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This event ended on August 24, 2024
Canal Day is an old-time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal, and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. The 2024 festival will be held on Saturday, August 24th, from 10am – 5pm.
Come and enjoy free kayak rides and boat tours on the canal, live music all morning and afternoon, food vendors, crafters and exhibitors, Civil War reenactment by the 27th Regiment New Jersey Infantry, animal exhibits, and so much more!
Following the festival, the borough of Wharton will hold their annual fireworks display at Robert St Park; festivities begin at 7:30pm with fireworks at dark.
Admission to the festival is free. Parking with shuttle service is available at the Wharton Industrial Center (directions) for a donation of $5 per car. Limited street parking will also be available.
Be sure to visit Canal Day’s website and Facebook for a complete schedule of activities and events.