Hey Weekenders —
May is already off to a fast start—and yeah, we know… that first weekend came and went quick.
But if you’re anything like Jessica C. from Cherry Hill, you’re not just figuring out what to do this weekend—you’re planning ahead.
That’s exactly why we put this together.
This is your full South Jersey May Events Guide—so you can map out your weekends, save the best events, and actually make the most of the month.
And don’t worry—we’ll still be sending our regular Thursday emails with the best events and updated details for each upcoming weekend.
May 1st -3rd Weekend
Ocean City Spring Block Party
May 2 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Ocean City
One of the biggest spring events at the shore with hundreds of vendors, live music, and a full day of walking Asbury Ave.
Down & Derby Wine Festival
May 2 | 2 PM – 7 PM
Pennsauken (Cooper River)
Dress up, drink local wine, and hang by the water.
Cape May Renaissance Faire
May 2 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Cape May Court House
Live shows, vendors, and full Renaissance vibes.
ECO Fair at WheatonArts
May 2 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Millville
Free event with local artists, vendors, and family activities.
Medford Country Day
May 3 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Medford
Historic demos, local music, and a laid-back outdoor day.
May 8th -10th Weekend
One of the best weekends of the month—easy to build a full day around these.
Pitman Craft Show
May 9 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Pitman
Stella Farms Strawberry Festival
May 9 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Berlin
Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
May 9 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Monroe Township
Mother’s Day Vendor & Craft Fair
May 9 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Cherry Hill
Runnemede Pike Jam (Centennial Edition)
May 9 | 12 PM – 9 PM
Runnemede
May 11th -17th Week
One of the busiest weeks of the month.
St. Mary of the Lakes Carnival & Music Fest
May 11–16
Medford
Mon–Fri: 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat: 4 PM – 9 PM
Exit Zero Jazz Festival
May 15–17
Cape May
Day and evening performances across multiple venues.
Cape May Spring Festival
May 14–17
Cape May
Haddon Heights Rhythm & Brews
May 16 | 3 PM – 9 PM
Haddon Heights
Mullica Hill Asparagus Festival
May 16 | 11:30 AM – 3 PM
Mullica Hill
Riverview Wine Festival
May 16–17 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Pennsville
Historic Smithville Mayfest
May 16–17 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Smithville
Pittsgrove Community Weekend Car Show
May 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM
Pittsgrove
May 18th -23rd Week
St. Margaret’s Annual Carnival
May 18–23
Woodbury Heights
Mon–Thurs: 6 PM – 10 PM
Fri–Sat: 6 PM – 11 PM
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (MAY 22–25)
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
May 22–25
Wildwood
All-day events on the beach.
Collingswood May Fair
May 23 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Collingswood
One of the biggest street festivals in South Jersey—vendors, music, and a packed Haddon Ave.
NJ Renaissance Faire
May 23–24
Columbus
May 29th -31st Weekend
Horsepower for Heroes
May 30 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Franklinville
String Band Parade
May 30 | 4 PM – 6 PM
Haddon Ave. Haddon Twp
Collingsweird Summer Bummer Fest
May 31 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Collingswood
South Jersey Arts Fest
May 30 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Elmer
WaltFest
May 30 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Laurel Springs
Lot 323 Summer Concert
May 29 | Evening
Woodbury
🌽 FARMERS MARKETS
🌿 Farmers Market Season is Back
Perfect for a quick morning plan before heading to one of the events above.
Haddon Heights Farmers Market
Sundays | 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Station Ave
Collingswood Farmers Market
Saturdays | 8 AM – 12 PM
PATCO Lot
Gloucester County Farmers Market (Mullica Hill)
Saturdays | 8 AM – 12 PM
275 Bridgeton Pike
That’s your South Jersey May game plan.
👉 Forward this to someone you’ll be making plans with
👉 Or save it—you’ll definitely be coming back to it
We’ll be back Thursday with the best events for the weekend.
Dates and times can change—be sure to check local event listings, and we’ll always have the most up-to-date info in our Thursday emails.
See you out there,
– Tyler and the SJW Crew