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Historic Smithville's Oktoberfest returns Oct. 3-4 in Galloway, NJ with more than 150 crafters, fall food, music, and free admission for the family.
Hoboken's River City Fair returns Sept. 26 with live music, food, local vendors, and family activities along the waterfront. Admission is free.
The Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham Food & Music Fest hits Hillsborough, NJ on Sept. 12, with food, live music, wrestling, and a chance to vote for your side.
The 52nd Annual St. Bart's/UNICO Italian Festival returns to Scotch Plains this Labor Day weekend with free admission, food, rides, and live music.
Mount Olive's Food Truck & Fireworks Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 29, at Turkey Brook Park with 18+ food trucks, live music, and a fireworks finale.
The 2026 Lambertville Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm kicks off this weekend, with live music, food trucks, and sunflower fields through Labor Day.
The 88th Annual Middlesex County Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 9 in East Brunswick, with rides, live music, fair food, and fireworks to close it out.
The 31st Annual Highlands Clam Fest returns to Snug Harbor Beach this weekend with fresh seafood, live music, and fireworks over Sandy Hook Bay, free to attend.
The Warren County Farmers' Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Phillipsburg for its 88th year, running July 25 through Aug. 1, with rodeo and balloon glows.
The World Cup Final is happening at MetLife Stadium. Here's where to watch Spain vs. Argentina across New Jersey.