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Hillsborough Rotary Fair
2024-07-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
August 13-17, fireworks on August 16
The Annual Hillsborough Rotary Fair is back with fun for the whole family. Visit vendors, play games, grab some grub, and wristband night every night.
Cost: $35; all-night-long ride access purchase option is available every night, or patrons may choose a different dollar amount appropriate for only select rides.
In the lot adjacent to Lowe’s, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

Mercer County 4-H Fair
2024-07-27 10:00 - 2024-07-28 22:00
July 27-28 at 10 AM
Bring out the fam for animal shows and exhibits, magic shows, and farm tours. There will also be homemade ice cream, hayrides, pony rides, music, and displays by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Mercer County Wildlife Center Friends, Mid-State Beekeepers Association, and many more.
Cost: Free admission and parking for all; please bring a non-perishable food donation for Rutgers Against Hunger.
Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ 08530

Warren County Farmers' Fair
2024-07-27 12:00 - 2024-08-03 22:00
July 27 – August 3
It’s the 86th annual Warren County Farmer’s Fair and the 24th annual Warren County Balloon Festival, with mass balloon launches, a Kids Corral, Vintage Antique Tractor Pulls, and musical entertainment.
Cost: General admission is $5-$10; children 5 and under are free.
Warren County Farmers’ Fairgrounds, 1350 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

Middlesex County Fair
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-11
August 5-11
The Middlesex County Fair is a popular stop for summer family fun, where you can explore the county’s rich agricultural heritage, learn a new craft, sample some fair food, and have fun on the rides.
Cost: $10 for adults, $4 for seniors and children between the ages of 3 -10, and free for children under 2.
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Salem County Fair
2024-08-05 17:00 - 2024-08-09 21:30
This old-fashioned country fair typically features livestock shows, events, and a large farm machinery display. Savor the delicious BBQ dinner offered nightly or try some of the other food vendors. Kids will love the tractor and truck pulls, too.
Cost: No admission fee, parking $20 per vehicle for all four days
Salem County Fairgrounds – 735 Rt. 40, Woodstown, NJ 08098

Somerset County 4-H Fair
2024-08-07 10:00 - 2024-08-09 22:00
August 7-9
With a rich history connected to the local community, the 4-H Fair has become an annual cornerstone of Somerset County. This year, they will host a fair for the whole family.
Cost: Free
North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807

48th Annual Ocean Italian Festival
2024-08-07 17:00 - 2024-08-11 22:00
The annual Ocean Township Italian-American Festival celebrates Italian heritage and culture. Enjoy yummy authentic Italian food and check out the carnival rides, raffles, food-eating contests, and more. This beloved festival is celebrating its 48th anniversary.
Cost: Free
Joe Palaia Park, 200 Whalepond Rd., Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Atlantic County 4-H Fair
2024-08-09 14:00 - 2024-08-10 16:00
August 9-10
It’s not a fair without a car show, baby parade, pet parade, and pie-eating contest. Details are still coming together for the 2024 event, so check the link frequently for updates.
Cost: Free admission, $4 for parking
3210 Route 50, South Egg Harbor City, NJ

Bridgeton Peach Festival
2024-08-17 10:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00
August 17-18 at 10 AM
This event will host a peach fuzz contest for babies under one year old. Also, look out for many peach treats and decor from merchants and vendors.
Cost: Parking is $2 per car
97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Hunterdon County 4H and Agricultural Fair Fireworks
2024-08-21
August 21-25
This family-friendly event celebrates Hunterdon County’s rich agricultural landscape. You and your crew can check out the 4-H county fair farm activities, live music, fun games, thrilling carnival rides, and delicious food.
Cost: Free, parking $15

Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Manasquan Summerfest Craft Show
2024-08-24 10:00 - 16:00
Spend the day in Squan with unique crafters and artists, gourmet food, kid-friendly activities, and more.
Cost: Free
Squan Plaza, Abe Voorhees Dr., Manasquan, NJ 08736

Canal Day Music & Craft Festival
2024-08-24 10:00 - 17:00
Teach the fam some history at this summer festival in NJ—take a guided walking tour of the Morris Canal, travel down the waterway on a free boat ride, or prove your prowess by paddling a kayak. Enjoy listening to some of New Jersey’s best musical performers and watch the gorgeous fireworks display over the water.
Cost: Free
Hugh Force Canal Park, 180 West Central Avenue, Wharton, NJ 07885

Brielle Day
2024-09-07
Enjoy great entertainment, fire truck rides, music, a craft fair, a beer garden, and delicious food.
Cost: Free
Brielle Park, 658 Union Ln, Brielle, NJ 08730

Lentini Farms Fall Festival
2024-09-13 08:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00
Come to this fall festival and enjoy a different live band and food trucks each weekend, along with their beloved 10-acre corn maze, scenic hayrides, sunflower field (seasonal), beer tent, u-pick pumpkin patch and Haunted hayrides (starts September 27th). They will be hosting two fireworks shows, opening weekend, Saturday, September 14th and Columbus Day weekend, Friday, October 11th at dusk.

Cost: Prices vary
Route 94 South, 251 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860

Wildwood Crest Seafarers’ Celebration
2024-09-21 09:00 - 17:00
September 21 at 9 AM
This huge bayfront street festival will cap off the summer with live music, craft vendors, food, family entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Fireworks go off at dusk.
Cost: Free

46th Annual Festival of the Sea
2024-09-21 10:00 - 19:00
Over 250 craft vendors and local restaurants will be at the 44th Annual Festival of the Sea. This festival is the place to be if you are a seafood lover.
Cost: Free
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 601 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Festival in the Borough of Washington
2024-09-21 10:00 - 22:00
It’s a full day of fun at the Festival in the Borough. Music, entertainment, vendors, food, and a family fun area will keep the whole family happy all day.
Cost: Free
44 E. Washington Ave. (Route 57), Washington, NJ 07882

Boo At The Zoo
2024-10-01 08:00 - 17:00
Get those costumes ready—this Halloween celebration will include games, a kids’ costume contest and parade, a pirate ship, craft stations, and a performance by the Cape May Dancers.
The Cape May County Park and Zoo’s annual “Boo at the Zoo” event will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Cape May County Park, in Cape May Court House.
Sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners, this event is free and open to the public. Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, craft station, games, candy, entertainment, animals, inflatable obstacle course, pirate ship, and more.
A Costume Contest will start at 11:00 a.m., registration begins at 10:00 a.m. An awards presentation will follow the Halloween costume contest. The Cape May Dancers will perform at 12:00 p.m. with a live animal presentation in the boneyard throughout the day. Master DJ & Sound will be rocking the event with some special Halloween tunes.
Don’t miss the special Halloween Animal Enrichment throughout the Zoo!
Cost: Free
Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 Route 9 North, Middle Township, NJ 08210

Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
2024-10-09 - 2024-10-13
See amazing carvings and Jack O’Lanterns at this 8th annual event, where 35 pumpkins weighing 125 pounds and up will be carved by local artists.
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for kids under 18, and kids in strollers are free.
Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560

LBI Fly International Kite Fest
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-12
Extraordinary kite displays and demonstrations will once again grace our beautiful Long Beach Island, NJ beaches on October 11th-12th, 2024!
The Kite Festival is a unique, family-friendly experience that allows you to enjoy both the landscape of serene beaches with the colorful beauty of magnificent kites! We are excited to partner with the Passing Wind Kite Club and the South Jersey Kite Flyers for another amazing kite weekend.
Main kite events will take place on Ship Bottom Beaches (18th-22nd St) on Friday, October 11th from 12-5pm and Saturday, October 12th from 10am-4pm. Including the return of the ever-popular Night Fly at 68th St Beach in Long Beach Township on Saturday, October 12th from 6:30-8:30pm!
Cost: Free
Long Beach Island, NJ

South Jersey Pumpkin Show Fall Festival
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-13
This pumpkin show includes artists and artisans, rides, live entertainment, ponies and hayrides, a pumpkin pageant, and a Fall Home and Garden Show.
Cost: $20 per carload
Salem County Fairground, 760 Harding Hwy, Woodstown, NJ 08098

Fall Festival and Riverfront Car Show
2024-10-12 08:00 - 18:00
This October, head to the park in Gloucester City for an art show, car show, live music, and beer garden all in one place.
Cost: Free
Proprietors Park, 225 S. King Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030

Allentown Fall Festival
2024-10-12 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00
This adorable town will be decorated for all things fall for this festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, such as food trucks, live music, a kids’ zone, line dancing, a beer garden, and more.
Cost: Free
Historic Village of Allentown, Allentown, NJ 08501

Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
2024-10-12 09:00 - 17:00
With over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, and tons of fun for the whole family, this is one event you won’t want to miss. At night, there will be fireworks over the boardwalk from 6th Street to 14th Street.
Cost: Free
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Lima Bean Festival
2024-10-12 09:00 - 20:00
West Cape May celebrates her farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in the Borough’s Backyard Park (732 Broadway, behind the Fire House) on Saturday, October 12, 2024! The festival is scheduled to begin at 9:00am and is planned to delight locals and visitors alike with a vast array of recipes, crafts and products available.
Question? Call the event organizers Theresa Enteado and/or Erin Seer at (609) 884-1005 ext 100 or 101. You can also reach them at festivals@westcapemay.us.
Cost: Free
732 Broadway, West Cape May, NJ 08204

GBBPA Berlin Boro Fall Fest
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00
The GBBPA Berlin Fall Fest has become the signature event of Berlin Boro. Each year more and more people, both residents and visitors alike enjoy the vendors, kid-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages. Once again, we will be utilizing Berlin Boro County Park area as a focal point for the stage, children’s events and several vendor booths. Park Drive and Broad Avenue will be utilized for Event Sponsors, crafters and the food vendors and beer garden. A fantastic array of cars will be part of the car show, too! This fun filled family day is an excellent way in which to feature your business or organization.
We are planning some of the favorites of the last few years, all day musical entertainment, children’s activities, pumpkin painting, the dog costume parade – Mutt Strut, and some new exciting ideas.
Cost: Free
Berlin Boro County Park, 43 S. Park Drive, Berlin, NJ 08009

Harvest Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 16:00
Get a head start on your Halloween celebration with a corn maze and food trucks, apple cider, a petting zoo, and pumpkin painting. Come out to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual Harvest Festival. This event is free for all and includes hayrides, pumpkins, cider, donuts, petting zoo, live band, inflatables, activities and much more. Food trucks will be on site selling their specialties!
Cost: Free
Bubbling Springs Park, 1468 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ 07480

Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20
Bring out the family to peruse a juried craft show, shop from over 150 vendors, taste cranberry foods, and enjoy live music.
Cost: Free
3980 Main Street, Chatsworth, NJ 08019

Annual Sussex County Harvest, Honey, and Garlic Festival
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00
The 13th annual Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ, 07822, on October 19, 2024, from 10am – 4pm. The Festival is a celebration of agritourism, ecotourism and arts & heritage tourism. The County of Sussex, the Sussex County Beekeepers Association and the Garden State Garlic Growers are joining with the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show to showcase New Jersey’s great northwest.
We’ll have a farmers market where you can buy fresh, local Sussex County products like fruit, vegetables, cheese, wine and more. The Sussex County Beekeepers Association will have educational displays and materials along with an array of honey products. For those who love all things garlic, you’ll have plenty to choose from with the Garden State Garlic Growers. The Festival will include local artisans, crafters and vendors plus displays highlighting northern New Jersey’s great open spaces and natural history. For kids there’ll be a hay ride, pumpkin painting, face painting and crafts.
The Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival is a free, family event. We hope to see you there!
Cost: Free
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ, 07822

Bloomfield Harvest Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 18:00
This exciting event is one you definitely won’t want to miss. From delicious food, live music, carnival games, and so much fun for the whole family, the day is packed full of ways to celebrate the fall season.
Cost: Free
Glenwood Avenue & Washington Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
