2009 Labor Day Weekend Events in New Jersey

Labor Day is a bittersweet holiday. On one hand, the odds are you have the day off with pay, and it's a good excuse to have a party. On the other hand, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer.

Nobody wants summer to end. That's why people look for events and activities taking place Labor Day weekend to get in one last hurrah for the summer. If you live in or near New Jersey, there's good news; this tiny state is packed with a number of events that will take place over the Labor Day weekend. Here's an overview of some Labor Day weekend events in New Jersey in 2009.

(Web sites for these events are listed at the end of this piece.)

Labor Day Weekend events in New Jersey 2009 - Walking With Dinosaurs, Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

The Walking With Dinosaurs show comes to Atlantic City September 2-6. Take a step back into pre-historic time and experience life when dinosaurs ruled the earth 200 millions years ago. Ten species of dinosaurs will be represented in this show, all created to be as lifelike as possible. A must see if you have kids.

Labor Day Weekend events in New Jersey 2009 - Statue of Liberty Crown Tour, Liberty State Park

After years of being closed, officials at Liberty State Park are ready to re-open Lady Liberty's crown to the public. Opening day is July 4^th. The crown is open every day unless the temperatures hit over 93 degrees. The Crown Tour tickets are a separate price from the regular ferry tickets. Call 1-877-523-9849 to reserve tickets and move quickly, cause regular ferry tickets are selling out fast!

Labor Day Weekend events in New Jersey 2009 - The Scandinavian Fest, Budd Lake

Marking its 25^th year, The Scandinavian Fest takes place at Vasa Park in Budd Lake on September 6^th. Experience the culture, foods, entertainment, and art representing the six Scandinavian nations. Order tickets in advance and save money.

Labor Day Weekend events in New Jersey 2009 - The 38^th Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, Woodstown

Located at the Salem County Fairgrounds, the Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival takes place Sept 4th through the 6th. Marty Stuart and Rhonda Vincent are among the artists scheduled to perform.

Labor Day Weekend events in New Jersey 2009 - Jazz It UP Festival, Farmingdale

Taste more than 200 wine varieties, hear some jazz music, and check out the crafts at the Jazz It UP Festival in Allaire State Park September 5th and 6th. Call 1-609-588-0085 for tickets.

Sources:

http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/walking_dinosaurs.aspx

http://statuecruises.com/ferry-service/pdf/STLI-FAQs_Crown.pdf

http://www.scanfest.org/

http://www.newjerseywines.com/festivals.html

http://www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org/