festivals: Pine Barrens Festival 2008 at Holy Eucharist Church - 08/02/08 09:13 AM
The Church of the Holy Eucharist, located in Tabernacle, NJ, is celebrating their 20th annual Pine Barrens Festival held on the grounds of the church, starting August 4th (Monday) through August 9th (Saturday), 2008.Festivities include food, beverages, rides and entertainment nightly and all day Saturday.  See the official Pine Barrens Festival web site for details, including event schedules and directions, plus festival photos from the previous year.   A highlight each day with be "Focus On Our Town" in which one of the surrounding municipalities of Tabernacle, Medford, Medford Lakes, Southampton, Shamong and Woodland (Chatsworth) will each be honoring a community member who has contributed outstanding service to their respective community.According to the official … (0 comments)

festivals: Burlington County Earth Fair 2008 at Historic Smithville Park on Sunday, June 8 - 06/06/08 05:18 PM
Free environmentally-friendly festival on Sunday, June 8th between 10 a.m and 4 p.m.Earth Fair gets bigger and better each year with outdoor environmental fun and entertainment for all ages, including live music, animals, canoeing, crafts, great food and much more.  Check out the Sustainable Living Tent with hybrid vehicles, green driveways and energy efficient solutions for the home.  Go on a nature walk and explore birds, trees and live plants.  Kayak Smithville Lake, canoe the Rancocas, climb the rock wall, bounce on the inflatable, get your face painted, see puppet shows and hear storytelling.  Participate in many types of activities, demonstrations and workshops … (0 comments)

festivals: Resources for Locating Music Festivals in the United States, North America - 01/26/08 01:16 PM
Here are updated resources for cultural music events throughout the country that include festivals and concert by world class artists who may not be part of the normal popular radio music fare or everyday gossip magazine fodder, but have growing followings of people who have heard them and appreciate their uniqueness, diversity, artistry and ability to musically connect with their audiences.Check out the growing lists of events and make plans to attend several near where you live or as part of your vacation...World Music / CrashArts - presents the finest traditional and contemporary performing arts from around the world to the … (0 comments)

festivals: Apple Festival at Kirby's Mill, Medford, NJ - Saturday (10/13/07) - 10/12/07 05:35 PM
[Note: This is about the 2007 Festival, see comments below for updated links to current festival as available.]On Saturday, October 13th, enjoy a day of outdoor fun for the entire family at the 29th annual Apple Festival at Historic Kirby's Mill.    In what is one of the largest annual festivals in South Jersey, more than 90 artists and crafters will showcase their varied wares on the grounds of historic Kirby's Mill. The Apple Festival will feature blacksmith and craft demonstrations, apple-butter, hot and cold apple cider, home-churned apple ice cream and apple cider donut making, plus the popular Apple Bake Off and a … (3 comments)

festivals: Medford Community Events: Annual Art, Music and Antiques Festival - 06/08/07 02:26 AM
The past Sunday was the annual Arts, Music and Antiques Festival hosted by the Medford Village Historical Society. This year we had the threat of rain hovering over the event.   The rains did come, but they held off with just a few sprinkles until later in the afternoon, so we we able to successfully hold the event while only shortening it by about an hour when the rains began coming steadily and gradually increasing in intensity.For those of you who attended and stopped by our booth, we thank you.  If you missed it, then plan for next year as the discussion … (0 comments)

festivals: Medford NJ: Arts, Music & Antiques Festival - Sunday June 3rd - 06/02/07 09:33 AM
For a great time out with friends or family, join us at the annual Medford, New Jersey  Arts, Music and Antiques Festival, hosted by the Historic Medford Village Association.  It will start at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 3rd.  (Rain date will be, Sunday June 10th, the following week.) This event turns the main streets of Medford Village into a big outdoor exhibit with multiple stages.  There is plenty to see and hear and eat!   For last year's event, "The Historic Medford Village Association enjoyed a perfect day for  the 14th Annual Festival of Art & Music, which was held on … (0 comments)

festivals: Medford Dickens Festival Postposted To Saturday - 12/01/06 02:27 PM
NOTICE: The Annual Medford Dickens Festival has been postoned from Friday to Saturday (December 2) at the same time due to bad weather.http://www.lawrenceyerkes.com/
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festivals: Medford Dickens Festival - Starts The Holiday Season - 11/26/06 08:35 PM
The township of Medford celebrates it's annual Dickens Festival, this Friday, Dec. 1st (rain date Dec. 2nd) the official Medford start to the Holiday season! A tree lighting ceremony kicks off the festival. Sponsored by the Historic Medford Village Association, its held on Main Street (Rt. 541). It starts at 6pm and runs until 9:30pm.This is a great evening out for couples, families and groups of friends. Lots of food, music, entertainment, historic walking tour, carriage rides and more.Click here for more details.   Visit my web site for additional resources and services: LawrenceYerkes.com  and visit BestHomes-NJ.com for the latest New Jersey Real Estate … (0 comments)

festivals: Cranberries Are Celebrated In The New Jersey Pinelands - 10/22/06 07:27 AM
Chatsworth (Woodland Township) considers itself part of the "heart" of the pinelands. It is located among the beautiful Pine Barrens of New Jersey, a region stretching from Brendan T. Byrne (formerly called Lebanon) State Forest to the Forked River Mountains area and out to Long Beach Island, Barnegat and Tuckerton along the shore. It is an area known for it's cranberry bogs which supply well-known processors and distributors of cranberry products such as Ocean Spray.  Cranberries are harvested in October and it is a fascinating and unique way of harvesting.  If you are driving in the area during that time you will … (0 comments)

festivals: New Jersey In The Fall - Plenty to See and Do - 10/02/06 06:39 PM
The fall is one of the best times of the year.  And New Jersey is a great place to experience it in all it's variety.Local school sports are back in full swing with everything from nationally ranked soccer to football -- it's all action packed.  Outdoors, New Jersey provides scenic beauty and chances to enjoy parks and historical sites in a cooler, yet comfortable, atmosphere.   The Jersey Shore is still a great place to go to enjoy the walks on the beach and the boardwalks.  Many of the shops and stands will still be open, especially on the weekends.  In the early part … (0 comments)

festivals: Caring for Customers and their Customs - 07/23/06 06:06 AM
One of the things that makes our country so great is the rich diversity of people that desire to live in our communities.  As good customer service and relationship building is the key to developing long term clients, it's important to strive to understand and appreciate others.  One way is to learn and understand their customs, which shows respect, acceptance and understanding on our part.  This includes holidays, secular and religious.  (It can also be incorporated as part of advertising campaign.)Here are a few general holiday links you can reference:Click here for Wikipedia list of holidays and special occassions celebrated in the United States every year.http://www.holidays.net/Here are … (1 comments)

festivals: Tour and Explore New Jersey's Wine Trails, Festivals and Events - 07/15/06 04:09 AM
More than two hundred years ago, London's Royal Society of the Arts recognized two New Jersey vintners for their success in producing the first bottles of quality wine derived from colonial agriculture. Today New Jersey's wineries continue the tradition of producing high quality wines. But New Jersey's two dozen wineries offer more than just nationally and internationally acclaimed wines, they offer a total wine experience.New Jersey wineries produce over 40 different varieties of wines, ranging from dry to semi-dry table wines to sparkling, fruit and dessert wines. These wines represent the three major wine grape categories grown in New Jersey -- … (0 comments)

festivals: Music Festivals In and Around New Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 07/11/06 04:53 AM
The greater Delaware Valley region has a rich, diverse musical culture. It offers a wonderful variety of musical events that occur through the year for everyone to enjoy.Here are links to information about various major music festivals happening annually in and around New Jersey, Delaware Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region:Bluegrass FestivalsBluegrass Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, NJGettysburg Bluegrass Festival, PABlues FestivalsLehigh Valley Blues and Jazz Festival, PABriggsfarm Blues Festival, PAThe Philadelphia Blues Fest, PAChesapeake Bay Blues Festival, MDFolk FestivalsApple Farm Arts & Music Festival, NJBethlehem Musikfest, PABridgeton Folk Festival, NJClearwater Hudson River Revival, NYCook Forrest Folk Gathering, PAFalcon Ridge Folk Festival, NYFOLK PROJECT Festivals, … (0 comments)

 

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