A guide to events this weekend in New Jersey
Looking for something to do this weekend? New Jersey has a lot of festivals, art shows, fairs and concerts this upcoming weekend. Check out the list below and find out what’s happening in your county.
Atlantic County
Name: Movies Under the Stars
Date: Friday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Location: Bartram Ave Beach
Information: "The Lego Movie" rated PG
Burlington County
Name: Trees Junior Ranger Program
Date: Saturday, July 11, 9-10:30 a.m.
Location: Smithville Park & Smith's Woods, 803 Smithville Road, Mt. Holly
Information: Pre-registration is required
Camden County
Name: South Jersey Caribbean Festival
Date: Saturday, July 11, 12-8 p.m.
Location: Wiggins park on the Camden Waterfront
Information: Celebrates Caribbean culture and traditions
Cape May County
Name: Promenade Art Show
Date: Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12
Location: Boardwalk of Convention Hall Area, Cape May
Information: Fine Art
Name: New Jersey State Barbecue Championship
Date: Saturday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12
Location: 201 New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood
Information: BBQ champion competition, demonstrations displays and vendors
Website: http://www.njbbq.com/contactus.html
Name: Anglesea Blues Festival
Date: Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12
Location: Wildwood
Information: Sarah Ayers with the James Supra Blues Band, Chris O’Leary Blues Band, Bubba Mac Blues Band
Website: http://www.angleseablues.com/
Cumberland County
Name: Cumberland County Fair
Date: Tuesday, July 7 through Saturday, July 11
Location: Fairgrounds, Millville
Information: Entertainment, rides, vendors
Name: AHRMA Festival at New Jersey Motorsports Park
Date: Friday, July 10 through Sunday July 12
Location: New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville
Information: Race
Essex County
Name: Dominican Festival in Newark
Date: Saturday, July 11
Location: Roseville and Park Avenues, Newark
Information: Dominican Festival
Website: http://festivalnet.com/70268/Newark-New-Jersey/Music-Festivals/Dominican-Festival-in-Newark
Name: Maplewoodstock
Date: Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 12
Location: Maplewood
Information: Music and bands
Website: http://maplewoodstock.com/
Name: Brookdale Park Summer Concert Series
Date: Friday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Brookdale Park
Information: Darlene Love
Gloucester County
Name: Gabreil Daveis Tavern Tours
Date: Sunday, July 12, 1–4 p.m.
Information: Gabreil Daveis Tavern Tours
Hudson County
Name: Brick Fest Live
Date: Sunday, July 12, 9 a.m. - 2 p. m.
Information: Event will feature games, activities and vendors
Hunterdon County
Name: Black Potatoe Music Festival
Date: Wednesday, July 8 though Sunday, July 12
Location: The Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton
Information: Music festival
Mercer County
Name: Kayak Nature Tours of Mercer Lake
Date: Friday, July 10
Location: Mercer County Park West, Hughes Drive, West Windsor
Information: Ages 16 and older. Tour starts from Mercer County Marina
Name: Blueberry Festival
Date: Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m
Location: Oasis Family Farm, 3 Circle Dr., Robbinsville
Information: Blueberry pies, ice-cream, donuts. Wagon rides. Wear blue and get two dollars off admission
Middlesex County
Name: A mid Summers Night's Dream
Date: Friday, July 10
Location: 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick
Information: Shakespeare's classic play free production
Monmouth County
Name: Mary Popping
Date: Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 8 p.m.
Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
Information: Purchase tickets online
Name: Belmar's Annual 5 Mile Run
Date: Saturday, July 11, 8:30 a.m.
Location: Ocean Ave, Belmar
Information: Number for details (732) 681-3700
Morris County
Name: White Meadow Lake Festival Days
Date: Friday, July 10, 6 p.m. through Sunday, July 12, 11 p.m.
Location: Meadow Lake Country Club, 100 White Meadow Rd.
Information: Friday all ages are invited to dance from 7-10 p.m. On Saturday, a talent show with kids will be featured. On Sunday, there's face painting, a magician, juggler, a crafters market place and fireworks.
Website: http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/white-meadow-lake-prepares-for-festival-days-1.1361467
Name: Blueberry Festival
Date: Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Alstede Farms. 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
Information: Treats made from blueberries, hayrides to the blueberry patch, pick your own blueberries, family fun activities and live music.
Website:alstedefarms.com
Ocean County
Name: Beachfest I
Date: Saturday, July 11
Location: Bicentennial Park, Beach Haven
Name: Jersey Shore Celtic Festival
Date: Saturday, July 11
Location: Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River
Information: Solo pipe and drum competition, Celtic food and wares
Name: Friday Night Movies on the Beach
Date: Friday, July 10
Location: Jenkinson's Beach
Information: Movie is "Maleficent"
Somerset County
Name: Friday Night Cruise
Date: Friday, July 10, 6-9:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Somerville
Information: Car show with live entertainment
Union County
Name: Rock-n-Shop Vendor Market
Date: Begins Saturday, July 11. Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Rockin’ Joe’s Cafe, Union Train Station, 900 Green Lane
Information: Merchandise (jewelry, health and beauty products), music and food
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