You're Invited The Canal Day Festival is an old time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. Explore History, visit a Civil War encampment, learn the art of Blacksmithing, take a narrated boat tour on the Morris Canal, Enjoy Ten of NJ's Best Musical Artists, Free Kayak Rides, Wallaby Tales Travel- ing Zoo, over 100 Craft & Art ven- dors, Great Food, Fireworks, and
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Free Admission, off street parking available $5.00

"Rock the Canal" Music Festival

Enjoy a day of listening to a wide variety of musical entertainers. Musical performances from New Jersey’s best artists will feature Rock, Blues, Country, Classical as well as traditional and contemporary Irish Folk Music.

Schedule of Event:

Bandshell Stage Schedule

10:30am-12:00pm: Norton Small Band

12:00pm-01:00pm: The Big Nose Band

01:00pm-02:00pm: Sonrise Mountain Revival

02:00pm-03:00pm: Bootleg The Band

01:00pm-04:00pm: Stone Hearth Bluegrass Bars

04:00pm-05:00pm: Colbum and Co.

Hugh Force Park Activity Schedule

11:00am: Civil War Small Arms Firing Dema

02:45pm: Civil War Small Arms Firing Demo

Gazebo Performance Schedule

10:00am-12:15am: Opening Ceremony (Color Guant, Flag Salute, Bagpipes)

10:30am: History of the Morris Canal

10:30am-11:30pm: Growing Old Disgracefully

11:30pm-1:00pm: Wallaby Tales Animal Show

01:00pm-2:00pm: Niki Briar

02:00pm-3:00pm: Coo Coo Cachoo

03:00pm-4:00pm: Long Hill String Band

04:00pm-5:00pm: Loretta Hagen

Date: August 24, 2024

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Hugh Force Canal Park,

180 W Central Ave,

Wharton, NJ

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