Experience the Best of New Jersey:
June Events and Festivals

New Jersey's Best June Events & Festivals

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June is an exciting time in the Garden State. It brings with it our favorite blend of excellent weather and fewer tourists at popular attractions before the school holidays kick in.

What's Special About New Jersey in June?

The month of June in New Jersey features attractions that are perfect for taking full advantage of the great outdoors. The weather is excellent for festivals, cultural events, beaches, amusement parks, hiking, boating, and many other adventurous activities.

It's worth noting, however, that the end of June ushers in the vacation season, with school out of session and crowds increasing, so it would be beneficial to plan ahead for vacations and weekend getaways.

Dive in, stir your curiosity, and plan your memorable June as New Jersey comes alive with breathtaking events.

North Jersey 2024 June Events Festivals

11th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival
May 29 - June 2, 2024
Multiple Venues, White Eagle Hall, Nimbus Arts Center, The Statuary, Moore's Place, Hyatt House, The Canopy, and more!
Jersey City, NJ
Free admission
With over 25,000 attendees expected to attend to enjoy over 30 amazing and diverse performances, making the 11th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival one of the most accessible, largest, and most fun music events in the New York City Tri-state area!
The festival is a celebration not only of music, but of community. People from all walks of life gather at events throughout the city to party to an eclectic outpouring of music.

Taste of Greece Festival
May 31, June 1, 2, 3, 2024
Cathedral of St John the Theologian
353 E Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
Experience a weekend of Greece, with fabulous activities, tasty foods and pastries as well as a live Greek band in the Outside Main Tenton both Friday and Saturday nights.

Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, Sunday, June 1, 2, 2024
Warren County Community College
475 NJ-57
Washington, NJ
This family event features hot air balloons, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food trucks, and a car show on Sunday.

Steampunk Alchemy Fest
June 1, 2024: 10am - 10pm
Vasa Park
1 Vasa Drive
Hackettstown, NJ
Event Cost: $10-$30
This event features a family friendy daytime outdoor festival with bands, live entertainment, vendors, cosplay, and food. Followed by an adult evening cabaret with a dinner and comedy, burlesque, entertainment, and music, and breakfast on Sunday. For an overnight stay, camping facilities are available.

Spring Shedfest Raritan Headwaters Music Festival
Sunday, June 2nd, 2024; 2 p.m. toآ 7 p.m.
Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve
2121 Larger Cross Road
Bedminster, NJ 07934
This family friendly music festival located on a beautiful wildlife preserve, features live music, kid's activities, food trucks, and local craft beer & cider.
Proceeds from this event benefit Raritan Headwaters, a nonprofit conservation organization protecting land and water.

Annual Feast of St. Anthony
Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, 2024
Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption
113 Chiego Place
Roselle Park, New Jersey 07204
This annual festival will feature delicious food, non-stop entertainment with live music, amusements, games, and fun for the whole family. It is also a faith oriented celebration focusing on devotion to St. Anthony.
After the Noon Mass on Sunday, there will be a procession through the streets with the statue of St. Anthony accompanied with music.

Jurassic Quest
Friday, June 7 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
Meadowlands Exposition Center
355 Plaza D
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50-foot long Megalodon. Interact with our trainers, baby dinos and watch a live Raptor show. Join us on “The Quest”, an all new interactive adventure with clues throughout the exhibit. Explore our dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, “Triceratots” soft play area, and more.

Horseshoe Crab Walk
Saturday, June 8th, 23rd, 2024
Liberty State Park Nature Center
275 Freedom Way
Jersey City, NJ
Pre-registration is required. For registration, contact the Nature Center at 201-915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
All ages welcome
This is the time of year when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs. Join our staff on a walk to Caven Point to discover these amazing creatures and learn about the important roles they play in the natural world. We will meet in Lot #1 located at 300 Morris Pesin Drive and then walk over to our beach area.

Rock Hunger VII 
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 @2pm
Old Canal Inn
2 East Passaic Ave
Nutley, NJ
Tickets are $25 per person when purchased in advance online.
A high-energy music festival, featuring several well-respected local bands.
Live music peformers include The Attic, The Sticky Wickets, Mother Hubbard, and Porch Rockers!
Cash bar, menu available, tricky tray prizes and 50/50 raffle are available to attendants. Rock Hunger is a franchised event with national recognition. All proceeds benefit NFSB programs including the Food Pantry.

Tri-County Fair
Thursday to Sunday, June 13, 14, 15, 16, 2024
Christ Church
140 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Event Cost: Free admission, $5 parking This event features Carnival rides games of chance, pony rides, and fun fair foods with free family entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks show on Friday evening.

4th Annual Juneteenth Arts Festival
Saturday, June 15, 2024; 12 PM to 6 PM
Rabkin Park
1 Swanstrom Pl East
East Union, NJ 07083
Free Admission
Celebrate Juneteenth with Live Music, performances, vendors, family fun, and more!

NJ Air Show
Father's Day Weekend
June 14, 15, 16, 2024
Greenwood Lake Airport
126 Airport Rd
West Milford, NJ
This popular Father's Day weekend event features a day into night airshow with some of the world's top aerial acrobats. Aerial acrobatic performers will be showcasing their daredevil skills during night airshow. Each night Show will conclude with a pyro musical with booming fireworks and laser show. Food options will be available. For general admission, bring a folding chair or blanket.

Father's Day Whippany - Special Father's Day Train Rides
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza
Whippany, NJ
Impress Dad this Father's Day with the unique gift and unforgettable experience of a train ride on one of Morris County's historic railroads - a day trip that will create memories for years to come! The Museum's mid-1900s excursion train features a unique collection of restored vintage cabooses from historic rail lines that once served New Jersey and the Metropolitan area.

State Fair Meadowlands
June 20 - July 7, 2024
State Fair Meadowlands
1 MetLife Stadium Dr.
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Visit their site to learn more
The State Fair in the Meadowlands features fantastic family entertainment with over 100 rides, free shows, 50 food options, and awesome fireworks displays on Monday July 3rd, & Tuesday, July 4th.

Bayonne Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 22, 2024; Noon - 5pm (rain or shine)
G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
16th Street and Avenue A lower level
Bayonne, NJ
This event feaures day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States filled with music, food, and fun. Celebrate freedom and unity with live performances, delicious food vendors, and activities for all ages.

Taco Palooza
Saturday, June 22, 2024; 11am - 7:00pm
Hilltop Field
32 Lakeside Blvd
Hopatcong,NJ
Cost: Admission is $5 online, $7 on-site. Kids under 5 are free.
Taco Palooza features a celebration and for love for all things Taco!
The event includes Food Trucks, Restaurants, Chefs and Variety of Beer, Sangria & Margaritas .... Kids activities, Vendors and live music. Bring chairs, blankets & pop ups.

The North To Shore Jersey festival
June 24 through June 30, 2024
Multiple Venues
Newark, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities, Atlantic City (June 17 through June 23), Asbury Park (June 10 through June 16 ) and Newark (June 24 through June 30).
The North To Shore festival will bring together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide.Once again, both global headliners and artists who make their homes in each festival city will take the stage in front of an audience drawn from across the state and around the region.

Montville Independence Day Celebration
June 26, 27, 28, 2024: 5pm - 9:30pm
Montville Township High School
100 Horseneck Road
Montville, NJ
This three day family event features carnival rides, live music, rides, food, eating contests, and a fireworks display
Fireworks will take place on Friday, June 28th, at dusk.

14th Annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
June 28 - 30, 2024; 11:30am - 11:30pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
This event features a three day celebration of great Southern Rock music, finger-lickin' barbeque, camping, cold beer, and fun! Pitch a tent or bring an RV and camp the entire weekend.
This years headliners include: Sugar Mountain, Matt Coffy Band, Molly Hatchet, Blackberry Smoke, Artimus Pyle Band, The Outlaws, and more.

Central Jersey 2024 June Events Festivals

Annual Bayshore Greek Fest
June 6, 7, 8, 9, 2024
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church
20 Hillcrest Road
Holmdel NJ
This family Greek festival features a calebration and taste of Greek Culture with Greek food, pastry, specialty items, folk dancing, music, rides, games, and prizes. Festival goers will have the chance to partake in and also watch traditional Greek folk dances that are performed by costumed children from the various Kimisis dance groups. Music and entertainment is presented all weekend long.

Annual Flemington Opa! Festival
June 7, 8, 9, 2024; (Rain or shine)
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church
85 Vorhees Corner Road
Flemington, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This family friendly Greek festival featurs Greek food, shopping, fun, and entertainment. Guests can dine indoors or outside under the tent, enjoying classic oven baked items and popular grill selections such as souvlaki and gyros. Wine and beer also available. All can enjoy carnival games, shopping, and folk dancing entertainment.

Festa di San Antonio
Saturday, June 8, 2024: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Good Shepherd Parish @ Most Holy Rosary  Church
Msgr. Gambino Hall
625 Florida Grove Rd.
Hopelawn section of Woodbridge, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This family event features Italian food and desserts (eat in/take out), raffles, activities, games for children, and more. In addition, a classic car show hosted by the Raritan Bay Cruisers will be taking place in the church parking lot from 11:30am-3:30pm (rain date for car show is 6/15/24).

Edison Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
Saturday, June 8, 2024; 12 - 7pm
Edison Job Corps Center
500 Plainfield Avenue
Edison, NJ
Free admission
This event features one of New Jersey's largest celebrations of freedom and culture with music, food, games, kids activities, and more. This year the legendary Dr. Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," will kick off the festivities.

Pour into Summer Wine Festival
June 8, 9, 2024: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
ShoreTown Ballpark
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ
Cost: Advanced Tickets: $20 includes souvenir wine glass & sample/sales of NJ wines Gate
Price: $25 includes souvenir wine glass & sample/sales of NJ wine. Spectators & those Under 21: Free
This event features a sampling of wines from vineyards across the state, with tasty food, live music and artisan crafters.

Annual Irish Festival
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
Visit their site to learn more
The 52nd Annual New Jersey Irish Festival features a day of live racing, Irish foods, vendors, dancing, Irish music, kids activities and more.

48th Annual Polish Heritage Festival
Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Middlesex County Fairgrounds
655 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 9
This festival features a celebration of Polish culture with Live music, Traditional Polish food, Antique Car Show, Children's entertainment, Dance performances, a Polish vendor marketplace, and more!

The North To Shore Jersey festival
June 10 through June 16, 2024
Multiple Venues
Asbury Park, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities, Atlantic City (June 17 through June 23), Asbury Park (June 10 through June 16 ) and Newark (June 24 through June 30).
The North To Shore festival will bring together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide.

Seaside Heights Food Truck & Music FEASTival
Saturday, June 15, 2024
1 block from the beach
Grant Ave Municipal Lot
31 Grant Ave
Seaside Heights, NJ
This family event features over 15 food trucks with live music by 3 bands, beer Margaritas, Sangria and Vodka Lemonade, and kids activities. Bring your chairs and blankets.

SSAAM Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 15, 2024: 12 noon - 4pm (rain or shine)
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum
189 Hollow Road
Skillman, NJ
Cost: $15-$30
This Juneteenth celebration is a family friendly event that aims to educate, celebrate, and promote unity and cohesion within our culturally diverse community.
The event will feature live Gospel music, original plays, fun interactive games, and mouthwatering cuisine, including vegan options. The day will also feature activities in our Heritage Garden and tours of the grounds.

St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan
June 20, 21, 22, 22, 2024
St. Anns Church
45 Anderson St.
Raritan, NJ
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Returning in 2024 after a three year hiatus, this poular Italian feast known for its Italian food has also provided music, rides, games, a beer garden, and a 50/50 raffle.
One of the popular attractions at this feast is their Italian food specialities, especially the huge meatballs " the size of an Italian woman's hand."

Argos Farm Blueberry Festival
June 21 - July 7, 2024; 10am - 3pm
Argos Farm
1250 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ
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!
Admission Ticket Includes: Live music from 11:00am - 2:00pm, Entry into the Blueberry Field (Blueberry PICKING is an additional charge, and Crop Dependent) entry into activity area with unlimited access- Double Hay Slide, Bee Zip Line, Jumbo Jumper Air Pillow, Gauntlet Obstacle Course, Cow Train Rides, Peddle Carts, Ball Zone, Wall Ball, Checkers, Corn Hole, Tractor Slide, Big Chair, and Photo Ops

South Jersey 2024 June Events Festivals

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire
Saturdays & Sundays, June 1-2, 8-9, 2024; 10am-6pm.
Burlington County Fairgrounds
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd
Columbus, NJ
Event Cost: $10-$30
This family-friendly festival feagures a jousting contest, human chess match, sword fighting, fire breathing, aerialists, comedy, artisans, live music and a full day of interactive entertainment.

Beardfest
June 13 - 16, 2024
Paradise Lakes Campground
Rt 206 (between Mile markers 3 & 4)
Hammonton, NJ
This festival features national headliners, to the best acts in the local scene. The events include self-sufficiency workshops, discussion groups, movement classes, music lessons, spirituality circles, and more!

Create in the Crest Arts Festival
Saturday, June 15, 2024; 9am to 1pm
Centennial Park
Fern Road & Ocean Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ
This event features artists, live music, entrepeneurs, musicians and other creators demonstrating, displaying, selling and teaching their art.

Skimmer Antique Auto Show & Parade
Sunday, June 16, 2024; 9:00am to 2pm
29th St. to JFK Blvd. & Promenade
Sea Isle City, NJ
This Father's Day event features events that will please dads who are history-buffs and auto-enthusiasts. They will get to enjoy displays and admire scores of vintage vehicles.
Music by Snake Brothers Band 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Auto Show Awards at 1:00 PM Antique Auto Parade at 1:30 PM (the parade runs along Pleasure Avenue from 44th Street to 93rd Street, then is runs north on Landis from 93rd to JFKظُظآ and ends at JFK)

The North To Shore Jersey festival
June 17 through June 23, 2024
Multiple Venues
Atlantic City, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. Hosted by three incredible and unique cities, Atlantic City (June 17 through June 23), Asbury Park (June 10 through June 16, ) and Newark (June 24 through June 30).
The North To Shore festival will bring together 50+ venues for an over-the-top showcase of Jersey-wide.

Barefoot Country Music Fest
June 20 - 23, 2024 (rain or shine)
On the beach between the famous Morey's Piers
Wildwood, NJ
This weekend festival features country music's biggest stars performing on the beach in Wildwood. Includes 40+ artists with a variety of today's country headliners, regional stars, up-and-comers and locals favorites performing across 5 unique stages.

Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
June 21, 2024: 8-10PM
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ
This family event features a full moon climb up the historic Cape May Lighthouse to enjoy the stunning evening sky that only occurs a handful of times a year.

Mount Laurel Community Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 22, 2024: 11am to ظآ 3 PM
The Spot
3111 rt. 38
Mount Laurel, NJ
Cost: Free admission
This celebration features day filled with cultural performances, delicious food, captivating entertainment, and shopping opportunities with local vendors. Experience the spirit of Juneteenth as they come together to honor African American history and heritage through music, dance, and celebration. This event is open to all and promises to be a day of unity, reflection, and joy.

Blues, Wine & BBQ
June 22, 23, 2024: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Gloucester County 4H Fairgrounds
725 Bridgeton Pike
Mulllica Hill, NJ
Cost: Samplers $20 Advance | $25 at the Gate (cash only) Full price Admission includes wrist band, souvenir wine glass, sampling & sales of many New Jersey wines
Non-Samplers $5 at the Gate (cash only), Under 21 Free
This event features a feast of one of top rated BBQ, paired with some of the best New Jersey wines, and blues music. Also, a variety of local artisan crafters displaying their works.

Waretown Food truck & Music FEASTival
Saturday, June 22, 2034
Waretown Elementary Field
64 Railroad Ave
Waretown, NJ
This family event features 17 food trucks, live music, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kids activities,, vendors & more.

Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest
Saturdays, June 22 - July 20, 2024; Every Saturday from 10am-3pm. (Rain Dates: Sundays)
Historic Whitesbog Village
120 N. Whitesbog Road,
Browns Mills, NJ
This annual event is a celebration of the blueberry season in NJ. This is a great one day-trip to the Pine Barrens, Enjoy a pint a fresh picked blueberries, listen to live music, and take home a fresh blueberry pie and one-of-a-kind gift at the annual Blueberry Festival at Whitesbog, the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry. There is a new theme every Saturday

Fakefest
Monday, June 24, thru Sunday, June 30, 2024
Golden Nugget
On the casino's deck
Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ
This annual event features some of the hottest cover band performances on the East Coast.

BeachStock 2024
Saturday, June 29, 2024; 8am - 10 pm
Granville & Huntington Aves
Behind the Library
Margate City, NJ
Free Admission
This popular family, summertime event features 14-hours of non-stop entertainment on the main stage, food trucks, kid's activities, games, Tiki Beach Bar, Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby, The Sustainable Downbeach tent w/ terrapins, fun environmental educational interactive activities, displays, and so much more!

Hammonton Red White and Blue Berry Festival
Sunday, June 30, 2024; 10am - 4pm
Hammonton High School
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free admmission, Free parking
This family event features Live music, kids Rides & activities, Classic Car Show, Blueberry Pie Eating contest, Arts & Crafts, Food, and more.

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