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JUNE I S NATI ONAL OUTDOORS MONTH



        SKYLANDS REGION                                       SOUTHERN SHORE
        BIG GREEK FESTIVAL                                    NEW JERSEY JEEP INVASION
        June 12 - 14; 12 noon - 4 pm                          June 19, 20 & 21; 9am - 3pm
        St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church                      Wildwood Beach
        1447 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph                        4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
        www.biggreekfestival.org                              www.njjeepinvasion.com
        During the festival, everyone’s a Greek: Try all kinds of fresh  Three days of Jeep activities, access to the industry’s top vendors,
        dishes and delicacies, while sampling Greek wines and liquors.  and an opportunity to play on the exclusive beach obstacle course
        Then view live entertainment or shop with marketplace vendors  powered by Rausch Creek Off-road Park. It is definitely a one of a
        and tour the church.                                  kind event that you don’t want to miss out on.
        OLE TOWN FESTIVAL                                     WINGS AND THINGS ART & FAMILY FESTIVAL
        June 19; 5pm -9pm                                     June 27; 9am - 5pm
        Shappell Park, 353 S Main Street, Phillipsburg        Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
        June 20; Noon – 10pm                                  500 Forrestal Road, Cape May Airport, Cape May, NJ 08204
        Walters Park, 1 Meyner Road Phillipsburg              www.usnasw.org
        www.oletownefestival.com                              Stop by the NASW at the Cape May Airport and enjoy a family
        Both days will be jam-packed with festival favorites and fresh   friendly event. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Aviation Museum
        entertainment for attendees of all ages: Friday features live   along with music, demonstrations (Chain, Saw, Carving, Painting
        music, a 5k race, car cruise, miniature train rides, and more.   & assorted artists), vendors both artist and food, Touch a Truck,
        Saturday features 4 live bands, amusement rides, pony rides, a   face painting & balloon artist, and a beer tent for adults.
        hot air balloon, free kids crafts, more awesome vendors, a beer   GREATER ATLANTIC CITY
        garden, and fireworks!
                                                              MAYS LANDING HOMETOWN CELEBRATION
        SHORE REGION                                          June 27; 11am – 4pm
        ARTS & CRAFTS BY THE SEA                              War Memorial Park
        June 6; 11am - 7pm                                    109 NJ-50, Mays Landing
        Seaside Heights Boardwalk                             www.mayslandingmerchants.com/community-calendar/
        Between Dupont and Carteret Avenues, Seaside Heights  hometown-celebration
        www.exit82.com/event/arts-crafts-by-the-sea           A time-honored tradition in the Township of Hamilton that
        This annual event features over 70 artists and crafters, ranging   attracts thousands of visitors each year. Hometown Celebration
        from hand-made jewelry to home-made soy candles and art   is free for all to attend! Highlights of the day will include live
        works. Enjoy a day of shopping with the sights and sounds of   music, games, food, business, civic organization vendors, and
        the Jersey Shore in the background.                   much more!
        HOP SAUCE FESTIVAL                                    ATLANTIC CITY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
        Saturday, June 6; 11am - 6 pm (last pour)             June 6 & 7
        Veterans Memorial Park                                Atlantic City Boardwalk – Brighton Park
        Between Amber & Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven         between the Claridge Hotel and the Boardwalk
                                                              www.acfoodtruckfest.com
        A gathering of craft beer and spice enthusiasts. As Jetty’s largest
        event,  the focus  on brew  and hot sauce is also paired with   Indulge in the area’s top food trucks and experience a range of
        local fare, original music, and cultural vendors. A portion of the   culinary dishes from American comfort to seafood, barbecue,
        proceeds are always earmarked for Jetty’s nonprofit arm, the Jetty   desserts and more.  Enjoy all-day live music in the park, a kid’s
        Rock Foundation, which uses funds for coastal communities and   zone, an outdoor premium wines, beer, and spirits garden and
        the environment.                                      much more.
        GATEWAY REGION                                        DELAWARE RIVER REGION

        HASBROUCK HEIGHTS STREET FAIR                         SOUTH JERSEY ARTS & MUSIC FEST
        June 7; 10am – 5pm                                    June 6 & 7; 1pm - 6pm
        216 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights                      Appel Farms
        www.hasbrouckheightschamberofcommerce.com             457 Shirley Road, Elmer
                                                              www.appelfarm.org/south-jersey-arts-fest
        Enjoy live music & entertainment on 2 stages, 2 food courts
        featuring food trucks & street food vendors, lots of great local  Join them for a family weekend of innovative art, fresh air,
        restaurants, tons of shopping from a wide array of street fair  earthy, rootsy, countrified, soul-filled, rockin’ music, along with
        vendors, local merchants and civic organizations, plus loads of  immersive visual and performing arts workshops.
        family fun.                                           BATTLESHIP BEER FESTIVAL
        HIKE THE GIANT STAIRS                                 June 20; 1Pm – 5pm
        Palisades – Bergen County                             Glendora, Gloucester Tow
        Unique but challenging scramble over a long section of huge   www.njbeer.org/events/2020-battleship-beer-festival
        boulders that have tumbled from the Palisades with views over   The festival featuring only New Jersey breweries aboard the
        the Hudson River into New York.                       Battleship New Jersey.  Your ticket will include a free self-guided
                                                              tour of the nation’s most decorated ship.  There will be live music
                                                              and food available for purchase.
                                                              *All dates and times are subject to change. Please visit event websites to confirm event information.
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