art Painters, World Class Photographers, Acclaimed Jewelry Artisans and more will display and offer their original art for sale. Over 30 artists will line the seawall for an evening art & music. Live Music by Paul Mike & Dan from 3:15 to 5:15 and Danny K from 5:30 to 7:30. Come out and join the artists for an evening on the seawall. Plus, the Pirates Den is a BYOB and they have excellent food. This is sure to be a great evening!
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 3pm to 8pm
Address: 1219 E Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ
Cost: Free

Annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival – July 7th
The Sixth Annual Wildwood Crest Amateur Sand Sculpting Festival will be held on Saturday, July 7th! Event is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Registration Starts at 9:00 am.
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 9am
Address: Wildwood Crest Pier at Heather Road, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Bordentown Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks – July 7th
Join in on the fun at the Bordentown Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Joseph Lawrence Park in Bordentown Township. Free Kids Corner, face painting, local Bordentown restaurants, and give aways!
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 4pm to 10pm
Address: Joseph Lawrence Park; 317 Ward Avenue, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: Free

TRUCKerton with a Side of Bacon – July 7th & 8th
Sizzle into summer with all things bacon, featuring food trucks and restaurants plus pig races and a sizzling cooking demonstrations. Whoever said nothing tastes as good as being skinny obviously never had bacon.
Dates: July 7th & 8th, 2018; 11am to 6pm on Sat, 11am to 5pm on Sun
Address: Tuckerton Seaport, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: General Admission is $10. Children under 5 are free.

Garden State Comic Fest – July 7th & 8th
Comic book festival featuring comic book artists, celebrities, and so much more!
Dates: July 7th & 8th, 2018
Address: William G. Mennen Sports Arena, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $15 – $75

NJ Gamer Con – July 7th & 8th
Vendors, Special Guests, Cosplay, Tournaments, Tabletop, Concerts, Prizes, Raffles, DJs, Performers, Indie Games, Collectibles, Artists, Consoles, Arcades, Giveaways, Pool Parties, Contests, Movies, Panels, Live Music, Gaming for Local Charities, Meet-ups, Photo Ops, Autographs, RPGs, YouTubers, Retro Gaming, New Games, Guest Speakers, Comics, Anime, Food, Full Bar and More!
Dates: July 7th & 8th, 2018
Address: Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill; 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cost: $20 – $70

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