Spring signals the return of New Jersey’s beloved street fairs — See the latest schedule
It's hard to believe festival season is now here, with events all throughout the Garden State coming up on the horizon. And the best part? Most of them are outdoors.
And after such a brutally cold winter, I can assure you most New Jerseyans will be out and about underneath the warm sunshine.
Speaking of sunshine, one of our annual favorites are also back for 2026. Not only do we look forward checking out our street fairs, they've become part of what makes New Jersey so unique.
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Think about it for a moment. What other state in the country hosts more than two dozen of these events where you don't have to take a day trip just to visit and enjoy?
That's largely thanks to the shear number of downtowns our little state has. It's really one of the best perks of living here in the Garden State.
And although each street fair may be a little different from the next (it is what makes them great, after all), they do all have a few things in common. Craft vendors, amazing food, activities for the kids, music, and so much more.
Here's a look at some of this years highly anticipated street fairs happening in New Jersey for 2026. And don't forget to check back as more may be added as spring approaches.
NJ Street Fairs are back! See the latest 2026 schedule
Gallery Credit: Mike Brant
2026 Street Fair Schedule
- Red Bank - Apr. 26
- Stirling - Apr. 26
- Highland Park - May 3
- Woodbridge - May 16
- Kenilworth - May 17
- Maplewood - May 17
- Westfield - June 6
- Fair Lawn - June 7
- Bernardsville - June 14
- Dunellen - June 28
- Plainfield - Aug. 15
- Red Bank - Aug. 30
- Westfield - Aug. 27
- Burlington - Sept. 12
- Dunellen - Sept. 13
- Jersey City - Sept. 19
- Saddlebrook - Sept. 20
- Fanwood - Sept. 27
- Ridgefield Park - Oct. 3
- Westfield - Oct. 10
- Edison - Oct. 17
- Fair Lawn - Oct. 18
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The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.
