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Local Event Guide
from Southern New Jersey
by The 55 Guide
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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MARCH
MARCH 2 - 7 | SEUSS WEEK The Pop Shops call to mind the main street soda fountains era with vintage décor, retro soda counter, bubblegum colors and 50’s juke boxes. Join in at the Pop Shop in Collingswood as they celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America! For more info visit: thepopshopusa.com
MARCH 21 - 23 | JEWISH HERITAGE FILM FESTIVAL The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents its 2021 Virtual Film Festival. A Matter of Size, a story of Herzl, an overweight, underemployed chef living at home with his mother in the Israeli city of Ramla. Unable to find a job cooking, he becomes a dishwasher at a Japanese restaurant.One day he notices his coworkers watching sumo wrestling on TV. This sets off his journey of self discovery. For more info visit: www.jhmomc.org MARCH 26 | FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Join us for an evening of delicious food truck fare! come out for a bottle of wine, and enjoy yourself by a fire pit or around a heater on one of our spacious decks. For more info visit: whitehorsewinery.com
APRIL
APRIL 1 - 30 | TULIP FESTIVAL Holland Ridge Farms is a family-owned flower grower and flower farm in New Jersey. Our U-Pick Tulip season opens when the millions of bulbs we planted in the fall burst into bloom. Rows and rows of colorful tulips as far as the eye can see! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3iYfOl8
APRIL 23 - 25 | EXIT ZERO JAZZ FESTIVAL The Festival presents international touring artists in concert settings on two main stages- Schmidtchen Theater and Cape May Convention Hall. In addition to the concerts, a vibrant club schedule is presented throughout each Fest weekend in the bars and restaurants lining the beachfront and center of town, fea-
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 50)
turing many genres of music! For more info visit: exitzerojazzfestival.com
MAY
MAY 29 | JERK FEST The New Jersey Jerk Fest is anticipated to be the largest Caribbean Festival in New Jersey. It has a broad general market appeal as the popularity of ‘Jerk’ transcends easily across the New Jersey area’s dynamic, multi-ethnic population. We will offer guests a deliciously entertaining experience as they feast on spicy jerk cuisine, enjoy hot music and the cool festival vibes. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3uRJfKT
MAY 29 - 30 | RENAISSANCE FAIRE New Jersey Renaissance Faire features music, dance, comedy, living history, stunts, various acts, demonstrations, vendors, food and drinks, and more. Browse through our enchanted crafts village where over one hundred merchants and artisans demonstrate and sell their wares. For more info visit: njrenfaire.com
JUNE
JUNE 4 - 5 | BEER & MUSIC FEST Come taste more than 600 beers poured by over 150 breweries. Enjoy incredible music by talented artists. The fun activities will include wing wars, silent disco, hatchet toss, costume contest, giant cornhole, beer cup derby, pints and pinball, the puppet pub, keg toss, spelling bee, and more! For more info visit: acbeerfest.com
JUNE 7 | IRISH FESTIVAL The New Jersey Irish Festival features a parade, music, human horse race, piping and drumming competition, craft & merchandise vendors, festival food, and more! For more info visit: njirishfestival.com
JUNE 25 - 27 | ROCK, RIBS AND RIDGES Join us for the annual Rocks, Ridges & Ribs Festival. This all day concert features top classic rock bands. Come on by for the ribs and rock music! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3oBkzlS
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 52)
JULY
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY The whole state is dressed in red, white, and blue and ready to celebrate America’s Independence! New Jersey is famous for its 4th of July waterfront extravaganza in Atlantic City and other great locations along the coast. This list will find the best spot for you to enjoy America’s Independence! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2MHrHQy
JULY 23 - 25 | FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING The family friendly festival will feature mass ascensions, balloon rides, sunrise yoga, non-stop family entertainment, headlining concerts, crafters, vendors, balloon glow, food, fireworks, and much more. For more info visit: balloonfestival.com
AUGUST
AUG 7 - 14 | STATE FARE The New Jersey State Fair includes 4-H shows and exhibits, horse shows, carnival, performing art, family entertainment, demo derby, exhibits, food, and more! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2L3Yv5A
AUG 13 - 15 | AIR SHOW The greatest Air Show in the Northeast, that brings in many of the world’s top aerobatic performers! There will be aerobatic performances, air shows, static displays, entertainment, historical displays, car show, night show, ground exhibits, food vendors, and more! For more info visit: greenwoodlakeairshow.com
AUG 21 | JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL The Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival has become one of the most anticipated music festivals in the region. It draws patrons from around the country, boosting local businesses, showcasing world-class musicians who celebrate two of the great American art forms. Come over to enjoy incredible music by talented artists! For more info visit: morristownjazzandblues.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 54)
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 1 - 30 | SUNFLOWER FEST The Holland Ridge Farms u-pick sunflower season is a celebration of one of the most popular flowers in the world. Our pick your own flowers feature not only yellow sunflowers but also white, red, and bi-color varieties. Stop on by for a beautiful day among the flowers. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3adj47X
SEPT 3 - 5 | HORROR FILM FEST New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival features amazing celebrities, amazing horror films and vendors from around the horror world. Additionally, there will be QandA sessions, vendors, and more! For more info visit: newjerseyhorrorcon.com
OCTOBER
OCT 2 - 3 | CHOWDERFEST Chowderfest Weekend has become a tradition for family and friends to gather together to say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall. There will be a lot of events this year including a Chowderfest Playlist for in home or on route listening, Ecommerce Chowderwear store, restaurants serving up dine and take home options as well as an online voting component, Chowder Virtual Run, social media and pop up surprises.For more info visit: chowderfest.com
OCT 9 | STREET FAIR Come on down for a day of family fun with original & interesting Arts & Crafts, shopping, kid’s rides and great food! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/36opTCK
NOVEMBER
NOV 6 - 7 | BACON FEST Join us for the Bacon Fest Experience! We have live music and your favorite craft beer and of course bacon. We have bacon-themed cocktails, craft beer and your favorite bacon specialties from one of our many food vendors. This will be a weekend you will not forget! For more info visit: pabaconfest.com
NOV 21 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF TREES This event features Christmas trees, designed and decorated by com-
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 56)
munity members, local businesses and organizations, will be displayed on the grounds of the Red Mill Museum Village. The kick-off begins on Thanksgiving weekend. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3rgO92c
DECEMBER
DEC 1 - 30 | CHRISTMAS UNDERWATER Christmas Underwater provided a safe, memorable day out with the family exploring life underwater. Scuba Santa dove each day in Ocean Realm next to Anchor, the Great Hammerhead Shark and newly elected Aquarium Resident President, sea turtles, stingrays, and other fishy friends. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/383duES DEC 1 - 30 | HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW This marks our second holiday light show and you won’t want to miss this! Experience a light show like no other. Drive a course through America’s only construction theme & water park to witness lights, holiday displays, tunnels, and our very own radio station to fill your car with holiday spirit! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3e8mmNH
JANUARY
JAN 5 | PANDA FESTIVAL The festival is full of huge handcrafted lantern exhibits which are magical displays of light and color you will not soon forget. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2Pxeef7
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
Date Session Rod Laver Margaret Court Outside Courts Featured Matches
Wed - Fri 1/13-15 11:00am 11:00am 10:00am Qualifying Rounds
Sat / Sun 1/16-17 NO PLAY
Mon 1/18 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/19 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1st round Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/20 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am – 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/21 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 2nd round Night 7:00pm – –Fri 1/22 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sat 1/23 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 3rd round Night 7:00pm – –Sun 1/24 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Mon 1/25 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am 4th round Night 7:00pm – –Tue 1/26 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Wed 1/27 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Quarterfinals Night 7:00pm – –Thu 1/28 Day 11:00am 11:00am 11:00am Women’s Semifinals Night 7:00pm – – 1st Men’s Semifinals Fri 1/29 Twilight 3:00pm 4:00 pm 3:00pm 2nd Men’s Semifinals
Sat 1/30 Twilight 11:00am 7:30pm 11:15am Women’s Finals
Sun 1/31 Twilight 2:00pm 4:00pm no play Men’s Finals
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
DATE SUN - MAY 23 MON - MAY 24 MON - MAY 24 TUE - MAY 25 TUE - MAY 25 WED - MAY 26 WED - MAY 26 THU - MAY 27 THU - MAY 27 FRI - MAY 28 FRI - MAY 28 SAT - MAY 29 SAT - MAY 29 SUN - MAY 30 SUN - MAY 30 MON - MAY 31 MON - MAY 31 TUE - JUNE 1 TUE - JUNE 1 WED - JUNE 2 WED - JUNE 2 THU - JUNE 3 FRI - JUNE 4
SAT - JUNE 5
SUN - JUNE 6 PLAY START SESSION
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 1st Round Evening - 9:00 PM 1st Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 2nd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 2nd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 3rd Round Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 5:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 12:00 PM Quarterfinals Evening - 9:00 PM Quarterfinals
Day - 2:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Semifinals
Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
PLEASE NOTE: The Main Board of the All England Club (AELTC) and the Committee of Management of The Championships have decided to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon Championships due to COVID-19 and a concern for public health. The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will take place from June 28 – July 11, 2021. DATE PLAY START SESSION
Mon Jun 28 11:00 AM First Round
Tues Jun 29 11:00 AM First Round
Wed Jun 30 Thu Jul 1 11:00 AM Second Round 11:00 AM Second Round
Fri Jul 2 Sat Jul 3 11:00 AM Third Round 11:00 AM Third Round
Sun Jul 4 Mon Jul 5 Tue Jul 6 Wed Jul 7 Thu Jul 8 Fri Jul 9
– No Play 11:00 AM Round of 16 11:00 AM Womens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Mens Quarterfinals 11:00 AM Womens Semifinals 11:00 AM Mens Semifinals
Sat Jul 10 11:00 AM Womens Finals
Sun Jul 11 11:00 AM Mens Finals
2021 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES
1 Sun 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 2 Sun 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 3 Mon 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round 4 Mon 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Tue 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Tue 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Wed 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Wed 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Thu 3 Sep
10 Thu 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Fri 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Fri 4 Sep
13 Sat 5 Sep
14 Sat 5 Sep
15 Sun 6 Sep
16 Sun 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Mon 7 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Mon 7 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
19 Tue 8 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
20 Tue 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals
21 Wed 9 Sep Night 7.00pm Women’s Semifinals
22 Thu 10 Sep Day 12.00pm Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinals
23 Fri 11 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final / Women’s Final
24 Sat 12 Sep Day 1.00pm Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Final