Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 17th – 19th, 2019

May 14, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

From free events like the Jersey Shore Festival & the Bayonne Food Truck Festival, the exciting 5th Annual Beer-BBQ-Bacon Showdown (get $20 with code newjerseyisntboring) and so much more…this is going to be a FUN weekend.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 17 – 19:

East Coast Comic Con
May 17 – 19
As the major conventions grow exponentially, but focus less on comics, East Coast Comic Con felt a good old-fashioned con with a strong emphasis on comics was needed. Their mission is to bring great guests and keep comics and its creators the focus of our shows.
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $10 – $45

Jersey Shore Festival
May 17 & 18
The Jersey Shore Festival is a FREE ADMISSION, rain-or-shine music and arts festival that kicks off the summer festival season and proves that summer really does start sooner at the Jersey Shore. With performances by over 150 artists from around the world, the Jersey Shore Festival is the premier emerging artist festival in New Jersey! Aside from the music, the Jersey Shore Festival also includes activities that are fun for the whole family including BMX and Skate Shows, Motocross Shows, Free Monster Truck Rides, Food Trucks, the JSF Vendor Village, and much more!
Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: Free

5th Annual Beer-BBQ-Bacon Showdown
May 18, 12PM – 5PM
Who says NJ doesn’t have great BBQ & awesome Beer? The Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown is New Jersey’s first festival, featuring only New Jersey Beer, coupled with restaurants, gourmet food trucks & Chefs, offering a delectable array of mouth watering BBQ & Bacon creations, all available for purchase. There will be a competition to showcase their culinary skills, with a panel of celebrity judges choosing the best of the best, along with People’s Choice awards for Best Dish & Best Beer. 30 New Jersey Breweries will be in attendance, each bringing 3 styles of Beer. One of these styles will be either a rare Beer or a Brew created specifically for this event. The event will take place outdoors and under tents, with some fantastic Music! This is destined to become a New Jersey Spring classic.
Lewis Morris Park | Doe Meadow Field, 270 Mendham Road Morristown, NJ
Cost: Tickets Get $20 off with Code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING

Bayonne Food Truck Fest
May 18, 12PM – 7PM
Celebrating the 150th year of the city of Bayonne! A fun-filled day of drinks, bands, face painting, and of course 20+ food trucks. This family friendly event is also dog friendly!
22 – 24th Streets & Avenue, Bayonne, NJ
Cost: Free Admission

ParkFest
May 18, 12PM – 7PM
Join the Highlands for a day of music, food, and family events spread throughout the town. Events include food, live music, arts, fitness, and games for kids.
70 Waterwitch Avenue, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Beach Haven Seafood Festival
May 18, 2PM – 9PM
Loads of seafood, live music, kids area, and more! Rain date May 19
Taylor Avenue Park, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: $5

A Taste of Spring: 3rd Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest!
May 18, 2PM – 8PM
Keansburg Recreation Presents: A Taste of Spring 2nd Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest. Join for a great day which will include Food Trucks, A Beer Garden & A Battle of the bands. This family friendly event will also have bounce houses, face painter, sand art and more..
Baywalk East, Keansburg, NJ
Cost: Free

Riverview Beach Park Wine Festival
May 18 & 19, 12PM – 5PM
Located at historic Riverview Beach Park, the festival features 12 amazing New Jersey Wineries, several delicious food trucks, and unique crafters and vendors.
Pennsville Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, NJ
Cost: Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Smithville Mayfest
May 18 & 19, 10AM – 5PM
Mayfest at Historic Smithville offers an abundance of family fun! There will be more than 100 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children’s activities, nonprofit organizations and live entertainment.
Historic Smithville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

New Jersey Renaissance Faire
Saturdays and Sundays, May 18 – June 2, 11AM – 6PM
The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is an event of epic proportions! This year, the Faire celebrates its 10th glorious season. 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 7 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.
1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for children 5-12; Free for children under 5

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