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Leonia Summer Craft Fair and Classic Car Show
Bergen, NJ (July
26,2009) - Indoor/outdoor fair for the whole family! is
happening in Bergen, New Jersey! Stop by this great NJ fair featuring handmade crafts from local artisans, fabulous antique cars, Italian ices, and a moon bounce for the kids! Crafters: e-mail thecraftique@gmail.com for an application.. This event
will take place in Bergen County on July
26,2009 at American Legion, 399 Broad Ave, Leonia, NJ .
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Leonia Summer Craft Fair and Classic Car Show website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Leonia Summer Craft Fair and Classic Car Show on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
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ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK FESTIVALS
None, NJ (June
n/a,2009) - “Summerfest”, “Arts & Crafts Festival”, “Kidfest” is
happening in None, New Jersey! These events are held along the entire length of the boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ. Open from 10AM-5PM these festivals will feature exhibitors, food and a kids section. We are putting out a for performers…we are holding “Open Mic” at each of these events. This isn’t karaoke, we’re looking for real talent. So call, come down and sign up or email us if you are interested. Open mic runs from 11AM-4PM during the festivals. Summerfest-09-Sunday, June 28 (rain date 7/5)-on the Boardwalk-this event will be a combination of new merchandise, arts and crafts and kid friendly exhibitors. Arts & Crafts Festival-09-Sunday, July 26 (rain date 8/2)-featuring over 50 exhibitors showing handcrafted works. Kidfest-09-Sunday, Aug. 30 (rain date 9/6)-on the Boardwalk-will have a variety of exhibitors…such as vendors selling kid friendly goods, entertainers, clowns, face painters, tattoo artists and more. If you know any of these types of exhibitors, let them know we are looking for them. Kidz Zone-seeking kid friendly vendors for weekends on the Asbury Park Boardwalk This an ongoing separate event w/rides. Bring the kids…there is a water park, rides and a minature golf course not to mention the beautiful Asbury Park beach. JC Promotions, Inc. 201.998.6311 www.jcpromotions.info events@jcpromotions.info. This event
will take place in None County on June
n/a,2009 at Asbury Parl Boardwalk .
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK FESTIVALS website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK FESTIVALS on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Asbury Park Summer Festivals
None, NJ (June
n/a,2009) - These events are held along the entire length of the boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ. Open from 10AM-5PM these festivals will feature exhibitors, food and a kids section. is
happening in None, New Jersey! These events are held along the entire length of the boardwalk in Asbury Park, NJ. Open from 10AM-5PM these festivals will feature exhibitors, food and a kids section. We are putting out a for performers…we are holding “Open Mic” at each of these events. This isn’t karaoke, we’re looking for real talent. So call, come down and sign up or email us if you are interested. Open mic runs from 11AM-4PM during the festivals. Summerfest-09-Sunday, June 28 (rain date 7/5)-on the Boardwalk-this event will be a combination of new merchandise, arts and crafts and kid friendly exhibitors. Arts & Crafts Festival-09-Sunday, July 26 (rain date 8/2)-featuring over 50 exhibitors showing handcrafted works. Kidfest-09-Sunday, Aug. 30 (rain date 9/6)-on the Boardwalk-will have a variety of exhibitors…such as vendors selling kid friendly goods, entertainers, clowns, face painters, tattoo artists and more. If you know any of these types of exhibitors, let them know we are looking for them. Kidz Zone-seeking kid friendly vendors for weekends on the Asbury Park Boardwalk This an ongoing separate event w/rides. Bring the kids…there is a water park, rides and a minature golf course not to mention the beautiful Asbury Park beach. JC Promotions, Inc. 201.998.6311 www.jcpromotions.info events@jcpromotions.info
“Summerfest”, “Arts & Crafts Festival”, “Kidfest” . This event
will take place in None County on June
n/a,2009 at Asbury Parl Boardwalk .
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Asbury Park Summer Festivals website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Asbury Park Summer Festivals on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Party in the Park
Somerset, NJ (June
28,2009) - Family Volunteer Day is
happening in Somerset, New Jersey! Somerset County United Way and the Somerset County Park Commission invite families to celebrate community while enjoying a concert in the park by The Party Dolls. Spend an afternoon outdoors with your children making friendship bracelets for our troops or decorating a savings bank to promote financial awareness in children. Make greeting cards for seniors or donate blood in the American Red Cross mobile unit. Park rangers will lead a hike and the Sheriff’s office will fingerprint children. Introduce your children to the concept of community service while you enjoy the hits of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.. This event
will take place in Somerset County on June
28,2009 at Duke Island Park.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Party in the Park website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Party in the Park on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Family Farm Festival
Morris, NJ (September
20,2009) - Hosted by Mendham Junior Woman's Club and Schiff Nature Preserve and Middle Valley Farms is
happening in Morris, New Jersey! Family Fun For ALL at the Second Annual Family Farm Festival on September 20, 2009 at Middle Valley Farms. Raise awareness and money for Schiff Natural Land Trust and local charities. Presale: $10 adult/ $5 children; 2 and under are free. Price includes hay ride, hay bale pyramid and tunnel, corn maze, Clydesdale carriage rides, pumpkin maze, pumpkin picking, live music. Incredible and unique games for old and young. Games will be run by local youth/adult service groups. For more information, please contact Mariah at mjsemi@aol.com or log on to mjwc.org or schiffnaturepreserve.org.. This event
will take place in Morris County on September
20,2009 at Middle Valley Farms 304 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Family Farm Festival website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Family Farm Festival on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Delaware Bay Days!
Cumberland, NJ (June
13,2008) - A FREE seafood, music and folklife event! is
happening in Cumberland, New Jersey! Join Bayshore Discovery Project for their annual Bay Days in Bivalve and Mauricetown, New Jersey! Saturday's highlights include a parade, Jersey Fresh wine tasting and raw bar, local fare, arts& crafts, kids activities, folklife presentations and many local musicians for your enjoyment! Sunday's events are centered around enjoying the outdoors and learning about our environment. On Sunday families can enjoy kayaking & canoeing, BB shoot, archery, retriever dog trials, and several other activities!. This event
will take place in Cumberland County on June
13,2008 at Bivalve & Mauricetown, NJ.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Delaware Bay Days! website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Delaware Bay Days! on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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CAT EXPO & SHOW
Somerset, NJ (July
18,2009) - Meow Fun for the Whole Family! is
happening in Somerset, New Jersey! Watch cats dash through obstacles and over jumps in timed agility competition. Have your face painted to look like a cat. Get free temporary tattoos. Adopt a cat or a kitten. Watch 450 pedigreed cats and household pets compete in a beauty contest. Learn about 25 breeds of cats and what makes each one unique. Learn how to groom your cat. Cat authors, artists, behaviorist, communicator. Enter our CATS & HATS CONTEST(ages 6-12) Bring to the show a non-returnable photo or a drawing you have created of a cat either in a hat or wearing a hat. Shop our Meow Mall for people and feline items. Come to the Garden State Cat Club's CAT EXPO/SHOW from 10AM-4PM July 18 & 19 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. Discount coupons and details at www.gardenstatecatclub.org. This event
will take place in Somerset County on July
18,2009 at Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, NJ.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
CAT EXPO & SHOW website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about CAT EXPO & SHOW on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival
Monmouth, NJ (June
05,2009) - Great Free Family Fun is
happening in Monmouth, New Jersey! Memorial Day has come and gone and now it’s time for the Jersey Shore’s first major festival: The Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival. This annual extravaganza, produced by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation will take place from June 5 through June 7 in scenic Marine Park by the gentle and beautiful Navesink River in Red Bank, New Jersey. The Festival offers three full days and nights of jazz, blues, food, crafts and plenty of free family fun. Nearly 150,000 attendees are expected this year to enjoy some of the best Jazz and Blues music around. The Festival is one of the largest free music festivals in the Northeast. Sonny Kenn will headline on Friday, June 5 at 8:30 PM. Sonny has been burning up the Shore music scene since opening for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1965. He has performed with and influenced nearly every musician who's passed through the scene since. On Saturday, June 6 The Deanna Bogart Band will take the Main Stage at 8:30. This Maryland-based blues and boogie pianist / saxophonist combines the energy of 1930's style boogie piano blues with contemporary blues sounds emanating from places like New Orleans, Chicago and Memphis. Sunday, June 7 will showcase the talents of The Houston Person Quartet, who will close the Festival at 4:30. In the more than twenty-five years that he has been a working bandleader, Person has taken his show to most points on the globe. Other performers at the Marina Stage throughout the weekend include Jerry Topinka, Jerry Dugger and the Dugger Brothers and The Dean Shot Blues Band. This year will again feature two smaller and more intimate stages which will highlight a variety of talented artists throughout the weekend including perennial favorite and Blues Educator TJ Wheeler. TJ will appear several times throughout the weekend, sometimes joined by one of the most successful educational projects that the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation operates, The JSBJF Youth Project Band. In addition to the best in Jazz and Blues Music, the Festival also includes a broad sampling of the top area restaurants with food offerings ranging from Italian to seafood to barbeque to ice cream. Artisans and craftspeople will be selling almost everything you can imagine and there will lots of things for children to do. This free festival is fun for the whole family. The Festival is supported through the sponsorship of many businesses including Bank of America, Food Circus Super Foodtown, Red Bank Courtyard by Marriott, Smoothie King, Brookdale Public Radio and The Breeze. The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation is a 100% volunteer organization and its members and supporters spend hundreds of hours putting this Festival together. For special rate hotel accommodations, contact the Red Bank Courtyard by Marriott at http://cwp.marriott.com/ewrrb/jazzfest. The Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival will run from 5 to 10 pm Friday night, noon to 10 pm Saturday, and noon to 6pm Sunday. For a complete listing of performers and festival information visit our website www.redbankfestival.com or call 732-933-1984.. This event
will take place in Monmouth County on June
05,2009 at Marine Park.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Rubber Ducky Festival June 13
Union, NJ (June
13,2009) - Car Show • Kids' bands • Water Balloons • Kids Games • Food • Rubber Ducky Race is
happening in Union, New Jersey! The Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights 6th Annual Rubber Ducky Festival. Saturday ~ JUNE 13th* ~ 1 to 5 pm Car Show • Music • Kids' bands • Water Balloons • Kids Games • Food & Drinks • Scout-O-Rama • Moon Walks • “Rubber Ducky Race” on the Passaic River! (All Prizes Awarded–“Parents” of winners need not be present!) Passaic River Park • Soccer Fields ~ Springfield Avenue • Berkeley Heights Admission Free * Rain date: June 27th For more information, go to: http://www.bhRubberDucky.org. This event
will take place in Union County on June
13,2009 at Passaic River Park, Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Rubber Ducky Festival June 13 website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Rubber Ducky Festival June 13 on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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The Wave Gathering Music Festival
Monmouth, NJ (June
n/a,2008) - Presented by Metromix Jersey Shore is
happening in Monmouth, New Jersey! The Wave Gathering is a three day music festival featuring over 175 bands, in more than 20+ venues, June 19th-21st. To complement the weekend showcase there will be a HUGE STREET FESTIBAL on June 20th from 12-6PM featuring live music, great food, activities for kids of all ages. The street festival is free! Go to www.wavegathering.com for more information.. This event
will take place in Monmouth County on June
n/a,2008 at Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
The Wave Gathering Music Festival website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about The Wave Gathering Music Festival on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Peaceful Valley Orchards Strawberry Day and Pig Roast
Hunterdon, NJ (June
06,2009) - Strawberry Day and Pig Roast is
happening in Hunterdon, New Jersey! Spend a day at the farm with your family, enjoying picking your own strawberries, a visit with Strawberry Shortcake, face painting and sand art. We also have cows, sheep and goats for the kids to pet! Have Pig Will Travel will be back serving up their famous pulled pork sandwiches. They will also have burgers and hotdogs available. Our market will be stocked with fresh baked strawberry pies, our own asparagus and plenty of spring plants! We hope to see you on the 6th. 10 am - 4 pm. This event
will take place in Hunterdon County on June
06,2009 at Peaceful Valley Orchards.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Peaceful Valley Orchards Strawberry Day and Pig Roast website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Peaceful Valley Orchards Strawberry Day and Pig Roast on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair
Bergen, NJ (May
17,2009) - Antiques, Crafts, Collectibles is
happening in Bergen, New Jersey! 1st Annual Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair presented by Cliffhanger Productions in association with the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights and the Mayor's Business Community Committee Free Rides - Amusements - Music - Children's Stage - Concert Specialty Food Vendors Fun for all!. This event
will take place in Bergen County on May
17,2009 at Kipp Avenue and Raymond Street - On the Boulevard.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Hasbrouck Heights Street Fair on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck Charity Concert at Horizon High School in Livingston
Essex, NJ (May
09,2009) - Kids’ concert with Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck and kids’tricky tray on May 9, 2009 at 3:00 pm is
happening in Essex, New Jersey!  Regal Bank Sponsoring Children’s Concert in Livingston
Regal Bank is sponsoring a children’s concert to benefit Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey’s Horizon School.
Renowned children’s artists Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck will perform at Horizon High School (77 Okner Parkway, Livingston) on Saturday, May 9th at 3:00pm. The event will also feature a children’s Tricky Tray, with all gift baskets featuring a variety of toys.
Tickets are just $14 per person and all proceeds from the event will benefit Horizon School in Livingston, which serves students with multiple disabilities.
For more information on these events, please contact Corry DeMarco at (973) 763-9900, ext. 602. . This event
will take place in Essex County on May
09,2009 at Horizon High School 77 Okner Parkway Livingston, NJ.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck Charity Concert at Horizon High School in Livingston website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck Charity Concert at Horizon High School in Livingston on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival
Hudson, NJ (May
03,2009) - Washington St. - Observer Highway to 7th Street is
happening in Hudson, New Jersey! Featuring over 300 artists, crafters, photographers, food vendors and more; 3 stages of live music featuring performances by The Box Tops with Alex Chilton, Val Emmich, Verdict and much more; special area with kidss' activities, rides, games and much more! Just 3 blocks from all local transportation including PATH, NJ Transit trains & buses, NY Waterway Ferries and the Hudson Bergen Lightrail.. This event
will take place in Hudson County on May
03,2009 at Hoboken- On Washington Street, between Observer & 7th street..
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Maplewood Village Spring Open Market
Essex, NJ (October
25,2009) - Spend the day celebrating spring al fresco: food, music, art, shopping, antiques and fun! is
happening in Essex, New Jersey! A day for celebrating spring "al fresco!" Come and shop for all new seasonal merchandise for you, your family and friends. Enjoy outdoor dining at one of the many cafe tables set up throughout the Village - just for the occasion. Enjoy the sounds of FELT, The Mood Rings, Slight Imperfection and more. Get sketched by a street artist. Shop for fresh produce at an organic farmstand. Enter to win one of three gift baskets filled with the best of the best from Village shops. So much more!!! Save the date - Saturday, April 25th from 12n until 7p. Raindate is Saturday, May 2nd.. This event
will take place in Essex County on October
25,2009 at iCarly.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Maplewood Village Spring Open Market website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Maplewood Village Spring Open Market on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Rubber Ducky Race & Family Fun Day
Burlington, NJ (May
16,2009) - Benefiting Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County is
happening in Burlington, New Jersey! The Pinelands Auxiliary to Virtua Memorial Hospital will host the 2nd Annual Rubber Ducky Race on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Mirror Lake in Medford Lakes, NJ. A full day of family-fun activities commences at 10:00 a.m. with the “Fun Duck Run”, a one-mile, non-competitive run for anyone interested in participating. Beginning at 12:00 noon, the event will feature great food, ice cream, music, face painting, balloon artists, clowns, storytelling, and a craft and gift market. * The Rubber Ducky Race will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Mirror Lake. The owners of the first 33 ducks to cross the finish line will be awarded great prizes, including a 32-inch Sharp TV/DVD player for the first place winner. Other prizes include an IPOD, Phillies tickets, gift certificates to numerous favorite local businesses, and much more. Ducks can be adopted for $5.00 each in Medford at Lakes Office Supply, Binkleys, Fond Memories, the Bright Side of Life, and the Medford Lakes Colony Office. Those attending the race may also participate in a Lucky Draw Auction featuring prizes valued at more than $500. Proceeds from the event benefit Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County. * The family fun activities take place throughout the trails surrounding Mirror Lake, which is located off McKendimen Road in Medford Lakes. Guest may park one block away at Vaughan Hall, which is off Tabernacle Road. For directions or additional information, contact Joan Lewis at 609-654-2455 or Phyllis Grever at 609-654-8276. Those interested in participating as a vendor should contact Michael Levinsky at 609-654-6095. * More than 1,000 people attended the First Annual Rubber Ducky race last year, and all 2,175 ducks were adopted before the race began, helping the Pinelands Auxiliary donate $11,000 to Virtua Memorial Hospital. The Pinelands Auxiliary is one of ten auxiliary groups that work to raise money to support Virtua Health. For more information about Virtua Auxiliaries, contact Virtua Health Foundation at 856-355-0830 or VHF@virtua.org.. This event
will take place in Burlington County on May
16,2009 at Mirror Lake in Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Rubber Ducky Race & Family Fun Day website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Rubber Ducky Race & Family Fun Day on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival
Morris, NJ (June
13,2008) - A Medieval Dinner Show - Jousitng, Swords and Pig Roast! is
happening in Morris, New Jersey! Jousting, Swords, Archery, Arts and Crafts Merchants, Costme Contests, A Pig Roast, Casle Bounce House, Games for the Kids, Prince and Princess Contest, Music, Scavenger Hunt and more.... This event
will take place in Morris County on June
13,2008 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 59 Spring Lane, Long Valley, NJ 07853 Got GPS? N40 49.509 W74 47.891.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
New Jersey Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about New Jersey Family Medieval and Fantasy Festival on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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What to do Easter Weekend in New Jersey
Atlantic, NJ (April
12,2009) - A list of events for Easter Weekend is
happening in Atlantic, New Jersey! 
GoKidsNJ- For the weekend of April 10,11 & 12, 2009, this is Easter Weekend! All across the state you can find Easter themed activities.
On Friday, Half-Priced Ticket Sales continue on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. Last weekend was Seaside’s annual spring Easter Egg Hunt and was a huge success for the community as thousands of area residents descended on the boardwalk. The Casino Pier has limited rides open after 12pm all weekend.
Saturday morning April 11th, you can go on a Bunny Chase at Terhune Orchards in Princeton or have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at The Brownstone Puppet Theatre in historic Smithville. After breakfast the children can stroll through the Village where there is always the Train ride, the Carousel and paddle boats.
Also on Saturday you can find many Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Festivities all around the state. Here’s a brief listing:
Finally, on Saturday, three is the Woofin Paws Pet Fashion Show on the boardwalk in Ocean City. Dress your pets in their Easter’s best!
Sunday, April 12th is Easter. Wildwood will be holding their annual Opening Day Celebration on the boardwalking, signaling the unofficial start of the 2009 tourism season.
Ocean City and Seasides Heights will be hosting their annual fashion shows on the boardwalk.
. This event
will take place in Atlantic County on April
12,2009 at All over NJ.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
What to do Easter Weekend in New Jersey website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about What to do Easter Weekend in New Jersey on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Spring Tulip and Garden Show
Cape May, NJ (April
25,2009) - Festival is
happening in Cape May, New Jersey! Outdoor event highlighting accessories for the home. Local artisans, crafters, antiques, handmade and commercially made items. Food available. FREE admission.. This event
will take place in Cape May County on April
25,2009 at Rotary Park and Lyle Lane in Cape May.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Spring Tulip and Garden Show website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Spring Tulip and Garden Show on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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2009 Cape May NJ Harborfest
Cape May, NJ (June
20,2009) - celebration of the sea including a blessing of the commercial fleet, wresth laying at the fisherman's memmorial, harbor safari, wharf tours, kayaking, street festiva, fresh seafood and live entertainment. is
happening in Cape May, New Jersey! A celebration of the sea including a blessing of the commercial fleet, wresth laying at the fisherman's memmorial, harbor safari, wharf tours, kayaking, street festiva, fresh seafood and live entertainment. FREE family event.. This event
will take place in Cape May County on June
20,2009 at Delaware and Pittsburgh Ave, at the Nature Center.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
2009 Cape May NJ Harborfest website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about 2009 Cape May NJ Harborfest on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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