South Jersey Events — May & June 2026
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May17⭐ Featured
Cowtown Rodeo — Opening Night 2026
America's longest-running weekly rodeo kicks off its 2026 season. Every Saturday night through September. Pilesgrove, Salem County. $17 adults, $10 kids 12 and under. Gates open at 6pm, rodeo starts at 7:30pm.
📍 780 Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ · cowtownrodeo.com -
May24Community
Collingswood Farmers Market — 2026 Season Opens
One of South Jersey's most beloved farmers markets returns every Saturday through November. Fresh produce, local bakers, artisan vendors, and live music. 8am–noon rain or shine.
📍 Collingswood Community Center, 30 W. Collings Ave · collingswood.com -
May26Holiday
Memorial Day Parades — South Jersey
Communities across South Jersey honor our veterans. Notable parades in Haddonfield (10am, Kings Hwy), Moorestown (10am, Main St), Cherry Hill, and Collingswood. Check your township's website for local times.
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May31Arts
Wheaton Arts Spring Crafts & Music Festival
Millville's beloved Wheaton Arts campus hosts its annual spring festival. Over 100 regional crafters and artisans, live music, glassblowing demos, food trucks. A South Jersey tradition. 10am–5pm.
📍 1501 Glasstown Rd, Millville, NJ · wheatonarts.org -
Jun6Outdoors
Delaware Riverfront Art Walk — Camden
Waterfront galleries, public art installations, and local artists line the Camden Waterfront. Free admission. Food vendors, live performances, family activities. 11am–6pm.
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Jun7Food
Haddonfield Restaurant Week Kickoff
Two weeks of prix-fixe menus at Haddonfield's best restaurants. A great opportunity to try a new spot or revisit a favorite. Reservations strongly recommended. Runs June 7–21.
📍 Downtown Haddonfield · Kings Highway · gohaddonfieldnj.com -
Jun13Community
South Jersey Food Bank Annual Walk for Food
Help fight hunger in South Jersey. The annual fundraising walk through Rowan College. Registration required. All proceeds support SJFB's mission to feed 180,000+ South Jersey residents in need.
📍 Rowan College at Gloucester County · sjfb.org -
Jun20Summer
Ocean City, NJ — Summer Season Opens
The beloved family resort town officially kicks off summer. Boardwalk season, live music on the boards every weekend, and the famous OCNJ Boardwalk. South Jersey's shore backyard is officially open.
📍 Ocean City Boardwalk · oceancityvacation.com -
Jun27Family
Medford Village Strawberry Festival
A South Jersey summer tradition. Strawberry shortcakes, crafts, live music, and a parade down Main Street in historic Medford Village. Family-friendly, free admission. 10am–5pm.
📍 Main Street, Medford, NJ · medfordvillage.org
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Philadelphia Phillies Schedule — May & June 2026
Trash & Recycling Schedules
🏙️ Camden County
Pickup schedules vary by municipality. Most towns have weekly trash and every-other-week recycling (blue bin).
🔗 camdencounty.com/service/trash-recycling
📞 CCMUA: (856) 541-3840
🏡 Gloucester County
Gloucester County MUA provides services for most municipalities. Verify your specific town's schedule at the link below.
📞 GCMUA: (856) 589-4141
📋 May/June Shred Days & Special Events
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May17
Camden County Free Shred Day
Free document shredding for all Camden County residents. Limit 5 boxes per vehicle. No business material. 8am–noon while supplies last. 📍 CCMUA facility, Pennsauken. Verify at camdencounty.com
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Gloucester County Hazardous Waste Collection
Drop off paints, chemicals, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil. Free for county residents. 8am–2pm. 📍 Rowan College parking lot, Sewell. Verify at co.gloucester.nj.us
South Jersey Schools & Student News
NJSIAA Spring Sports State Championships — May/June 2026
State championships across track & field, tennis, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and golf take place throughout May and June. South Jersey teams competing in all classifications. Check nj.com/highschoolsports for bracket updates and results as they happen.
South Jersey Graduation Season — June 2026
Graduation ceremonies across Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, and Atlantic Counties run June 12–22. Major schools: Shawnee, Cherokee, Lenape, Washington Township, Clearview, Kingsway, Deptford, Moorestown, Cherry Hill East and West. Check your district's website for ceremony times and locations.
AP Exams Wrap Up — Week of May 11
Advanced Placement exams conclude the week of May 11 for South Jersey high schoolers. College Board announces scores in early July. Students can check scores at collegeboard.org beginning July 7.
South Jersey School Spring Arts Showcases
Dozens of South Jersey schools host spring concerts, drama productions, and art shows throughout May. Check your district's website or local Facebook groups for schedules. Many events are free and open to the community.
Last Day of School — Most Districts June 20
Most Camden and Gloucester County school districts wrap up the 2025–26 school year around June 18–22, depending on weather make-up days. Check your district's official calendar for the exact date.
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