Carnival Coming to McBride Field July 13-17

Summer's here, which means it's fair season! There are plenty of fun-filled entertainment, rides and all-you-can-eat junk food to be had close to home. Patch gives a break down of some of the carnivals coming our way:

Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Lions Club Carnival
When/Where: July 13 to 17, 6 to 10 p.m. , Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (Parking on the field)
Why Go: It's not every day you get carnival rides and games for the family so close to the Urban Farms Shopping Center 
Pricing: Entrance is free, rides, games and food extra. 

State Fair at the Meadowlands Fair Grounds
When and Where:  The New Meadowlands Fairgrounds, next to the New Meadowlands Stadium Stadium Stadium Road, East Rutherford. The fair runs from June 24 to July 10.
Why Go: This fair is one of the Garden State’s biggest summer attractions as it features hundreds of rides, events, and entertainment including an alligator show, petting zoo, and circus entertainment.
Pricing: Monday through Thursday: $7 for age 13 & up, children 12 and under & Senior Citizens $5; Friday through Sunday: $9 for age 13 & up; children 12 and under & Senior Citizens $6; Parking is $4 Thursday through Sunday; Children under 34" are admitted free daily.

Glen Rock’s Four Day Family Fair
When/Where: Wilde Memorial Park, Maple Avenue, Glen Rock  on June 23, through Sunday June 26; Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy rides, games, and food. A pizza eating contest will also be held on Sunday June 26. Pizza donated by Johns Boy Pizza.
Pricing: $20 per day bracelets for unlimited rides
Contact: For more information visit the website or call Pam Wolak at 201-447-3434

Westwood Summer Festival
Where/When: Downtown Westwood, along Westwood Avenue, Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: The Westwood Chamber of Commerce is presenting the annual summer festival, which turns Westwood Avenue into a pedestrian shopping area by closing the street. Patrons will encounter shopping deals, food, health experts, inflatables for children and more.

Taste of Rutherford Festival
When/Where: Park Avenue in Rutherford on Thursday, June, 30.
Why Go: A must for all food enthusiasts, this festival offers food from some of the town’s best restaurants. Besides the great food, guests will also be treated to musical entertainment as well as a classic car show. Wine tasting will take place at Williams Plaza.
Pricing: Tickets can be purchased at the Rutherford Public Library as well as the Rutherford Downtown Department office. Guests can purchase a ticket $10 which guarantees 10 samples of food or $5 for five samples. Guests can expect to pay $10 for the wine tasting tent.
Contact: Call the Rutherford Downtown Partnership at 201-460- 3000, ext. 3156

Tenafly Street Fair
Where/When: This event will be held on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday June 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington Street and Railroad Avenue in Tenafly.
Why Go: Come enjoy entertainment as well as merchandise and food vendors including a ‘crafts corner’ 
Pricing: Admission is free.

Bergen County 4-H Master Gardener’s Fair
Where: When: Van Saun Park in Paramus, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Aug. 15 from 10 a.m.  to 4 p.m.
Why Go: This event includes live performances, displays, as well as educational activities for children including contests and games and crafts for sale. Get tips on lawn care, soil conservation, recycling, composting and more.
Pricing: Admission and parking are both free
Contact: For more information contact Monique Bliss at 201-336-6785. If crafters are interested in participating, applications are available for download.

The 96th Annual Saint Joseph Festival
When/Where: Labor Day Weekend on September 2, 3, 4, and 5 at 40 Spring Street, St. Joseph's Church and the rear of Kmart in Lodi; Friday 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Why Go: Come enjoy traditional Italian fare like sausage and peppers, zeppoles, gelato, pizza, and macaroni and meatballs; Live entertainment including music and carnival rides and games of chance
Pricing/Contact: For more information please visit the website or call 973-779-0643

Bergen County Historical Society Event

Why go: Celebrate the ancient Algonquian "Winu Gischuch" or Ripe Corn Moon festival which honors Native American heritage. Historian and author Kevin Wright will speak on his book "1609: A Country That Was Never Lost." Guests are also allowed to visit the gift shop as well as The Steuben House’s rare artifacts collection. Refreshments will be served in the Campbell-Christie house.
When and Where: This one-of-a-kind festival will be held at Historic New Bridge Landing from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 27.
Pricing: Suggested donations are $15 for guests, $12 for members. 
Contact: For more information. visit the website or call 201-343-9492

2011 St. Joseph Feast
Why go: Enjoy traditional Italian fare such as sausage and peppers, zeppoles, gelato, pizza, and macaroni and meatballs. This event also features music, including an accordion player and DJ Express entertainment. Rides and games of chance will also be featured.
When and Where: This feast will be held on Labor Day Weekend (September 2, 3, 4, and 5) at 40 Spring Street, on the church grounds, and in the rear of K-mart in Lodi.  Friday hours are 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday hours are from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Pricing/Contact: For more information please visit the website or call 973-779-0643

Hackensack Car Show
Who: Held at Farleigh Dickinson University, guests can come and enjoy gazing at vintage cars and enjoy food and other entertainment  
Where/When: This event will be held at Farleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack on June 26 2011, Rain Date is July 10.
Why: A must for any car lover, this event celebrates over 100 years of cars with great food and music.
Pricing: Entry and parking for this event is free to the public.

New York Renaissance Faire
Who: Take a step back in time and visit the New York Renaissance Faire.
Where: This festival runs from August 6 through September 25, 2011. Set in Sterling Forest in Tuxedo Park, New York, daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why: Enjoy sixteenth century themed games, arts, crafts, music, food, and dance. 
Pricing/Contact: Tickets cost $22 for adults and $11 for children. For more information visit the website or call 845-351-5171

Oradell Festival
Who: Enjoy the borough of Oradell’s Oradell festival
When/Where: This event will be held on July 3, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kinderkamack Road and Oradell Avenue in Oradell N.J.
Why: A great that has a wide variety of exhibitors including classic fair food, crafts, rides, and a petting zoo. Music and entertainment is also a part of the event.