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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 25 – 27, 2021

June 22, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

It’s Summer, it’s the last week of June, where has the time gone?! Enjoy the hot weather with a variety of different activities going on throughout NJ. Celebrate Summer with food truck festivals, wine, fireworks, and more!

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 25 – 27, 2021:

Burlington County Restaurant Week
Now – June 27
Burlington County Restaurant Week will make its return in June and the Burlington County Board of Commissioners are teaming with New Jersey Senators Dawn Marie Addiego and Troy Singleton to help make it the best one yet!
Participating Restaurants:
Allora
Braddock’s Tavern
Jing Sushi House
Moorestown Nutrition
Nene Italian Market
Piccolissimo Italian Grille
Tigas Artisan Pizzeria
Vincentown Diner
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Cost: Varies per restaurant

State Fair Meadowlands
Now – 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

Weissfest 2021: Celebrating Rock ‘n Roll Photographer Mark Weiss
June 24 – June 26
Middletown Arts Center presents a special three-day weekend of events celebrating renowned Rock ‘n Roll Photographer Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss’ birthday and his 40+ years as a Rock ‘n Roll photographer.
June 24th Opening Reception
Spend an evening with Rock ‘n Roll Photographer Mark Weiss at the Opening Reception of his MAC exhibit “The Decade that Rocked”, featuring his one-of-a-kind photos and artwork that celebrate the music icons of the 1980s and his personal stories of life with the legends. Wine, beer, and light fare will be served. Tickets are required to attend the Opening Reception and all proceeds benefit the Middletown Arts Center.

Friday, June 25th
An unbelievable collection of music from the 80s with a variety of 45-minute performances on the MAC’s outdoor stage including a very special appearance by the legendary drummer, Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, King Kobra, Blue Murder, and the list goes on). Hosted by The WRAT 95.9 DJ personality Tom Hanley. FREE to attend!

Saturday, June 26th
The fun continues with more great musical performances saluting the 80s. FREE to attend!
Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ
Cost: Free

11th Annual Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival
June 25 – 27
Southern Rock and Southern Cooking return to North Jersey as this annual summer fest expands to 3 days! The biggest names in music feature performances by Blackberry Smoke, Outlaws, Artimus Pyle Band, The Weight Band, Pat Travers, Molly Hatchet and more. The nation’s top pitmasters will be serving up mouthwatering BBQ including ribs, brisket, pulled pork and great comfort food such as cornbread and mac & cheese. Weekend camping, RV, and reserved group seating add to the enjoyment and festival experience presented by Franklin Sussex Automall.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ
Cost: $25 – $75

Blueberry Summer Fest Markets
June 26, 10AM – 2PM
Blueberry Summer Fest Saturday Markets will run All Blueberry Season Long at Whitesbog! Order a plant, a flat of fresh local blueberries, local blueberry pie in advance, and pick up at a market day. Live music, handmade crafts, and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village.
120 W. Whitesbog Road Browns Mills, NJ
Cost: No entry fee but donations are welcome.

Passaic County Food Truck Fest
June 26, 11AM – 7PM
Summertime fun in the park! Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets, and of course your 4 – legged family members are very welcome as we kick off summer the right way! In addition to some great food, your family will enjoy some great activities including Hatchet Tossing from Bury the Hatchet, boardwalk Style Games, Bounce Houses, Corn hole Face painters, and more! Featuring Local Passaic Counties own Ghost Hawk Beer, as well as selections of wine, sangria, and hard seltzer. Live music from Naughty Humphrey and Grand Theft Audio!
Weasel Brook Park, Gregory Ave., Clifton, NJ
Cost: Adults $8, Children under 10 $5 at the door. Children 3 and under are always free!

School’s Out Food Truck Fair!
June 26 & 27
Laurita Winery is back with their Food Truck Fair with fireworks for the first time in forever! Want to sit on the lawn? Bring your blankets and chairs! Tickets WILL BE AVAILABLE at the door! Food Trucks:
RED Pizza Truck
The Snack Shack
Five Sisters
Shore Good Eats n Treats
Tacoholics
House of Cupcakes
Beach Shack
JDs House of Bacon
Cold Stone
Buzzettas
Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $12 per person, 20 and under FREE!

Sip Into Summer Wine Festival
June 26 & 27
Want a great way to kick off summer? Look no further than the Sip Into Summer Wine Festival happening June 26 – 27 from 12 noon – 5pm at the Gloucester County Fairgrounds in Mullica Hill. Back by popular demand, spend the day sipping & purchasing some of NJ’s best wines made right here in the Garden State.

NJ wineries will be pouring everything from their seasonal best like light, refreshing white wines to bold, fruity sangrias along with all of the traditional favorites. It’s soon to be summertime when “the living is easy” and the Sip Into Summer Wine Festival is exactly the place to be to start it off right!
275 Bridgeton Pike Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate

Whitall Flower Show
June 27, 12PM – 4PM
Join the annual Ann Whitall flower show. Enjoy tours of the Whitall house along with beautiful floral specimens, garden tours and family-friendly activities.
Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Englewood Community Summer Festival
June 27, 12PM – 5PM
Summer has just begun. Come out for a fun-filled day with your friends and family. We will have live music , Petting Zoo and Games for the kids. There will be food, merchant, and info vendors out there for everyone. You don’t want to miss this event.
MACKAY Park Ice Arena, 130 W Englewood Ave., Englewood, NJ
Cost: Free

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