Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 1st – 3rd, 2018

Can you believe it’s the first weekend of June already? Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 1st – 3rd, 2018:

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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 1st – 3rd, 2018:

Big Greek Festival – June 1st – 3rd
Big Greek Festival, held annually for 47 years this year, offers a welcoming venue to have fun with kids in Morris County, while also offering a firsthand view of the rich cultural heritage and tastes of Greece. Big Greek Festival features the best Greek food in NJ: hot off the grill Gyros, Souvlaki and much more … top it all off with traditional sweet Greek pastries!
Dates: June 1st – 3rd, 2018
Address: 1447 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ
Cost: Adults $2. Children 12 and Under Free.

South Jersey Craft Beer, Food and Music Festival – June 2nd
Cat Country 107.3 is proud to be an official partner with South Jersey Craft Beer & Music Festival. Music by local musician and Atlantic Cape graduate Derek Crider who will take the stage with the Derek Crider Band. Other highlights include 10 breweries, food and beer pairings, crafters, a homebrew competition by Eastern Homebrew of Northfield, and much more.
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018; 12pm to 5 pm
Address: Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: $35 for Beer Tasters, $10 Designated Driver. Entry fee includes access to the event and brewery samplings.

Hop Sauce Festival – June 2nd
Hop Sauce Festival is, at its core, a celebration. Some celebrate amazing food and drink. Others celebrate original music. But for most of us, it’s a celebration of people, an inspiring community that enjoys delicious food from a dozen local restaurants, over 50 craft beers, fantastic headlining bands, and all that we have in common.
Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018; 11:30 – 6:30pm
Address: Frank Panzone Memorial Park; 9th Street & Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: $20 to $100

Boonton Rock & Brew Festival – June 2nd
Boonton Main Street is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Boonton Rock & Brew Festival, Saturday, June 2nd 2018! An exciting kickoff to summer, this craft beer and music festival will again take place at Canal Side Park in Boonton at 1:00 PM, and boasts over 50 breweries this year! In addition to the craft beer experience, the event features live music, yard games and dozens of vendors highlighting the local Main Street restaurants and shops of Boonton. #beBoonton #BoontonRockandBrew #BMSSupporter
Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018; 1pm to 5pm
Address: Canalside Park, Boonton, NJ
Cost: $20 to $65

Food Truck Mash-Up – Jersey vs. Philly – June 2nd
NJ and Philly food trucks compete for prizes at the annual Food Truck Mash Up held at the Meadowlands.
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 5 PM – 11 PM
Address: Meadowlands Racetrack; 1 Racetrack Dr, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Cost: Tickets

South Jersey Arts Fest – June 2nd & 3rd
Music by known regional artists
Student-based performers, theatre, choral and dance troupes
Crafters & artists
Delicious fare from gourmet food trucks, craft brews and wine
Date: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018
Address: Appel Farm, Elmer, NJ
Cost: $15 – $50

New Jersey Renaissance Faire – June 2nd & 3rd
The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is an event of epic proportions! Located on the beautiful 60 acres of Liberty Lake, the Faire is the largest festival of its kind in the state of NJ, and has made a name for itself as the most interactive Renaissance Faire in the country. A renowned local destination for family entertainment, seven stages host a variety of performances each day of the Faire, including sword fighting, music, comedy, fire breathing, and aerialists. Over 50 actors welcome guests as they enter through the castle gates! In addition to the 8 hours of non-stop entertainment, there is an extensive merchant village featuring the work of talented artisans, and delicious food and drink, including Beer and Wine courtesy of the South Jersey Celtic Society and Valenzano Winery. FREE PARKING and FREE admission for children under 5 years old. Season Passes and VIP Packages available online.
Dates: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018; 10am to 6pm
Address: Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $20 for adults, $12 for children 5-12

Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival – June 2nd & 3rd
Wine festivals are sprouting up all over the Garden State, due to their incredible popularity these past few years, especially some of the most popular throughout the state, the Jersey Shore and Waretown Wine Festivals. The organizers of those two have now announced the launch of a new one for the state and South Jersey, the Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3. The two-day wine festival will feature samplings of dozens of varieties of wine from a selection of award-winning New Jersey wineries. Attendees can enjoy live musical entertainment from local musicians, as well as peruse booths by crafters and retail vendors. There will also be an assortment of food available for purchase.
Date: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018
Address: Cuisine On The Green Restaurant; 261 Country Club Boulevard, Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance or $25 at the gate for those over 21. A two-day ticket will also be available for $25 in advance, $30 at the gate.

Sharrott Winery’s Wine and Music Festival – June 2nd & 3rd
Sharrott Winery is proud to announce our Wine and Music Festival. Our biggest event of the year featuring non-stop live music, local food and craft vendors and of course some of the best wines New Jersey has to offer with over 100 local wines.
Dates: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018
Address: Sharrott Winery; 370 South Egg Harbor Road Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Tickets just $15 in advance ($12 for Wine Club members – limit 2); $20 at the gate

Handmade Artisan Markets Makers Fest – June 3rd
Join Handmade Art Studios Artisan Markets for our 1st Makers Fest at River Horse Brewing Co. to be held on Sunday June 3rd, 12-6pm. We will be bringing you live artist demonstrations, interactive workshops to spark your creativity, brewery tours, and curated artisans selling their high quality wares. This is a FREE to attend indoor and outdoor event for the whole family! Enjoy a kids art station, food trucks, River Horse & Handmade Artisan Market merchandise to go, BEER, and more! It will be a summer festival not to be missed!
Date: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018; 12PM – 6PM
Address: River Horse Brewing Co; 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, New Jersey
Cost: Free