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Opening Weekends At Motorsports Park, Diggerland: Local Events

Here's a look at some upcoming events in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester counties.

The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform in Collingswood March 14.
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform in Collingswood March 14. (Image provided by Collingswood)

Here's a look at some upcoming events in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey.

Free Concert: United States Army Field Band
Tonight! March 14 | 7:30 PM
Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood

The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when it appears at the Scottish Rite Auditorium! The Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. These two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on national tours and have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. Free tickets are available online. MORE >

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Every Friday in March, The Melting Pot is offering a four-course menu featuring a seafood entree for $38.95 per person. The entree includes Ahi tuna, Atlantic salmon, and shrimp which can be cooked traditional fondue style, or try your hand at the new grilled style for your Friday fish fest! MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/seafood-fridays/
Link: https://www.meltingpot.com/maple-shade-nj/melting-pot-events.aspx#event-Seafood

Friday Live Music Series
Friday, March 15 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

Come enjoy wine and live music at Sharrott Winery! Live music will be in Sharrott's tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating available. Wine tastings are $10 per person and include six samples of Sharrott's award-winning wines. They also have delicious food options and gourmet flatbreads from their wine bar menu. Can't make it out on Friday? Don't worry, Sharrott Winery has live music performances every Saturday and Sunday as well! MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/friday-live-music-series-34/
Link: https://sharrottwinery.com/events/friday-live-music-series-brian-mindy-mar-15/

Food Truck Friday
Friday, March 15 | 6 PM - 10 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Start your weekend off right with food trucks and live music at White Horse Winery! White Horse Winery's live music performances are held in their spacious tasting room or on their outdoor patio depending upon weather. Performing live this week is Sara James and the featured food truck is Rico Sabor. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-at-whw/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/live-music-calendar

Wine & Music Series: Live Music
Friday, March 15 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro

Summit City Winery believes that wine and live music make a perfect pair! Join them for an enjoyable evening of live music from Dave Dilks and Friends and great wine. There is no cover charge and you are welcome to bring your own food. Summit City's Wine and Music Series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-music-series-live-music-20/
Link: http://summitcityfarms.com/Events_Schedule.php

Opening Weekend: The Glass Menagerie
March 15, 16 & 17 | Showtimes Vary
The Ritz Theatre Company, Haddon Township

A drama of great tenderness, charm, and beauty, The Glass Menagerie, penned by master playwright Tennessee Williams, is one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre. Set in St. Louis in the 1930s, the play focuses of the Wingfield family with Tom, who is torn between his obligation to his family and his desire to break away from his overbearing mother Amanda and his frail sister Laura, whose memory he cannot escape. The show runs through March 31st. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/the-ritz-theatre-company-brings-tennessee-williams-classic-the-glass-menagerie-to-our-main-stage/
Link: http://www.ritztheatreco.org/show/the-glass-menagerie/

Paw Prints Rabbit Show
Saturday, March 16 | 9 AM - 4 PM
DREAM Park, Logan Township

The Gloucester County DREAM Park is hosting a variety of events including horse, dog, and rabbit shows free for the public to come and view during the month of March. Don't miss the Paw Prints Rabbit Show taking place in the Therapeutic Riding Center. This event is a great way to learn about rabbits and the different breeds and meet other rabbit enthusiast. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/paw-prints-rabbit-show/
Link: http://dreamparknj.com/

Opening Weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park
March 16 & 17 | 9 AM - 8 PM
New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville

Help NJMP kick off their 11th season during opening weekend! Go-karting, axe throwing, and the Finish Line Pub are all open for the 2019 season. In honor of St. Patrick's Day holiday weekend, enjoy Lucky 7s special pricing at all attractions like $7 paintball field time, $7 axe throwing, and more. Reservations are not necessary for any attractions. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/opening-weekend-at-new-jersey-motorsports-park/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/289615218413893/

Spring Fever Market
March 16 & 17 | 10 AM - 4 PM
McNaughton's Garden Center, Cherry Hill

Kick off the spring season at McNaughton's Spring Fever Market featuring over 30 local artists! The artists will be selling everything from beautiful jewelry to terrariums, exotic honey to embroidery, Philly and New Jersey local designs and so much more. Plus there will be a kids craft and a raffle opportunity. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/spring-fever-market/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/895656490641578/

Opening Weekend at Diggerland
March 16 & 17 | 11 AM - 6 PM
Diggerland USA, West Berlin

Don't miss opening weekend at Diggerland USA for the 2019 season! Diggerland is a construction-themed amusement park where visitors can drive, ride and operate heavy machinery. There are over ten new rides and attractions for you to try! Tickets can be purchased on Diggerland's website. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/opening-weekend-at-diggerland/
Link: https://www.diggerlandusa.com/

Premium Tastings
Saturday, March 16 | 11 AM - 6 PM
Hawk Haven Winery, Rio Grande

An experimental farmer, Hawk Haven's winemaker takes chances and pushes the envelope. Hawk Haven's estate vines are his most prized asset. Those that rise to the challenge, producing what he considers worthy, earn the Signature Series label of his limited production, artisan wine collection. Taste and purchase these wines, along with other limited production and cellared wines, during the Premium Wine Tasting at Hawk Haven Winery! Tastings are $18 per person and a souvenir glass is available for an additional $2. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/premium-tastings-at-hawk-haven-2/
Link: http://hawkhavenvineyard.com/

StarSigns
Saturday, March 16 | 4 PM
Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University

The astrological signs take their names from the star patterns people found long ago in a sky they considered sacred and influential in the affairs of Earth. Although we see things differently today, we can still go outside and find these patterns in a sky filled with signs and stories of our own making. During this 1-hour long show you will learn to identify the brightest planets and constellations visible in the sky. MORE >

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/starsigns-11/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/283542685599798/

Mi Casa Tu Casa
Sunday, March 17 | 2 PM
Appel Farm, Elmer

New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents Dream Catcher Repertory Theatre's production of Mi Casa Tu Casa. Mi Casa Tu Casa is a bilingual blend of music and folktales for the entire family. Musicians and storytellers are your guides on this journey through time, place, and imagination. This event is part of the Alliance's Stages Festival, the state's largest theatre festival that provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout the month of March. MORE >

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