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The Middlesex County Fair has been a fun family tradition for 80 years. Photo courtesy of the fair
The Middlesex County Fair has been a fun family tradition for 80 years. Photo courtesy of the fair
7/26/24 - By Laurie Rein

The number and variety of New Jersey street fairs and summer festivals in August make for a month-long party. The New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is one of many August favorites, boasting live entertainment, rides, food, and horses. Plus, kick back to music, crafts, boat rides, and more at Canal Day Music & Craft Festival.

Read on for our top picks, and find more ways to make the most of August with our Summer Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids and our ideas for the best things to do all month long.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including address and time.

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NJ Fairs and Festivals in August 2024

Highlands 29th Annual Clam Festival

Highlands – FREE
Thursday, August 1-Saturday, August 3, 2024
This annual event has fresh seafood, live entertainment, contests, vendors, crafters, and games. Stick around for a fireworks display on Saturday at Snug Harbor Beach. READ MORE

New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm & Horse Show

Augusta
Friday, August 2-Saturday, August 10, 2024
The New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show features horse shows, live entertainment, carnival rides and games, exhibits, delicious food, and more. READ MORE

Olde Freehold Day

Freehold– FREE
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Now in its 48th year, Olde Freehold Day hosts food, drinks, music and family-fun. The Kidz Zone features a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and more. READ MORE

Watershed Butterfly Festival

Pennington
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including butterfly exhibits, interactive children's activities, live music, local food and more. This annual event features local artisans, an insect zoo, animal shows, nature walks, and the famous Butterfly and Bug Parade. READ MORE

Just Peachy Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, August 3-Sunday, August 4, 2024
Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of the state’s favorite fruits at the annual Just Peachy Festival. Enjoy farm fun, including pony rides, barnyard tractors, the farm store, entertainment, rubber duck races, and a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila

Oceanport
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the middle of summer! This Latin festival features delicious authentic food, margaritas, live music, and more. Xol Azul performs at noon. READ MORE

Stony Hill Farms Sunflower Festival

Chester
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, August 5- Sunday, August 27, 2023
Surround yourself with beautiful sunflowers at this Stony Hill Farms festival. Take scenic photos and pick your own bunch in the 2.5-acre field of vibrant, golden-hued blossoms. READ MORE

Middlesex County Fair

East Brunswick
Monday, August 5-Sunday, August 11, 2024
This 86th annual festival boasts carnival rides, crafts, agricultural displays, and an amazing array of live entertainment. Plus, enjoy a puppet show, comedy hypnosis, magic, and fireworks on opening and closing nights.  READ MORE

Salem County Fair

Woodstown
Monday, August 5-Friday, August 9, 2024
There is so much to enjoy at this annual county fair: pony rides, pig races, kiddie tractor pulls, horse shows, dairy shows, goat shows, contests and so much more. Load up on entertainment, great food, and family-friendly events. READ MORE

IAATO Italian Festival

Oakhurst
Wednesday, August 7-Sunday, August 11, 2024
The 48th annual IAATO Italian Festival is loaded with delicious food, games, rides, and live music. Don't miss the Friday night fireworks.  READ MORE

Somerset County 4-H Fair

Bridgewater – FREE
Wednesday, August 7-Friday, August 9. 2024
This fair recognizes the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members and is a showcase for visitors to see a wide variety of 4-H projects in action. Check out robotics, go-karts, large and small animals, plus food and live music. READ MORE

Atlantic County 4-H Fair

South Egg Harbor
Friday, August 9-Saturday, August 10, 2024
Kids can pet a goat and meet a menagerie of other farm animals at this annual event hosted by Rutgers University's Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County. The fun includes a car show, baby parade, pet parade, rides and more. READ MORE

The 7th Annual Corn, Tomato, and Beer Festival

Flemington– FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Enjoy a very Jersey celebration of local tomatoes, sweet corn and craft beer. Check out local farmers, boutique restaurants, food trucks, 10 craft breweries, live bands, artisans, and kids’ activities. READ MORE

New Brunswick Heart Festival

New Brunswick – FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The 5th annual New Brunswick Heart Festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex Counties, featuring live music, dance, crafts, food vendors, roaming musicians, interviews with local artists, and a wellness tent. READ MORE

Nerd Fest in Swedesboro

Swedesboro
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Nerd Fest is a collectibles festival with comic books, trading cards and toys. Guests include artists Bob Petrecca (Marvel Comics), Neil Vokes (Superman), Christian Espiritusanto, authors Mark Holmes and Tony DiGerolamo (The Jersey Devil). READ MORE

Tranquillity Farms Sunflower Festival

Andover
Saturday, August 17-Sunday, August 18, 2024
Venture to Tranquillity Farm for a weekend filled with family-friendly fun, including a cow train, bounce pillow, live music, and cut-your-own sunflowers. Enjoy homemade ice cream, seasonal craft beer, and delicious bites from food trucks. READ MORE

Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair

Lambertville
Wednesday, August 21-Sunday, August 25, 2024
Head to the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds for this fun, family-friendly 4-H and agricultural fair. This event includes 4-H shows, carnival rides, exhibits, crafts, tractor pulls, live entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Canal Day Music & Craft Festival

Wharton– FREE
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Celebrate the Morris Canal at this country fair with live music, regional crafts, and tasty food. Take a trip down the canal on a mule-drawn boat, check out musical artists, take a kayak ride, and see the animal and cowboy shows. The festival winds down with fireworks. READ MORE

Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival

Long Branch– FREE
Saturday, August 24, 2024
This annual event features jazz and blues music, local food, children's activities, crafts, games, and fun. READ MORE

Women's Equality Day Festival

Mount Laurel– FREE
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Join the Alice Paul Institute for its annual Women’s Equality Day Festival, featuring craft vendors, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, lawn games, activities, and more. READ MORE

AirFest 2024

Cape May
Thursday, August 29-Sunday, September 1, 2024
AirFest proudly presents an array of historic Aircraft for you to explore up close. Delight in the sight of helicopters from esteemed institutions such as the New Jersey State Police, AtlantiCare MedEvac, Cape May County Mosquito Commission, and the United States Coast Guard. READ MORE

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