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State Fair Meadowlands is the biggest fair in the New York metropolitan area. Photo courtesy of the fair
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5/17/24 - By Laurie Rein

Family-friendly summer festivals and street fairs in New Jersey offer fun for all ages and interests this month. With the change of seasons and rising temperatures, fill your calendar with a long-awaited lineup of early summer events that center on everything from music and food to rides and games.

Relish the 17 days of rides, games, food, and fireworks at the action-packed State Fair Meadowlands. Or celebrate the start of summer with a sky of beautiful balloons at Warren County Hot Air Balloon, Arts & Crafts Festival. 

Read on for more than 30 great New Jersey fairs and festivals happening in June. 

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Best Family-Friendly Summer Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey in June 2024

Jersey City Jazz Festival

Jersey City–FREE
Wednesday, May 29-Sunday, June 2, 2024
This 5-day celebration features over 100 musicians on three stages, plus food trucks and more, all on the Jersey City waterfront. READ MORE

Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival

Paramus
Select dates through Sunday, June 9, 2024
Westfield Garden State Plaza hosts this 15-day carnival, which benefits the Paramus L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Program. The fun includes rides, games, food, and entertainment.  READ MORE

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Craft Festival

Washington
Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2, 2024
Don't miss this festival featuring flying fun with balloon launches and drone demonstrations, as well as local artisans and crafters. The event features hot air balloon launches in the evenings and tethered rides, as well as a magical balloon glow show. READ MORE

Undercover Music Fest in South Orange

South Orange–FREE
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Experience the electrifying vibes of Under Cover Music Fest at the Sloan Street parking lot. Groove to hits from Beyoncé to The Grateful Dead and more, performed by sensational cover bands at this free community event. READ MORE

Donaldson Farms Food Truck Fest

Hackettstown
Saturday, June 1, 2024
The Arc of Warren County hosts this annual food truck festival with plenty of eats and treats, live music, games, and activities. It's bring-your-own blankets and chairs. READ MORE

New Jersey Renaissance Faire in Columbus

Bordentown
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 9, 2024
The Italian Renaissance takes over Burlington County Fairgrounds for four weekends, featuring cast members entertaining visitors as they walk through the castle gates. Look out for a jousting tournament, aerial acrobatics, circus performers, fire dancers, and craft demonstrations. READ MORE

West Orange Street Fair

West Orange–FREE
Saturday, June 1, 2024
The popular West Orange Street Fair is back and better than ever. The fair features crafters, vendors, food, street performers, a classic car show, beer and wine garden, and kids' activities. READ MORE

West Cape May Strawberry Festival

West Cape May–FREE
Saturday, June 1, 2024
This fun-filled festival features Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, craft vendors, food, and more. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Ort Farms

Long Valley
Saturdays and Sundays, from Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 16, 2024
Head down to Ort Farms and enjoy animals, pony rides, cow train, food vendors and strawberry picking.   READ MORE

Garwood Rocks

Garwood–FREE
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Rock out in downtown Garwood, with food, rides, a petting zoo, KidZone, classic cars, live entertainment and much more. Rain or shine. READ MORE

Sparta Day 2024

Sparta–FREE
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Swing by this vendor fair, family festival, and highly anticipated community event. Enjoy over 100 vendors, live entertainment, a food plaza, games, amusements, and more. READ MORE

Bayonne Home Town Fair 10th Annual

Bayonne–FREE
Saturday, June 8-Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Bayonne Hometown Fair is an annual two-day festival featuring two stages of free entertainment, one with main and one with community acts. Check out the many local businesses and vendors on display, plus free blow-up rides. READ MORE

Pride in the Park in Red Bank

Red Bank–FREE
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Everyone is invited to Riverside Gardens Park for a celebration of diversity and inclusivity. Featured are live music, vendors, giveaways and activities. Don't miss the Best Pride Pet Contest and Drag Bingo. READ MORE

Glassboro Community Day

Glassboro–FREE
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Join the Glassboro community for a day of fun activities, like crafts, face painting, music, demonstrations, food, kid castles, theater performances and more. Over 50 vendors are present. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Von Thun Farms

Monmouth Junction
Saturday, June 8-Sunday, June 9, 2024
Aside from fresh berry picking, this festive weekend includes farm animals, a farmer's market, hayrides, a game area and crafters.  READ MORE

Montvale Mile Long Street Fair

Montvale–FREE
Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Montvale Chamber of Commerce hosts the 12th annual mile-long street fair, one of the season’s most popular events. Paragon Drive features over 150 quality exhibitors, a special arts & crafts section, a kid’s area, a community section, two food courts, and live entertainment all day. READ MORE

Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Wednesday, June 12-Saturday, June 15, 2024
The perfect activity for a summer evening, this carnival features food, games, and rides. Saturday evening ends with a bang as fireworks take flight.  READ MORE

Tri-County Fair

Rockaway–FREE
Thursday, June 13-Sunday, June 16, 2024
Enjoy a spring night out with classic and new amusement rides, kiddie rides, games of chance, food trucks and more. Entertainment includes music, fireworks, a showcase for local bands, monster truck rides, a classic car show with '50s music, and an illusionist. READ MORE

Union Township Juneteenth Arts Festival

Union–FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Head over to Rabkin Park for a community celebration in honor of Juneteenth, featuring music, food, art and vendors. The fun includes face painting and a photo booth. READ MORE

Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival in Washington Borough

Washington–FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival returns to downtown Washington Borough, featuring a full day of music, eco-friendly exhibitioners, artisan vendors, kids’ activities, shopping, dining, and more. READ MORE

Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City–FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Come to this festival by the sea, featuring vendors, food, live music, rides and children's activities. Enjoy sand art, balloon art and a photo booth. READ MORE

Elmwood Park's Multi-Cultural Street Fair

Elmwood Park–FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
This mega-block party is held on Market Street and the Recreation Field with shopping, live music, vendors, children's activities, food  and more. The Kidz Traveling Shindig includes bounce rides, slides, face painters, sand art and games. READ MORE

State Fair Meadowlands

East Rutherford
Daily, Thursday June 20-Sunday, July 7, 2024
The jam-packed State Fair Meadowlands returns for 17 days with more than 100 rides and attractions, including the Cycle Circus and Batcopter, plus plenty of food and entertainment. Fireworks take place July 3-4. READ MORE

Morris Arts’ 40th Annual Giralda Music & Arts Festival

Madison
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Kick back on the lush grounds of the Giralda Farms Corporate Park, and enjoy a concert by The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Children's activities and food trucks round out the fun.  READ MORE

Fantasy Faire at WheatonArts

Millville
Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23, 2024
Fantasy Faire is a family-friendly festival of medieval folklore and fun, featuring talented performers who bring to life the Kingdom of Wheaton by enacting a series of interconnected shows throughout the day. READ MORE

NorwesFest Family Fun Day at Ort Farms

Long Valley
Saturday, June 22, 2024
This family-fun day on the farm features hayrides, pony rides, sports, lawn games, and carnival games. Plus, take part in pick-your-own, scavenger hunts, face painting, and so much more. READ MORE

Clark's Rock the Block Street Fair

Clark–FREE
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Head over to Westfield Avenue's giant block party, featuring quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, a classic car show, gourmet food trucks, a beer garden, a kid’s zone, live music and performances, and local merchants and civic organizations. READ MORE

Great Fair of Saint Mary's

Middletown–FREE
Monday, June 24-Saturday, June 29, 2024
Food, rides, and games are all part of the excitement at the Saint Mary's Great Fair. Stop by the Kiddie Zone, which opens daily at 5:30pm.  READ MORE

Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival at Sussex County Fairgrounds

Augusta
Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30, 2024
The Rock, Ribs, and Ridges Festival cooks up a star-studded music line up with winning BBQ ribs at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Visitors are in for a weekend celebration of southern classic rock hits and deep cuts joined by tender, smokey barbecue with lots of finger-licking sides. READ MORE

Brick Fest Live at the Meadowlands

Secaucus
Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30, 2024
Over a million LEGO bricks are on display at Brick Fest Live, featuring life-size models, hands-on attractions, Guinness World Record-setting mosaics, shopping and more. READ MORE

Hammonton Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

Hammonton–FREE
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Hammonton, which calls itself the Blueberry Capital of the World, hosts this 37th annual event, with fair food, kiddie rides, crafters, children's craft activities, and entertainment throughout the day. See a blueberry pie-eating contest, and explore the classic car show. READ MORE

Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton–FREE
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Light up the summer with a free evening of nature, music, wagon rides, and outdoor activities. Children can decorate firefly wings and make antennas in the craft area. There is a kids' play area, plus farm animals to visit. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Warren County Community College
Wilbraham Park
Riverside Gardens Park
Warren Township Lions Club
Elmwood Park's Multi-Cultural Street Fair