Top Ten New Jersey Events for Memorial Day Weekend 2018
It’s Memorial Day Weekend! The unofficial start to Summer! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 25th – 27th, 2018:
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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.
Top Ten New Jersey Events for May 25th – 27th, 2018:
Waterfront ARTS Festival – May 25th & 26th
Kick-Off Memorial Day Weekend with LIVE MUSIC AND FOOD! Friday May 25th Experience Sounds from the Likes of:
The Feeling Collective Band
Joe Tiano
Tequila Bamboo
And SHAMAN
Dates: May 25th & 26th, 2018
Address: Sadowski Parkway, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Cost: Free
Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival – May 25th – 27th
* One mile of food vendors
* Crafters
* Kids jumping house and rides
* Parade – 10 am Saturday
Dates: May 25th – 27th, 2018
Address: Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach, NJ
Cost: Free
Wildwoods International Kite Festival – May 25th – 28th
The largest kite festival in North America featuring kite makers from around the world flying their most incredible colorful creations. Event begins on Friday at noon with the ‘Unlocking of the Ocean’ media event on the beach behind the center. Festivities continue with the opening of the Festival Field Tent and the 9 pm illuminated kite fly at Rio Grande Ave. and the beach. Saturday & Sunday include the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships on the beach starting at 9 am daily, as well as kite exhibits and workshops. A Kite Festival Auction will be held in the center at 7 pm on Saturday night and is open to the public – many unique kites and collectibles will be auctioned off. Monday will feature the World Indoor Kite Competition from 11 am – 12:30 pm inside the center where kite fliers will showcase their impressive ability to fly a kite without wind.
Dates: May 25th – 28th, 2018
Address:
Cost: Free to Attend
Pork Roll Festival – May 26th
The Official 5th Annual Pork Roll Festival is returning Saturday May 26th 10 am – 7 pm!! Still just $5. Get the Family/Friends package 4 tickets for just $15! Come and enjoy this amazing family friendly event at the Mill HIll Park in Trenton, NJ. Enjoy Live music all day! Beer! Childrens Events! And of course everyone’s favorite Jersey meat PORK ROLL!!
Date: Saturday, May 26th, 2018; 10am to 7pm
Address: Mill Hill Park, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $5, or 4 tickets for $15
Trenton Pork Roll Festival, Where It All Began – May 26th
Celebrate New Jersey’s iconic meat delicacy at the Trenton Pork Roll Festival on Saturday, May 26th. Trenton Social is again hosting the world’s best pork roll party! Enjoy unique, specially created pork roll dishes from a great selection of food trucks and guest chefs. Hear live bands all day on our outdoor stage! Trenton Social is a safe, enclosed indoor/outdoor venue, so you can walk around the entire Trenton Pork Roll Festival with your favorite adult beverage from our full bar and outdoor beer garden.
Date: Saturday, May 26th, 2018; 10am to 8pm
Address: Trenton Social; 449 S Broad St, Trenton, New Jersey
Cost: $5 – $55
New Jersey Renaissance Faire – May 26th & 27th
The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is an event of epic proportions! 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 8 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. FREE PARKING and FREE admission for children under 5 years old. Season Passes and VIP Packages available online.
Dates: May 26th & 27th, 2018; 10am to 6pm
Address: Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $20 for adults, $12 for children 5-12
Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival – May 26th – 28th
The best food trucks from the area plus crafts and live music. See Facbook Event for a full list of participating food trucks.
Dates: May 26th – 28th, 2018
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack; Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport NJ
Cost: $5, $5 parking
Art in the Park – May 27th
The 20th Annual Art in the Park event will be held 10 AM – 5 PM on Sunday, May 27th in West End Park! (Corner of Brighton & West End Avenue). Come enjoy the work of over 50 juried artists and artisans. Event is free to the public.
Date: Sunday, May 27th, 2018; 10am to 5pm
Address: West End Park, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free
Highlands Annual Seaport Craft Show – May 27th
The Highlands Business Partnership will host the 18th Annual Seaport Craft Show, rain or shine from 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. Come experience a delightful collection of various handmade crafts from more than 60 crafters and artisans. Shop till you drop for unique gifts, art, jewelry and personal items at this Juried Show.
Date: Sunday, May 27th, 2018; 10am to 4pm
Address: Huddy Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Cape May Music Festival – May 27th – June 15th
Celebrating 29 years of bringing beautiful music to Cape May, the Cape May Music Festival presents classical, chamber, jazz and more each year.
Dates: May 27th – June 15th, 2018
Address: Cape May, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
