New Jersey Cultural Fairs & Festivals
19 cultural events across New Jersey for 2026.
RecurringMontclair Jazz Festival
North Jersey's flagship free jazz celebration, produced by Jazz House Kids at Lackawanna Plaza each August.
4.6(151)Bridgeton Peach Festival
This festival will feature local vendors, merchants, farmers market, peach fuzz baby contest, train rides, a kids craft table, games for kids and more.
4.4(7)The Beachfest Summer Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be an array of vendors showcasing and selling their items, including handcrafted furniture, wearable art, handmade soaps, candles, fabulous florals, jewelry, traditional and fine art, food and much more.
RecurringNew Jersey Folk Festival
Founded in 1975 on the Rutgers campus, one of the nation's longest continuously running folk festivals and the largest in New Jersey.
RecurringLong Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
Presented by the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation, this free beachfront festival on the Great Lawn brings legendary performers and rising stars together for a full day of rhythm and blues steps from the Atlantic.
Recurring5(1)Ocean County Irish Festival
A full day of Irish heritage celebration at Manahawkin Lake Park with pipe and drum bands, step dancers, authentic Irish food, live music, vendors, and family activities.
4.5(24)The Fall Harvest Festival
A craft fair in Ridgefield Park.
Farmingdale Fall Harvest Festival
There will be a group of crafters and vendors selling their homemade items and unique creations.
4.6(1552)Port Monmouth Wind and Sea Festival
It will feature many coastal activities, including fishing, kite flying, crabbing, sandcastle building, seining, and shelling.
4.7(32)Bridgeton Fall Festival
This festival will feature local vendors, merchants, farmers market, apple contest, food trucks, and more.
4.7(85)Holmdel Harvest Home Festival
This festival will feature local artisans and vendors, crafts demos, wagon rides, games, live entertainment and more.
Haddonfield Fall Festival
This fall craft show will feature over 200 vendors, farmers’ market, info tables, activities for kids and families, and more.
4.7(199)Millville Festival of Fine Craft
It will host more than 125 artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art.
4.3(6)Lawrence Food and Culture Festival
It will host a great selection of top food trucks and food vendors along with dozens of crafters and artisans who will be showcasing and selling their handmade jewelry, art, and crafts.
4.8(1418)Thompson Park Day Festival
A craft fair in Lincroft.
RecurringExit Zero Jazz Festival
The autumn edition of Cape May's acclaimed jazz festival fills the Victorian resort with blockbuster performances, New Orleans-style second lines, and club sets at venues citywide.
4.2(172)Rockaway Food and Culture Festival
A craft fair in Rockaway.
4.4(127)Morristown Holiday Craft Festival
It will host nearly 165 top American makers showcasing and selling their wares in many categories such as jewelry, fashion and accessories, furniture, home decor pieces and more.
RecurringRed Bank Jazz & Blues Festival
For decades one of the Jersey Shore's signature free music weekends, drawing up to 150,000 fans to Marine Park along the Navesink River for blues, jazz, and R&B across multiple stages.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in New Jersey?
Our directory lists 28 cultural festivals across New Jersey for the 2026 season, including Thompson Park Day Festival, Millville Festival of Fine Craft and Port Monmouth Wind and Sea Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in New Jersey?
New Jersey's cultural festivals cluster in September and October — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in New Jersey?
By Google review score, Thompson Park Day Festival in Lincroft ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 1,418 reviews.