There’s nothing better than a local summer, and in the Bergen County area, there are plenty of opportunities for just that. Summer 2025 comes with a list of festivals, fairs, and carnivals galore happening from June to August in towns including Lodi, Fort Lee, Rutherford, and more. Read on for a list of Bergen County festivals and community events happening this summer 2025.
Bergen County Festivals
State Fair Meadowlands | 102 NJ State Highway 120, East Rutherford
TBD
The State Fair Meadowlands will return for the 2025 season. This iconic event will feature a petting zoo, carnival food, a circus, rides, shows, live animals, and more. The 2025 dates have yet to be announced, but the fair typically starts in late June and ends in mid-July. Visit its website for future announcements.
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L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival 2025 at the Garden State Plaza | 1 Garden State Plaza Parkway, Paramus
June 4th-June 8th | Wednesdays, Thursdays, + Fridays: 5PM – 10PM + Weekends: 3PM – 11PM
The nonprofit organization Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) will host a carnival at Garden State Plaza from June 4th to June 8th. There will be carnival foods, rides, local vendors, and more. See the festival’s website for more.
Fort Lee Artisan Market at Hudson Lights Park | Corner of Lemoine + Main Streets, Fort Lee
June 7th | 12PM-5PM
This artisan market returns in June. Attendees can look forward to Bergen County artisans + makers selling fashion, accessories, jewelry, beauty + bath products, fine art, photography, and more. There will also be live music for all visitors to enjoy. For information, see here.
Summer Arts Fest | Ridgefield Park
June 7th | 4PM-9PM
The Ridgefield Park Arts Association will host its Summer Arts Fest along Main and Grove Streets on June 7th, with a rain date of June 8th. This event includes art demos + sales, starting at 4PM, as well as live music performances at 6PM. See here for more.
Tenafly Pride Parade + Celebration | Tenafly
July 7th | 1PM-4PM
The annual Tenafly Pride Parade and Celebration takes place on July 7th. The parade begins at 12:30PM at Oresko Memorial Green, located between Riveredge Road and West Clinton Avenue. A town-wide celebration, featuring speakers, LGBTQ+ authors, and visits from prominent activists and speakers, will follow at Huyler Park, located at 1 Piermont Road.
Rutherford PrideFest at Lincoln Park | 115 Highland Cross, Rutherford
June 7th | 12PM-4PM
Bergen County locals can celebrate Pride Month at Lincoln Park in Rutherford on June 7th. Hosted by the Rutherford Pride Alliance and Rutherford Arts Council, this community event is complete with a flag-raising ceremony at 11AM and a festival from 12PM-4PM, featuring live entertainment, kids’ activities, arts + crafts vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. Local non-profits will also be in attendance, providing visitors with information and resources. For more information, see here.
Englewood Caribbean Festival | 8 Depot Square, Englewood
June 8th | 11AM-5PM
The Englewood Caribbean Festival will feature performances by the artist Kranium, a live DJ, free bounce house, petting Zoo, stilt walkers, games, giveaways, and more. Attendees can expect food vendors selling dishes from Caribbean countries like the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, and more. See more here.
Montvale’s Mile Long Street Fair | 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale
June 8th | 10AM-5PM
Montvale’s Paragon Drive will transform into a street-wide festival boasting an arts + crafts area, live music, a kids’ area, gourmet food trucks, a beer garden run by Davey’s Irish Pub, over 150 vendors selling jewelry, handbags, sports collectibles, clothing, home decor, and more. Food options include festival staples such as empanadas, kettle corn, sausage + peppers, cheese steaks, hot dogs, ice cream, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Italian Ice, zeppole, and more. See here for more details.
Paramus Summer Food Truck Festival at Paramus Park Mall | 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
June 8th | 3PM-11PM
Twenty-three gourmet food trucks will be in attendance at this food truck festival, including 1950 Originals, Angry Archies, The Brownie Bar, Chick Wings + Things, Chow Wow, Cold Stone Creamery, Dagastinos Desserts, El Lechon De Negron, and more. This dog-friendly event also features pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, knocker ball, bungee trampoline, rock wall, face painting, sand art, vendors, a beer, sangria, + margarita garden, and live music. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable canned or boxed items to help support the Paramus Food Pantry. See here for more.
Artisan Market at Bergen Town Center | 1 Bergen Town Center, Paramus
June 14th | 12PM-7PM
Bergen Town Center’s Artisan Market will take place near the Kohl’s at Center Court. Over 25 artisans and vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, home decor, pet products, treats, handmade gifts, and more will be in attendance. See here for more.
Kids’ Fest at Borough Field | 300 Market Street, Elmwood Park
June 14th | 12PM-4PM
Elmwood Park’s first-ever Kids’ Fest takes place on June 14th at Borough Field. Children can enjoy bouncy houses + inflatables, face painting, arts + crafts projects, games, food trucks, and character interactions. There will also be kid-oriented vendors and demonstrations. For more details, see here.
Boots + BBQ Festival at Bergen Equestrian Center | 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia
June 21st | 5PM-9PM
The Bergen Equestrian Center, located within Overpeck County Park, will host a Boots + BBQ Festival on June 21st. Attendees can look forward to all things country, including a BBQ truck, an ice cream truck, and pony rides. All proceeds will go towards A Stable Life’s therapy programs. See this link for more.
Caribbean Island Food + Family Fun Festival at Teaneck Armory | 1799 Teaneck Avenue, Teaneck
June 29th | 12PM-7PM
This festival, taking place at the Teaneck Armory, is a celebration of Caribbean culture. DJ Mega Steve, authentic food options, craft vendors, a rock wall, zip line, train rides, and kids’ activities are to be expected. See here for more.
Bergen County Star-Spangled Spectacular at Overpeck County Park | 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia
July 4th | 2:30PM
The second annual Star-Spangled Spectacular returns for 2025 on July 4th at the Ridgefield Park side of Overpeck County Park. This patriotic community event boasts children’s activities, around 24 different food trucks, a beer + wine garden, and a fireworks show along Overpeck Creek. The New Jersey Wind Symphony will also perform Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. See this link for more.
Elmwood Park Flea Market + Collectible Show | 300 Market Street, Elmwood Park
July 6th | 9AM-5PM
The Elmwood Park Flea Market + Collectible Show will feature new items, collectibles, crafts, and gently used second-hand items for locals to shop. The vendor list has yet to be announced. See this link for future updates.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Annual Feast | 149 Copeland Avenue, Lyndhurst
July 9th – July 12th
Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s Annual Feast, a town-wide celebration featuring live music, food vendors, artisan makers, rides, and more, takes place throughout four days in July. The music lineup includes bands like Lights Out, American Soul, Super 70’s Rock Show, Rubix Kube, The Magic of Heart, and Stevie Mac. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. See more here.
3rd Annual Sunset Party | Ridgefield Park
July 12th | 6PM-10PM
Ridgefield Park’s third annual Sunset Park will happen on July 12th, with a rain date of July 19th. The event is 21+ only, BYOB, and features music from DJ Bobb Gray. Attendees can expect light bites. See this link for more.
Fort Lee Night Market at Hudson Lights Park | Corner of Lemoine + Main Streets, Fort Lee
August 2nd | 4PM-9PM
Fort Lee’s Night Market returns to Hudson Lights Park on August 2nd. Along with live performers, vendors selling fashion, accessories, jewelry, beauty + bath products, fine art, photography, and more will be in attendance. For information, see here.
Fiesta in America at American Dream | 1 American Dream Way, Rutherford
August 16th + August 17th
Fiesta in America is the largest indoor Filipino cultural and business event on the East Coast. As a celebration of Filipino culture, speakers, exhibitors, and more will be in attendance and visitors can look forward to networking, investment, and collaboration opportunities. See this link for more.
St. Philip Summer Festival of Fun at St. Philip the Apostle Church | 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook
August 20th – August 24th | TBD
This summer festival features rides, games, raffles, and food vendors. This also doubles as a fundraising event for the church. Specific details have yet to be announced. Visit the church’s website for future updates.
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Saint Joseph Fest | 40 Spring Street, Lodi
August 29th – September 1st | 7PM + 6PM
The annual Saint Joseph Fest returns to Lodi the last week of August. As the last hurrah of summer, guests can enjoy food vendors, games, rides, and music from local DJs and bands. For more details, see here.
All About the Teterboro Airport + Its History in Bergen County
Teterboro Airport may not have the name recognition of JFK or Newark Liberty, but this small airfield plays a crucial role in keeping the New York Metropolitan area's skies safe and running smoothly. Both Newark Liberty and JFK ranked among the top 50th busiest airports in the world since at least 2000, and Bergen County’s Teterboro functions as a reliever airport, diverting non-commercial traffic to it. With a legacy dating back over a century, both the Teterboro Airport and Borough of Teterboro share a history and a future. Read on to learn about Bergen County’s Teterboro Airport.
History of Teterboro Airport
Teterboro Airport, located in Bergen County’s Teterboro, Moonachie, and Hasbrouck Heights, is owned and managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Teterboro is the third-smallest municipality in the Garden State. It consists mostly of the airport but is home to about 70 residents, a museum, and some businesses like Costco and Walmart.
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In 1917, investment banker Walter C. Teter (1863-1929) of Montclair purchased about 700 acres of land spread across what is now Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, and Moonachie. Walter planned to develop a racetrack, naming his incorporated town Teter, after himself. However, his vision failed, and Walter sold a majority of the town to aviation interests who later created what became the Teterboro Airport, the earliest airport in the metropolitan area.
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In 1937, Vincent Hugo Bendix, an inventor, purchased 100 acres from Walter’s estate for the development of a $3M aircraft-parts factory. This action motivated residents to rename the town and airport in honor of Vincent. The factory created jobs and prospered during World War II, but everything changed when Vincent filed for personal bankruptcy, and in 1942, he resigned as board chairman. By June 1943, the residents of Bendix voted to rename the town and the airport yet again, reverting back to Teterboro.
The Port Authority purchased the airport in 1949 and in 1970 leased it to Pan Am World Airways and then its successor, Johnson Controls, for a term of 30 years. In 2000, the Port Authority resumed full responsibility for operations. Since 1970, the Port Authority has invested $174 million to upgrade the airport's facilities and open new areas of service to the aviation community.
Connection to Miracle on the Hudson
In 2009, the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 shocked those in the metropolitan area, many of whom remember and lived through 9/11 several years prior. The flight left from LaGuardia in Queens, and within the first two minutes, both engines were hit by a bird strike. Teterboro Airport was suggested as a potential emergency landing location for the aircraft, which ultimately landed on the Hudson River. The pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger II was given permission to land at Teterboro's Runway 1, which does not accept commercial aircraft except in emergencies. Ultimately, Captain Sully realized that Teterboro was not feasible and that the Hudson River was the safest and most plausible option.
About the New ATC Tower
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On December 11, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dedicated the newly commissioned and environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Teterboro Airport. This 157-foot-tall tower is equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to keep up with the current and future demand of the airfield. The tower has a 750-square-foot cab offering controllers a bird’s-eye view of the airfield. The tower sits atop a 19,000-square-foot base building that houses office space for roughly 40 controllers, technicians, and administrative staff. The tower became operational in late October 2024, replacing a shorter 75-foot-tall tower that was commissioned in 1975.
Flying at Teterboro
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Travellers looking for a red eye from North Jersey to London will not find Teterboro in their search results. As a reliever airport, Teterboro does not offer scheduled airline service, nor does it permit operations of any aircraft over 100,000 pounds. It functions to remove the non-scheduled, general aviation aircraft from the regional air traffic that would cause major congestion at the Port Authority's commercial airports, like Newark Liberty International and John F. Kennedy International Airport. It serves as a hub for both domestic and international travelling for private aircraft and business trips. The airport has four Fixed Base Operators (FBOs): Atlantic Aviation, Signature Aviation - South, Jet Aviation, and Signature Aviation - West. These service centers are responsible for passenger handling, aircraft fueling, parking, maintenance, charters, rentals, flight training, and de-icing.
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Aviation Hall of Fame + Museum of New Jersey
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Teterboro Airport is home to the Aviation Hall of Fame + Museum of New Jersey. The space welcomes those of all ages to learn about the contribution New Jersey’s citizens and companies have made to the air and space industry. The museum is open from 10:30AM to 4PM Wednesday to Saturday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for Seniors 65 years of age and older, and children three to 12 years of age, and free for anyone two years old or younger.
