There are a few things in life that are inherently good. In my opinion, those include: live music,…read morecarnival food, thrill rides, good weather, quality time with friends, and animal freak shows. The Union County Music Fest provides all of the above and more, and all at the super low price of ... well, NOTHING! Let's start with the logistics. First of all, it would be nearly impossible to get to Music Fest without a car, so I'm lucky my Jersey-dwelling pals offered to drive. Second, Music Fest is held in association with the county fair, which accounts for the rickety and slightly scary rides, the carnival food (funnel cake, anyone!?), and the Anibal freak show. Freaks on display included a zebra/donkey cross breed, sheep with five legs, and a midget bull. Awesome! Now on to the music. There was a great mix of styles on display, and the three bands I saw each provided a very different experience. First I saw The Zombies, a '60s psychedelic band that was popular with the older crowd, but still were pleasantly enjoyable. For me, the highlight of the evening was getting to see Robert Randolph and the Family Band, who were absolutely spectacular. His mix of rock, funk, rhythm and blues, and gospel is not to be missed and I was totally blown away by his incredible work on the pedal steel. In fact, I was so impressed that I weaseled my way backstage after his set so that I could tell him I was hooked and will definitely be seeing him again soon. See the attached picture for visual proof. Headlining Sunday night was Spoon, another band that I really like. They were better than when I first saw them a couple of years ago in NYC in a venue that I hate, and the crowd was very receptive. The threat of rain kept many people away, which was too bad for the bands but good for me and my friends. We were right up near the front for both Robert Randolph and Spoon. A few of my friends were there for the Saturday lineup as well, and they said it was much more crowded, which isn't a surprise since the weather was so much better. Saturday's performers included headliners Train (not my thing, but ok), OK Go, The Bravery, and several others. The festival also boasts a small stage for local bands, as well as a pop/dance area, which seemed popular with the tweens. I hear there was also a human freak show on Saturday, but unfortunately it was not open Sunday. I'm excited to see who will be back for Music Fest in 2011, but it will be hard to beat the experience I had there yesterday.

For Union County, this was a great festival. However, it was poorly put together also…read more First off, we did the smarter thing and used Uber to get to and from the event because I heard parking was a disaster. Also, there were very few signs. When you did park, you had a bit to walk but there were no signs that told you where to go. I think they need better signage and more lighting in the dark as I almost twisted my ankle walking over. The craft beer garden was $9 a drink, which was a bit high. And you didn't get to sample anything before you bought it (also note get your token beforehand) so careful how you spend it. Though, they had some great beers there. The waits weren't too long surprisingly. However, the lines for some of the food trucks were way more. Many food trucks already sold out of food when I got there Saturday night. Meh. But thankfully there were plenty that were more well prepared. The rides were a little pricey also at $1.50 a ticket and some of the rides at 5 tickets. Eek. I think I'd go again but they do need some improvement. Also, more lighting would be appreciated all around. This review doesn't include the concerts because I didn't bother with that. If you angled yourself properly in the food truck/carnival area, you got a GREAT view of the MainStage for FREE FYI.

This not for the fair but for the parkstage venue that was added this year…read more 1 star is to much. The grounds are poorly maintained. I was recently there. I am disabled with a walker. You have to deal with unnoticeable holes until you almost fall in them. Many uncovered wires to easily trip on. A lawsuit waiting to happen at this place. I will write anywhere I can about my horrible experience with parkstage/count basie theater.

Went to see Dark Star on Saturday. Had vip left tickets…read more Parking was easy off of central Ave. Info said no tailgating so didn't bring anything but folks had some chairs and food in the lot If I hit a future show I will pack some snacks and maybe a chair. Inside was well setup with nice portable toilets. Had many places to buy drinks-beer, wine and hard liquor. A blue moon pint was $12.00. Mostly cashless, but I was told one took cash. Had some food trucks on the grounds. Great place to see a show.

Meh. Not really worth the $40 ticket. I will give credit to the creativity used to make some of…read morethese sculptures out of Christmas lights which is definitely cool. I didn't have to wait to get in and honestly it was a quick ride through. Maybe 20 minutes driving around 5 mph. The holiday village didn't have much to offer either. A few drink stands, mini ice skating rink, s'mores, and an opportunity to take a picture with Santa at an additional cost.

Not sure what happened to this display. It used to be so much better. We went tonight and were out…read morein 20 minutes since we didn't want to pay even more money for the village. We literally couldn't believe we were at the exit. On top of that the traffic directing was terrible and confusing. Signs were not clear and people directing the traffic were sending people out of the light show when there was still more to see. We almost accidentally left the show even earlier because the person was sending people out towards the village. Luckily I noticed and stayed in line. Unfortunately we wouldn't recommend the show anymore and we won't be returning.

Thank you Mayor Sam Joshi for injecting some holiday spirit into our community. I've lived in town…read morefor 11 years and in the last two years with Joshi at the helm, there has been a significant improvement in the level of positive engagement within the community. Leaders are more energized. New businesses are thriving. I feel more optimistic about the future of Edison. The opening night for Edison's first annual Winter Wonderland and Marketplace was a huge success, despite the intermittent rain. Now that we have this event happening in town, I have another outlet for supporting local businesses, and I won't have to drag my kids elsewhere for holiday festivities! #winning

It was good the year they had it. Then we went the next and it wasn't there. There was no notice…read morethat the fair was cancelled.

Great Street Fair... spread out all over downtown Westfield. So many vendors selling so many…read morethings. Lots of food to choose from and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy. Great place to spend a leisurely Sunday walking around...

Are you spending your Saturday afternoon in Flushing Meadows Park or Citi Field and found yourself…read morecraving for more of that Queens energy, but more importantly, craving for more of that diverse food scene? Well, then head on over to the Queens Night Market! Although there seems to be some kind of food festival popping up each weekend across the city, the vibe and diverse food scene here is still unmatched! The food selection has grown exponentially since I last visited over five years ago, making it easier for visitors to sample international bites all in one place. Moreover, the prices remained reasonable with most items under $8. On this visit, we tried the egg-shaped waffles stuffed with Nutella and custard, the Burmese pancakes stuffed with meat, the Venezuelan corn pancake stuffed with beef and mozzarella, and some Hainanese chicken with rice. Most of these items were delicious and the standout were the Burmese stuffed pancakes. The portions, although small, are still good enough for sharing. If you need more reasons to visit, they are also showing World Cup games here when we visited. You can have your watch party with great food options! The service is usually quite quick despite some long lines.

I went when QNM first debuted in 2015. It was a great concept and still is. it showcased a variety…read moreof cuisines at an affordable price point ($5 at the time). The portion and value at the time was definitely there. I have returned a few times over the years, most recently in 2026 coincidently for the World cup games as well! However, I feel like the food portion has decreased drastically. I do understand prices will need to go up with inflation, but the portions are much smaller from when it first started. For example, the Romanian chutney cake (dessert cone) and the amount of Filipino lumpia they provide for the price is much smaller now. For four years, the price was at $5 max. In 2019, the stalls raised their maximum price to $6, which remains the same today in 2026. From a recent 2026 Gothamist article though, 2026 will be the last year for the $6 cap so 2027 may potentially be increased to $7 cap or be eliminated. that is in the air right now. Despite the pricing/portion value, QNM is great way to try different cuisines all in one place. its a great way for growing families to chill in an open grassy area that has music and pop-ups at times (ie: HK VITA brand lemon tea had a pop up there). Parking is crowded so its best to walk from 7 train-111th st hall of science train stop or uber if you live close by. Overall, QNM is a nice event to go with friends to share items, but im personally losing the allure of it after going a few times over the years with diminishing returns.

Portugal Day is the national holiday for the country of Portugal and is celebrated annually on June…read more10th. Throughout the world, Portuguese communities celebrate the day, as well. Portugal Day in the Ironbound is a big deal and takes over Ferry Street yearly for one weekend every June. Check it out at least once. It's pretty cool. There's so much to experience - music in the streets, a parade, costumes, delicious cuisine at food stands and served at many of the restaurants lining Ferry street, huge sangria drinks and Bacardi lemonade drinks. It's a big party. It's free to walk around, but some places have private celebrations that you can enter by paying an entrance fee. I know that Iberia charged $20 to enter their lot where they had their own food stands and entertainment. I didn't go inside, but my friends went and said it was pretty cool. You'll have fun either way - going the free route or paying for a more exclusive experience. Portugal Day is a fun time and something to check out in the Ironbound in June.

I have been coming here for years. I've come with friends, i've come with family. either way- its…read morefun. You have to get the big tub of Sangria at sol-mar tent . Its $15 but so worth it. Also, try sardines, fried eel, octopus, and the ribs. For the young people, theres drinking and dancing. Theres a parade for all those that like that. Yes, sometimes it gets a little crazy in the streets. Yes, there usually is trash everywhere b/c people dont use the trash cans. Yes, parking can be tough. Yes, you still should experience it!

Love the Feast of Santa Rosalia. I try to go whenever it's on. sausage Sandwiches are blazing from…read morethe Lucy Carts!

The festival was okay but I felt like there was a lot of garbage and dirty water in many areas. I…read morethink there were less vendors than last year. The food I tried were pretty good like the meat skewers, egg waffle, corn dog and gelato. The music was nice. My toddler danced on the sidewalk.

This is an unspoken festival, that has been going on in the Bronx for over 15 years, this past…read moreweekend, was my fist time , there. I have to say it reminded me of the St Gennaro. with good food and many different vendor's, they also had so many rides for the kids and teens. but what I loved the most was the music, with the people walking and dancing the night away. for a Festival, that only stretched a few blocks and the cost of the rides where only 3 dollars and the food was just right, with sausage and peppers and more, we had Lot's of fun. cant wait for next year. I

I didn't expect much from a Bronx festival. But Lo n behold this was a jamming fest. There were…read moresome decent rides for the kiddies and your teens will love it and want to come back again the next day. The food was delish..you had your typical sausage n peppers, zeppoles, funnel cake, shish kebobs, chocolate covered everything and my fav, deep fried oreos! Well organized and cops were chillin too. Music was off the meat rack! It's a fun place to visit, eat, drink and chill. But hurry! I think it ends this weekend! It was my first time but I will def be back next year!

Last year everyone was so friendly and wonderful. I enjoyed the food the area and the items vendedread more

I was there about 10 years ago , I had a great time . The only thing was I drove around for parking…read more.