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Top Ten New Jersey Events for Memorial Weekend 2021

May 25, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

It’s the unofficial start to Summer! There’s plenty to do this weekend, May 28 – 31, 2021 from the annual Kite Festival in Wildwood, the Asbury Park Memorial Day Carnival, the Flemington Summer Book Fest, and much more.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for Memorial Weekend 2021:

Asbury Park Memorial Day Carnival
Now – May 31, Monday- Friday 6 PM – 10 PM, Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day 1 PM-10 PM
Kick-off the summer season at this festive carnival with rides from Campy’s Amusements. There will also be food, treats, carnival games, and more for the whole family to enjoy.
Bradley Park, 101-199 5th Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Cost:Pre-ticket sales $10 for 20 ride tickets

Memorial Day Weekend Carnival at Skylands Stadium
May 27-31, Thursday-Saturday 5:30PM – 10PM, Sunday-Monday 2PM – 10PM
Kick-Off your Summer at our Memorial Day Carnival. It all happens in the Skylands Stadium’s lot from May 27th -31st. Rides include: Kiddie Cars, Dragon Wagon, Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Scrambler, Round Up, The Thrilling 7 Seas, Super Slide & More.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ
Cost: Admission is Free, but there is a fee for the rides

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
May 28 – 31
On the Beach at Rio Grand Avenue, Wildwood. Festivities begin with a Friday night social via the local kite club and the 9:00pm illuminated night kite fly. Saturday includes the silent and loud auctions and Saturday and Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, sport kite demo’s, team flying, as well as family games. FREE to spectators. Visit SkyFestivals.com or 732 822 4884.
On the beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Flemington Summer Book Fest
May 28 – 31, 10AM – 6PM
Flemington Summer Book Fest is one of the region’s most exciting events for all booklovers! The event is anchored by the COLOSSAL .99 BOOK & RECORD TENT SALE , now in its 16th year. Boasting more than 5,000 Books & Records ALL at just .99 ! This event draws over 1,000 attendees to the Fest! The largest Memorial Day Weekend Sale on the East Coast! Additionally, bibliophiles will discover LOCAL AUTHORS , in person, signing their books & discussing their works. Book Collectors will be excited to explore the offerings of some of the premier FINE & RARE BOOK DEALERS in the region. This will be a weekend of excitement, fun & treasure hunting for all booklovers!
24 Central Avenue, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free

Chester Food Truck & Music Festival
May 29, 11AM – 7PM
Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Chester Borough! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music from 3 bands! Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Axe throwing, inflatables, vendors, kids activities & more. Event is a Benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad & The Chester/Mendham Food Pantry.
Municipal Field, 134 Main Stree, Chester, NJ
Cost : $5, Kids under 5 Free

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ at Bellview
May 29, 12PM – 5PM
Who doesn’t love a good BBQ to get into the summer mindset? Join them Saturday May 29th from 12pm-5pm for their kickoff to the summer season. Bring out your friends and family to share a chilled carafe of their specialty sangria while you enjoy a BBQ lunch from one of their food trucks. Food trucks for the day will be Top Shelf Mobile Cuisine and Garner’s BBQ. They will both be grilling your favorite BBQ foods to go along side a chilled bottle of wine. Bo Rains and her band will be providing the tunes for the day from their vineyard stage. There will be two specialty Sangria’s available to get you in the summer mindset. The first is their signature Fiesta Sangria which features their Fiesta wine and fresh fruit. They will also have their “Summer Lovin’ Sangria” which features their sweet white wine Nana’s mixed with cranberry juice, seltzer, and mixed berries.
150 Atlantic Street Landisville, NJ
Cost: Free to attend, Reservations required.

NJ Renaissance Faire’s 11th Season!
May 29 – 30, 10AM – 6PM
What better way to celebrate the re-socialization of modern society, than to attend an OUTDOOR, local Renaissance Faire that literally incorporates social responsibility into its theme! In the magical village of Crossford (which Liberty Lake becomes this time of year), the faeries have gathered together to host their very own socially distanced MASQUERADE BALL!

The story unfolds each morning at 10am, with 7 action-packed hours of interactive entertainment including Knight Jousts, Sword Fighting, Fire Breathing, Aerialists, Comedy, Music, and more. There’s extensive shopping in the eclectic Merchant Village of fine artisans, with a wide variety of faire-food, including the ever popular turkey “dragon” legs. Plus magically delicious Spellbound and Third State local craft beers, and Valenzano Wines at the South Jersey Celtic Society Meade Garden!
Liberty Lake, 1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Bordentown Township, NJ
Cost: $10 – $80

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Pier Village
May 30, 12PM – 8PM
Join the fun at the Family Fun Arcade, Boardwalk Fun N’ Games from 12PM – 8PM featuring virtual reality games, skee ball, crane games and skill and chance games to win points for redemption. Take a twirl on the Pier Village Carousel!Plus Miniature Golf, Rockwall Climbing, Trampoline Bungee Jumping, Rides and Games.
68 Ocean Ave., Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free

Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks at Renault
May 30, 12PM – 10PM
Sundays are for country music in the Champagne Patio Garden! Enjoy their unrivaled winery experience while listening to live entertainment in their beautiful champagne patio garden. ⁣⁣⁣Friends, food, wine, fire pits and so much more await you at their all new vineyard destination. Table Reservations Recommended. Hours of Operation 11:30AM – Close
Penny Rhodes 12-4 PM
Boy In Black – Johnny Cash Tribute 7-11 PM
Fireworks Show starts at 9 PM
Renault Winery, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Freehold’s 147th Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 10AM
Join the oldest and largest Memorial Day parade in Western Monmouth County. Military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, youth groups, EMS squads, civilian units, and custom-designed floats will all be a part of the event.
Brinkerhoff Ave and Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free

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