Summer is kicking into full gear, and you know what that means—it’s time to head to one or all of the festivals this month in New Jersey. Take in food trucks, vendors, kids activities, live performances, and a beer and wine garden at the Summer in the Street Festival in Toms River, celebrate the 4th of July with lots of live music followed by a gorgeous fireworks display at the Freedom Festival and Fireworks in Camden, or enjoy mass balloon launches, a Kids Corral, Vintage Antique Tractor Pulls, and musical entertainment at the 86th annual Warren County Farmer’s Fair with Hot Air Balloon Festival. And for more ideas on family fun, check out our guide to all things spring in NJ. (Featured photo credit: istock/aimintang)
State Fair Meadowlands
July 1-7
It’s the last blast of the State Fair Meadowlands. Bring the family for a day full of fun and enjoy 150+ rides and attractions, 100+ food vendors, 50 + game vendors, and 12 shows, including Cycle Circus, Pirates of the Columbian Carribean, Extreme Illusions and Escapes, and so much more.
Cost: $39.99 for a Fun Pass
1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Coca-Cola 4th of July Fest Great Adventure
July 1-4
It’s a four-day party with rides, music, fireworks, and discounted tickets at Great Adventure.
Cost: Price of admission ticket
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
St. Francis of Assisi Festival of the Sea
July 2-6
Going to LBI? Plan to spend the day and evening hopping on rides, playing games, eating food, and having tons of fun with the whole family.
Cost: $35 per person per day
St. Francis of Assisi, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
Freedom Festival and Fireworks
July 3, the event starts at 5 PM
Celebrate the 4th at the Camden Waterfront with a star-studded festival featuring UB40, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, Tara Hendricks, and a salute to America and our veterans. Then, top it all off with a fireworks show over the Delaware.
Cost: Free
Wiggins Waterfront Park & Marina, Riverside Drive, and Martin Luther King Blvd. Camden, NJ 08102
Family Fun Days Crafts & Collectibles Show at the Cape May Lighthouse
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
In July, bring the whole family to Cape May for a crafts and collectibles show featuring vendors and crafters from the Northeast.
Cost: Free
Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204
Long Branch Oceanfest
July 4 at 9 PM
Since 1990, this all-day, family-friendly festival has brought together the most memorable sights, sounds, and sensations of summer. The fireworks display at dusk caps off the day.
Cost: Free
1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Whale of a Day Family Street Festival
July 6 at 8:30 AM
It’s a whale of a day for all ages, with raffles, vendors, entertainment, crafts, and fun for the whole family.
Cost: Free
201 Clubhouse Road, Townbank, NJ 08204
Cumberland County Fair
July 9-13
It’s New Jersey’s oldest county fair. Enjoy amusement rides, games, Demolition Derby, livestock exhibits, pie-eating contests, and fireworks.
Cost: $5 and 5 and under and 65 and older are free
3001 Carmel Road, Millville, New Jersey 08332
Ocean County Fair
July 10-14
The Ocean County Fair will have musical acts, live entertainment, animal events, games, activities, rides, food, and vendors. On Sunday, don’t miss Cowboy Larry, too.
Cost: $10, and parking is free.
Robert J. Miller Air Park, Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ 08721
Farm Festival
July 11 at 5:30 PM
The City Green Farm Eco-Center in Clifton will host a free, fun evening for families. There will be live music, lawn games, and free kids’ activities. Make sure to visit the learning garden and the animals.
Cost: Free
171 Grove Street, Clifton, NJ 07013
Freehold Township Day
July 13 from 4 PM-11 PM
Bring the whole family to this concert and festival in the park with merchandise and food vendors. Kids can enjoy the rides, teens can hang out and dance to a DJ at the Teen Center, and the whole family can check out the car show.
Cost: Free
Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Water Carnival
July 13 at 5 PM
Get ready for a fun night with vendors, a Kids’ Zone, Hula Dancers by Paradise Island, a Water Stunt Show, and fireworks. The rain date is July 4.
Cost: Free
Mirror Lake Beach, 141 Clubhouse Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Family Fun Day
July 13 at 12 PM
Join this family-friendly event at Lake Musconetcong Park. There will be games, prizes, music, food, and more. The rain date is July 14.
Cost: Free
46 Musconetcong Ave, Stanhope, NJ 07874
Butterfly Festival
July 13 at 12 PM
Bring the kids to learn all about Bees and Pollinators. Learn about their importance and how you can attract them to your yards. Enjoy tours of the Butterfly House, free classes, and a bug parade. The rain date is July 14.
Red Bank Battlefield National Park, 100 Hessian Avenue, National Park, NJ 08063
Blueberry Bash at Terhune Orchards
July 13-14 at 10 AM
Spend the day blueberry picking, relaxing, and enjoying music. Kids can say hello to the barnyard animals, play at the playhouses, watch a puppet show, and see Mr. Bubbleman, a fun interactive show full of bubbles. Hungry? Have a bite or more from Pam Mount’s Blueberry Bash Buffet.
Cost: Prices vary
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Annual Carnival
July 16-21
Join the fun with lots of rides, games, and plenty of food the whole family will love at this popular fair.
Cost: 15 tickets are $13, wristband nights are $35 per night
868 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell, NJ 07420
Cape May County 4-H Fair
July 19-20
This year’s theme is “Oh The Places You Will Go,” with lots of family fun, including rides, food, and live music.
Cost: Free
4-H Fairgrounds, 335 Court House- South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Lebanon Township Fire Department 3rd Annual Fireman’s Festival
July 19-22
Enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer garden, carnival rides, games, and fireworks. Hands will be stamped for re-entry.
Cost: Tickets are $30 per person for entry; children 10 and under are free
Lebanon Township Memorial Park, 67 Bunnvale Road, Califon, NJ 07830
Summer in the Street Festival
July 20 at 2 PM
This annual street festival includes fun for the whole family. There will be food trucks, vendors, kids activities, live performances, and a beer and wine garden for the adults.
Cost: Free
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
Annual Blueberry Festival
July 20 at 9 AM
Blueberries are a summer staple, and this annual festival includes everything you love about this delicious fruit. There will be a blueberry pancake breakfast, homemade blueberry pies, vendors, and two floors of fun.
Cost: Free
220 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
3rd Annual Blueberry Festival
July 20 at 11 AM
With over 60 local vendors, this is the place to be. At this festival, you will find food trucks, raffles, pick your own blueberries, and more.
Cost: $15 per adult, $8 for kids 5-12 years old, under 5 is free
Clement Blueberry Farm, 200 Magnolia Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068
Food Truck Festival
July 20-21
Did someone say food trucks? This fun-filled festival includes delicious food, live music, and wine for the adults.
Cost: $13 in advance and $15 at the gate; anyone under 21 is free
Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Harvey Cedars Arts Festival
July 21 at 11 AM
It’s the annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival. Peruse the artists and makers displaying their works of mixed media, photography, and fine crafts.
Cost: Free
Harvey Cedars Sunset Park, 1 West Salem Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
Monmouth County Fair
July 24-28
Get ready for entertainment, 4-H shows and exhibits, rides, live music on the main stage, Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Bwana Jim Wildlife Show, Ready GO Dog Show, and horse shows. There will also be the Hell on Wheels BMX Stunt Show, living history displays, and food vendors.
Cost: $8; children 12 and under are free.
East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Gloucester County 4-H Fair
July 25-28
See what 4‑H children have accomplished throughout the year, along with 4‑H projects, daily rides, games, magic shows, musical acts, tractor parades, craft exhibits, demonstrations, and sales. Food vendors will be available with a nightly barbeque with locally grown produce and locally made desserts.
Cost: $10 per carload
4-H Fairgrounds, 275 Bridgeton Pike (Route 77) Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Fair
July 27 at 10 AM
Get an early start on your holiday cheer at this fun event for the whole family. There will be unique crafts, festive vendors, and all the holiday vibes.
Cost: Free
First United Methodist Church of Hammonton, 398 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Mercer County 4-H Fair
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 Farmer’s Fair with Hot Air Balloon Festival
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
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