August 1-3
Warren County Farmers’ Fair
1350 Strykers Rd., Phillipsburg
After watching the hot air balloons launch you can head to the Demolition Derby and Rafter Z Rodeo. Traditions include an arts expo, kids’ corral, 4-H shows, free concerts by local bands, the garden tractor pull and a beer garden.
Clamfest
Huddy Park, Highlands
Aside from the food trucks, festival favorites include the Lions Club Funnel Cakes; the Beer, Wine and Sangria Garden; games of chance; children’s activities sponsored by the Highlands Recreation Department; and specialty vendors. Musical acts include Soul Seduction on Thursday; Johnny 5 is Alive Band on Friday; and The Wallnutz, The Jonzes and the Sensational Soul Cruisers on Saturday, followed by fireworks.
August 2-3
Peach Festival
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
The annual festival is known for its peach-themed treats, live entertainment, activities, summer sidewalk sales, kids’ activities, food and giant sand sculptures.
August 2-10
Sussex County Farm & Horse Show (New Jersey State Fair)
New Jersey State Fair, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta
Unique events at the fair include a lumberjack competition, demolition derby, monster truck show, bike stunt show, truck pull and tractor pull. Family entertainment include hot dog pig races, a variety magic show, K9s in flight, Cowtown USA, Barnyard Cackle Review, Commerford Petting Zoo and freehand custom carvings. There will be exhibits and an agriculture area.
August 3
EB Indie Film Festival
Community Arts Center, East Brunswick
Watch 14 different short films made by new filmmakers. You can choose to watch narrative films, documentaries, animations and more.
International Food & Craft Beer Festival
Red Bank Battlefield, National Park
Open to the whole family, there will be live music, games, kids’ activities, international foods and beer.
Butterfly Festival
The Watershed Institute, Pennington
The family event will feature tours of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House, an Insect Zoo, arts and crafts, hayrides, an animal shows by Eyes of the Wild, and dance performances by Sprout U School of the Arts.
Peach Festival
Community Presbyterian Church, Chester
There will be handmade peach ice cream, peach pies, fresh local peaches for sale, a rummage sale, and a 50/50 drawing.
Fort Lee Artisan Market
Hudson Lights Park, Fort Lee
There will be vendors, outdoor games, live music and seasonal surprises.
August 3-4
Boardwalk Craft Show
Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood
Artisan-made items, handmade craft items, boutique items, gifts and more will be set up for sale along the boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
Just Peachy Festival
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Take a pony ride around the pasture. Games include barnyard tractors, Little Tikes Farm Store, Junior Mechanics Shop, rubber duck races, and a scavenger hunt. Eyes of the Wild traveling zoo and NJ Bubble Parties will have shows each day. Get some snacks from Pam Mount’s Everything Peachy Food Tent or Barn Door Cafe for when you sit down for live music. There’s Just Peachy wine and a peachy slush on the menu.
August 3-4, 10-11
Sunflower Festival
Von Thun Farms, Washington Twp.
Known for its Sunflower Trail, the weekend festivals add on hayrides, an activity area for kids, gourmet food trucks, a wine and beer garden, and craft vendors.
August 5-11
Middlesex County Fair
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
There will be a home arts show, vendors and exhibits. Even more fun are the events and entertainment including racing, chainsaw carving, lots of horses, a magic show, comedy, puppets, jugglers and a stilt walker.
August 6 is National Night Out. See where police departments are holding community events.
August 7-9
Somerset County 4-H Fair
North Branch Park, Bridgewater
The fair has been going on for more than 75 years. The 4-H clubs showcase their work, local businesses and entertainment can support the youth, and families can eat, play, go on rides and check out all the displays.
August 7-11
La Festa Italiana
Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City
In honor of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Rocco, this old-world Italian street festival brings together local restaurants and food vendors, live entertainment, games and rides for the kids to celebrate Italian American culture for five days. Traditionally, the last day of the event is a Mass celebrated with the statues of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Rocco that are then processed through the streets with a marching band.
IAATO Italian Festival
Joe Palaia Park, Oakhurst
This year’s festival will feature an array of carnival rides; games; live entertainment; celebrity Chef Marco from Galbani Cheese, who will be hosting cooking demonstrations at the La Cucina Galbani Cooking Stage; and the Children’s Galbani Cheese Stacking Contest on Saturday and Sunday.
August 9-10
Atlantic County 4-H Fair
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds, South Egg Harbor City
The attractions here include a car show, a baby parade, a pet parade, open mic and a pie eating contest.
August 10
New Brunswick Heart Festival
Monument Square, New Brunswick
The annual free, outdoor festival features dance classes for kids and adults, an Arts Market, craft vendors, free balloon animals and face painting, a health & wellness tent, a history corner featuring historical interpreters, arts & crafts activities, games, free Henna and caricatures. There will be live music and dance performances by The Suyat Band performing funk and Motown hits, InSpira Performing Arts, Grupo de Danza Folklórica La Sagrada Familia, DJ IZM, and more to be announced.
History-Music Fest
West Windsor History Museum/Schenck Farmstead, West Windsor
Take a tour of the 18th-century Schenck Farmstead. Order from Grover’s Mill Coffee House or Jhopri Plainsboro Indian cuisine. Listen to rock, Indian fusion, Ukranian, opera, pop, Dai, classical and R&B music. Attitudes In Reverse, Friends of West Windsor Open Space, Send Hunger Packing West Windsor-Plainsboro, The Little Free Pantry, Girl Scout troops 72820 and 70697, West Windsor Arts Council, and other organizations will be set up with booths.
Corn, Tomato and Beer Festival
Stangl Road, Flemington
This “farm to festival” celebration brings local farmers, boutique restaurants, craft breweries, live bands, artisans, kids’ activities, food trucks, and vendors together to celebrate everything that makes Hunterdon County special. New Jersey corn and tomato dishes are prepared by local restaurants, chefs, farmers, bakers, dessert-makers, and food trucks. The event features nine local New Jersey craft breweries and one cidery. Bring a chair or a blanket so you can enjoy stages with live music and DJs throughout the site.
Heart of the City Festival
East Cherry Street, Rahway
The festival celebrates Black and Brown creatives in the NJ area. Eat at a local restaurant, browse the vendor tables, and watch performances by Chinstrumentals, SincerlyChico, MOZZ!, C.A.L., Brandon Winters, BlackDanielWhite, Chased0ut, HEZ, Matt Q, Madison Star, and Anny Warhol. The event will also include an interactive art installation, family-friendly activities for all ages, prizes and giveaways.
Hermitage Museum Outdoor Craft Show
Hermitage Museum, Ho-Ho-Kus
The show features 80 talented exhibitors set up on the tree-shaded front lawn. Some of the items showcased will be art, pottery, fiber, jewelry, charcuterie boards, folk art, florals, turned wood vases and bowls, bonsai, knitted items, resin art, apparel, area train station prints, chain saw animals, pet treats, pressed flower art, candles, soaps, children’s items, wood signs and home décor.
NBT India Independence Day
North Brunswick Township Middle School, North Brunswick
Celebrate India’s independence from Britain. Activities include songs, dances, instrumental decorations, skits and more. There will also be art, public speaking and cake decorating competitions.
August 10-11
Boardwalk Craft Show
Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood
Artisan-made items, handmade craft items, boutique items, gifts and more will be set up for sale along the boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
August 11
South Jersey Nerd Fest
Holiday Inn, Swedesboro
This collectibles festival celebrates comic books, trading cards and toys. Meet artists, writers and costume groups. There will be a costume contest for all ages.
August 14
Summer Sip & Shop Vendor Craft Fair
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
There will be local craft vendors selling jewelry, crystals, candles, apparel, soaps, beauty products, handcrafted gifts, décor and more.
August 15
Sizzling Sidewalks: Feast & Fashion
Downtown Englewood
This stylish affair brings together the best food and fashion.
August 15-18
Passaic County Fair
BNY, 385 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park
Expected activities include rides, games, bounce houses, animal ambassadors, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, the 4-H experience, a chess tournament, touch-a-truck, butterfly exhibits, music, performances and a beer garden.
August 17-18
Viva La Fiesta
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Move to the beat during this all-new event as this Mexican style party heats up the park with food, fun and entertainment.
Sunflower Festival
Tranquilty Farms, Andover
From the cow train to the bounce pillow, live music, and the chance to cut your own sunflowers, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy homemade ice cream, seasonal craft beer, and a variety of food trucks.
Surf & Turf Seafood Festival
Monmouth Park, Oceanport
Over a dozen Jersey Shore restaurants will be selling lobster rolls, crab cakes, shrimp and more fresh seafood dishes. There will be seltzer sampling from Surfside and Fishers Island. There will be live music both days, and Sunday is Family Fun Day with a bounce house, pony rides, face painters and clowns for kids. The racetrack will be open.
Philadelphia Hot Sauce Festival
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co., Croydon, PA
Sample some of the hottest sauces around, from mild to wild. There will be live music, food trucks, and spicy eating challenges.
August 18
Summer Mercado: Family Fun Fest
Joyce Kilmer Park, New Brunswick
The community festival celebrates the food, arts and culture of New Brunswick and its diverse Latino community.
August 19-25
Indie Street Film Festival
Red Bank
The festival will screen dramas, comedies, documentaries and short films, but also add community events so that everyone can get involved.
August 21-25
Hunterdon County 4H & Agricultural Fair
South County Park, 1207 Rte. 179, Ringoes (Lambertville)
Visit the cow barn, horse barn, sheep barn, and the goat and pig barn. There will be a midway with food, vendors and amusements. Check out the 4-H robotics tent, dairy den, agri-puppet show, shooting sports, NJ beekeepers and antique tractors.
August 24
Women’s Equality Day Festival
Alice Paul Institute, Mount Laurel
This family-friendly festival will feature craft vendors, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, lawn games, activities, and more.
Caribbean Festival
Donaldson Park, Highland Park
There will be lots of island vibes with Caribbean food, music, and dance performances (reggae, soca, and calypso); an epic Jerk chicken tasting cookoff; and info about the English, Spanish, French, and Dutch speaking Caribbean.
EARTH Center Garden Arts & Music Festival
EARTH Center, Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, North Brunswick
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County’s Master Gardeners will lead you on garden tours. Visit the Rows for the Hungry and learn how you can volunteer. Fish or kayak from the pond. Hike or bike along the park trails. Listen to music while sitting down for a picnic or ordering from the food trucks.
Summer Festival & Craft Show
Squan Plaza, Manasquan
Food, music, vendors and local art celebrate this Jersey Shore town.
Caribbean Festival
Donaldson Park, Highland Park
Revel in the island vibes with Caribbean cuisine, music and dance performances (reggae, soca, and calypso), the epic jerk chicken tasting cook-off; and learning about the English, Spanish, French and Dutch speaking Caribbean.
Summer of Love ’60s, ’70s & ’80s Music Festival
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
Summer of Love is a groovy festival featuring music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Eddie Berner, of the iconic band A Flock of Seagulls, will perform along with a lineup of musicians from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The festival also features a beer garden, food trucks, a kids zone, trivia contest, glow party, Mamma Mia flash mob and more.
Summer BBQ & Cask Festival
Harvest Moon Brewery, New Brunswick
The outdoor summer BBQ includes live bands, their own cask beers, and other great NJ Breweries.
Richland Vintage & Toy Fest
Harding Highway, Richland
Store vendors and show vendors will be selling everything from toys, comics, antiques, records, memorabilia, pop culture and video games to art, trading cards, collectibles and retro items.
Summer Theater Festival and Benefit Concert
Sovereign Grace Church, Marlton
A nonprofit Christian children’s theater, Triple Threat Theater Productions, will hold a family-friendly festival for the community, with food, games, raffles, character meet-and-greets, pony rides, mini golf, and other festivities. The benefit concert will feature Triple Threat students and pros singing Broadway tunes.
Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival
The Great Lawn / Boardwalk, Long Branch
Aside from incredible music, enjoy crafters, vendors and food trucks, plus fireworks at 9 pm.
August 24-25
Wine Down Summer at Riverwinds
Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford
There will be dozens of wineries and food trucks showcasing local Jersey fare, plus vendors and crafters, and live music both days.
August 25
IndoAmerican: Janmashtami Festival
Monument Square, New Brunswick
Offering food, music and dance performances inspired by the culture and traditions from Northern and Southern India, there will also be educational dance and theater presentations, and Zumba Bollywood.
Hoboken Artisan Market
Adams Street, Hoboken
Aside from 70+ vendors lining the street and outdoor lawn games, you can join a dance party with members of Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Medieval Fest
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair
Watch armored knights spar, play Viking lawn games, create enchanting jewelry, learn to dance a merry jig, and get styled with fairy hair, Enjoy live Renaissance and Medieval music by Montclair Early Music–including the children’s group DragonBards. Try a frosty tankard of MedievalFest Ale, concocted by the brewmaster at Montclair Brewery.
Craft Show & Antique Corner in the Park
Veterans Memorial Park, Westwood
Shop at the booths of 125+ talented artists and crafters who will be highlighting stained glass, woodwork, jewelry, florals, pottery, ceramics, apparel, photography, folk art, birdhouses, garden and children’s items, resin art, bonsai, soaps, candles and pumpkins. At the Antique Corner you will find vintage toys, pottery, silver, prints, vintage paper, linens, primitives, Americana, lamps, glassware and so more. Appraisals will be conducted for a $5 per item fee.
August 29 – September 1
AirFest 2024
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, Wildwood
There will be 27 planes and helicopters on display. Events include flyovers from the F-16s, EAA, Aero Club of PA, and other organizations. There will be appearances by the New Jersey State Police, AtlantiCare MedEvac, the Mosquito Commission, and the USCG helicopter and Smokey the Bear. AirFest will also feature live music by Animal House and Devlin, Ted Schwartz’s WWII radio show, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, free caricatures and face painting, as well as vendors and exhibitors, including the 621st Contingency Response Squadron and the F-14 Tomcat Calverton ATG Podcast. Shore Axes Mobile Axe Throwing will be on-site all four days.
August 30
Glassboro’s Car Show & Food Truck Festival
Downtown Glassboro
There will be more than 300 vehicles on display, plus live music and enjoying local food trucks.
August 30 – September 1
Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival
Tymor Park, Union Vale (LaGrangeville), NY
Aside from watching the hot air balloons floating in the sky, or taking your own flight, there will be yoga in the morning, live music, food trucks, a kids zone, aerial acrobatics and informative presentations.
August 31
19th Century History Faire
Wicoff House Museum, Plainsboro
Experience life in the 19th century. There will be demonstrators, rides, museums and more. In attendance will be reps from museums from all over New Jersey, each with their own booth of artifacts and activities. There will also be a demonstration by The Wheelmen, where you’ll get to see how people rode high-wheel bicycles in the 1800s.
August 31 – September 1
Boardwalk Craft Show
Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood
Artisan-made items, handmade craft items, boutique items, gifts and more will be set up for sale along the boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.
