Guide: Festivals happening in New Jersey

Looking for something fun to do? Here is a list of festivals happening around New Jersey.

News 12 Staff

Nov 7, 2022, 6:46 PM

Updated 551 days ago

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Guide: Festivals happening in New Jersey
Are you looking for somewhere fun to go this fall? Look no further. Here is a guide for some festivals happening in New Jersey this summer. Please check with the organization before heading out. Dates and times are subject to change.

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Perth Amboy Puerto Rican Festival
Location: Pulaski Avenue and Valley Place
Perth Amboy
Date: June 12
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Greek Festival by the Bay
Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Perth Amboy
Dates: June 17-19
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New Jersey Beer and Food Festival
Location: Crystal Springs Resort
Sussex County
Date: June 18
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Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta
Dates: June 24-26
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State Fair Meadowlands
Location: Metlife Stadium
East Rutherford
Dates: June 23-July 10
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New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning
Location: Solberg Airport
Readington
Dates: July 29-31
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Six Flags Summer Vibes Festival
Location: 1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson
Date: July 16-Aug. 14
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BBQ and Craft Beer Festival
Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport
Date: Sept 3-5
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Annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival
Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Union
Dates: Sept. 8-11
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Hoboken Italian Festival
Location: Frank Sinatra Drive
Hoboken
Dates: Sept. 8-11
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Sea.Hear.Now
Location: North Beach Asbury Park, Bradley Park
Asbury Park
Dates: Sept. 17-18
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Oktoberfest at Mountain Creek Resort
Location: 200 Route 94
Vernon
Dates: Sept. 17-18
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AsburyFest
Location: Bradley Park 
Asbury Park 
Dates: Sept. 23-25
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Irish Fall Festival
Location: Participating pubs
North Wildwood
Dates: Sept. 23-25
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Roseland Greek Festival
Location: Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Roseland
Date: Sept. 23-25
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Oktoberfest in Hackettstown
Location: Main Street; various locations
Hackettstown
Dates: Sept. 24-25
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Chowderfest
Location: Taylor Avenue Ball Field
Long Beach Island
Date: Oct. 1
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Saddle Brook UNICO Street Fair
Location: 299 Market St.
Saddle Brook
Date: Oct. 2
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Annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival
Location: Long Beach Island
Ship Bottom
Dates: Oct. 7-9
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Sussex County “Last Blast” Food Truck and Music Festival 
Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta 
Date: Oct. 8
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Weekend Journey Through the Past
Location: Various Historic Sites in Somerset County
Somerville
Date: Oct. 8-9
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North Brunswick Annual Heritage Day
Location: Community Park
North Brunswick
Date: Oct. 15
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Fall Festival in South Brunswick
Location: VonThun Farms
Monmouth Junction
Dates: Oct. 22 & 23
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Highlands Annual Oktoberfest
Location: Veteran’s Park
Highlands
Date: Oct. 22
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Point Pleasant Beach Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Location: Bay Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach
Date: Oct. 23
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Homegrown Harvest Festival
Location: Bay Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach
Date: Oct. 23
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Montclair Film Festival
Various Locations
Montclair
Dates: Oct. 21-30
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Skylands Stadium Jack o’Lantern Experience
Location: Skylands Stadium
August
Date: Sept. 23-Nov. 6
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(Photo courtesy of New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning)


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