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The first weekend of May in New Jersey is packed with food, music, and family fun. Highlights include the Bayonne Food Truck Fest, Area 57 – Flying Objects and Other…
a food truck party in Hamburg
The first weekend of May in New Jersey is packed with food, music, and family fun. Highlights include the Bayonne Food Truck Fest, Area 57 - Flying Objects and Other Fun, and a high-energy performance from Warren Zeiders on The Stone Pony Summer Stage.
Bayonne Food Truck Fest
- What: Bayonne Food Truck Fest
- When: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from noon to 7 p.m.
- Where: Avenue E. between 22nd and 24th Streets, Bayonne
- Cost: Free admission — vendors will have items to purchase
The Bayonne Food Truck Fest is a lively community celebration of food, music, and fun for the whole family. This free event brings together over 30 food vendors serving everything from empanadas and BBQ to gourmet burgers and sweet treats. Guests can enjoy live music, a beer garden, kids' rides, face painting, and sand art, creating a festive atmosphere for all ages. As part of New Jersey's vibrant 2025 spring festival season, which includes more than 40 events statewide, Bayonne's Food Truck Fest is a must-visit destination.
Area 57 - Flying Objects and Other Fun
- What: Area 57 - Flying Objects and Other Fun
- When: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Warren County Community College, 475 New Jersey Route 57, Washington
- Cost: Adults $4; Veterans, Seniors, and Students are free
Area 57 – Flying Objects and Other Fun is a hands-on celebration of aviation, robotics, and tech innovation. Warren Community College hosts the event, showcasing its nationally recognized WarrenUAS program, offering drones, land/sea/sky robotics, and artificial intelligence demos. Guests can enjoy drone exhibits, hot air balloon rides, combat robot competitions, rocket launches with an actual rocket scientist, and a sci-fi-themed mobile arcade.
Warren Zeiders on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
- What: Warren Zeiders on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
- When: Friday, May 2, 2025, at 8 p.m.
- Where: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park
- Cost: $45 in advance, $55 at the door
Warren Zeiders brings his mix of country grit and rock 'n' roll edge to the stage following the breakout success of his Platinum-certified debut single and 2023 hit "Pretty Little Poison." At just 24, Zeiders has already headlined national tours, performed on national TV and the Grand Ole Opry, and amassed over a billion views on TikTok. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with opening acts Chris Rendell and Not Leaving Sober performing inside The Stone Pony.
Other Events
As spring blooms across New Jersey, the first weekend of May offers a variety of events celebrating the season's arrival. From picturesque farm festivals to culinary gatherings and live music showcases, there's something for everyone to enjoy:
- Riamede Farm Spring Blossom Festival: Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riamede Farm, 122 Oakdale Road, Chester
- New Jersey Wine & Food Festival: Friday, May 2, 2025, from 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m.; and Sunday Brunch, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crystal Springs Resort, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg
- First Friday Songwriter Series: The Anderson Council duo, Jefferson & The Inversions, and Jon Caspi: Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Boontown Coffee Co., 602 Main St., Boonton
