Hi there – welcome back to Things To Do In New Jersey! There’s lots of fun things happening in New Jersey this week! From frisbee to farm fairs to the largest hot air balloon and music festival in North America– no matter where your interests lie, there’s sure to be something for you to enjoy this week. Here are the top five picks for things to do in New Jersey this week…
1. QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
July 24th – July 26th, 2015
General Admission (day of event): $35 – adults / $15 ages 4-12 / FREE – ages 3 & under
VIP ticketing and advance ticket discounts available
Solberg Airport
39 Thor Solberg Road
Readington, New Jersey
The 33rd Annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is the largest hot air balloon and music festival in North America! The festival features over 100 hot air balloons from all over the world, live concerts by internationally acclaimed performing artists, hundreds of arts and crafts and food vendors, children’s amusement rides, the Running with Balloons 5K race and Family Fun Run, and affordable family-friendly entertainment all weekend. The highlight of the festival is the awe-inspiring sight of the colorful hot air balloons taking flight twice a day over the beautiful Hunterdon County countryside. Hot air balloon rides will be available.
2. Go To The County Fair!
One of the best things to do in New Jersey in the summertime is to visit your local county Farm Fair! You just can’t beat your local county fair for fun and affordable family-friendly entertainment! Farm animals, pony rides, hay rides, chainsaw artists, tractor pulls, thrilling rides, delicious food, live music, and more… there’s something for everyone at your local fair! This week there are fairs happening in Gloucester, Monmouth, and Warren counties. …
Gloucester County 4-H Fair & NJ Peach Festival
July 23rd – 26th, 2015
Free Admission / $10.00 Parking (good for all four days of the fair).
275 Bridgeton Pike
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Monmouth County Fair
July 22nd – 26th, 2015
Admission: $7.00 / Children 12 and under: Free / Free Parking.
East Freehold Park & Show Grounds
1500 Kozloski Road
Freehold Township, New Jersey
Warren County Farmer’s Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival
July 25th – August 1st, 2015
Admission: $7 – ages 13 and up / $4 ages 5-12 / Free – ages 4 & under / Free Parking.
165 Route 519 South
Belvidere, New Jersey
3. Garden State Comic Fest
July 25th – July 26th, 2015
Mennen Arena
161 E. Hanover Avenue
Morristown, New Jersey
Garden State Comic Fest features over 200 vendors of art, toys, gaming tables, collectibles, and – of course – comic books! Costumed Cosplayers will be on hand to greet and take photos with anyone who attends. This event is quickly becoming the premier comic event in New Jersey and highlights include contests, auctions, dazzling prizes, games, and discussion panels. Visit Garden State Comic Fest online for ticket prices.
4. Soulsational Festival
July 25th, 2015
11am – 8pm
Veterans Park
489 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, New Jersey
The Soulsational Festival is a free community event featuring live music, giveaways, a silent auction, and lots of opportunities to give back and unite the Jersey Shore community! The festival features lots of free things to do and see including all-day main stage entertainment including fantastic New Jersey musicians, free yoga classes and demonstrations, art, fitness, and dance classes, and fun things to do for children in the KidZone including crafts, entertainment, yoga, sing-a-longs, and more. There will be a wide variety of vendors on hand and many healthy food options and organic beer will be available for purchase. Please bring a food pantry donation and a new or gently used toy donation.
5. Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
July 25th, 2015 – 9am-6pm
July 26th, 2015 – 10am-4pm
On the beach between Oak & Poplar Avenues
Wildwood, New Jersey
The largest beach Frisbee tournament in the world takes place right here in New Jersey this weekend! The Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament is a 4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels. Over 400 teams from all over the U.S. will be competing in the tournament. Free for spectators.
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