Wanderlust World Wanderlust World During the summer, Haddonfield hosts an annual fine arts and crafts festival. The festival features artists from around the world demonstrating many forms of art, including jewelry, photography and paintings. Artists may compete for prizes in the portrait competition. A local committee selects the winners of the competition and winners receive an award on the final day of the festival. The work of the winning artist is also displayed during the festival.
http://www.haddonfieldnj.org/eventscrafts.php#details
Collingswood also hosts a fine arts and crafts festival each year, held during the summer. The event features artists from across the United States and highlights a number of media, including ceramic and visual arts. Festival visitors may also dine at one of Collingwood’s many downtown cafes that feature Italian, Asian, Mexican and American cuisine. The festival also showcases musical entertainment by local performers.
http://www.collingswood.com/arts/crafts-and-fine-arts-festival
The Hoboken Fall Harvest Festival is held in October and offers a number of Halloween-related events, such as pumpkin painting, face painting and storytelling. The festival features arts and crafts vendors selling various carnival-type foods including hot dogs and hamburgers.
http://www.hobokeni.com/hoboken-festival-info
Newark also sponsors an annual holiday festival that includes arts and crafts activities for children, along with music performances and food. The city distributes toys to children who attend the festival.
http://www.nj.com/newark/index.ssf/2009/12/registration_deadline_near_for.html
The Hoboken Italian Festival is a celebration of Italian heritage that takes place the weekend following Labor Day. The festival celebrates the Madonna Dei Martiri tradition, which began in Italy to celebrate the blessings of the Madonna. The festival features musical performances and also traditional Italian fare, such as pizza and cannolis. The festival also includes a fireworks celebration as well as contests and prizes.
http://www.hobokenitalianfestival.com/html/origin.htm
The New Jersey Korean American Festival each year celebrates the Korean holiday of Chusok, similar to the American holiday of Thanksgiving. According to Korean custom, the beginning of the harvest is also a time to celebrate family and honor ancestors; harvest is considered a bounty provided by one’s ancestors. The New Jersey festival began over eight years ago, and continues to grow each year, with an attendance of approximately 120,000 in recent years. The three-day festival begins with speakers, films and concerts, and also features traditional Korean food as well as performances highlighting Korean music and dance.
http://www.yoo-media.com/img/Chusok-NJ.pdf