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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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5/26/23 - By Laurie Rein

Family-friendly summer festivals and 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.

Bring your appetite to palate-pleasing food fests like the West Cape May Strawberry Festival and Donaldson Farms Food Truck Fest. Peruse local town fairs in West Orange and Sparta. Or go big at the New Jersey State Fair. 

Read on for more than 30 great New Jersey fairs and festivals happening in June. Check out our Event Calendar for even more family fun this month, and look to our Summer Fun Guide for NJ Kids to start planning for the season ahead! 

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Best Family-Friendly Summer Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey in June 2023

Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival

Paramus
Select dates through Sunday, June 11, 2023
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

Eatontown L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival

Eatontown
Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 11, 2023
It's 10 nights of food, rides and entertainment at the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival, an event hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.).   READ MORE

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Craft Festival

Washington
Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4, 2023
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

Under Cover Music Fest

South Orange–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Under Cover Music Fest offers great music from nine cover bands with no cover charge. The events also features dancing, local food, beer, and activities for kids. This year’s exciting line-up will feature the talent of world-class local musicians covering a diverse selection of the greatest hits. READ MORE

Jersey City Jazz Festival

Jersey City–FREE
Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4, 2023
This 2-day celebration features over 100 musicians on three stages, plus food trucks and more, all on the Jersey City waterfront. READ MORE

Donaldson Farms Food Truck Fest

Hackettstown
Saturday, June 3, 2023
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

West Orange Street Fair

West Orange–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
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

Car Show and Strawberry Festival at Ort Farms

Long Valley
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Head down to Ort Farms to see the antique cars on display, plus enjoy food truck fare, animals, carriage rides, and strawberry picking.   READ MORE

Randolph Food Truck & Music Festival

Randolph
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Come on out to County College for this important benefit for Randolph Rescue Squad, with gourmet food, drinks, music, kids activities and a great family day. READ MORE

West Cape May Strawberry Festival

West Cape May–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
This fun-filled festival features Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, craft vendors, food, and more. READ MORE

Sparta Day 2023

Sparta–FREE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
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

Garwood Rocks

Garwood–FREE
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Rock out in downtown Garwood, with food, rides, a petting zoo, KidZone, classic cars, live entertainment and much more. Rain or shine. READ MORE

3rd Annual Pet Palooza Food & Fest

Morris Township
Saturday, June 10 2023
(Postponed from earlier date) Bark in the Park welcomes 12+ food vendors, live music, and games in addition to the famous doggie agility course, pet fashion show, and more. Together with Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, Autosport Acura of Denville works to find forever homes for amazing dogs and cats. READ MORE

New Jersey Renaissance Faire

Bordentown
Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11, 2023
The Italian Renaissance takes over Burlington County Fairgrounds for 7 days, featuring cast members entertaining visitors as they walk through the castle gates. Look out for a jousting tournament, aerial acrobatics, magic shows, fire dancers, and craft demonstrations. READ MORE

Glassboro Community Day

Glassboro–FREE
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Join the Glassboro community for a day of fun activities, like crafts, face painting, music, demonstrations, food, kid castles and more. Over 50 vendors are present. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Von Thun Farms

Monmouth Junction
Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11, 2023
Aside from fresh berry picking, this festive weekend includes farm animals, a farmer's market, hayrides, and crafters.  READ MORE

Montvale Street Fair

Montvale–FREE
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Paragon Drive is home to Montvale's 11th annual street fair, featuring over 150 vendors, crafts, children's activities, food and live entertainment. READ MORE

Metuchen Street Fair

Metuchen–FREE
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Hit the streets of downtown Metuchen for vendors, crafts, food, kiddie rides, games, bands, a DJ, and more. READ MORE

Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Wednesday, June 14-Saturday, June 17, 2023
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 15-Sunday, June 18, 2023
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

Sankofa’s Juneteenth Festival of Morris County

Morristown–FREE
Thursday, June 15-Saturday, June 17, 2023
Morristown Juneteenth Weekend brings together five non-profit organizations to create a three-day event that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This free weekend offers access to local artists, food, music, and other festivities at major cultural venues in Morristown and Morris Township. READ MORE

Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival

Washington–FREE
Saturday, June 17, 2023
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

Sea Isle City–FREE
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Come to this festival by the sea, featuring vendors, food, live music, rides and children's activities. READ MORE

Burlington Freedom Day 2023: A Juneteenth Celebration

Burlington–FREE
Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth on the beautiful Burlington waterfront. The two-day event includes music, food, vendors, a kid zone, crafts, games, and free lunch. The event concludes on Sunday with Praise on the Promenade: A Gospel Music Celebration. READ MORE

State Fair Meadowlands

East Rutherford
Daily, Thursday June 22-Sunday, July 9, 2023
The jam-packed State Fair Meadowlands returns for 18 days with more than 100 rides and attractions, including Jurassic Kingdom, plus plenty of food and entertainment. Fireworks take place July 3-4. READ MORE

Family Fun Day - NorwesFest

Long Valley
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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

Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

Hammonton–FREE
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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 25, 2023
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

Feria de Sevilla

Woodbridge–FREE
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Enjoy a free afternoon of costumes and dance performances on stage by Alborada's professional dancers and musicians. READ MORE

Great Fair of Saint Mary's

Middletown–FREE
Monday, June 26-Saturday, July 1, 2023
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

Places featured in this article:

Warren County Community College
Wilbraham Park
Warren Township Lions Club

About the Author

Laurie R
Laurie Rein is thrilled to have made a career of digging up activities (especially free ones!) for her twin daughters. Prior to working with Mommy Poppins NJ, Laurie wore many hats in the television industry including gigs as an NBC page, NBC copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show and research manager for CBS. She is currently the Events Editor for Mommy Poppins NJ and can be reached at njevents@mommypoppins.com
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