Salvadoran Independence Day festival in Maryland canceled over deportation fears
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Organizers of the long-running Salvadoran Independence Day Festival in Gaithersburg have canceled the 2025 event, citing growing concerns about immigration enforcement operations potentially targeting attendees. The decision ends what…
Forked River Halloween Festival at the Old Schoolhouse Museum
FORKED RIVER, NJ – The Lacey Historical Society is set to host its Annual Halloween Family Fest at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, located directly behind Mrs. Walker’s Ice Cream. Scheduled over two…
Evesham Harvest Festival Canceled Due to Impending Tropical Storm
EVESHAM, NJ – The annual Evesham Harvest Festival has been canceled this year due to pending severe weather, prioritizing the safety of the community. The Evesham Township Police made the announcement, expressing…
Police Update Public on Ocean Calling Festival Traffic Pattern Changes
OCEAN CITY, MD – The Oceans Calling Festival, scheduled from September 29 through October 1, is anticipated to be one of Ocean City’s largest events. The Ocean City Police Department will enforce…
Italian Festival at Picturesque Historic Smithville
GALLOWAY, NJ – The Italian Fest is coming to Historic Smithville Village on September 23, offering a full day of Italian culture, from market wares to live music and bocce ball. The…
Spring Lake Italian Festival Celebrates Culture and Community, Spaghetti Eating Contest
SPRING LAKE, NJ – The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Spring Lake Italian Festival, a day-long event on Morris Avenue filled with Italian food, live music, and family-friendly…
New Jersey’s Top Pizza Makers to Attend World’s Biggest Pizza Festival in New York City
BROOKLYN, NY – Elite pizzerias from New Jersey will showcase their culinary expertise at the inaugural One Bite Pizza Festival in Brooklyn this Saturday. The event will take place at 1904 Surf…
Freehold Raceway Mall to Transform into Massive Lighted Dinosaur-Themed Festival
FREEHOLD, NJ – The LuminoCity Festival, known for transforming spaces into magical realms of light and color, has introduced a dinosaur-themed event at the Freehold Raceway Mall. The festival, which runs from…
A Note About This Weekend’s Sea, Hear, ‘Smell’, Now Festival in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ – This weekend at the annual Sea Hear Now festival, one human sense took center stage, smell. While the festival lineup of top-shelf bands allowed patrons to see and…
Santa and Mrs. Claus Make Appearance at Wateredge Festival
DUNDALK, MD – Santa and Mrs. Claus took an off-season break from the North Pole to make a surprise appearance at Dundalk’s Wateredge Fall Festival. Baltimore County Police Officer S. Medley found…
Ivy League University To Host Literary Festival Event With Speakers Who Glorify Palestinian Terrorism
Ivy League University To Host Literary Festival Event With Speakers Who Glorify Palestinian Terrorism Kate Anderson on September 10, 2023 The University of Pennsylvania is hosting the Palestine Writes Festival in September,…
Food Truck Festival Raises Funds for Kiwanis in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY, NJ – The third annual Parsippany Food Truck & Music Fest took place at Veterans Memorial Park, raising funds for the Kiwanis of Greater Parsippany. The event featured over 15 food…
First Annual Union County Celtic Festival in Oak Ridge Park
CLARK, NJ – The inaugural Union County Celtic Festival offered a blend of music, food, and cultural activities at Oak Ridge Park, attracting a diverse crowd to celebrate Celtic-American heritage. Held from…
Downbeach Seafood Festival Coming This Weekend
VENTNOR, NJ – The Downbeach Seafood Festival turned Ventnor’s Ski Beach into a gastronomic haven, featuring local and regional seafood while also supporting the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The festival,…
Central Jersey Jazz Festival Coming to Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Central Jersey Jazz Festival spanned two locations and two days, serving as a conduit for culture, arts, and education while promoting local tourism and community collaboration. The festival…
Montclair Jazz Festival to Transform Downtown into Musical Mecca
MONTCLAIR, NJ – The 14th Annual Montclair Jazz Festival Jamboree turned the downtown streets into a hub of musical and artisanal activity, aimed at supporting the area’s main business district. Five stages…
Veterans’ Museum Hosts Food Truck, Wine and Beer Festival
NEW GRETNA, NJ – The Veterans’ United Military Memorial Museum hosted a Food Truck, Wine and Beer Festival, combining community enjoyment and fundraising efforts. Local food vendors, five breweries, and four wineries…
South Amboy Hosts Third Annual Irish Festival
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The Third Annual Irish Festival took place at Waterfront Park, offering a mix of food, crafts, and entertainment while overlooking the Raritan Bay. The event, free to the…
Jersey Gay Pride Festival at Cooper River Park
CHERRY HILL, NJ – South Jersey’s LGBTQ+ community and allies gathered in Cooper River Park for the “Out in the Park” festival, a day filled with live entertainment, contests, and community support.…
Central Jersey Jazz Festival Coming to Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Central Jersey Jazz Festival enlivened Flemington and Somerville, fostering community collaboration while offering a rich cultural and educational experience. Spread across two days, the festival took place on…
Massive Three Day Beer and BBQ Festival Kicks Off Today in New Jersey
OCEANPORT, NJ – Monmouth Park Racetrack kicks off its annual BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival today, offering a blend of culinary and brewing arts. The three-day event will run through Labor…