Best Central NJ July Events Festivals:
2024 Edition
Discover the Best Central NJ July Events and Festivals:
Features the Top 2024 attractions, popular events, and hidden gems
The Central NJ July events calendar for 2024 is packed with exciting things to do
It includes the popular destination concerts, theatre, festivals, kids events, and entertainment, that have appeal to people of all ages and interests, especially with parents and/or families with children.
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2024 Central NJ July Festivals and Themed Events
Argos Farm Blueberry Festival
June 21 - July 7, 2024; 10am - 3pm
Argos Farm
1250 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: General Admission. Online: $14.95 Gate: $19.95
This annual Blueberry Festival features live music, delicious blueberry treats, Summer photo ops, and of course, Pick your own fresh blueberries, and much more!
Fireworks Cruise to New York Harbor (Macy's fireworks)
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Seastreak
Depart Belford, NJ or Highlands, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: $99 / person departing Belford, or $159 / person departing Highlands
Here is your chance to see upfront, without the hassle of crowds, driving and parking, the Nation's most awesome fireworks display! Depart shortly before sunset, cruise to the East River to watch the show on our open air top deck, and then check out your favorite Manhattan sites aglow in the city lights.
Parking is free.
Long Branch OceanFest
Thursday, July 4, 2024; 1pm - 10pm
The Oceanfront Promenade
228 Broadway
Long Branch, New Jersey
Visit their site to learn more
This all day fun family event, with
crowds in the hundreds of thousand, have turned out for the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season.
Features performances by dancers, musicians, clowns and musical acts, sample from a smorgasbord of food vendors, .-- and caps it all off with the most spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
Ocean County Fair
July 10th - 14th, 2024
Robert J. Miller Air Park
The intersection of Pinewald-Keswick Rd/Rt 530 and Mule Road
Bayville, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost:
Fair Admission $10.00. Kids Under 10 Free! Free Parking!
This five day family event features
entertainmant, rides, food vendors, 4-H Animals & Displays, and more.
Sourland Mountain Festival
Saturday, July 13, 2024; 3pm - 8:30pm (rain or shine)
Unionville Yards
9 Rocktown Road
Ringoes, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This annual family event features the communities of the Central New Jersey region coming together to present the best in musical talent, local food and drink, family fun, with a spectacular view. Festival-goers get to enjoy several hours of music, food, wine, spirits, craft beer, vendors, family activities, history, critters and wildlife education.
Annual
Belmar Sandcastle Contest
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11am - 2pm
18th Avenue Beach
Belmar, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This event features sandcastle building,
includes prizes, and games.
Registration is at 8 am and judging begins @ noon.
FilmOneFest
Saturday, July 20, 2024: 5pm until 11pm (rain date July 21st)
Atlantic Highlands Marina
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: Free
FilmOneFest takes place in a beautiful outdoor setting with the majestic Manhattan skyline as the backdrop. FilmOneFest (a production of the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council) is the Jersey Shore's preeminent showcase for all forms of short films under two minutes in length. FilmOneFest also promotes local and international filmmaking through the use of new media and technology, educational activities and screenings, and supports its local food bank. The Atlantic Highlands Arts Council is comprised of a team of dedicated volunteers who include professional artists, educators, business leaders and community organizers. There will be Artist Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music, 50/50 Raffle, and more!
Monmouth County Fair
Wednesday-Sunday, July 24 to July 28, 2024
East Freehold Fairgrounds
1500 Kozloski Rd
Freehold, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This fun family event features:
Free Entertainment 4-H Shows & Exhibits Rides by Campy's Blue Star Amusements, Live Music on the Main Stage with lots of fun entertainment, delicious food Vendors, and fireworks on opening night Wednesday evening
Carteret's Latin Fest
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
Waterfront Park & Veteran's Pier
Cartaret, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Carteret one of NJ's most culturally diverse towns is hosting their annual Latin Fiesta, one of NJ's most popular Latin Fiestas.
The Family fun event features a celebration of lartin culture with the legendary Raul Acosta y Oro Solido performing, along with food, a beer garden, vendors, dancing, multiple DJs, additional live salsa, bachata, and merengue music acts, giveaways, contests, and a fireworks display at dusk.
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
Saturday, Sunday, July 27th, 28th, 2024
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
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Cost: admission is $6. Kids 12 and under are free. General parking is free
This event features Italian wine tasting with participation by some of the area's top restaurants, delis, and food trucks, Attendees will get to enjoy live music both days, plus free family fun day activities in the picnic area on Sunday.The event begins with Food trucks at 11am, followed by live racing at 12:50pm.
Mercer County 4-H Fair & Wheat Threshing
Saturday & Sunday, July 27, 28, 2024
Howell Living History Farm
70 Woodens Lane
Hopewell Township, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This event features animal shows and exhibits, homemade ice cream, hay rides, pony rides, music, magic shows, and farm tours, and wheat threshing demonstrations.
Soulsational Music Festival
Saturday, July 27, 2024; 11:00 am to 8:00 pm (rain or shine)
Veterans Park
Bayville, NJ
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This family event features live music on two stages, crafters, vendors, free yoga, vegetarian and organic food, food trucks, a beer garden, and a kids' village.
