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Labor Day! Summer’s done, no more fun. Don’t bet on it. In Northwest New Jersey, the fun just begins to crank up to speed in September. The weeks ahead will be packed with events, so keep an eye on our calendar and watch out for our virtual efforts to keep you informed. |
25th Anniversary Scandinavian Fest The 25th annual Smörgåsbord of Family Fun unfolds on Sunday, September 6 at Vasa Park in Budd Lake. The largest Nordic festival on the East coast, the Scandinavian Fest is an all-day outdoor event (entertainment covered) celebrating the food, crafts, arts, traditions and current life of the Nordic countries of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. In all, Fest ‘09 offers 37 performances on 4 stages for adults & children -- performing groups, music & dance, talks, and more. Speical performers include The Swedish Troubadours, Dave Kaminsky, Mock Turtle marionettes, Eric Olsen’s Jazz Quartet, Ruth Ann Cunningham, Magnus Mårtensson, Julane Lund, Laura Aihkisalo, and Daughters of Scandinavia. Seventeen food vendors offer the traditional popular (and some not-so-familiar) dishes as well as those delicious Nordic desserts, plus lots more to enjoy with beer and other beverages. And there is an extensive Nordic Marketplace of fifty-four specialized vendors who offer Nordic handicrafts, traditional folk and contemporary dress, and modern Nordic gifts ranging from knickknacks to lush Icelandic sweaters and elaborate decorative furnishings, artwork, and jewelry. Rain or shine, 10am - 6pm. $14/ $13 seniors, those wearing authentic Nordic regional folkdress and children 12 & under are free. 12 and under. ScanFest is easy to find. Simply follow US Route 46 West off X-25 from I-80 in NJ for 3 miles to the first light past Budd Lake. Left onto Wolfe Rd and 1/4 mile to Vasa Park at 1 Wolfe Road on the right. (map) You'll find more info and tickets online. Or e-mail Info@ScanFest.org. |
 Loving Pair Swans by Bob MorelandSporting ArtThis weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) presents a rare opportunity to meet some of America’s most acclaimed wildlife and sporting artists at the Decoys and Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown. The Annual Wildlife and Sporting Art Show features paintings and carvings by over 20 renowned artists, many of whom will be in attendance. 55 Bridge St.. 908/996-6501 While
you’re in town you’ll enjoy the
annual Frenchtown River Festival with a host
of crafts people, entertainment, exhibits and vendors.
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Looking for bargains?Just up the road from Frenchtown, in Flemington, the annual Labor Day Weekend Sale at Liberty Village Premium Outlets offers extra discounts on top of everyday savings of 25%-65%. Stores will have specially marked merchandise and clearance items outside. There is also musical entertainment scheduled for Saturday and Monday.  If you want to do your Labor Day saving in Sussex County, Sidewalk Sales Days begin on Thursday at Olde Lafayette Village. And on Sundays, the shopping village features one of the area's largest farmers markets. Get your Jersey tomatoes! 75 State Route 15. 973/383-8323 |
Aromantic!Indulge all of your garlic fantasies at the Pocono Garlic Festival, a mix of aromatic and tasty foods liberally laced a variety of Pocono-grown entertainment.With two outdoor stages, a children's activity area, education tent & multiple strolling acts, festival goers will enjoy a wide variety of non-stop live music & "garlic themed" novelty shows for the whole family. 10 - 6pm. $10/ $7.50 advance; 2 day: $15/13. The festival takes place at Shawnee Mountain. 570/421-7231 |
 Rooms With A ViewThe approaching end of summer does not mean you should forget about a camping trip. Fall is the best! And if you haven't made plans for Labor Day, you might find an open spot at any of these Skylands Campgrounds
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