Multi-day events
New Jersey Air Show | June 19-21
Greenwood Lake Airport, 126 Airport Rd #7, West Milford, NJ
Immersive day-to-night airshow featuring aerobatics, pyrotechnics, lasers, fireworks, fireballs and a choreographed drone show. Admission required.
New Jersey State Fair - Sussex County Farm & Horse Show | July 31-August 8
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
Annual Sussex County fair featuring free entertainment, agricultural exhibits and farm animals, carnival rides, craft vendors, classic fair food, live music, equestrian events, 4-H displays, petting zoo, craft shows and more. Ticketed. Visit sussexcountyfairgrounds.org
Cash & Country Festival and NY Whisky Weekend | August 1-2
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, 114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY
Two-day summer music and spirits festival celebrating the music of Johnny Cash and country music with live music, food, and craft beverages. Concurrent with New York Whisky Weekend, showcasing tastings and samples from New York distilleries, specialty cocktails and opportunities to meet local spirit makers. Visit www.wvwinery.com. Admission required. Noon – 5 p.m.
Hudson Valley Film Festival | August 18-20
Warwick Drive-In Theater, 5 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY
Three-night independent film festival showcasing a curated selection of short films from emerging and established filmmakers, and features live music, vendors, art installations, photo opportunities, awards presentations and nightly pre-parties celebrating independent film and creative arts. Visit www.hudsonvalleyfilmfest.com. Admission required. Festival activities begin in the late afternoon; film screenings begin at dusk.
Saturday, June 27
West Milford Community Day & Fireworks | 2-10 p.m.
West Milford High School Complex, 67 Highlander Dr., West Milford, NJ
Continuous day-long event commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with local business vendors, live music, kids’ fun zone, lawn games, giveaways, and an adult-only beer garden. Fireworks are set off after sunset. Rain date June 28.
Sunday, July 26
Dirt’s Kitchen Garden Tour | 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Multiple garden locations throughout West Milford NJ, Sussex County NJ and Orange County NY
Dirt Magazine’s self-guided tour of local backyard food gardens. Spend the day hopping from one kitchen garden to the next to learn how your neighbors are plotting produce aisles in their backyards. In the evening, join the gardeners and other ticketholders at Meadow Blues for an after-party featuring farm-to-table bites and local brews. Tickets and more details available online at kitchengardentours.com.
Thursday, July 2
Warwick Food Truck Festival | 4-9 p.m.
Mountain Lake Park, 46 Bowen Road, Warwick, NY.
Community festival featuring food trucks, live music, beverages and family-friendly activities, with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations. Visit www.warwickfoodtruckfestival.com. Admission required.
Saturday, July 4
Greenwood Lake Fireworks | 9 p.m.
Greenwood Lake Village Park, Windermere Ave. and waterfront viewing areas, Greenwood Lake, NY.
Annual Independence Day fireworks display over Greenwood Lake featuring a lakeside viewing experience from multiple public access points around the village. Free admission.