STEP ABOARD Explore the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, the most decorated battleship in American naval history, now a floating museum of fascinating exhibits and historical artifacts. USS New Jersey will be a key location during this year’s Homecoming 250 , celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps’ founding. DINE & DRINK Savor “casual gourmet” American dishes like the famed black Angus meatloaf at the award-winning Braddock’s Tavern , tucked away in Historic Medford Village within a restored Colonial setting. Dispatch to Auburn Road Vineyard ’s European-style wine bar, or “enoteca,” for a guided tasting flight, or share a wine-paired feast in the courtyard surrounded by grape vines in Pilesgrove. FROM TOP: BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY/ISTOCK; AUBURN ROAD VINEYARDS DIVE DEEPER Catch an Event DELAWARE RIVER REGION SPONSORED CONTENT FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL January 25 Downtown Mount Holly fireandicefestival.com -Downtown Mount Holly comes alive with live ice carvings, delicious food and brews and a legendary chili cookoff. COWTOWN RODEO Memorial Day -September Pilesgrove cowtownrodeo.com -The longest-running weekly professional rodeo in the U.S., with PBR and Xtreme Bull Riding nights, plus a flea market prior to the show. DOWN DERBY WINE FESTIVAL May 3 Veterans Island on Cooper River Park, Westmont visitsouthjersey.com/2025-down-derby-wine-festival -Sample wines from South Jersey’s leading wine producers while immersing yourself in Derby-themed fashion and festivities. XPONENTIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY SUBARU September Wiggins Park, Camden xpnfest.org -Hosted by WXPN and the Camden County Board of Commissioners, see established artists and discover new up-and-coming bands. COLLINGSWOOD MAY FAIR May 24 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood collingswood.com/things_to_do/ arts_and_events/may_fair -From a “clothesline art exhibit” to now 1+ mile of the business district, it’s a festival of art, music and activities. CHATSWORTH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL October 18-19 Downtown Chatsworth cranfest.info -Come for the juried craft show, car show, live music and delicious food vendors, including locally grown cranberries! 58 2025 New Jersey Travel Guide
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