Sept. 9-11 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!
The Jersey Shore Rock 'N Soul Revue is an annual concert that pays tribute to the great artists of the rock and roll era. Starring all-star ensemble of the Jersey Shore’s finest musicians led by Bobby Bandiera, this year's Rock 'N Soul Revue pays tribute to Roy Orbison. **All tickets are subject to a nonrefundable, $3 restoration fee. Additional handling charges of $5 for phone orders and $7.50 for online orders also apply.
Date: September 9th, 2016
Location: Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Join the Jersey Prize Team and Big Joe Henry on September 11th as he broadcasts live from 10am until 3pm in Long Branch in support of Art At The Pier! Come spend the day at Pier Village and get the chance to meet Big Joe Henry along with artists from The Guild of Creative Art! There will be entertainment, refreshments and more! Visit the Art At The Pier Facebook Page for more details! Proceeds to benefit The Valerie Fund. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Date: September 11th, 2016
Location: Pier Village
1 Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 United States
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Good Time Tricycle Productions and The City of Atlantic City are excited to announce the return of one of the city's most anticipated events, The Atlantic City Seafood Festival, on Saturday, September 10th, and Sunday, September 11th, at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This two-day extravaganza of fun, food, and entertainment celebrates the treasures of the Atlantic Ocean and the end to another fantastic summer season at our favorite seaside city. For the 5th consecutive year, The Atlantic City Seafood Festival will host over 50 restaurants and culinary personalities along with live music, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, unique vendors and a kids area with amusements and games! The entry fee is $5 and children 12 and under are FREE! Onsite parking is also FREE. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Community Food Bank of NJ. Details available online.
Date: September 10th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: Bader Field
600 N. Albany Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation will hold its 16th annual Surf for a Cause at Decatur Avenue beach in Margate. Registration is now open and will only be conducted online. Entries are $50 per division, $15 for each additional division and include an event T-shirt and a ticket to the after party. Entries are free for Grom Boys, 11-years-old and younger and Grom Girls, 12-years-old and younger, divisions. There are also divisions for longboard and standup paddleboard. After party is 4 pm at Ventura's Greenhouse. Tickets to the after party only are $30.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Decatur Avenue Beach
Ventura's Greenhouse, 106 S. Benson Ave., Margate City, NJ 08402
BERGEN COUNTY
Are you always chasing your favorite food trucks around the Tristate area? At the food truck Mash-up we bring them to you in one place for one night! From New Jersey, to New York and Philadelphia Exposure North Jersey brings you the best food trucks and best selection from each state. Bring friends and the whole family to enjoy live music and turf racing all night long at the Meadowlands Racetrack! Visit with the event charity partner, Girl Scouts of NJ for engaging and activities with your little ones. Event sponsors and participants will be announced online. Purchase your early access tickets online and get your food first! We've listened to your feed-back and extended the time you have to explore and purchase your food before the event opens to general admission! Enjoy a $5 food voucher called Mash-up Cash to use at any of the participating food trucks and a $2 betting voucher included with your ticket purchase.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Meadowlands Racetrack
1 Racetrack Dr., East Rutherford, NJ 07073
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Join us at the Perkins Center's historic Moorestown facility, Evergreen lawn for family fun! All ages are welcome to join! Registration starts at 8 am and the tournament begins at 9 am. Featuring food truck, bounce house, face painting, games, arts activities, corn hole tournament and more!
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Perkin's Center for the Arts
395 Kings Hwy., Moorestown, NJ 08057
Every September, enjoy an eclectic mix of entertainment on three stages, including music, dance, theater and storytelling. Guests are encouraged to engage in free interactive activities, such as Chalk the Walk, Paint the Mural and Clothesline Art Workshop. Artists of all levels will have an opportunity to showcase their skills. The Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery will host the Annual Juried Art Exhibit. There will be fine art vendors, artisan crafters, art-related activities, and performers in a variety of genres!
Date: September 11th, 2016
Location: Historic Smithville Park
803 Smithville Rd., Eastampton, NJ 08060
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Indulge in the "restaurant capital of New Jersey." Events for those who love good food and wine; events may be attended separately. Enjoy winery tours, tastings, demonstrations, Chefs' Dine-Arounds, dinners and much more! Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 18. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call or visit website.
Date: September 9th, 2016 - September 18th, 2016
Location: Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)
1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ 08204
Brews By The Bay...brought to you by the Garden State and Delaware Brewers Guild. Two festivals in two states combine into one incredible beer event. A celebration of New Jersey and Delaware brewing with your local breweries! This event will be held on the grounds of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (both Cape May and Lewes Terminals). The Garden State Brewers Guild will be at the Cape May Ferry Terminal from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm The Delaware Brewers Guild will be at the Lewes Ferry Terminal from 4 - 8 pm. Delaware breweries will stay in Delaware. New Jersey breweries will stay in New Jersey. Tickets will be sold for each individual side or as a combo ticket for both sides. A combo ticket includes a round trip foot passenger ferry ticket.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Cape May-Lewes Ferry
1200 Lincoln Blvd., Cape May, NJ 08204
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast. Daily vendors, live entertainment and activities surrounding the Wildwoods Convention Center and at Oak and Atlantic Aves, Wildwood. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 10 am - 10 pm, Sun., 10 am - 6 pm. For more information call. For a detailed list of all activities, visit the website.
Date: September 9th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: Oak & Atlantic Aves., Wildwood, NJ 08260
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Mullica Second Saturday includes a concert on the hill with a chicken bar-b-que feast and antique car show. The entire event is held along the historic mile in Mullica Hill's Historic District. Food, crafts, antiques, and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. The event will also include an antique car show. The event is pet friendly where you can walk the event and visit the stores and vendors stretched along the venue. Easy access from Delaware, Philadelphia and all shore points. Great event for "Day Trippers". Award winning Heritage Winery minutes away on Route 322.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: 47 S. Main St., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
HUDSON COUNTY
Art House Productions presents JC FRIDAYS, a full day of free arts events in Jersey City! Art House's JC Fridays will kick off the season with exciting visual and performing arts events! Come out and celebrate with this city-wide festival. Restaurants, galleries, stores, and event spaces throughout Jersey City will showcase a variety of art-related happenings including visual exhibitions, live music, performance acts, educational demonstrations, and more. All events are free and open to the public. As one of the preeminent art scenes in the tri-state area, Jersey City is abound with artists of all types, musicians, and individuals with unique talent; JC Fridays is one of the best times for them to share their newest projects and works. Held quarterly, thousands of residents pour out to experience these artists' latest works and to revel in the joy art brings to the community.
Date: September 9th, 2016
Location: Art House Productions
136 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
HUNTERDON COUNTY
The Festival is west Central Jersey's big cultural family event, featuring food, shopping, fun, and entertainment. The Festival was recently voted the "Best Foodie Event" in Hunterdon. Enjoy delicious Greek fare indoors or outside under the tent. The menu features classic oven baked items and also popular grill selections such as souvlaki and gyros. A Taverna will feature Greek and domestic wine and beer. Cafe features include Greek pastries and coffee. In addition to the food, there will be amusement games for the family to enjoy, children's activities, as well as Greek folk dancing entertainment and Greek Music. The International Marketplace will feature an array of merchants to satisfy a wide variety of shopping interests. Parking is free. A portion of admission donations will support the Flemington Raritan Rescue Squad and the St. Nicholas National Shrine at Ground Zero.
Date: September 9th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church
85 Voorhees Corner Rd., Flemington, NJ 08822
Featuring sheep shows, vendors, crafts, exhibits, sheepdog herding, demos, food, breed display, children's activities, and fleece show & sale. Open to the public. Sat. 9 am – 5 pm; Sun. 10 am – 4 pm. $5/Person; $10/Car; $15/Two Day Car Pass.
Date: September 10th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: Hunterdon County Fairgrounds
1207 Rt. 179, Lambertville, NJ 08350
MERCER COUNTY
Trenton's Premier Food Truck Event is Back! We're back at it with our third year in a row and we'll be filling your bellies full of so much great grub you may want to consider a slight fast on Monday! We've gone ahead and assembled a great selection of 15 of the area's finest food trucks who wish to do battle in the Thunderdome of Flavor, the Capital City Food Truck Battle! 15 of the area's finest Flavor Aficionado's will be serving up their best dishes and will be vying for YOUR VOTE! Categories will include both SWEET and SAVORY and the winner of each category will receive a custom-designed trophy! After you're done grabbing your grub and stuffing your faces, hit up our Beer Garden! Mimosa's, Bloody Mary's, Beer (duh) and drink specials will be available all day! Live music from the area's finest musical act will be hosted on Rho's magnificent outdoor deck while you enjoy a magnificent view of the historic Delaware River!
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611
MONMOUTH COUNTY
Our signature fall festival takes place in mid-September and is a family-friendly culinary & music event. The festival is our largest. The festival draws 20,000 visitors from NJ counties north and south of Asbury Park as well as NYC & Philadelphia. The event is held just outside the iconic Carousel building where the downtown meets the Asbury Park waterfront.
Date: September 9th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: Carousel House on the Water
Ocean Ave. & Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Each year, our Apple Fest event gets bigger and bigger! Attendee's enjoy a full antique car display (over 40 cars ranging back to the early 1900's), fun games, local vendors offering delicious product samplings, clowns, live music, and of course plenty of apple options including more than a dozen varieties, Delicious Orchards' famous apple cider, apple flavored cotton candy and made on site apple fritters are always a huge hit. We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: September 10th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: Delicious Orchards
320 Rt. 34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
The Highlands Business Partnership and Park Slope Creations, Inc., will host this Antique and Classic Car Show in Huddy Park from 4 to 8PM. We welcome all antique, classic, custom hot rods and motorcycles to Highlands for a day of fun on wheels. Come hungry for local food from Highlands great restaurants. Car-side service is available for show entrants. Trophies will be awarded! DJ Richie the Flash, will be providing music from the 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's. Fun for the entire family! Admission is free! Rain date: September 18, 4 - 8 pm.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Huddy Park
301 Shore Dr., Highlands, NJ 07732
MORRIS COUNTY
Over 200+ Tents Filled with the Finest Handmade Crafts. The most talented artisans on the East Coast will exhibit and sell their unique hand-crafted creations. Rated #1 in New Jersey and one of the Top 50 "Best Crafts Show in The Nation" by America's Premier Art and Craft Show Magazine, Sunshine Artist. Admission: $5 per person. $1 Off Single Admission with a printed copy of this event listing. 10 am - 5 pm: Rain or Shine!
Date: September 10th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: Municipal Field
Main & Perry St., Chester, NJ 07930
Be sure to stop into the brewery for the release of our award winning Seasonal Beer, Oktoberfest! The brewhaus will be open from 2 – 5 pm, and Greg will give a guided tour of our brewhaus at 3 pm.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Ramstein Brewhaus
22 Park Pl., Butler, NJ 07405
OCEAN COUNTY
Event runs 9 am - 3 pm and features over 175 vendors, 2 stages - 3 bands, Sea Dogs, Ye Pyrete Brotherhood &Valhalla Pirate re-enactors, David Engle Pirate School, Parade, children's Pirate Costume Contest and much more. New Car Show Featuring Dodge, Kia.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Gazebo Park
Rte. 9 & W. Bay Ave., Barnegat, NJ 08005
The Wine On The Beach Festival will be held on the sugar sand beach of Seaside Heights. This upscale event will host a dozen New Jersey wineries and numerous food venues. Musical entertainment is scheduled for both days of the festival. In addition, guests will be able to attend numerous wine related seminars and presentations.
Date: September 10th, 2016 - September 11th, 2016
Location: South Beach
Blaine Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Join us to raise awareness and support those affected by addiction. This walk will feature entertainment, vendors and inspirational speakers. Each registered participant will receive a free T-shirt at the walk. Registration will also be available onsite at the event.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Boardwalk
Hiering Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
SOMERSET COUNTY
Join us in welcoming the honorable John Adams, aka Peyton Dixon, as he reminisces on his life, including his tenure in Congress, his part in the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the Revolutionary War, his time as Vice President and relationship with George Washington through many years. The program will be in first person, with time afterward to ask Mr. Adams questions. Come to Rockingham to Meet John Adams! Mr. Dixon is an actor-historian with 15 years of experience bringing John Adams to life. You can learn more via his website. 1:30 pm. The program will be presented in Rockingham's Dutch barn and there will be light refreshments available afterward. The Museum Store will also be open before and after the program. Seating is limited, so please call and reserve to guarantee a seat. While this is a free event, donations are gratefully accepted and put toward providing more programming like this.
Date: September 10th, 2016
Location: Rockingham State Historic Site
84 Laurel Ave., Kingston/Franklin Twp., NJ 08528
UNION COUNTY
Did you know that raccoons wash their food or that owls have "special" ears? Come hear about these interesting tidbits and much more in this nighttime family program! Each Nocturnal Neighbors will focus on a different animal and includes a hike, fun activities, and a story with s'mores by the campfire! Time: 7 - 9 pm (for families with children ages 5 and up). RRA members Free; Non-members $5. Registration is required, click the link above.
Date: September 9th, 2016
Location: Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ 07901
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