Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 28th – 30th, 2019
From carnivals to food truck festivals, the return of the Jersey Shore Greek Festival, and much more this is shaping up to be a fun weekend! Here are my top ten picks for June 28th – 30th, 2019.
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for June 28 – 30, 2019:
2019 Chester Fireman’s Carnival
June 25 – 29
The 2019 carnival fundraiser will run from Tuesday, June 25 through Saturday, June 29, at Chubb Park in Chester NJ. Hours each evening will be from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, weather permitting. Fireworks night we will stay open until 11 PM. Fireworks will be held at 10:00 PM on Friday the 28th with a rain date of Saturday the 29th. Amusement rides use between 3 tickets (smaller rides) and 5 tickets (largest rides). We encourage you to walk around the field and check ride height requirements before purchasing. POP Wristbands to ride all night will be available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
290 W Main St, Chester, NJ
Sea Isle City Food Truck Invitational
June 28 – 30
The 5th Annual Sea Isle City Food Truck Invitational returns for a weekend full of food, fun, friends and family. Come try some of the best food trucks from the Northeast, amazing crafters, live music, and more. Its a Sea Isle City tradition!
63rd St at Landis Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey Shore Greek Festival
June 28 – 30
Be Greek for a day…or for the entire weekend! Come to the Jersey Shore Greek Festival and experience a taste of Greece at the shore. Homemade Greek food and pastries…Greek wine, beer & Ouzotinis…Games, rides & Kids Zone…our marketplace of vendors. Greek music…Greek dancing…It’s all Greek to me (and you)! OPA!
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 W Park Ave, Ocean Township, NJ
Cost: $2, Kids under 6 are free
Oak Ridge Park Food Truck & Music Festival
June 29, 11AM – 8PM
Celebrate a day in the sun with quality food trucks and great music. Beer, sangria, margaritas and mojitos for adults, a magician and face painting for the kids. Three dynamite bands. Bring your dog! Come and join the party! Sponsored by People for Animals. Attendees are asked to bring a can or bag of dogfood or supplies to help support the animals. A list of requested items for donation is on the website event page
Oak Ridge County Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ
Cost $5, Kids under 10 are free
NJ 4-H Food Truck Festival
June 29, 11AM – 7PM
The 4-H Food Truck & Family Festival hosted by the State 4-H Association is focused on bringing 4-H families, friends, community members and 4-H Alum together. The festival will feature food trucks, vendors, exhibits, a DJ, and more. A variety of entertainment and family activities, including a bicycle rodeo, will be offered throughout the day. A children’s consignment sale will be held in conjunction with the festival. Parking and admission is FREE.
Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, 1207 Route 179 South County Park, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
5th Annual Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids
June 29, 10AM
Get those tails shined up and those fins in shape! The Asbury Park Promenade of Mermaids returns for its 5th year of FUN in the SUN! Mermaids, Pirates, sea creatures, schools of fish in all shapes and sizes will fill the boards again with colorful costumes and FIN! Join the fun in BRADLEY PARK this year where the Promenade will begin and end with 30 FIN-FABULOUS vendors selling mermaid art, jewelry, and fintastic finds beginning at 10:00am. Registration begins at noon and the promenade will start at 2pm. Costume Contest and After party to follow!
Bradley Park, Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Hillsborough Music Festival
June 29, 5PM
This year’s Hillsborough 2019 FAMILY FUN & MUSIC FEST will take place at Auten Road School starting at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Township’s fabulous fireworks display after dark! Parking and shuttle bus are conveniently located at Hillsborough High School, starting at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy music, food, kids activities, and a great selection of vendors!
Auten Road Intermediate School, Hillsborough, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
South Jersey Wine & Music Festival
June 29 & 30, 12PM – 5PM
Come out and enjoy the day on this growing farm, sampling wine from locals and listening to local musicians. Food Trucks, Vendors, Kids Activities. With sounds from two local musicians: Saturday: Stealing Savannah, Sunday: No Relation Band, these bands can play! So bring your dancing shoes. Wine tasting tents from local wineries will be on site, and numerous vendors that will have unique handmade items. The local food vendors include The Runaway Chef, Top Chef Mobile Cuisine, and Tacos Al Carbon.
1394 Piney Hollow Road, Newfield, NJ
Cost: $15 – $45, Kids under 18 are Free
Downtown Somerville Craft Beer Fest
June 29 & 30
Enjoy live music, great local food vendors, and of course, the finest breweries.
N Bridge St, Somerville, NJ
Cost: $5 – $30
Garden State Comic Fest
June 29 & 30
GSCF Morristown is what has evolved from this humble beginning into the highest rated premier comic event in NJ. GSCF Morristown is a true comic and creator focused convention with guests and attendees participating from all over the world.
Mennen Arena, 161 E Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $20 – $75
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