This festival was awesome, off Palisades Ave in Washington Park (right on the boarder of JC). Not…read moresure how long it was around for, but I went the night of 9/14. There were lots of people enjoying the rides and food, and a good police presence as well. Rides: Farris Wheel, bumper cars, loop roller coaster, starship spiny ride, another spiny ride, a ride where you sit in a swing and fly in the air in a circle. There was also a little kid ride section with 3-4 different rides for toddlers. And a petting zoo with ponies and lamas. Food options were an Italian and fried food station, a Spanish food station, and an Asian meet on a stick station. I did not see any alcohol sold. There was also a candy apple and cotton candy station. Carney games were cool too, there was a rifle target game that was impossible to win, a water gun game, and 4 or 5 other booths. I rocked the shuffle board game on my first shot! Had such a good time at this festival, quality of rides and entertainment was better than similar fairs I have been to in Jersey City. Will definitely be looking out for this fair's return next September!

What a happy feast!…read more I went there on the last day and I loved the vibe. In Summary: I was impressed with the venue and event - also very good to see such a strong parishioner support in times where most Catholic Churches attendance are less than study hall It had lots of food options and non-food options I was surprised it has less shopping for clutter I was happy to see I can get religious items I was pleased to see the church open and pray

Great festival to attend. If you're claustrophobic I would not recommend. The streets are very…read morenarrow and there are lot people. You are should to should the whole time. I would not recommend bringing a dog to this event due to volume of people and no where to walk, they probably will step on your dog. The food is all ways an amazing. Shout out to Tony's sausage, they are the best in the festival. I would not go any where else. Great even for the kids. There a lot to do and best part is that it's free.

Ayyy Ohhhh Pizannooo!!!…read more Italian festival in Jersey City on a beautiful sunny symmer day. Eat, drink, play games, be merry, AND, foghettaboutit!!!

I expected much much more from this Italian "party". I put party in quotes because this is just a…read moresmall, yes, super small street fair, just 2 blocks. The weather wasn't good so that obviously contributed to my "not so happy" day but my 2 stars are strictly about the "party" itself because bad weather is nobody's fault. There is very limited food choices and the food didn't look good. Cheese steak looked very dry and the kebabs look like they had been sitting there for 2 weeks. The only thing I enjoyed was the rice ball but it's small for $7 a piece. Lots of people asking for donation for churches and a few other causes. The band was ok but the sound wasn't very clear. There is a very limited number of small tables near the stage if you want to eat. Since it was raining it wasn't difficult to find street parking 3 blocks away and the line for the food wasn't bad. But if it's a sunny day I can imagine how difficult it would be to find parking and, as other reviewers have mentioned, the long lines to order food.

Oh swine, how I love thee…read more What a great event! First of all, so many people came by through out the day starting at noon and ending at 8 PM. This was a ommunity event at its finest. The music was on point and there were a variety of local vendors including MAE, Dinosaur BBQ, Jimmy's BBQ, Hamilton Inn serving up NJ Beer Co, Sophie Sophia, Fizzy Lizzy and a few others. The bbq was amazing. I had lamb ribs from MAE, some pulled pork (I think) from Dinosaur BBQ, and of course an amazing bite of cupcake from SS. Hot damn. Everything was fresh and delicious. The food was great, the proceeds was going to a great cause (Hamilton Park Conservancy), and the weather was perfect albeit a bit windy. There is nothing like eating bbq with the community filled with babies, dogs, hipsters, non hipsters, beer, laughs and live music. Win. I look forward to next year! Oh and for families: petting zoo in the house! Along with vendors selling crafts organized by Not Yo Momma's Craft Fair. Amaze.

Hamilton Park BBQ Festival was a wonderful community event which was a fund raiser for The Hamilton…read morePark Conservancy. The conservancy is dedicated to assisting the city in the maintenance and improvement of the park. What a great way to enjoy a beautiful sunny afternoon and raise some money for a good cause. Outstanding. The event featured: BBQ at Legal Beans, Dinosaur Bar-b-que, Jimmy's BBQ and Modern American Eatery. Beverages by New Jersey Beer Company, Lizzmonade and Fizzy Lizzy. They also had a petting zoo for the kids and assorted tables selling bake goods, treats and goodies. Yelp had a table and was represented by Stephanie Y who was full of enthusiasm. It was my first time meeting her and was wow by her energy and friendliness. Yay! I only had the opportunity to taste Dinosaur Bar-b-que and the ribs were delicious. The half rack I ordered was very good. It had all the characteristics of excellent barbecue ribs: ring around the rib, moist, tender, great flavor and meaty. The 2 pieces of 3 ribs each had good texture and just fell off the bone. It just had the right amount of pull and awesome flavor. The ribs had a good rub with a balance of traditional spices. Overall high B+, very high. The pull pork sandwich just did not cut it. It was a beautiful cut of pork shoulder with all the good characteristics of good tasting pull pork BBQ, but It failed. It was just cold and the flavors did not come out. While I did received a good amount of pull pork it was just not steaming with flavor. Overall, this was a wonderful event with lots of food and drink. To bad I had to leave after an hour. I was on a journey to visit my in-laws with Wifey. This was certainly a local event and supported by the local community. There was good food and drink. There was fun. There was community spirit. I can't wait to come back to this part of New Jersey and experience some great hospitality.

went for the first time because social media recommend local things to do. family and I are Italian…read moreand we are actually really disappointed. it was crowded, the parking is hectic (but that's to be expected). what really upset us was that the vendors absolutely sucked. they had empanada, gyros and other nonauthentic food. the Italian food was greasy carnival food that was very expensive. we went with hopes to get some merch and good food and sadly, that's not what happened. There was a lot of homeless and people with disabilities roaming. They didn't even play Italian music for the first 4 hours, it was loud spanish and club music. There was an American football game playing on every TV and we noticed there were even duplicate vendors - you should only have one permanent jewlery stand, not 3. And what was the point of a "slime" stand...? it was so strange. This needs to welcome more authentic Italian heritage and businesses only with better vendor options. It did not feel or look specific to an Italian feast at all. we had brick oven pizza that gave us an upset stomach, walked up and down and went home. Will not be returning.

Beautiful festival, wonderful food. One of the best views in town. There is very little more one…read morecan ask for. Ok, I can ask for more. I would have liked to see more art but overall it was a great setup with food and activities for the family.

Only a few hours left so stop reading and get on the PATH. I recommend the pork skewer at Kanto,…read morethe jerk chicken at Cool Runnings and the eponymous hot dog at Cruz Missile.

I was in Newark because I wanted to try a pizza restaurant there. While walking to it I stumbled…read moreupon this street fair. There was a bit of everything ranging from food to music to drinks to apparel. The best part was that there were a lot of local vendors. Yay! I Love NJ. Well, I was born here so I am a bit bias! So it's nice to see all the different stuff they are selling. It wasn't super crowded which was great cuz you can actually walk around without bumping into anyone. It was organized and quite big in size for a street fair. I got there in late afternoon so I only got to spend 3 hours here. It's usually in September so make sure you mark your calendar and check online next year. I had a great time!

The Hoboken Arts and Music Festival is offered annually, in both the Spring and again in the Fall…read more It is one of largest and most interesting street fairs in the area. There is a huge number of vendors spanning from artwork to jewelry, décor, clothing, soaps, candles, gourmet foods, and more, as well as a load of local food vendors. There are also stages at either end of the 8 block fest with various musicians playing decently long sets throughout the day. You could even take a break from the festivities to sit outside at one of the many bars and restaurants on Washington and simply people-watch. It really is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon! I would recommend checking it out, but, if you are not based in the area, be sure to take the train or Path into town, as the station is right near the festival, and parking can be even more scarce than usual.

A good number of local artists, vendors, and businesses lined the length of this event, with stages…read moreflanking each end and a stage near the center in the kid's area. We initially came for the music, but a last minute decision to bring four kids with us meant we were now overruled by beings who couldn't sit still for live music. We managed to get two-and-a-half songs in from a Latin-style band with a female lead. There was plenty to see and do and EAT! This was the perfect location! The area had a good amount of small businesses, as well as the stuff we're all familiar with. A combination of these businesses and festival food filled our bellies, excessively...gluttonously. The vast choices of unique art, crafts, and jewelry allowed each kid to pick out something special for mommy for Mother's Day. But I couldn't find the Yelp booth!

This was my second or third excursion here. It's been years since I've gone but it's probably a…read moremediocre fair, which is about ten blocks long, at best. A few basic rides and food being sold but I think it's relatively boring and just blah overall. If you're not a regular, live nearby or just in the area, for another reason, it's surely not worth venturing over here, in my opinion.

so happy this year there were different vendors for food and jewelry, toys etc. even some new rides…read morethis year. had lots of fun . even saw a freestyle singer this year

The Navratri Festival in Jersey City is one of the largest Navratri celebrations in the area. The…read morefall festival takes over India Square for two weekends, during which people make deity offerings, dance, and sing traditional folk songs at night. Navratri is a big deal festival in India. It's celebrated over 10 days and 9 nights in September/October (the word Navratri means 'Nine Nights'). It is a religious festival where the Goddess Durga is worshiped. It's free to enter the festival, but any money collected goes to helping Indian schools and hospitals abroad. If you are in Jersey City, I would recommend checking it out and immersing yourself in the experience.

Groove on Grove has got it all. Funky live tunes, delish food vendors, shopping and most…read moreimportantly, an authentic local feel and a strong sense of community. This happens every Wednesday night and is right outside of my apartment. If I'm around you can bet that I'll be there. Every week they feature a different local act and from what I've heard so far, talent is always in full force. I like that the bands will take some time to cover old and familiar songs, it's always fun to sing along and rock out. I haven't tried any of the food yet, but the empanadas look killer. The line is always pretty long, but I'm sure it's worth the wait. Sometimes Orale has a taco stand set up as well. Everyone has a smile on their face and the mood is always relaxed and upbeat. What's not to love about a warm summer night filled with food, music and community lovin!

I mean how can you not love Groove on Grove? Great music weekly. Amazing local vendors to choose…read morefrom and a community spirit that makes you love Jersey City even more. Amazing. Once a month or so they have Barcade and Hard Grove out there selling some beers and mixed drinks making the event even more awesome since, c'mon now, who doesn't like an adult beverage outside in the Grove St. area square listening to some home grown Jersey bands or visitors from across the Hudson. The selection of people range from JC hipsters to families with small children to the older community. What a great cross - section of JC life. This weekly community event is a great part of downtown Jersey City and adds a lot of fun and spirit to the area, I highly suggest checking it out (especially on booze days) and just enjoy being outside with some other great locals!