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Weekend Fun: Strawberry Festivals, Renaissance Faire, Foodstock

Pick your own fresh berries at Johnson's Corner Farm Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the farm
Pick your own fresh berries at Johnson's Corner Farm Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the farm
5/28/19 - By Laurie Rein

It's a berry busy first weekend of June! Strawberry festivals are sprouting all over the state, including events at Johnson's Corner Farm, Alstede Farms, West Cape May, and City Green. If you're hungry for more than berries, head over to the NJ GreekFest and 4th Annual Foodstock for all kinds of eats.

Fill the weekend with great music at the Jersey City Jazz Festival, 2nd Annual Under Cover Music Fest, and Garwood Rocks. And stop by local spring festivals in West Orange, East Brunswick, and New Brunswick.

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Guide, including family-friendly farms where you can see baby animals. And look to our June GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

 

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It's knight school time at the NJ Renaissance Faire. Photo courtesy of Jesse C Photography
It's knight school time at the NJ Renaissance Faire. Photo courtesy of Jesse C Photography

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New Jersey Renaissance Faire in Columbus

Bordentown
The Italian Renaissance takes over Burlington County Fairgrounds for four weekends, featuring cast members entertaining visitors as they walk through the castle gates. Look out for a jousting tournament, aerial acrobatics, circus performers, fire dancers, and craft demonstrations. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Johnson's Corner Farm

Medford
The farm hosts this two weekend celebration of those sweet fruits of spring, strawberries. There's sure to be something fun for everyone at this yummy festival, from hay rides to music. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Alstede Farms

Chester – FREE
Indulge in an assortment of strawberry treats including homemade strawberry ice cream, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry lemonade slushies, strawberry sundaes, strawberry pies, strawberry rhubarb pies, strawberry fudge and more. READ MORE

Greenwood Lake Air Show

West Milford
The Greenwood Lake Air Show is back for it's 11th year. Before the opening ceremony you can check out all the great historical displays. READ MORE

NJ GreekFest

Westfield
If you’re looking for something fun and delicious to do, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield is hosting their annual GreekFest.  There will be Greek food, Greek dancing, a Greek Market, and lots more.  READ MORE

4th Annual Foodstock

Woodbridge
Come hungry to this mega food truck festival held at Woodbridge Center. Aside from a diverse selection of eats, the festival is complete with live music, a kid zone, inflatable rides and costumed characters.  READ MORE

Jersey City Jazz Festival

Jersey City – FREE
This 2-day celebration features over 100 musicians on three stages, plus food trucks and more, all on the Jersey City waterfront. READ MORE
The British are coming to Haddonfield on Saturday! Photo courtesy of the The Skirmish in Haddonfield
The British are coming to Haddonfield on Saturday! Photo courtesy of the The Skirmish in Haddonfield

Saturday, June 1

Haddonfield Skirmish

Haddonfield – FREE
The British are coming to Haddonfield. The Skirmish of Haddonfield is a live re-enactment of the Battle of Haddonfield.  There will be activities all day long for adults and children.   READ MORE

West Cape May Strawberry Festival

West Cape May – FREE
This fun-filled festival features Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, craft vendors, food, and more. READ MORE

City Green's Strawberry Festival

Clifton – FREE
Pick your own strawberries and enjoy live music, food, crafts and family activities in the Farm Eco-Center. READ MORE

2nd Annual Under Cover Music Fest

South Orange – FREE
Downtown South Orange is home to this lively summer kick-off event, Under Cover Music Fest, which features six cover bands, as well as kids' activities provided by General Store Cooperative. A beer garden with no cover charge is available for adults. READ MORE

46th Annual Hungarian Festival

New Brunswick – FREE
Head over to New Brunswick for a wonderful day of great food, song, and dance at the 46th Annual Hungarian Festival. READ MORE

East Brunswick Art & Music Festival

East Brunswick – FREE
Enjoy a full day of activities at this busy festival, including live music, art, a family photo area, temporary tattoos, food trucks and much more. READ MORE

West Orange Annual Street Fair

West Orange – FREE
The Downtown West Orange Alliance presents this annual street fair, featuring food, entertainment, vendors, games and more along Main Street. READ MORE

Sunday, June 2

Garwood Rocks

Garwood – FREE
Rock out in downtown Garwood, with food, rides, a petting zoo, KidZone, classic cars, live entertainment and much more. Rain or shine. READ MORE

Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

Chester
Enjoy stack after stack of scrumptious pancakes in an all-you-can-eat breakfast extravaganza also featuring sausage, eggs, desserts and a signature homemade strawberry sauce made from farm fresh strawberries.   READ MORE

The 14th Annual OLG Funfest

Hoboken – FREE
Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a real hometown carnival. The 14th Annual OLG Funfest is a treat for all with attractions for the whole family. READ MORE

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