New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
June, 2018

June is a great time of the year with excellent weather and un-crowded conditions to visit the popular attractions before school is out and vacationers and day trippers are in full force.

This Edition's Contents...

• Popular June Events and Things To Do
• Seasonal Frequently Asked Question
• This Month's Featured Restaurant
  

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event

Popular June, 2018 Events and Things To Do

Dead & Company
Jun 1, 2, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Annual Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
June1, 2, 3, 2018
The Sussex County Fairgrounds
Rt. 206 to Plains Road
Frankford, NJ
Website & Tickets
On-site Camping and camping hook-ups.3 day New Orleans Style Music, Food, and Camping Festival. Featuring the best Music and Food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer. Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel and Jazz on 4 Stages.

Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt & Jon Pardi
Sat Jun 2, 2018; 5:30PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

Annual Hop Sauce Festival
June 2, 2018 (rain or shine)
Taylor Ave,
Beach Haven, NJ
Website (tickets & event schedule)
This family friendly event features good food, sampling hot sauces, beer. live band entertainment, and plenty of fun activities for kids. The Hop Sauce Festival is a gathering of craft beer and spice enthusiasts. As Jetty's largest event, always on the Saturday after Memorial Day, the focus on brew and hot sauce is also paired with local fare, original music, and cultural vendors. A portion of the proceeds are always earmarked for Jetty's nonprofit arm, the Jetty Rock Foundation, which uses funds for youth initiatives, for those in need, and to enhance the community. This growing shoulder season event also aims to improve business and tourism during the traditionally slow period after the holiday weekend.

Slayer, Lamb of God, Anthrax. Behemoth & Testament
Sat Jun 2, 2018; 5:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

South Jersey Craft Beer, Food and Music Festival
Saturday, June 2, 2018; 12pm to 5 pm
Atlantic Cape Community College
5100 Black Horse Pike,
Mays Landing, NJ
Website - Tickets
Cost: $35 for Beer Tasters, $10 Designated Driver. Entry fee includes access to the event and brewery samplings.
Cat Country 107.3 is proud to be an official partner with South Jersey Craft Beer & Music Festival. Music by local musician and Atlantic Cape graduate Derek Crider who will take the stage with the Derek Crider Band. Other highlights include 10 breweries, food and beer pairings, crafters, a homebrew competition by Eastern Homebrew of Northfield, and much more.

Kendrick Lamar, SZA & Schoolboy Q
Fri Jun 8, 2018; 7:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Mummers Brigade Weekend
June 8, 9, 2018; (Rain date is Sunday).
Olde New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ
609.374.0562
Website
Admission is FREE
Both the top Mummers Brigades and top Mummers String Bands from the New Year's Day Parade in Philadelphia will entertain crowds in the pub district of North Wildwood. The excitement kicks off Friday night with the Fancy Brigade Pub Crawl through local drinking establishments in the North Wildwood Entertainment District. A colorful Mummers parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday along Olde New Jersey Avenue where you can get up-close views of the beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps. (Fancy Brigades begin at 3 p.m. and the String Band Grand Finale begins at 4:30 p.m.)

Imagine Dragons
Sat Jun 9, 2018; 7:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Journey & Def Leppard
Fri Jun 15, 2018; 7:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Dave Matthews Band
Jun 15, 16, 2018; 8:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Thirty Seconds To Mars, Walk The Moon & MisterWives
Sun Jun 17, 2018; 12:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

State Fair Meadowlands
Thursday, June 21 until Sunday, July 8. 2018
102 NJ State Highway 120
East Rutherford NJ
Next to MetLife Stadium
Website (Check Schedule)
This very popular family event features quality rides, plenty of free entertainment, open air thrill shows, games and prizes, and a variety foods. There are a variety of activities to interest all ages.
All Tickets Include Free Live shows and concerts. Free Live concerts. Fireworks shows take place on the evenings of Tuesday, July 3 & Wednesday, July 4th.

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Fri Jun 22, 2018; 6:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

The Rock, Ribs & Ridges festival
June 23, 24, 2018
The Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
Website/ Information/Tickets
This weekend event features an outdoor concert with great Southern and classic rock music, a fanatic BBQ, and craft beers. This year's featured performers include:
THE Matt Coffy Band, Hannah Wicklund , The Steppin Stones, The Artimus Pyle Band, The Outlaws, Foghat, Farmer Phil Band, Poco, Travis Tritt, and The Weight Band.
The delicious barbecue is prepared regional chefs and award-winning competitive rib teams. Campers are welcomed with the campgrounds only a 3-minute walk from the festival.

Foreigner & Whitesnake
Sat Jun 23, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Battleship New Jersey Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, June 23, 2018; 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
100 Clinton St
Camden, NJ 
Website
This event features beer tasting, live entertainment, and a free self-guided tour of the nation's most decorated ship.
Sample over 30 NJ Breweries while being entertained by the Cabin Dogs. Food available for purchase. Ticket includes a collectible sample glass and 15 4 oz. samples with the option to purchase more.  VIP tickets get in one hour early and allow you to try a range of special beers that may run out before main session starts.

Poison & Cheap Trick
Sat Jun 23, 2018; 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Sourland Music Festival
June 23, 2018
"The Polo Field"
Hillsborough Golf & Country Club
146 Wertsville Road
Hillsborough, NJ
908-369-3322
Website (Line-up & tickets)
This family music festival features great music, local food, and a spectacular view in the heart of the Sourland Mountain Preserve. The music lineup includes blues, folk, jazz, and rock. Attendees also get to enjoy the on-site beer & wine garden with a good selection of draft beers, and local food trucks.

John Fogerty & ZZ Top
Sun Jun 24, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Chris Stapleton, Marty Stuart & Brent Cobb
Fri Jun 29, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

U2
Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: Planning A NJ Beach Vacation With A Mini Trip to NYC. My family would like to go on a beach vacation in New Jersey with a side trip to NYC. What is the best way to travel from the shore to NYC that is not expensive? Also, what beach would be our best bet to stay at for this?

Answer: Suggest staying in Point Pleasant Beach. It is nice place for families with a safe, clean beach and a boardwalk with an amusement park. To Learn more about Point Pleasant Beach visit: Point Pleasant Beach.
The trip to NYC is approximately 1 1/2 hours by car or train. If you plan on splitting your trip and staying in NYC, this can become very expensive as NYC hotels are costly, especially if you are taking your car with very pricey parking fees. The one way fares for train travel (NJ Transit) are: Adult One Way:$16.75, and Child/Senior/Disabled One Way $7.65 For information on train fares and schedules visit: NJ Transit.

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Find a restaurant in a town of your choice with comprehensive restaurant reviews.

This Month's Featured Restaurant:
Birravino
183 Riverside Ave
Red Bank, NJ
732) 842-5990
Website
A good place to meet up with a group of friends or relatives who enjoy good Italian food and beer/wine in a trendy industrial - chic setting
Review

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