July 8-10 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!
Join Big Joe Henry for a live broadcast at NJ State BBQ & Blues Festival! There will be live cooking demonstrations, mouth watering food, and amazing blues musicians… this is one event you definitely do not want to miss! 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Date: July 9th, 2016
Location: North Wildwood Entertainment District
Jersey Ave. and East 1st Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Join Big Joe Henry for his live broadcast at Monmouth Haskell Classic Car Show! Spend your day exploring rows of cars from different era’s, going back all the way to the 30’s.
Date: July 10th, 2016
Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
Rt 36, Oceanport, NJ 07757
CAMDEN COUNTY
This two-day outdoor festival is one of the area's premier events, attracting crowds of more than 100,000 people. Artisans will exhibit a wide range of arts and crafts, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber, metal, paper, drawings, paintings, photography, and wearable art. What is a usually a busy main artery through the center of town is transformed into a festive corridor, alive with a panorama of artists' tents and various crafts on exhibit to Haddonfield residents and visitors. Area restaurants set up outdoor cafés, and musicians and face painters entertain the attendees.
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: 2 Kings Ct., between Kings Hwy. & Tanner St., Haddonfield, NJ 08033
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Dozens of artists offer everything from jewelry to leather goods, to water colors, so you are sure to find all the perfect gifts you've been searching for-and of course, a little something for yourself.
Date: July 8th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: 714 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204
Grab your buckets and shovels and head to the beach at Heather Road (alongside the Beach Pier) from 10 am - 2 pm. The festival will feature an amateur sand sculpting contest, amazing sand sculpture designs, live music and games right on the beach. Rain date is Sunday, July 10th. Registration is FREE and begins at 9 am. Prizes will be awarded to multiple divisions. The contest is organized in conjunction with Can You Dig It Sand Tools and directed by internationally known sand sculptor Matt Long.
Date: July 9th, 2016
Location: On the Beach
Heather Rd., Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
New Jersey's oldest county fair. Week long event featuring Demolition Derby, Amateur Truck Pull and Mud Bog. Daily music and entertainment. Daily 4-H activities including horse showa and animal displays. Home Arts and Crafts. Amusement and midway.
Date: July 5th, 2016 - July 9th, 2016
Location: Cumberland County Fairgrounds
3001 Carmel Rd., Millville, NJ 08332
The 4th Annual AHRMA Vintage Motorcycle Festival featuring Vintage Motorcycle Racing, Swap Meet, Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Live Music and more! The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to restoring and competing on classic motorcycles. With about 4,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The Swap Meet will feature a 60,000 square foot Swap Meet full of parts, bikes, merchandise and collectibles.
Date: July 8th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: New Jersey Motorsports Park
8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ 08332
ESSEX
Festival features a tasting event with savory and sweet dishes from the area's top chefs, and a wide array of bourbon and craft beer from local artisan and national brands. A fun-filled evening full of the flavors and spirits of summer with live music generously provided by The Wellmont Theater. A premium bourbon and beer tasting experience is also available for purchase. A spirited BBQ competition amongst Chefs which will be judged by notable personalities.
Date: July 9th, 2016
Location: Montclair Art Museum
3 S. Mountain Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
This family friendly music and arts festival features live performances, specialty food vendors, work by local artisans and kid-friendly amenities such as face painting, bouncy slides and a Kid Zone.
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: Memorial Park
580 Valley St., Maplewood, NJ 07040
MERCER COUNTY
Wander through our Pick-Your-Own blueberry bushes; relax on a wagon ride around the farm. Pony rides, music and lots of tasty blueberry treats - blueberry muffins, blueberry cobbler, and blueberry salsa! Adults visit the tasting room for a sample of our award winning Harvest Blues wine. Everyone will enjoy Tuckers' Tales Puppet Theater, Saturday and Sunday. Children will be enthralled with the lively songs and adventures of these characters. Get in the spirit by entering your favorite recipe in the juried Blueberry Bash Bake-off, with categories for children and adults. Contest rules will be available at the farm store. The prize winners will receive Terhune Orchards Gift Certificate good for any purchase in the farm store. Saturday & Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Admission to the festival area is $5. Parking is available.
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Big Joe Henry hosts this tribute to The Rascals, with original member Gene Cornish joined by Bobby Bandiera. Enjoy the music as they take a trip down memory lane playing all the best Rascals hits. 8:30 p.m.
Date: July 9th, 2016
Location: Tim McLoone's Supper Club
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
MORRIS COUNTY
Bring the family and celebrate with: Delicious Blueberry Treats made with Our Own Local Blueberries including Blueberry Shortcake, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Ice Cream and more!Scenic Hayrides to our Blueberry Patch for pick-your-own Blueberries! Enjoy lots of Family Fun Activities (Pony Rides, Tractor Train Rides, Moon Bounce, Hay Wagon Rides, Corn Kingdom, Sunflower Maze and much more). Something for the whole family!
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 17th, 2016
Location: Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester, NJ 07930
The Garden State Comic Fest is doubling in size in 2016! That means more comics, exhibitors, creators, costume clad cosplayers and more Awesome Fun for everyone from the serious collectors and to the superhero movie fans. Contests, dazzling prizes, games and panels will be part of the premier comic con in New Jersey. Buy & Sell New and Rare Comics, toys and collectibles - Win Tickets to New York Comic Con - Get autographs or sketch of your favorite superhero from one of our famous artists or writers, and much more!
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: William G. Mennen Sports Arena
161 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
OCEAN COUNTY
Sizzle into summer with all things bacon, featuring food trucks and restaurants plus pig races and a bacon eating competition. Who will win the Bacon Eating Championship belt? Whoever said nothing tastes as good as being skinny obviously never had bacon. Saturday 11 am - 8 pm; Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. $8 admission. Seaport Members and Children under 5 Free. Food prices set by individual food truck vendors.
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Its a day to celebrate the wonder of the worlds rainforests. Learn about everything from the animals that call them home to the everyday products we get from them to how you can help protect them. Join us for crafts, activities and keeper chats.
Date: July 9th, 2016
Location: Jenkinson's Aquarium
300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
PASSAIC COUNTY
NJBG volunteer docents lead visitors on a tour of the architecture and history of Skylands Manor. Fee: $7 adults; $5 seniors and students ages 13-18; $3 ages 6-12; free under 6.
Date: July 10th, 2016
Location: NJ State Botanical Garden
Ringwood State Park, Morris Rd., Ringwood, NJ 07456
SOMERSET COUNTY
During this family-friendly event participants will meander along 1.5 miles of trails taking them through woodlands, meadows and along lakes to get a glimpse of fireflies in action. They will investigate activity stations along the way where they will learn to "talk" with fireflies, discover what a "glowworm" is, create their own firefly, cast their vote in the 'Lightening Bug' versus 'Firefly' debate and much more!
Date: July 8th, 2016 - July 9th, 2016
Location: Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Pkwy. W., Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Bring your Teddy Bear for an outing! Together you can visit, feed and photograph the alpacas! Shop our Farm Store for alpaca fiber products! Bring a picnic! Teddy Bears are available for ADOPTION, too! There are 2 breeds of alpacas. At Bluebird Farm Alpacas, we have the Huacaya breed (pronounced Wuh-kai-ya), which are fluffy just like Teddy Bears! In our Farm Store, we have adoptable Teddy Bears that are handmade in Peru! Each one is awaiting it's new home! 11 am - 3 pm.
Date: July 10th, 2016
Location: Bluebird Farm Alpacas
44 Willow Ave., Peapack, NJ 07977
SUSSEX COUNTY
Live bands and entertainment, Psychics, Tarot Readings, Palm Readings, Past Life Readings, Energy Healing, Paranormal Investigators, Ghost Hunters, Mediums. Over 50+ vendors selling essential oils, jewelry, skin care, candles, crystals and stones, health and wellness, and much more! Free admission.
Date: July 9th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Location: Sussex County Fair Grounds
37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ 07822
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