18 Jun THE BEST UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY’S FINEST UPCOMING EVENTS
As the summer wears on, many of us are looking for new and interesting ways to spend our free time and weekends. Whether you have children and are looking for family-friendly events to pencil into your calendar or you’re on the hunt for a romantic date night hangout, New Jersey has something to satisfy your whims.
If you’ve never visited the Garden State in the summertime, you’re in for a surprise. Not only is New Jersey one of the most dynamic and rapidly-changing places to visit, its traffic can pose a few problems for those of you looking to drive yourselves around during your visit. The easy answer to your transportation conundrum during your visit is to book car service to handle your commutes. You won’t have to worry about navigating or parking, and you and yours can simply relax in the backseat and enjoy each other’s company. Once you’ve got your car booked, it’s time to find the New Jersey events that are most interesting to you. We’ve made a list of our favorites to give you some awesome ideas for getting started.
GUILD OF CREATIVE ART’S SUMMER SHOW OF PAINTERS
If you or your loved ones are interested in art, the Guild of Creative Art is the place to be in July this year. Located in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, the Guild is a wonderful destination for viewing and purchasing local artists’ work and mixing and mingling with fellow art lovers. The Summer Show of Painters kicks off on June 27 with a special reception, and runs until July 24 at 7 pm, giving you plenty of opportunities throughout the last week and June and the month of July to stop in and view some of the incredible art on display.
RED BANK ROCKIN’ COUNTRY MUSIC AND FOOD FESTIVAL
Asbury Park and Miller Lite will present this two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, in Marine Park, Red Bank. The event is family-friendly and will feature a variety of kid-based activities, including a cowboy sing-a-long and tons of kid-friendly vendors. The music is also notable, with popular country bands like Tequila Rose and Harper’s Fellow, as well as artists like Maggie Rose on the docket. Red Bank’s best and brightest when it comes to food and drink will be on hand to keep you fed and make sure you have the beer and wine you want throughout the weekend, as well. With reliable car service on hand to take you home, you won’t have to worry about safety.
10TH ANNUAL CELTIC FESTIVAL
The historic Cold Springs Village is renowned for its numerous events throughout the summer, including various fairs, festivals and exhibitions. Cape May County will be alive with the sounds of traditional Celtic music, the vibrancy of Celtic dancers and a variety of vendors, craft-makers and other Celtic-inspired fare. You’ll also be able to enjoy live, Celtic-inspired music throughout the event, which takes place on July 12 and 13 of this year.
6TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC CITY FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
If you want to experience the ultimate in New Jersey’s food and wine culture, the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival is the perfect opportunity. From famous chefs, top-notch vineyard and winery owners to other world-famous culinary faces, the Food and Wine Festival is your opportunity to indulge in the finest wine, food and atmosphere that the Garden State has to offer.
New Jersey boasts a ton of impressive events in the next few months; don’t let your favorite event sneak up on you. Begin your preparations now by choosing your destination and booking car service to make getting there so much easier.
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