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JUNE IS NA TIONAL OUTDOORS MONTH

SKYLANDS REGION CAPE MAY HOPS FEST

BUTTERFLY BONANZA Saturday, June 23 (10am - 6pm)
Emlen Physick Estate
Saturday, June 8, 2019 (12 noon - 4 pm) 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ
Pyramid Mountain www.capemaymac.org
472 Boonton Avenue, Montville Township
(Intersection of Mars Court and Boonton Avenue) Help us kick off summer in Cape May with some blues, brews
www.morrisparks.net and BBQ! This all-day outdoor family festival will feature local
breweries, live music on the outdoor stage, and food vendors
Celebrate the beauty and importance of New Jersey’s butterflies serving up some tasty BBQ favorites, plus a crafts and collectibles
and other important pollinators. Packed with excitement, show and kids activities.
entertainment, and education for all ages, this event showcases
how pollinators contribute to the natural world. Enjoy a guided GREATER ATLANTIC CITY
‘Bug Safari’ tour of the butterfly garden, fun games, themed
crafts and activities, live music, and so much more! ASSAULT ON PATCONG CREEK CRABBING TOURNAMENT
Cost: $4 per adult, $3 per child age 3 & up. Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22
FREE per child age 2 & under. Somers Point, NJ
www. assaultonpatcongcreek.com
SHORE REGION The largest crabbing tournament in the United States celebrates
KEYPORT GARDENWALK its 10th year. Each year, crabbers from several states descend
June 1 - June 2, 2019 upon Patcong Creek and the surrounding area to attempt to get
Keyport Waterfront Park their name engraved on the Largest Crab Contest trophy.
American Legion Dr., Keyport, NJ 07735
732-687-9519 RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
www.keyportgardenwalk.org Sunday, June 30, 2019 (10am - 4pm)
Hammonton High School Grounds
A free, self-guided walking/biking tour of 35+ public and Old Forks Rd, Hammonton, NJ, just off Rt. 30 (White Horse Pike)
private gardens in historic Keyport (Monmouth County). Pick www.hammontonnj.us/red-white-blueberry-festival
up your complimentary KGW Garden Guide (map included) at
the Keyport Waterfront Park pavilion to start the GardenWalk. Live music, kiddie rides, classic car show, arts and crafts, stilt
Complimentary pedicabs for visitors who would like to enjoy a walkers, jugglers, and blueberry: pie, muffins, fresh berries & a
15-20 minute ride past select gardens. pie eating contest.
DELAWARE RIVER REGION
27TH ANNUAL BAYMEN’S SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 22nd & 23rd (11am - 5pm) DELAWARE BAY DAY
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum Saturday, June 1, 2019
120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087 2800 High Street Port Norris, NJ 08349
Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp www.bayshorediscovery.org
from the finest local seafood purveyors. Drink from the brew Celebrate the rich maritime history, vibrant culture and natural
court featuring local crafted beers. Shop for gifts and souvenirs resources of the Delaware Bay. Seafood, soul food and
from unique vendors. Listen and dance to the music from local homemade fare. Artisans and crafters, river tours and guided
favorites. Enjoy crafters, family activities, demonstrations, boat wetland walks and a visit to NJ’s Official Tall Ship, the historic
builders and decoy carvers. Speak to commercial fishermen schooner A.J. Meerwald.
to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking
class. Bring the whole family and plan to spend the day. FIREFLY FESTIVAL
June 23, 2019
GATEWAY REGION Terhune Orchards
GREENWOOD LAKE AIR SHOW 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
May 31st, June 1st, June 2nd, 2019 www.terhuneorchards.com
Greenwood Lake Airport Fireflies are an “electrifying” part of summer. To celebrate this
126 Airport Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480 exciting event, enjoy an evening of nature, music, wagon rides,
www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com outdoor fun and, of course, the whole farm for firefly hunting!
Many people are surprised to learn that there is more to an air Enjoy live music while you wait for the fireflies to come out.
Hungry? You’ll find lots of goodies available at Pam’s Firefly
show than the performances in the sky. Before the opening Tent. Pony rides and wagon rides through the farm and orchards
ceremony you can check out all the great historical displays. will be available all evening. Everyone should wear their wings!
Feeling hungry? You have your choice of a variety of food Come and enjoy a flickering, flying, fun evening on the farm.
vendors located on the field. Some entertainment for the Parking at the farm.
children is also provided.

SOUTHERN SHORE
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
June 1, 2019 (9am - 5pm)
Wilbraham Park, Broadway & West Perry Streets
West Cape May, NJ 08204
www.westcapemaytoday.com/festivals
Sponsored by the West Cape May Business Association, the
Strawberry Festival has become an eagerly anticipated event each
spring. Strawberries abound in both edible and non-edible form. 2019 NJCOA GUIDEBOOK 81