Spring means fresh plants, fresh life, and new outlooks. It also means the resurgence of several local markets and craftsmen after a long winter indoors.
Spring festivals around the state of New Jersey give families the opportunity to venture into the spring sunshine and enjoy crafts, food, and fun for little to no cost. Check out the festivals near Turnersville, NJ, below to plan your springtime vacation.
Spring Flower Festival
An hour-and-a-half drive to Cape May can lend itself to be an opportunity to learn history, purchase locally grown plants, and learn eco-friendly crafts. The festival on Saturday, April 25 offers tours of local historic houses as well as private homes in the historic districts. Examine Victorian architecture as well as private gardens in the Secret Garden tour. Lectures are also available regarding growing your herbs at home and finding plants that are fragrant year-round.
Typically for homeowners, this event is situated in the heart of Cape May for a day full of springtime plants and fresh air.
Washington Lake Super Saturday
This annual event begins at the Washington Lake Park Amphitheater in Turnersville at 10 am on Saturday, May 9. Each year, Washington Township focuses on a theme to build the community, with this year’s theme being “Caring for the Needy.” Families who bring donated items will receive a free ticket for a child’s ride sponsored by the various local businesses. Vendors also display their craftsmanship and food for purchase.
Described as “a homecoming right there in the park,” the event is packed with face painting, rides, crafts, and live music until 4 pm.
In case of rain, Super Saturday will take place on Saturday, May 16.
Eco-Fair
Take a roughly 40-mile drive south of Turnersville for the opportunity to engage in Millville’s Eco-Fair on Saturday, May 2. This open-admission event allows families to enjoy information provided by educators, businesses, and organizations hoping to make the environment beneficial for present and future generations. There will be crafts and activities emphasizing eco-friendliness, and artists and demonstrators will also be showcasing their work. Food, herbs, flowers, and entertainment will be provided from 10 am to 5 pm.
Nanticoke-Lenape Indian Pow Wow
Toward the end of spring, on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, this festival celebrates the origins of Native Americans in New Jersey by displaying arts, crafts, and eco-friendly practices. Organized by the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation on the Salem Country Fair Grounds in Woodstown, the event features tribal dancing and is deemed an educational experience regarding the history of New Jersey.
Spring is in the air and along with it new festivals. Treat your time off as an opportunity to learn more about cultures and the environment surrounding us.
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