Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

06/07/2026

Big thanks to Sara and The News of Salem County for a great write up on Arts Fest! 💕🎶

2026 South Jersey Arts Fest at Appel Farm showcases 50 local Artists and Businesses

On Saturday, May 30, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center presented the 2026 South Jersey Arts Fest at their beautiful campus nestled in the outskirts of Elmer. The annual community event featured over 50 local artists and musicians, and is supported in part by New Jersey State Council on the Arts, regional and local businesses, organizations and volunteers.

Check out the full article and photo gallery from Sara Morgan by visiting the article at: https://thenewsofsalemcounty.com/lifestyle-culture/entertainment/2026-south-jersey-arts-fest-at-appel-farm/

06/01/2026

Thank you for making South Jersey Arts Fest 2026 such a wonderful day! ☀🎸🎨

We welcomed more than 800 people to campus including our talented teaching artists, buskers, bands, vendors, our dedicated team of volunteers and staff, and of course all of our wonderful attendees. Thank you for being part of it!

Thank you for supporting Appel Farm’s mission through your donations, your merch and beverage purchases, and simply by spending the day with us! Every contribution helps us continue arts education and creative experiences in South Jersey.

We’re so grateful for a community that comes together to celebrate the arts. Seeing families, friends, artists, and neighbors creating, sharing, and experiencing art and music together is what Arts Fest is all about!

A special thank you to our sponsors AMSkier Insurance, SalmonSigns and Voros Plumbing & Heating and Supply, as well as Discover Jersey Arts and New Jersey State Council on the Arts. We also appreciate the support of WXPN, and their commitment to helping us bring great live music to this community!

We can’t wait to welcome you all back again for future events and classes. See you back here soon!

05/29/2026

This Saturday's weather is looking AMAZING!! 😎☀

Here's everything you need to know to come celebrate creativity with us all day!

WXPN Welcomes Appel Farm's South Jersey Arts Fest
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10am-3pm

FREE Admission
$20 Suggested Donation for Parking

South Jersey Arts Fest takes place across Appel Farm’s campus with teaching artist-led workshops, live performance, and creative opportunities for everyone in the family throughout the day.

🎨 FREE Hands-on art workshops with Appel Farm teaching artists
🎶 Live music from buskers throughout campus
🎸 WXPN supported bands on the Grove Stage
🛍️ Regional artist vendors
🍔 Food trucks, wine & beer garden
🥁 Live Bushwackers Drum Corps rehearsal

Grove Stage Lineup:
🎤 Anthony West 11am–12pm
🎤 Cooperstomp 12:30–1:30pm
🎤 Planette Automatic 2pm–3pm

Buskers around campus:
10:00am
Bob Higgins @ Dance Studio
John Renteria @ Maple Grove
Al Michael @ Lean-to
Jay Runyon @ Dining Hall Patio

10:30am
Same Old Joe @ Beauty and the Beast
Kenny Six String @ Pirate Ship
Go’Shea @ Coop Porch
Trey Smith @ South Porch
Starlightsing @ Pavilion

Visit our food trucks and beer & wine garden vendors:
Buckets Cookie House
Kona Ice
Los Gordos
Matty G Dogz, LLC
Teenie Hut Jr's
Travelin’ Toms
Squeeze & Bean Co.
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery
Farmers & Bankers Brewing
Lost Elephant Brewing Company

Come support our local artist vendors and organizations:
Spotted Horse Provisions
Get Link'd
Stouch Studios
D&J Creations
Our Good Scents LLC
Taddy Creations
Tim's Woodshop
Insomnia Beading
PAWsitively Organic Dog Bakery
MCR by Amber
Diffused by D'Arby
Joygirl Creative
Bloomin Brushes Boutique
Studio Fig
More To Love Shirts
Mermaid's Garden
NJER Studio
Pebbles and Pearls
Jen Ottepka Photography
Gather the Fragments
Jacob Millburn
Shy Unique
Resin Carnation
Sam Stran Art
Knot Today
Henna By Janvii
Homebody Hollow
Juna Wiz Creations
HLSings Studio
Nature Bone Studio
Arrow's HeArt
Jen's Art Garage
Daylily
McBerg's
Red Headed Story Keeper
Wind & Wave's Creations
Home Stitches by Wendi Cohen
Salem County Pride
C3 Charter School
Lake Garrison
NJ Veg
Renewal by Andersen
Center for Family Services
Garden Club of Salem County
Resources for Independent Living

05/28/2026

South Jersey Arts Fest is featured as one of the best things to do this weekend in NJ! Thanks Mommy Poppins New Jersey 🥰

Carnival rides, games, and Touch-a-Truck fun? Yes, please!

This weekend in New Jersey is packed with easy family outings that scream summer is almost here. https://bit.ly/4vbRbFh

05/17/2026

🎨 Calling all young artists + makers!

We’re offering FREE youth vendor spaces at South Jersey Arts Fest on May 30 at Appel Farm! If you’re a young creative who makes art, jewelry, prints, crafts, stickers, crochet, paintings, or anything handmade, we’d love for you to be part of the 50+ other vendors joining us that day!

Set up your own space, share your work, and be part of a celebration of creativity alongside live music, workshops, food vendors, and artists and creations from all over the region.

Share this with a young artist who would love this opportunity! 😎

05/01/2026

May is here!! 🌷😎
Which means South Jersey Arts Fest is coming up fast!

🗓 May 30
📍 Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

Live music, artist vendor market, food trucks, with wine and beer, and of course our amazing teaching artists leading hands-on art activities all day!

Come ready to create and explore! Save the date now! ✍

04/29/2026

Don't miss this! Registration closes THIS FRIDAY, May 1 ⏳

Day passes for Saturday, and overnight accommodations for the weekend are available for our Mother's Day Weekend Arts Retreat for individuals, families, friends, and anyone looking to spend time in a creative community, explore different art forms, and reconnect with creativity.

Join us for a weekend (or just the day!) of making, connecting, and creating together!

Register now: AppelFarm.org/MothersDay