St. Patrick’s Day parties are on the way, spring is almost here and PEEPS are about to make their return to Peddler’s Village. Here are some of the best fairs and festivals happening in and around New Jersey in March.
March 2
Maple Sugaring Fest
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
You can sample the fruits (or sap) of your labor after learning how to tap trees for sap.
March 7-9
Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo
NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison
There will be 200+ healers, readers, crystals, unique shopping vendors, psychics and aura photography – plus lots of free workshops.
March 8
Bucks County Paracon
Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA
Paracon 2025 will feature a lineup of guest speakers. You will hear tales of UFO encounters, Bigfoot sightings, and other mysterious phenomena, straight from the experts. There will be vendors, food trucks, and paranormal discussions.
Pop-Fusion Expo
Palmer Park Mall, Easton, PA
Meet Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and comic book artist John Hebert. Show off your best character look through cosplay. Shop collectibles and merch.
March 9
Lines on the Pines
Stockton University Campus Center, Galloway
Over 80 talented Pine Barrens “celebrities” will sign their books, display their artwork or craft, play their music and share their love of the Pine Barrens. The KIDS areas will have special hands-on displays, crafts and activities.
Wayne Valley High School Spring Craft Show
Wayne Valley High School, Wayne
Over 100 exhibitors will be set up inside one huge gym, with arts and crafts.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Woodbridge
Hosted by the American Irish Association of Woodbridge, the Irish flag raising takes place at 9 am at Town Hall, and then the parade will start at 1:30 pm at Woodbridge High School, marching down Main Street.
March 14-16
Hunterdon County Irish Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Red Mill Museum, Clinton
The weekend festival includes a Rotary Children’s Party, a concert with The Amish Outlaws, pub night, the parade through town, and a parade after party with The Nerds.
March 15
Spring Fling Sip & Shop Vendor Market
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
This free local craft and vendor market brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses. Stop by for a tarot reading, and then shop for jewelry, crystals, candles, handcrafted gifts, décor and more, while sipping on a craft drink.
Cranbury Education Foundation Craft Show
Cranbury School, Cranbury
There will be over 100 vendors showcasing a variety of handmade treasures, including unique gifts, home décor, or stylish pieces.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade
North Wildwood
Start the day at a Catholic Mass service at St. Ann Church of Notre Dame La Mer Parish. A ceremony takes place in front of North Wildwood City Hall, followed by the parade, which goes throughout town. Marchers include VFW Color Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish Pipe Brigade, Emerald Society, Miss North Wildwood, Queen Oceania, Anglesea Irish Society and local school bands.
Hungarian Artisan Market
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
There will be Hungarian food and dessert vendors, Magyar apparel, and new product vendors each month.
March 16
Freehold Boro Art Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Freehold (West Main Street), Freehold Boro
Watch as marchers pass by, showing off their Irish pride. There will be contests for best dressed baby (under 3), best dressed dog, best dressed adult, best decorated bicycle and best dressed motorcycle. Afterparties will be happening at the Elks lodge, Knights of Columbus and American Hotel with corned beef platters and live music. There will also be a visit by residents of Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Ireland, Freehold’s new “twinned community” – where Bruce Springsteen’s ancestors are from!
Purim Festival
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
While seeing your favorite animals, take a break at the Impala Lawn for entertainment, free hamentashen (while supplies last), activities and crafts. There will be representatives onsite from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, jkidphilly, PJ Library, Kaiserman JCC, and other organizations.
March 21-22
Color & Light Festival
Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park
At dark, the theater along the boardwalk will be lit up with light, color and sound projection mapping on the buildings synchronized to music.
March 22
Uncork Spring! A New Jersey Wine Fest
Carteret Performing Arts Center, Carteret
NJ wineries will bring more than 150 wines to be sampled and purchased. There will be a food market at The Underground; and artisan crafters and vendors.
NJ Coffee Festival
Bell Works, Holmdel
Although it’s not technically a food fest, there will be plenty to eat along with samples from dozens of coffee and tea vendors. You can also sit down for an expert-led workshop, Coffee Conversation or Brew School. There will be live acoustic music and coffee games.
March 22-23
Spring Artisan Market
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
More than 60 artisans will set up a selection of handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, original artwork, skincare products and gourmet treats inside the East and West galleries. You can also explore the 42-acre sculpture park, and make reservations at Rat’s Restaurant.
March 23
JONASCON
American Dream, East Rutherford
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Jonas Brothers, Kevin, Joe and Nick will celebrate at American Dream with live performances, DJ sets, Q&A panels, fan activations, immersive experiences, trivia, a Jonas Trading Post, karaoke, special guest appearances and more surprises.
March 28-30
Dream Asia Food Fest
American Dream, East Rutherford
More than 90 food vendors will showcase food from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and fusion dishes – including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Anime NYC will present special anime-themed merchants. There will be a music festival with K-pop performances, lion dances, and a lantern parade. Get hands-on with workshops, such as lantern making and tea ceremonies.
March 29
Jersey City Pizza Fest
Throughout Jersey City
Think of this as a pub crawl, without the beer. Instead, you’ll get a half-slice of pizza from every participating pizzeria to sample throughout the city.
Princeton FrancoFest
Hinds Plaza and Princeton Public Library, Princeton
This celebration of Francophone cultures is a chance to learn the traditions of the French-speaking world through music, theater, food, art, savoir-faire, games, and a movie screening.
Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Atlantic City Convention Hall, Atlantic City
More than 100 breweries from around the world will have 300+ beers for you to try.
March 29-30
The Chocolate Expo
NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison
Who can resist samples of chocolate, baked goods, cheese and specialty foods? There will also be demos, interactive presentations, balloon sculptures, face painting and a Kidz Zone.
Philadelphia Hot Sauce Festival
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co., Croydon, PA
Some of the best artisan hot sauce makers in the Northeast will offer samples for you to try. There will be live music, food trucks, and spicy eating challenges.
March 29-31
Eid Al-Fitr Celebration
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, New York, NY
Mark the end of Ramadan by creating Eid charity boxes filled with gifts and kind words, making decorative paper fanous lanterns, listening to music and storytelling, watching a dance performance, and making crafts.
March 30
Jersey Shore Comic Book Show Spring Fling
Toms River Elks Lodge, Toms River
The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show returns with comics, trading cards, toys and crafts. Meet artists, writers and costume groups.
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