Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest 2023

Blueberry Season is Coming!

June 24 - July 22

Every Saturday from 10am-3pm. Rain Dates: Sundays.

New theme each Saturday

June 24: Blueberry Season Kickoff

July 1: Red, White and Blueberry Baking with Blueberries (Rain Date)

July 8: Baseball and Vintage Games

July 15: Jersey Devil & Moonlight Walk

July 22: Dog Days of Summer

Plan a family outing or surprise your sweetheart with a memorable date.

Whether you visit from up the road or venture out on a day-trip to the Pine Barrens, come on down to pick a personal pint of blueberries, listen to live music, and take home a fresh blueberry pie and one-of-a-kind gift at the annual Blueberry Festival at Whitesbog, the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry.

Have Fun and Help the Farm

For close to forty years, festival guests like you have helped us preserve the rich history of our farm and village. What was once a Blueberry Trail Run with a few volunteers selling blueberries and t-shirts blossomed into this popular old-fashioned country festival. By enjoying live music and local vendors, exploring history and the unique ecology of The NJ Pine Barrens, festival guests have played a significant role in raising money for recent renovations and ongoing maintenance.

Why is The Blueberry

Festival Important?

The Blueberry Summer Fest supports programs and staff in the village so we can continue to provide open hours for the public and educational programming. Funds also help support local blueberry farms and nurseries, and each year thousands of dollars are spent right here in our community (Browns Mills and Pemberton, NJ). Plus, the Blueberry Summer Fest is a great way to see the whole village, from our various museums to the heritage blueberry sites.

Music

Tap your feet and move to the music from local roots bands and performers:

June 24: The Doerge Family Band – Acoustic, The Libby Prison Minstrels – Historic, Louie Setzer – Bluegrass

July 1: Random Notes – Rock, The Accidental Jug Band – Acoustic, Reilly’s Raiders – Military Band

July 8: Flim Flam Band – Country, Raising River Band – Acoustic/Rock, Moe Dene – Blues, Jazz 

July 15: Elaine & Cimmeron Sky Band – Bluegrass, Ed Mattson & Brian Rausch – Rock, Papertown Blues – Blues/Folk/Rock 

July 22: BAD DOGZ Bluegrass – Bluegrass, Sawmill Run – Old Time, Alpha Rabbit – Folk/Rock 

Food + Drink

Blueberry ice cream, pies, scones, turnovers, old-fashioned sodas and snacks at The General Store.

Enjoy local food flavors and drinks:

June 24: PAEA Hotdogs and Chips, DiMatteo Vineyard Wines

July 1: Two Blue Rooster’s Empanadas (meat and veggie options!) and DiMatteo Vineyards Wines

July 8: Two Blue Roosters Empanadas and DiMatteo Vineyard Wines

July 15: Two Blue Roosters Empanadas & Chicken Sandwiches

July 22: Two Blue Roosters Empanadas & Chicken Sandwiches

There is no entry fee, but donations are greatly appreciated

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Festival Date: June 24 - July 22, 2023 

Every Saturday from 10am-3pm. Rain Dates: Sundays.

Location: Whitesbog 

120 W. Whites Bogs Rd. #34

Browns Mills, NJ 08015

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