Find out what events are taking place around the region this weekend.
Festival and events for all types of people are taking place this weekend. There will be a festival for food fans in Evesham Twp., a parade of pirates in North Wildwood and a festival for artists in Oxford Mills. Check out what other events are scheduled around the Philadelphia area.
In Moorestown
- The Burlington County Farmers Market will celebrate the opening of its 11th season on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Farmers Market, located at the County Agricultural Center on Centerton Road in Moorestown, features locally grown Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables, annual and perennial plants, cut flowers, baked goods and other prepared foods, cheeses, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations and unique crafts.
- The town-wide yard sale scheduled for Saturday, May 13 was postponed due to anticipated inclement weather. The yard sale will be held this Saturday, May 20. Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of this yard sale to reduce waste and repurpose unwanted items.
Around South Jersey
- Washington Twp. is hosting its annual Super Saturday community event at Washington Lake Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes entertainment, food, vendors, activities, amusement rides and more. It is free to attend. Visit www.twp.washington.nj.us for more information.
- Food lovers will flock to Evesham Twp. on Sunday for the annual Taste of Evesham event. It will take place along Main Street from 1 to 4 p.m. Dozens of restaurants are scheduled to appear at the event and offer samples of their best dishes to guests. There will also be food demonstrations and live entertainment. The cost of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children ages 3 and under are admitted for free. Visit www.eveshamcelebrations.org for more information.
- On Sunday, the Palmyra Cove Nature Park will hold a free introduction to wildlife photography event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Photographer Ray Hennessy will lead attendees on a walk around Palmyra Cove while he gives his insights on wildlife photography. Hennessy will discuss quiet observation, the use of natural light and how to approach wildlife. Attendees should bring their own camera.
At the Jersey Shore
- The Wetlands Institute and Delaware Bay Shorebird Initiative will host the Spring Shorebird and Horseshoe Crab Festival this weekend in Stone Harbor. The festival takes place at the Wetlands Institute, located at 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard. Guests can enjoy guided shorebird walks along the beach, interactions with horseshoe crabs along the Delaware Bay, crab walks, demonstrations, educational activities and more. The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.wetlandsinstitute.org for more information.
- There will be pirates galore in North Wildwood on Saturday as the town celebrates Captain Kidd Pirate Day with a slew of activities. The day kicks off with a pirate costume parade at 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk at 11 a.m. Following the parade, there will be a treasure hunt at 19th Avenue and the beach. The activities are for children 12 and under. Prizes include motel stays, restaurant gift certificates, bikes and more. For more information, visit the North Wildwood Recreation and Tourism Facebook page at www.facebook.com/North-Wildwood-Recreation-and-Tourism-268155922823.
In Philadelphia
- The ArtWell Festival returns to Oxford Mills this May. This year’s festival will take place on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. along Hope Street between Front and Howard Streets. The event is an interactive street festival where guests can participate in a variety of art activities. There will be activity stations, face painting, music, poetry, word artists and art on display. The event is free to attend. Visit http://theartwell.org for more information.
- The African People’s Education and Defense Fund will host its first Uhuru Flea Market of the year on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clark Park, located at 43rd Street and Chester Avenue in West Philadelphia. The flea market is an economic development project supporting self-determination programs and putting health, education and economic development in the hands of the local African community. There will be bikes, art, crafts, jewelry, clothes, food, antiques, books, records, collectibles and more available to purchase. The rain date is Sunday. Visit http://uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com for more information.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visit www.philadelphiaweekly.com.
