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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 18 – 20, 2021

June 15, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

I don’t know how, but it’s already Father’s Day Weekend 2021. If you’re looking for dad-friendly activities, or just want to get out of the house this weekend for adventure…I got you. Here are NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 18 – 20, 2021.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 18 – 20, 2021:

State Fair Meadowlands
June 18 – July 11
It’s back! Over 100 Rides are available for your enjoyment, complete with our very own “kiddie land” for the little ones. Pop some balloons, throw a few rings, or grab the sledgehammer….it’s a game of chance at the fair! Classics like Fried Oreos, Corn Dogs, Frozen Drinks…Our 50+ vendors have all the treats you’ve been craving.
State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Tickets Available

Start of Summer Festival
June 19, 9AM – 4PM
The Pemberton Township Vol. Fire Company hosts its First Annual Start of Summer Festival on July 19. More than 90 Artisans, Crafters, and Vendors. They will be exhibiting a wide variety of hand-made fine art and crafts. They include jewelry, florals, textiles, woodworking, ironwork, ceramics, personal care items, candles, and many more.
Come join us for great sales, great food, and fun. 11 various Food Trucks will be cooking up their specialties for you to enjoy for lunch or take home for dinner!
103 Firehouse Rd Browns Mills, NJ
Cost: Free

Annual Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show
July 19, 9AM – 4PM
Over 200 vendors displaying 100% handmade crafts of all kinds!
Ocean Ptwy, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: Free

Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival
July 19, 10AM – 12PM
The Sidewalk Chalk Arts Festival is back for its 4th year!! Join the Vernon Township Board of Recreation for this FREE fun family activity to welcome in summer! Bring your chalk and your creativity and turn the walking path at Maple Grange Park into a walking masterpiece! Guest local artist Kim Esposito will be joining us with demonstrations and helpful tidbits to bring out your best works of art! New this year: Bring a new, unopened box of cereal and help us create a record-breaking domino chain! All boxes will then be donated to local food pantries to help stock their shelves, which is so needed as the school year ends and everyone is home for the summer.
Maple Grange Park, Vernon, NJ
Cost: Free

C.H.A.A.C.A. Juneteenth Parade and Festival
June 19, 10AM – 5PM
A Parade & Festival of remembrance and celebration of Juneteenth, the day when enslaved African Americans from the south gained freedom after the Civil War June 19, 1865. Performances, vendors, food trucks, music, and more. The parade begins at 10 a.m and the festival starts immediately after. Divine Catering food truck will be available to entice your taste buds! Come see some great performances which include, but not limited to:
a Harriet Tubman reenactment by Dr. Daisy Century
the Universal African Dance and Ensemble
Dioana Gayle- vocalist
spoken word
jazz bands
and many more!
100 Bortons Mill Road Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free

Taco Palooza
June 19, 11AM – 7PM
Taco Palooza – The Only Bad Taco is the One You Didn’t Eat! Hold on to your Sombreros and get ready to shake your Maracas! TACO PALOOZA returns to Chester, NJ on June 19, 2021. Join the fun as this event dedicates a festival to celebrate this delicious creation & our HUGE love for all things TACO! Beer, Sangria, Margaritas, Live Music & Vendors too! A Benefit for the Historic Chester Business Association & I love Chester, NJ.
Municipal Field, 134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $5 per person. Under 5 Free

Sussex County ‘Summer in the Sun’ Food Truck and Music Festival
June 19, 11AM – 7PM
Come and celebrate a day in the sun with quality food trucks and fabulous music. Be ready for a good time!
-Bring your family – plenty of fun for all
-Bring your dog – we’ll have plenty of water bowls
-Bring blankets and chairs – pop up tents permitted
Adult beverages will also be available – Be sure to bring your ID.
-4 different types of Domestic and craft beers will be available.
-La Torita red sangria and Beranger white sangria
-Cocktails made from scratch: Margaritas, mojitos, rum punch
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free

Father’s Day Event: Berries and Brews!
June 20, 10AM – 6PM
Celebrate Father’s Day with Ort Farms. Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, cow train rides, PYO strawberries, and live music. An admission fee will apply. Sip ‘n Swirl and Dellano’s will be there serving up delicious eats and treats and we will have Jersey Girl here pouring your favorite brews!
25 Bartley Rd Long Valley, NJ
Cost: $8

Father’s Day @ The Track
June 20, 9AM – 6PM
Continue the family tradition or start a new one by celebrating Dad on Father’s Day at beautiful Monmouth Park! FREE parking and admission for all. Plan a day in our Picnic Area and enjoy the Summertime BBQ buffet with all the sights and sounds of the races.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Free

Father’s Day Festival at Autumn Lake
June 20, 12PM – 5PM
Join Autumn Lake for a fun afternoon to celebrate dad and bring the whole family. The Celebration will take place from 12 PM to 5 PM. Admission is $15.00 and includes a wine flight, complimentary glass, live entertainment all in a relaxing farm setting. They will have food, vendors and live music.

Food will be available for purchase. Their friend Big Papa Jai will be there with smoking his famous BBQ. The menu will include BBQ chicken, brisket, pulled pork and several sides. Dan’s Waffles will also be there serving their famous chicken and waffles as well as dessert waffles and ice cream.
870 W Malaga Road Williamstown, NJ
Cost: $15

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