JEFFERSON, NJ — Food trucks, live music and a drone show are coming together for Jefferson Township's annual community celebration later this month.
Jefferson Day 2026 will run from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 26, at the Jefferson Township High School complex, 1010 Weldon Road in Oak Ridge.
The annual festival is hosted in partnership with Jefferson Township and is designed to bring residents and visitors together for an afternoon of food, entertainment, shopping and activities for different ages.
Blame It On the Girl, a female-fronted, five-piece party-rock cover band from North Jersey, will provide live music and entertainment. The group's repertoire spans pop, classic rock, funk and country, including songs associated with artists such as Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters, Journey and Bon Jovi. More performances and updates are available on the band's Instagram page.
Attendees can stop by food trucks and dessert vendors throughout the festival, then browse booths featuring local crafts and artisan goods.
Community organizations and local businesses are scheduled to participate as well, giving residents an opportunity to learn more about groups and services operating around Jefferson.
For children, the festival will include a large Kids Adventure Zone with family activities. Organizers describe it as one of the biggest children's adventure zones in New Jersey, although the event listing does not specify which attractions will be included. The celebration will conclude with a drone show at dusk.
Admission is $5, while children ages 5 and younger may attend for free. Advance FastPass tickets can be purchased through the event's official webpage.
Organizers describe Jefferson Day as the township's "favorite community celebration," offering residents a place to gather while supporting local vendors, businesses and community organizations.
Additional information and advance tickets are available through the Jefferson Day event page.
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