Want to take advantage of the thawing temperatures?Lucky for you, spring festival season is just warming up in New Jersey, bringing events dedicated to food, music, beer, wine, art, film, crafts and more in the coming weeks. These festivals span the entire state — from Cape May and Stone Harbor to Sussex and Morris Counties.We've compiled some annual favorites below. Just pick a weekend and see what your local towns have in store this season — or take a road trip.
April 20-22: Skylands Stadium Boat Show
Anxious to get out on the water? The Skylands Stadium Boat Show, running from 4 to 8 p.m. April 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta (94 Championship Place), will have jet skis, pontoon boats, canoes and more, along with food and drinks;
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April 21: Earth Day Celebration, Liberty State Park
Hudson County's 28th Earth Day Celebration will be at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on April 21, starting with a 5K race/walk at 10 a.m., followed by an Earth Day Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with health screenings, crafts, rides, obstacle course for kids, face painting and live entertainment;
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April 21: Jersey City Craft Beer Festival
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Jersey City Craft Beer Festival will bring more than 150 beer and cider varieties to the Harborside Plaza Atrium (153 Exchange Place) on April 21, along with food and entertainment. The first session of the festival runs from 1 to 4:40 p.m. and the second runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission $70 (21 and over only); designated drivers $15.
April 21: Rhythm & Brews Festival, Haddon Heights
The 2018 Rhythm & Brews Festival comes to Station Avenue in Haddon Heights from 3 to 9 p.m. on April 21 with food trucks, craft beer, artisans, wine and live music. Rain or shine;
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