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Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:00am – 5:00pm (Rain or Shine) Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden Parking Lot A, 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ 908 722-1200 Ext. 5721 Featuring: Activity station for kids, live music, artisan craft vendors, food trucks, rose plants for sale, picnicking on the lawn, and more! 11:00am – 12:30pm | Borderline (Bluegrass Trio) 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Zydeco-a-Go-Go (Zydeco & Cajun) 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Akeylah Simone (R&B, Rock & Jazz) ~Note that pets are not permitted in the Rose Garden~ FREE ADMISSION (Donations kindly appreciated) In collaboration with the Delaware & Raritan State Park & Commission

Shedfest is an outdoor music festival and fundraiser for Raritan Headwaters held at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster, NJ. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun afternoon listening to great local bands, eating delicious food, and enjoying the outdoors at our beautiful wildlife preserve.

A full-day celebration of global cultures featuring international food vendors, artisan crafts, live performances, cultural demonstrations, sidewalk sales, and family activities. Thousands of attendees visit Downtown Somerville for this high-energy festival, making it one of the borough’s largest annual events. Entertainment Schedule: 12:15-DeLaVida 1:00- Black Belt World 1:30- The Verdict 2:45- Lynn Academy of Irish Dance 3:30- Grupo Folklore Latam 4:00- Zawadi African Dance & Drum, Inc 4:30- Rhythmic Arts Center 5:00- Center for Cultural & Creative Exchange

TurkishFest is a two-day cultural festival celebrating Turkish food, art and community, hosted by Central Jersey Community Center in Somerset, New Jersey. Previously scheduled for May 23-24, the festival has been rescheduled to June 6-7 due to weather conditions. Attendees can enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine including Adana Kebab, Shish Kebab, Chicken Shish Kebab, Cag Kebab, Gyro-Doner Kebab, Turkish Vegan Cig Kofte, Kunefe, Baklava, and much more. The festival also features live concerts, traditional dances, performing arts, a kids’ train ride, playground, cultural dialog booths, and traditional crafts. Admission and parking are free.

The Montgomery Rev 250 Committee will stage an event at the Van Horn Park pavilion on June 6 at 11 am to commemorate the 1780 march through our area by George Washington and his troops with allied French forces led by the Compte de Rochambeau to their decisive victory over the British in Yorktown, Virginia. Montgomery resident Paul Blodgett, chairman of Montgomery’s Revolution 250 Committee, said “George Washington and the Continental Army marched through Rocky Hill and Montgomery Township (both known then as the Western Precinct) four times” The event will include a short talk by Anna Mancilla of the Van Harlingen Historical Society and Paul Blodgett.

Green Brook is celebrating our 250th anniversary on June 6, 2026, at Washington Rock State Park, from 11AM to 4PM. There will be many festivities and attractions, including: NJ Fife and Drum; Outwater Militia; Colonial Medicine/Battlefield; General George Washington – who will give a wonderful lecture; DAR Chapter; Plainfield Historical Society; Recitation of the Declaration of Independence by a local High School Student; and lots more! Capital Craft will be catering the event for purchase and Danny’s Ice Cream will be there for purchase. * Shuttle bus service will be available from Green Brook Middle School to the event site at Washington Rock State Park.

Downtown Somerville’s signature live music series brings talented local and regional bands to Division Street. From rock and soul to acoustic and indie performances, the concerts create a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere that boosts traffic for nearby restaurants and shops each weekend. May 23 – September 5, 2026 6PM – 9PM (Saturday’s)

In this 2.5 -hour class, students will learn how to smoothly frost a cake with buttercream and decorate it with adorable fondant lemons, lemon slices, leaves, and daisy accents. Perfect for beginners and teens/adults looking to create a show-stopping dessert. All supplies are included.