Aug. 5-7 events: The best things to do this weekend in NJ
Looking for something to do this weekend? Big Joe’s got you covered. Check out our complete list of great events and fun things do right here in the great Garden State!
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Jersey Fringe is a 3-day event featuring multiple theatrical productions at a variety of venues within walking distance of the central location and ticket hub, The Eagle Theatre. 15 Producing Organizations will offer eclectic, unique selections for festivalgoers throughout the entire weekend. Also featured will be a Beer and Wine Garden, Pop-Up Art, Food and Art Vendors, Live Music and More! Jersey Fringe is the ultimate social experience not to be missed! Buy a One-Day or All-Access Pass OR just come to hang out with friends and enjoy the FREE Festival atmosphere including live entertainment, food and art vendors, and a beer a wine garden! Cost: Saturday Day Pass: $25, Friday and Sunday Day Pass: $20, All Access Weekend Passes: $40!
Date: August 5th, 2016 - August 7th, 2016
Location: Eagle Theatre
208 Vine St., Hammonton, NJ 08037
BERGEN COUNTY
Harness Racing's Greatest Day, featuring the Hambletonian Heats & Final and Hambletonian Oaks Final Hambletonian Day has something great for everyone in the family: An epic sporting event, free outdoor concert, rides and games, and of course, great giveaways! Gates open: 10 AM First race: 12 NOON Admission: $5 includes giveaway item Giveaway: 2016 commemorative Hambletonian baseball cap to adults and Hambletonian kids gift TBD (with paid admission, while supply lasts). Hambletonian Hat Contest for $850 in cash prizes: 1st - $500, 2nd - $250, 3rd - $100 Sign up at the Track Level promotions table. Judging takes place on the apron after Race 5. Backyard Events include: Live Music noon - 4 pm carnival rides/games Pony rides Face Painters.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: Meadowlands Racetrack
1 Racetrack Dr., East Rutherford, NJ 07073
BURLINGTON COUNTY
The Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual Festival of Lights in the City of Burlington from 3 - 10 pm. Fesivities start with food and merchandise vendors on the Promenade, live band performances by The Privleged Few and Acoustic Explorer. Decorated and lighted boat parade on the Delaware River at 8 pm and fireworks at 9:30P pm. Registration for the boat parade is free. Rain date: August 7.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: Riverfront Promenade
Pearl St., Burlington, NJ 08016
Trek and paddle along the edges of the Mullica River at Goshen Pond and discover its secrets. Join Pinelands Adventures Naturalist and Educator John Volpa for a Pine Barrens sampler, a three-hour exploration of Pine Barrens life. This program includes a shore walk to learn about uplands and Atlantic Cedar Swamp habitats, conduct a water quality survey, try dip and seine netting. This guided adventure also includes a 90-minute canoe trip on Goshen Pond. Great for families and recommended for kids age 8 and older.
Date: August 7th, 2016
Location: Pinelands Adventures
1005 Atsion Rd., Shamong, NJ 08088
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Join us for our 35th Annual Tuckahoe River Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Board Race and Poker Run! Fun for the whole family. $15 Registration fee before July 24; $20 after July 24. Fee includes a free commemorative T-Shirt. 50/50 and Kayak Raffles available, too. Food will be available. Bring your beach chair and cheer on the racers, or bring your kayak and join in the non-racing Poker Run. All net proceeds benefit the Scholarship Funds administered by the Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants' Association, Inc.
Date: August 7th, 2016
Location: Upper Twp. Municipal Beach
Mosquito Landing Rd., Tuckahoe, NJ 08270
Stand-up and cheer for the youngsters at the 83rd Annual Cape May Baby Parade. The parade will march off at 11 am from Congress Street along Beach Avenue and end at Howard Street. Post parade there will be an awards ceremony held in Cape May Convention Hall. Trophies will be awarded in five separate categories: Pretty Baby, Decorated Baby Carriage, Children Walking in Fancy Dress, Children Walking in Comic Dress, and Decorated on Wheels. There will also be awards for Best Float (motorized or pulled) and Best Overall Entry. For more information visit website.
Date: August 5th, 2016
Location: Congress St. & Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204
This all-day festival features local craft beers to wash down favorite summer picnic foods such as steamed crabs, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, pulled pork, corn on the cob, potato salad and more. Enjoy live music all day on the outdoor stage. Have fun with jugglers and acrobats, crafts and food vendors, a farmers' market and more. Admission to the grounds is free. There will be charge for food, beverages and some activities. Bring home a commemorative pint glass or T-shirt. 11 am - 8 pm.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
HUDSON COUNTY
The Jersey City Rotary Food Truck & Music Festival is a one day event featuring the best food trucks from the Tri-State area and beyond, live entertainment, activities for the kids, arts & craft vendors, and community partner organizations offering a day of great family fun in Downtown Jersey City, NJ. Much of life's enjoyment and lasting memories comes from friends and family participating in festivals and neighborhood events. Rotary International currently flourishes with over 33,000 clubs and 1.2 million members who promote community service in virtually every nation in the world. Noon - 7 pm.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: Exchange Place Pier
Montgomery Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
HUNTERDON COUNTY
Join us to view artwork fresh from the studio by world renowned realist, Alexander Volkov. Our very own Frenchtown artist will be talking about the inspiration behind his work and his philosophies on art and life.
Date: August 7th, 2016
Location: The Frenchtown Inn
7 Bridge St., Frenchtown, NJ 08825
MERCER COUNTY
Join us for the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Summer Edition! Over 200 unique, DIY vendors and a dozen food trucks! The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market is a punk rock-inspired flea market that takes place three times per year in Trenton, NJ. We include 200+ vendors from more than eight states selling everything from vintage clothing, original artwork, antiques, silk-screened posters and handmade jewelry to handmade t-shirts, vintage toys, vinyl (of course), bone jewelry, taxidermy and numerous other interesting curiosities and unique collectibles. We also join forces with a dozen of the tri-state's BEST food trucks to offer an incredible array of cuisine. The TPRFM hosted our first event in January 2013 and welcomed just over 50 vendors and has grown, in a few short years, to hosting over 200 vendors with 250 tables. We were recently named one of the Best Flea Markets in America by Huffington Post.
Date: August 7th, 2016
Location: Historic Roebling Wire Works
675 S. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08611
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
For more than 75 years, the Middlesex County Fair has been a tradition that brings together thousands of residents for a week of summer fun! With around 85,000 visitors annually, we are one of Middlesex County's largest outdoor events. Explore our county's rich agricultural heritage, learn a new craft, try a new food, or go on a ride – it's all in a day's visit at the Middlesex County Fair!
Date: August 1st, 2016 - August 7th, 2016
Location: Middlesex County Fairgrounds
655 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Discover the true meaning of "Succulent Seafood" at the Highlands Business Partnership's 22nd Annual Clamfest. The Clam Festival is a four-day action packed event featuring the freshest seafood, live entertainment, thrill rides, games, contests, a beer and wine garden and more. Admission and parking is free and the event takes place rain or shine. Thur. 6 pm - 10 pm; Fri. 6 pm - 11 pm; Sat. noon - 11 pm; Sun. noon - 8 pm.
Date: August 4th, 2016 - August 7th, 2016
Location: Huddy Park
Bay & Waterwitch Aves., Highlands, NJ 07732
Welcome to Monmouth Park Racetrack's 1st-ever Little Italy at the Track- a celebration of all things Italian! The day will be filled with fun games, delicious Italian favorites, unique crafts, classic Italian music, horse races and more. We are looking for vendors to bring the influence of culture to the event, with Italian classics and other specialty favorites.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: Monmouth Park
175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
Kortney's Challenge 2 Mile FUN Run/Walk at Monmouth Park is an event that brings the community out to support pediatric brain tumor research and gets everyone moving for a great cause. This flat 2 mile course caters to anyone of any age, beginning runners, advanced runners that want to improve their short distance time, and walkers. The top 3 boys and girls, 12 & under, and top 3 men and women, 13 & over, will receive a trophy. Before the event, starting at 8:30 AM, Registration begins and FREE tattoos and face painting does also. At 9 AM watch the Dance Plus Performance Team and join us for our group stretch before the event. The race's official start time is 10:00 am. Free Family Fun events offered in the track picnic area after our event. 107.1 FM will be playing music and bringing their prize van. Every participant for Kortney's Challenge will receive a goody bag of great donated items and tickets for FREE Grandstand entrance to the racetrack.
Date: August 7th, 2016
Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
OCEAN COUNTY
It’s the final Talent Show of July and we are quickly approaching the Semi-Finals! Enjoy your beautiful summer evening while listening to the greatest young musicians in New Jersey. Big Joe and our Jersey Prize Team can’t wait for you to join in on the fun! 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Date: July 31st, 2016
Location: Jenkinson’s
300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 United States
SOMERSET COUNTY
Stop by for an informal splash and dash tasting and an opportunity to stock up on some of our favorite rosé wines for the summer. Save an additional 10% off any six bottles or more through Sunday August 7th. Tasting is just $10 per person to sample the flight. Join us and find out why these wines are so perfect for the season - like drinking liquid summer! 3 - 4:30 pm.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: The Pluckemin Inn
359 Rte. 202-206 S., Bedminster, NJ 07921
SUSSEX COUNTY
The New Jersey State Fair, also known as the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show has a lot of exciting events happening! Take the time to visit our website to get more information on what will be happening this year! There is always something fun happening at the Fair. We look forward to seeing you this year! Daily events in the Ronetco Supermarkets Family Entertainment Area include - Aristry in Wood Chainsaw Artist, Racing Pigs, K-9s in Flight sponsored by Clipper Magazine, Magicians, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Butterfly Encounter sponsored by PNC-Bank (additional cost). There is something for everyone at the New Jersey State Fair!
Date: August 5th, 2016 - August 14th, 2016
Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ 07822
The Motown Experience is an all-star lineup of world class vocalists and musicians drawn from the ranks of the legendary groups that created those timeless classics. The show is jam-packed with impeccable harmonies, dazzling choreography, and the Motown grooves that everyone knows and loves. They perform all of the greatest hits from the likes of The Temptations, The Miracles, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.
Date: August 6th, 2016
Location: The Newton Theatre
234 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
UNION COUNTY
Please join the Hanson Park Conservancy as we welcome the Spook Handy Band as part of our free Summer Concert Series at 5 pm. (Rain date: Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm). Spook Handy performed alongside Pete Seeger at festivals and concerts over 50 times from 2003-2013. He learned firsthand many of Pete's songs and the stories behind them. The passion, purpose and spirit of Pete Seeger and American Folk Music are alive and well in Spook Handy's "Remembering Pete Seeger" World Tour and concert. So grab a lawn chair, pack a blanket and get ready to spend a beautiful evening at Hanson Park! This program is sponsored by the Hanson Park Conservancy and brought to you by a grant from Merck.
Date: August 7th, 2016
Location: Hanson Park
38 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016
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