Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 10th – 12th, 2019
Hooray for Mother’s Day Weekend! There’s a wide range of fun activities including the Mother’s Day Wine Trail, the Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show in Wildwood, the annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party and much, much more!
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 10 – 12:
Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show
May 9 – 12
The Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show takes places every Mother’s Day Weekend along the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk. Cars in the Spring Classic can be any make or model, but must be at least 10 years of age or older. The vehicles will line the Boardwalk both Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Participants enjoy exclusive events throughout the weekend including a kick-off dinner party and discounts and specials provided by local restaurants and businesses! Fun for the whole family and spectators are free!
Wildwood Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Sip into Spring Festival
May 11, 10AM – 4PM
It’s the season of new growth! Celebrate spring’s rebirth with exciting outdoor gardening and nature demonstrations, live music, food, wine, beer, Bloody Marys & Mimosas, crafts & collectibles, and more!
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
3rd Annual Spring into Bordentown City
May 11, 10AM – 5PM
Stroll along Farnsworth Avenue as you collect stems of flowers from participating DBA merchants! This fun day in our downtown features a Maker’s Fair of artisan’s from Bordentown City and the surrounding area. Be sure to visit Old City Hall for the 22nd Annual Franklin Carr Memorial Iris Competition – and enjoy family friendly crafts sponsored by the Bordentown City Creative Team.
Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, NJ
Cost: Free
Lake Hopatcong Block Party 2019
May 11, 10AM – 5PM
The 2019 Lake Hopatcong Block Party, hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, will be held from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, May 11, 2019 (rain or shine), at Hopatcong State Park. This community event brings together businesses, community groups, craft vendors, food trucks and local restaurants. There will also be a children’s area, demonstrations and entertainment.
125 Landing Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: Free
Food Truck Fundraiser for Human Trafficking Survivors
May 11, 1PM – 6PM
The FREE FUNdraiser event features food trucks, vendors, kid’s activities, and music. All donations go to scholarships for victims of human trafficking to support their journey, from victim to survivor to thriver. Sponsored by Justice Network, High Mountain Church, NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking. 100% of donations go to HT Survivor Scholarship Fund.
High Mountain Church, 681 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ
Cost: Free
Branchburg Food Truck & Music Festival
May 11, 11AM – 7PM
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, beer & sangria, partnered with some incredible bands, vendors and kids activities make for an enchanting and fulfilling Spring day.Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Branchburg, In conjunction with Branchburg Township
White Oak Park, 235 Baird Rd, Branchburg, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 10 are free
Smithville Children’s Festival
May 11, 1PM – 4PM
Get ready for a family fun-filled day with Historic Smithville’s annual Children’s Festival! There will be many shows, including the Cape May Zoo Show and activities for all ages. Popcorn, face-painting, balloon animals, and games are just some of the events to look forward to! 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Galloway, NJ
Cost: Free
GSWGA’s Mother’s Day Wine Trail
May 11 & 12
Treat mom to flowers and Rosé this year. Treat you favorite lady to a day at one (or more) or New Jersey’s vineyards.
At Participating Wineries and Vineyards
Cost: Varies Per location
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar
May 11 & 12, 12PM – 5PM
Don’t miss the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar happening Mother’s Day Weekend at historic Convention Hall in beautiful Asbury Park! The Spring Bazaar will be located in both the Grand Arcade and Concert Hall and will feature shopping from over 90+ of the best local and regional handcraft & vintage vendors, flowers and photo booth, live music, DJs, beach yoga, brunch, workshops, kids crafts, massage, hair styling, henna tattoos and more!
Convention Hall; 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Spring Wine & Music Festival at Unionville Vineyard
May 12, 12PM – 6PM
Unionville Vineyards welcomes you to the Spring Wine & Music Festival! Enjoy a day of tasting our estate-grown wines, enjoy six hours of live music, guided tours of the winery and vineyard, and all 89 acres of our preserved farm property. Guests can purchase lunch, and early dinner, and dessert from three food trucks, and other artisan-produced specialties. Music Performances by:
Brittany Ramaglia- singer/songwriter acoustic guitar 12-2:15
Adam Shaber- one man band playing covers from all decades 2:15-4
Barbie Tatum- soul/funk trio 2:45-6
9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $18 – $25
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