The countdown to summer is on – and we’re filling our calendars with flowers, beach trips, festivals and so much more. Check out the South Jersey events you can’t miss.
June 6
Take a break from your beach bathing to smell the roses…literally…at the Ocean City Flower Show. Commercial, amateur and child flower creations will be on display at the Music Pier from 2 to 8 pm on Friday, 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Entry is free. For more information, visit the website.
June 7 (rain date: June 8)
Jeep owners, fanatics and casual fans are all invited to the Jeeps on the Waterfront event to support the BCPD community policing programs. The free event will feature food vendors, jeep vendors, a DJ, silent auction and more. Running from noon to 5 pm at 101 Pearl Blvd. East, Burlington. For more information, visit the website.
June 7
Get your best racetrack look ready for the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s horse racing event, with drink specials, prizes, a buffet and pre-recorded horse races. Tickets cost $35, and the event starts at 4 pm at Fairview Social. For more information, visit the website.
Happy Hour aboard the Battleship
June 11
Cheers to making it halfway through the weekend aboard the Battleship New Jersey during its monthly happy hour. Enjoy a complimentary drink, light food and live entertainment against the backdrop of the Philly skyline. Tickets cost $20, or $10 for designated drivers. The event is 21+ and starts at 5 pm. For more information, visit the website.
June 14 & 15
Watch history come to life as re-enactors set up encampments, display weaponry and demonstrate conflicts throughout history. The groups will be set up from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and the experience is included with admission to Historic Cold Spring Village. For more information, visit the website.
June 14
Yellow Garage hosts its annual antiques festival at the Gloucester County 4H Fairgrounds from 9 am to 3 pm, where visitors can browse a variety of antiques and collectibles. For more information, visit the website.
Vintage Motorcycle Festival & Swap Meet
June 20 – June 22
Watch vintage motorcycle racing and browse 60,000 sq. ft. of bikes, parts, merchandise and collectibles during the Vintage Motorcycle Festival at New Jersey Motorsports Park. The event runs from 10 am to 6 pm each day. Tickets cost $40 for a three-day pass or $15 for Sunday only. Kids under 12 are free. For more information, visit the website.
June 20
Dive into all things coffee and chocolate at this Cape May festival featuring samples from local businesses, a chocolate fountain, s’mores bar, live music, prizes and more. The event runs from 11 am to 7 pm at the Cape May Convention Center. Tickets range from $35 to $50. For more information, visit the website.
June 21
Celebrate summer at Avalon’s Summer Solstice Festival at Surfside Park. The evening will feature live music, food vendors, beer and wine, balloon artists, face painters and a fairy tinsel hair booth. The festival runs from 5 to 9 pm at Surfside Park. For more information, visit the website.
June 21
The Camden County Historical Society hosts a dinner and festival to celebrate Juneteenth, with live performances, free admission and self-guided tours of the museum (2 to 4 pm), a special menu from Chef Larry and friends, and more from 2 to 8 pm. Tickets for the Gathering Dinner, starting at 4 pm, cost $200 for individuals, $300 for couples and $1400 for a group of ten. For more information, visit the website.
June 21
Grab your little ones for a bug hunt, a make and take craft and to learn about fireflies and ladybugs with the Camden County Certified Gardeners. The event runs from 10 am to noon at the Camden County Sustainability Center, and tickets cost $20 per family (up to four people). For more information, visit the website.
