2011 Calendar
Whatever the Season, Belvidere's Events Invite You to Explore our Town.
Year round, there is a lot to see and do in Belvidere. Whether you are a history buff, an antique shopper, an outdoors seeker, a patron of the theatre, a lover of gardens, or a student of the Victorian Era, it is here for you. Please browse through our Calendar to check out what's already happened and what is ahead!
Spring
- Do you enjoy hunting for treasures at Yard and Garage Sales? Well, you don't want to miss our town wide Yard Sale, held just twice a year (early in June and October). Residents delight shoppers and browsers with hundreds of items displayed on their lawns and porches. We invite you to explore one of a kind discovery and haggle with friendly sellers....see you there!
Summer
- The Belvidere Garden Club's 6th Annual "Secret Garden Tour" was held on June 18, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Six beautiful gardens hidden away in Belvidere were included on the tour! Tickes were $12.00 and include a light lunch.
For information about the Belvidere Regional Pool, call 908-475-3200.
For information about Summer Camp, call 908-763-4221.
-The 2nd Annual Red, White and You Streetfest which was to be held on Friday July 1st from 5:00 to 10:00 PM, on Front Street, in Belvidere had to be cancelled due to the reconstruction of Front Street. We look forward to holding the event again in 2012. Presented by Thisilldous and Belvidere Arts and Events, Inc.Presented by Thisilldous Eatery and Belvidere Arts and Events, Inc. For a look at 2010's Streetfest Click Here.
- The United Presbyterian Church of Belvidere NJ will be holding their 5th Annual Lords Auction at Garrett Wall Park on Sat Aug 27th. Browsing starts at 9:30 AM. Auctioneer Frank Dennis of Dennis Auction House will start the bidding at 10:00 AM. All items are home made or home grown. Live band. Lunch available. All proceeds go to local and national missions. For more information please contact Ann @ 908-619-1351 or Kathie @ 908-475-3642 or krlofnj@comcast.net
Fall
- Once again our town came together to present Belvidere's 24rd Annual "Victorian Days Festival". Held on September 10 and 11, town citizens cast off their modern fashions and donned period clothing reminiscent of the 1800s. Thousands gather in our tree lined Square for arts and crafts, music and entertainment, Victorian House Tours, old fashioned Teas on house porches and in their gardens, vintage car shows, street performers, tours of our public cemetery with live re-enactors, and delicious food of every variety. This is annually one of the State's largest celebrations of its kind. Mark your calendar for 2011's first weekend after Labor Day for our celebration.
For additional information click here to go to the "Victorian Days Festival" website.
- Third Annual Fall Foliage 5K Run was held on Saturday the 24th of September. The race is presented by Belvidere Arts & Events, Inc. and sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products for the benefit of the Belvidere school District. To see highlights of the 2011 5K Run event click here.
- Fall Yard Sale - October 1 & 2. Do you enjoy hunting for treasures at Yard and Garage Sales? Well, you don't want to miss Belvidere's town wide Yard Sale, held just twice a year (early in June and October). Tens and tens of residents delight shoppers and browsers with hundreds of items displayed on their lawns and porches. We invite you to explore one of a kind discovery and haggle with friendly sellers. Jot the dates on your calendar...see you there!
- The Lions Club 59th Annual Halloween Parade will take place on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00 PM. Trick or Treat will be on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
Winter
- Christmas in Belvidere.
Belvidere Tree Lighting & Blue Tree Lighting (in honor of our Law Enforcement Officers, Project Coordinator Donna E. Lamonaco)
Friday, December 9, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Garret D. Wall Park, Belvidere
*Belvidere's Town Crier
*Brookfield Singers
*Complimentary Hot chocolate & Cookies (provided by Belvidere' s Lions Club)
*Hay Ride with Santa
Presented by the Town of Belvidere
Re-discover our Shops, Eateries and service providers. We have it all covered from food for holiday parties and dinners to decorations and gifts, overnight accommodations, train sets for under the tree, traditional hardware store items, unique items for your fireplace and a very well-stocked gift department at our local pharmacy! On the second week end in December the following businesses will hold a "Christmas Open House" with refreshments, holiday festivities, and special discounts:
Kennendy's on Water Street
Water Street Antiques (info to follow regarding a book signing)
Belvidere Day Spa, Market Street
Coins & Collectibles at their new location, 8 Market Street
RoSal Jewelry Store, offering from %15 to %25 discounts
Rigo's Hardware Store
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