Summer 2019 is almost here — and it’s going to be awesome. What’s more a celebration of summer than a night out under the lights, sounds, and smells of a good old fashioned carnival, complete with popcorn, cotton candy, and rides that make you dizzy? Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and let’s get out and about in New Jersey.

After a day of fun in the sun visiting your favorite hiking spots or beaches, enjoy the shared experience of supporting your very own hometown vendors, artists, and musician by visiting a summer fair or festival, NJspots style.

Notable Events

• Visit Belmar Beach for the Belmar Sand Castle Contest: Wednesday July 17 8am-3pm (17^th Avenue Beach, Belmar)
• Visit Jersey Girl Brewing and help fight Pancreatic Cancer at the Project Purple Pizza Party on Saturday, August 10 from 5pm-8pm.
• The Fifth Annual NJ Taco Festival will be making it’s way to Sussex County Fairgrounds Saturday, September 7! Not only will they be serving up NJ’s best tacos and delicious beers, but you can also catch a live Lucha match and a Chihuahua beauty pageant. If you’re brave enough, the PuckerButt Pepper Company presents the Guinness Book of Records Reaper Pepper Eating Challenge at 4pm – good luck! The Festival is open 10am-8pm.