Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 3rd – 5th, 2019

April 30, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

It’s the first weekend of May! From environmentally conscious events, family friendly events, craft beer festivals, and foodie events…here are my top ten picks for May 3 -5 , 2019.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 3 – 5:

Hackettstown Spring Festival
May 3 – 5
The 27th Annual Spring Festival will return to Hackettstownon the fields behind Centenary University on Fifth and Reese Avenues. This is a family favorite in the region and a fun way to welcome spring.
Fields behind Centenary University on Fifth and Reese Avenues, adjacent to Hatchery Hill Elementary School, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free

10th Sustainable South Jersey Earth Festival
May 4, 10AM – 2PM
The theme is “Reduce Plastic, Fantastic!” This event draws in 5,000 visitors and has more than 90 displays! There will be free tree seedlings (while supplies last), family-friendly entertainment, fun, crafts, and healthy food for purchase. Register for the Family Bike Ride starting at 8 AM!
Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free

Cinco de Mayo Food Truck Fest
May 4, 12PM – 7PM
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 4th with 20+ Food vendors, live music and entertainment.
Urby Parking Lot, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 12 free.

Chester Food Truck & Music Festival
May 4, 11AM – 7PM
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Spring day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Face painting, vendors, kids activities. Event is a Benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad & The Chester/Mendham Food Pantry
Municipal Field, 134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 10 Free

Toms River Food Fest
May 4, 11AM – 8PM, Rain Date May 5
Toms River Food Fest features the best food trucks, arts, crafts and vendor booths, free children’s rides and live music from great local bands. The 21 and over crowd is invited to the beer and wine garden, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company #1.
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free

Skylands Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
May 4, 12PM – 7PM
It’s time to celebrate spring with a stacked lineup of fun, food and drinks at Skylands Stadium’s third annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, May 4th. Taking place on the field itself, this all-day party featuring 25+ food trucks, 100+ craft beers, live music, games and more is fun for the whole family. Parking is FREE and so are children 38′ tall and shorter. This is a rain or shine event.
94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ
Cost: Entry is $5, Free for kids under 38″ tall

First Annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival at the Burlington County Fairgrounds
May 4, 3PM – 8PM
The afternoon will feature Gourmet Food Trucks, Craft Beer from local breweries, local wine, live bands and a Kentucky Derby viewing area! Arms 2 Artisans will be hosting the beer garden and will feature beers from Backward Flag Brewing Co., Bolero Snort Brewery, Screamin’ Hill Brewery, Third State Brewing, River Horse Brewing Co., Pinelands Brewing Company, Three 3’s Brewing, and Brotherton Brewing Company. Wine tent hosted by Arms 2 Artisans featuring Valenzano Winery. Live music by Billy Walton Band and The GoodManFiske Band.
1960 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $10

Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market
May 5, 10AM – 5PM
The Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market takes over the iconic Convention Hall three times a year to bring you a distinctively curated selection of vinyl, music equipment, vintage clothing, macabre artwork, handmade jewelry and other original creations from over 125 vendors.
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $10 earlybird, $5 after 11 AM

Belmar Kite Festival
May 5, 11AM – 4PM
Come as a spectator or a participant to see the magnificent swirl of colorful kites flying high over Belmar beach at 3rd Avenue. The Belmar Kite Festival is sponsored by the Belmar Business Partnership and supported by the South Jersey Kite Fliers. Free admission, and local Belmar restaurants and shops will be open throughout town, so shop and dine local after you visit the festival.
3rd Avenue, Bradley Beach, NJ
Cost: Free

Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Fest
May 5, 12PM – 7PM
The Annual Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival is a family friendly, outdoor celebration of International food, music, wine and beer! Twenty of Red Banks finest eateries will be selling specialty International menu items from tented areas throughout the festival! International wines and beers will also be available for purchase. The festival features unique vendors and great live music on multiple stages
White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $5 Donation for anyone over 10

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