It’s a classic South Jersey weekend with plenty of festivals and events to make the whole family happy. Check out what’s going on in your own backyard.
Antique Auto Show
June 24
Peruse hundreds of vintage vehicles at the Ocean City Antique Auto Show. The show, located at the Tabernacle grounds, runs from 9 am to 2 pm and will be followed by a boardwalk parade. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit the website.
Cape May Hops Festival
June 24
Check out the Cape May Hops Festival for a day of family fun featuring local breweries, live music, crafts, kids’ activities and barbecue. The free event runs from 10 am to 6 pm at the Emlen Physick Estate. For more information, visit the website.
Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
June 24 & 25
Whitesbog Village invites families to celebrate the blueberry at its 34th Annual Blueberry Festival. The nearly 170-year-old farm has been growing the berry since the beginning of the 20th century and uses the weekend to celebrate it with crafters, family games and tours, food vendors, and plenty of blueberry-themed activities. Festivities run from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit the website.
Seafood & Music Festival
June 24 & 25
Learn how to clam and fish during the annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival at Tuckerton Seaport. Shop crafters, listen and dance to live music, go for a boat ride, sample craft beers, and feast on local seafood from 11 am to 5 pm. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. For more information, call 609-296-8868 or visit the website.
Red, White & Blueberry Festival
June 25
Head to the self-proclaimed blueberry capital of the world for a day of food trucks, crafts, classic cars, and of course, blueberries. (You can even try your hand at the blueberry pie-eating contest). The Red, White & Blueberry Festival festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm at Hammonton High School, and admission is free. For more information, visit the website.