New Jersey July 23 Events

The last weekend of July in New Jersey is packed with exciting events for all interests. Headlining the festival season is the Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival, which offers a delightful experience for beverage lovers. Meanwhile, the beloved Warren County Farmers Fair and Balloon Festival returns, offering fun for the whole family with its vibrant atmosphere and fascinating balloon displays. In addition, numerous county fairs, free events and more ensure that everyone can enjoy the Garden State.

bonus! Come see New Jersey is not boring LSC Nightfall Thursday, July 25 Sunflower Festival at Von Thun Farm Saturday, July 27 and Christmas in July in Rancocas Forest Sunday, July 28th.

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New Jersey events this week (July 23-28):

Special Events:

Jersey City Summer Beer, Wine and Spirits Festival
July 27, 1pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy the entire event at Liberty State Park, and admire the Manhattan skyline while sipping your favorite local beer or exotic wine. During the event, guests can enjoy beer, wine, and spirits samples, as well as live entertainment, food, and interactive games.
1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost: $15 – $60, use coupon code to get 40% off tickets Industrial Bank of New Jersey

Warren County Farmers Fair and Balloon Festival
July 27 – August 3
The Warren County Farmers Fair, featuring a hot air balloon festival, is a treasured family tradition that uniquely blends agricultural exhibitions and modern entertainment. Located in Harmony Township, New Jersey, the event runs from July 27 to August 3 and features an array of attractions, including collision contests, hay bale rolling in the Agricultural Olympics, and massive hot air balloon launches each night. Visitors can enjoy tethered balloons, carnival rides, and a variety of children’s activities at the Kids Corral. The fair also hosts competitions such as the Belvidere FFA Alumni and Supporters Car, Truck and Tractor Show, as well as numerous home and garden competitions. Attendees can experience live entertainment, including performances by local bands, a beer garden, and special events such as the Black Cat Hellriders Stunt Car Show. The fair also honors veterans and seniors with special admission days and events. With traditional horse shows, 4-H and FFA exhibitions, a bustling market, and classic fair food, the Warren County Farmers Fair is the perfect place to escape to the country and celebrate the essence of American culture.
1350 Strykers Road, Phillipsburg/Harmony, NJ
Cost: Adults: $10, Ages 6-12: $5, Children 5 and under free (Includes Farmers Market and Balloon Festival)

Week of July 23-28:

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Jersey City Restaurant Week
Now to July 27
Throughout Jersey City (from Greenville to Grove Street), you can enjoy delicious cuisine from a multitude of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.
Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost: Varies by restaurant

Monmouth County Fair
July 24-28
There will be a variety of shows and exhibits, including 4-H demonstrations, thrill rides from Campy’s Blue Star Amusements, and live music on the main stage. You won’t want to miss Robinson’s Racing Pigs, Bwana Jim Wildlife Show, and The Raptor Project. For big laughs and impressive tricks, check out Fire, Whips & Danger Tricks by skinny German jugglers Hilby and Aaron Bonk. Get ready for a blast at the Flying Fools High Diving Show, and capture fun memories at Goodwin’s Good Time Photo Booth. On Thursdays and Fridays, you can even meet Crunchy the T-Rex! Plus, you’ll see living history exhibits, home and garden demonstrations, and interactive exhibits from the Monmouth County Park System. Don’t forget to browse the business booths and sample the delicious food from the different vendors.
1500 Kozloski Rd., East Freehold Fairgrounds, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $10, children under 12 free

St. Anne’s Day
July 24-28
Enjoy Italian cuisine, such as St. Ann’s famous zeppole, music, rides, crafts, beer garden, raffles and games. Nightly entertainment on 2 stages. Following the July 26th Feast Day Mass, a procession will carry a 600-pound statue of St. Ann through the streets of Hoboken.
Streets around St. Ann’s Church at 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend

LSC After Dark: Beer Olympics!
July 25, 6pm to 10pm
To celebrate the opening of the Summer Olympics, LSC After Dark is hosting their own Olympic party: the Beer Olympics! Grab a beer or cocktail, challenge your friends to games around the building, explore their new exhibits, and more.
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost: $25, save $3 if you buy online in advance

Gloucestershire Fair
July 25-28
Held the last weekend in July, the Gloucester County 4-H Fair brings the charm of an “old-time country fair” with animal shows, gourmet food, barbecue dinners and outstanding booths. The fair offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including a baby parade, baby crawling contest, mullet contest, frying pan toss and tire toss. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, agricultural exhibits and 4-H Kids’ Achievements. Highlights include live bands, miniature horse meet-and-greet, horse-drawn carriages and dog obedience demonstrations, making it the perfect summer tradition.
Gloucester County 4-H Fair, 275 Bridgeton Pike (Route 77), Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Nintendo Tour
July 25-28
Nintendo is bringing fun to East Rutherford, New Jersey this summer with the Play Nintendo Tour, featuring Mario, Peach, Donkey Kong, Pikachu and more! At the free event, July 25-July 28 at American Dream®, Nintendo invites families to explore endless adventure and fun with Nintendo and the Nintendo Switch system. The tour is free to attend and will feature exciting interactive experiences including photos with Nintendo characters, giveaways (while supplies last) and playable demos of the latest Nintendo Switch games, such as Peach: Showtime!, Super Mario Bros. Miracle, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and more.
American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ. Located in Section A, 1st Floor
Cost: Free

Morris County Fair
July 26-28
This family-friendly event features a variety of attractions, including animal exhibits, thrilling rides and delicious fair food. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, participate in fun contests and explore educational exhibits that showcase the talents and projects of 4-H members. The fair also offers unique events, such as the popular pet show and horse show.
High View Farms, 416 Sand Shore Rd, Mount Olive, NJ
Cost: Free. Suggested donation of $5 for parking

White Marsh Blueberry Summer Feast
July 27, 10am to 3pm. (Rainy day: Sunday)
The 40th Annual Blueberry Festival kicks off the blueberry season in the birthplace of the blueberry. Support this outstanding volunteer-led event to raise awareness and funds for the restoration and preservation of this National Historic Village and promote blueberry and cranberry farms in Southern New Jersey. The Whitesboro Blueberry Festival is an old-fashioned country fair located in Pine Barrens Historic Village and features a museum, historic homes, a general store, tractor-drawn wagon rides to the blueberry fields to pick heirloom berries, local craft vendors, local folk music, and berries for sale from local blueberry farms. This event helps support Whitesboro Historic Village and many local businesses, artists, farms, chefs, and proceeds go toward community projects and preservation of the Historic Village, farm fields, trails, and Elizabethan White Gardens, which are free and open to the public year-round. Expect 200 – 400 people to attend each week.
Historic Whitesbog Village, 120 N. Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills, NJ
Cost: Free

West Columbus Food Truck and Music Festival
July 27, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The food trucks are rolling into Sicaucas and it’s going to be a rockin’ good time. 17 food trucks, beer, margarita and sangria gardens, vendors, 3 bands, bungee trampolines, mini golf, bouncy castles, ball bashing, face painting, sand painting and a great day of family fun.
Imagination Gardens, 44 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $5, children under 12 free

Soul Music Festival
July 27, 11am to 8pm (rain or shine)
The free family event includes live music on two stages, craft artists, vendors, free yoga, vegetarian and organic food, food trucks, a beer garden and a children’s village.
Veterans Park, Bayville, New Jersey

Grandy Park’s 3rd Annual Salsa: Health Fair
July 27, 1pm to 8pm
A free gathering for family, friends and the community where everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Free live salsa music outdoors. Free lessons.
J Owen Grundy Park, Hudson Street, Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost: Free

Mercer County 4-H Fair and Wheat Threshing
July 27 and 28
The event includes animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hayrides, pony rides, a musical magic show and farm tours. On Saturday, Howell Farm’s 2022 wheat sheaves will be completely dried and ready for “threshing” to separate the grain and straw. Live music will be provided by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, Magnolia Street String Band and Crown Acoustic.
Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell, New Jersey
Cost: Free

Sunflower Festival at Von Thun Farm
July 27 and 28
The Sunflower Festival is sure to be the highlight of your summer! You can spend a few hours or the whole day – there is so much to do and see! There will be a fantastic line-up of live music, food trucks, beer, wine and craftspeople. This is in addition to the regular Sunflower Trail weekend activities including our sunflower trail, pick-your-own summer flowers, peaches, berries, hayrides, activity areas and farm animals.
438 West Route 57, Washington, NJ
Cost: $19.99 online, $21.99 at the door

Italian Festival and Wine Tasting
July 27 and 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come celebrate Italian culture with friends and family with authentic music, delicious food, bocce and wine! The Metropolitan Festival Band will perform the sounds of Italy from 11-5. We will announce details on the wine tasting soon. There will also be live thoroughbred horse racing on the day, so bring your family and friends and spend a day at beautiful Monmouth Park – it’s your best choice for summer family fun!
Monmouth Park, Ocean Harbor, New Jersey
Cost: $6

Christmas in July in Rancocas Forest
July 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Events will include weekly farmer’s market booths and monthly craft and antique show booths. The second annual Christmas in July Holiday Ornament Swap and Free Shop will also be on display, where participants can bring in intact Christmas ornaments and exchange them with ornaments from other members of the community, bringing a “green” fresh look to the winter season. Christmas in July will also feature live music from DJ Black (10am-11:30am) and Kenya Diggit (12pm-3pm), a dung beer garden, and food trucks from Red’s Rolling Restaurant and Divine Catering.
118 Creek Road, Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Cost: Free

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