Carli Clesmere Spring and summer in Bergen County mean one thing: festival season. From street fairs and carnivals to Greek festivals and local favorites like Saint Rocco’s Feast and the State Fair Meadowlands, something is happening almost every weekend from May through September. Read on for a guide to spring and summer festivals happening in Bergen County, NJ, for 2026.
Spring + Summer Festivals Happening in Bergen County, NJ.
Art in the Park | Ridgewood
Art in the Park returns to the heart of Ridgewood with a curated fine art show set in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. Taking place from 11:00AM to 4:00PM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, this event highlights original works from talented artists in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Unlike a typical street fair or craft market, this show is dedicated exclusively to fine art, offering a more elevated and thoughtfully curated experience in the center of town.
Elmwood Park Spring Festival + Street Fair | Elmwood Park
A large-scale street fair with food trucks, vendors, live music, and crafts along Market Street. The 2026 event is May 2, 2026, from about 10AM–5PM, and is a go-to for spring shopping and local eats.
Fair Lawn Street Fair + Craft Show | Fair Lawn
This busy downtown fair features artisan vendors, food stands, and live entertainment throughout the day. It’s scheduled for June 7, 2026, typically 10AM–5PM, drawing a big early-summer crowd.
Fort Lee Artisan Market | Fort Lee
An outdoor artisan market with handmade goods, food vendors, and Hudson River views. The first 2026 date is May 9, 2026, usually 11AM–5PM, with additional pop-up dates throughout the season.
Greek Festival (St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church) | Tenafly
A beloved local Greek festival featuring authentic food, pastries, live music, and traditional dancing. It typically takes place late May–early June 2026, often as a Thursday–Sunday event from around 11AM–10PM daily, and is one of the closest Bergen County Greek festivals.
Glen Rock July 4th Parade + Food Collection Festival | Glen Rock
The annual Fourth of July Parade steps off at 9:30AM on Thursday, July 4, rain or shine, bringing a festive lineup of marching bands, pipers, historic Civil War reenactors, floats, clowns, and more. The route begins at Glen Rock High School, continues east on Harristown Road, turns onto Highland Road and Rock Road through the center of town, and finishes along Doremus Avenue at the Glen Rock Municipal Pool parking lot.
Hasbrouck Heights Spring Fling Street Fair + Food Truck Fest | Hasbrouck Heights
A lively multi-block street fair packed with food trucks, shopping vendors, kids activities, and music. Happening June 7, 2026, from about 10AM–5PM, it’s one of the biggest in the county.
Hello Spring! Vendor Pop-Up at Hermitage Museum | Ho-Ho-Kus
This aesthetic, smaller-scale market features handmade goods and local artisans in a historic setting. It takes place May 9, 2026, around 10AM–4PM, perfect for a slower spring outing.
Maywood Spring Street Fair | Maywood
A charming, community-focused street fair with vendors, food, and local booths. It will take place on April 22nd, from about 10AM–5PM, with a relaxed neighborhood vibe.
Montvale “Mile Long” Street Fair & Food Truck Fest | Montvale
One of Bergen County’s biggest events, stretching nearly a mile with vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment. It takes place June 8th 2026, typically 10AM–5PM, and draws huge crowds.
Pickle Palooza – NJ Pickle Festival | Teaneck
A quirky food festival celebrating all things pickled, plus vendors and live music. It’s happening April 25, 2026, typically 12PM–7PM, and is a fun, niche spring event.
Saint Rocco’s Feast | Fort Lee
A long-running Italian festival featuring rides, games, live music, and tons of traditional food vendors. It typically takes place early–mid August 2026, historically around August 7–11, with evenings approximately 6PM–11PM on weekdays + extended weekend hours, and is one of Bergen County’s biggest summer events.
Saddle Brook Street Fair + Craft Show | Saddle Brook
A late-summer street fair with local vendors, food, and entertainment along the main strip. The 2026 event is expected to take place in late September and typically 10AM–5PM, making it a great end-of-summer outing.
State Fair Meadowlands | East Rutherford
The largest fair in North Jersey, featuring rides, carnival games, live shows, and major food vendors. It runs June 18–July 5, 2026, typically 6PM–11PM weekdays + longer weekend hours, and feels like a full-scale summer carnival.
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