From street fairs to food fests to craft fairs, there are plenty of outdoor festivals filled with food, shopping, rides and games taking place this month throughout New Jersey.
August 1
Warren County Farmers’ Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival
Warren County Fairgrounds, Phillipsburg
After watching the hot air balloons soar overhead, head back to the fairgrounds for Demolition Derbies, the Traditional Arts Expo, a Kids’ Corral, concerts, garden tractor pulls, horse shows and carnival rides throughout the day.
Butterfly Festival
Watershed Institute, Pennington
Tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House, the Insect Zoo, and bug and butterfly parades are just some of the features at this “naturally” entertaining festival, which will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year with crafts, food, hayrides and more.
August 1-2
Summer Boardwalk Craft ShowsÂ
Wildwoods Boardwalk
Dozens of booths will be set up along the southern end of the boardwalk, so you can look for handcrafted jewelry, home décor, unique artwork, beach-inspired treasures, one-of-a-kind gifts and homemade treats.
Laurita Winery Food Truck Festivals
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
There will be wine for the adults, family-friendly activities, live music, food trucks, and vineyard tours.
The Ultimate Pickle Experience
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison
While snacking on pickle samples, order a meal from any of 20 food trucks parked outside the convention center. Watch pro pickle wrestling, sign up for a pickle eating contest, join the Pickle Olympics, and bring the kids to the Bounce-a-Mania Zone.
Clam Fest
Huddy Park, Highlands
The stars of the show are the seafood-based food trucks, but if you’re more of a land lover, come for the Lions Club funnel cakes or the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. The streets will be closed for rides, games, children’s activities, specialty vendors, music, and on Saturday a fireworks display.
Peach Festival
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
The Peach Truck is a sponsor this year – meaning you can buy fresh Georgia peaches directly from the truck. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, family activities, outdoor food and drinks, peach-themed specials and treats, a sidewalk sale, in-store specials, and more. All month long, the restaurants and tasting rooms will be serving up peach-inspired food and drink specials.
August 1-8
New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm & Horse Show
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta
The fairgrounds will be packed with rides, games, attractions, food, music and farm animals to celebrate all things Jersey. Aside from carnival events, the kids will want to see the Circus Incredible show, the Hontz Family Bavarian Band, tractor pulls, lumberjack competitions, Oscar the Robot and agricultural exhibits.
August 1-16
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Franklin Square, Philadelphia, PA
See over 40 larger-than-life lantern displays featuring the towering Chinese Dragon, glowing flower gardens, ad special lanterns celebrating Philadelphia’s big summer events. The historic Rendell Family Fountain comes alive with choreographed lights, water, and music. Nightly performances feature acrobatics, juggling, balancing acts, and the ancient art of Face Changing.
Wednesdays, August 5-26
Wildwood Crest Food Truck & Summer Music Series
Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest
Stop by each week for a rotating lineup of 12 food trucks and different bands taking the stage. Artisan crafts, local goods, and specialized merch will be for sale.
August 8
New Brunswick Heart Festival
Downtown New Brunswick
The State Theatre New Jersey-run festival features lots of free, outdoor activities presented by various arts organizations in New Brunswick. There will be live music, dance performances, dance classes for kids with the pros from Princeton Ballet School, an arts market, craft vendors, balloon animals and face painting, and a health and wellness tent.
August 8-9
Summer Boardwalk Craft ShowsÂ
Wildwoods Boardwalk
Dozens of booths will be set up along the southern end of the boardwalk, so you can look for handcrafted jewelry, home décor, unique artwork, beach-inspired treasures, one-of-a-kind gifts and homemade treats.
August 9
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
Pier A Walkway, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
August 13
Angelsea Nights
Angelsea Entertainment District, Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood
The lively pedestrian festival is a mix of food trucks, shopping, and street entertainment like stilt walkers, jugglers, magicians and puppeteers.
August 15
Montclair Jazz Festival: Downtown Jamboree + Block Party
Lackawanna Plaza Stage, Montclair
The Tuesday evening Soundcheck Series concerts all led up to the all-day Downtown Jamboree + Block Party, a major music fest taking over the streets of Montclair.
Weekends, August 15 – September 13
Plus Labor Day (Monday, September 7)
Lambertville Sunflower Festival
Bellemont Farm, Lambertville
The festival features thousands of blooming sunflowers (including cut-your-own flowers), live music, food vendors, a beer garden, family activities, a play area, photo ops, and local artisans. The farm itself will be open on weekdays during that timeframe for visitors, but there will be no vendors, food trucks or live music. Only the sunflower fields and CYO flowers will be available. Special Golden Hour sessions from 7 to 9 am for photographers and yoga sessions, and Sunflowers at Sunset evening programs, will be announced.
August 22
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Westfield
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
August 22-23
Laurita Winery Food Truck Festivals
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
There will be wine for the adults, family-friendly activities, live music, food trucks, and vineyard tours.
August 30
Hopatcong Monthly Market
Hopatcong DPW Lot, Hopatcong
Discover unique handmade goods, new gift items, treats, and one-of-a-kind finds while supporting 50+ small businesses and talented makers in the community. A different food truck is featured each month.
Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Red Bank
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
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