Walk-ins welcome but purchase in advance to skip the line at check in! Advance ticket sales will open May 1st, 2025!
SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce the return of Wild Fest, a benefit for Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, a charity dedicated to the care and release of orphaned and injured native New Jersey wildlife. This very popular food truck and music festival will be held on June 22, 2025, from 12-6pm at the Clinton Elks Lodge in Pittstown, NJ. Wild Fest will be a fun day full of great food, amazing music and additional activities for the entire family including a special kids den area with activities for kids, face painting, roaming animal mascots, and more!
Participating food trucks include Cas' Pierogi & Kielbasa, Ice Cream Creations, Joanie’s Diner, Ms Fu's Yummy Food Truck, and Taxi Cab Burger! Live music keeps the party going all afternoon!
Admission is $10 per person, kids 12 and under are free. Visit our event website at wild-fest.org for full event information in the coming months. Your generous support makes a difference and is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Featured Trucks:
Cas’ Pierogi & Kielbasa –
https://www.pierogifoodtruck.com/
Joanie’s Diner –
https://joaniesfoodtruck.com/
Ms Fu’s Yummy Food Truck –
https://yummyfoodtruck.com/
Taxi Cab Burger –
https://www.facebook.com/TaxiCabBurger/
Ice Cream Creations –
http://www.icecreamcreationsnj.com/
Live Music In order of appearance:
The Scheier Project: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Joe Cirotti Trio: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Creeping Charlie: 2:15pm-3:15pm
CC Coletti: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Black Cross Band: 4:45 – 6:00pm
Other Activities
Roaming animal mascots – 1:00pm – 3:00pm & 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Event Tips: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Please do not bring outside food and beverages. Internet and cell reception may be spotty at times. There is a cash bar. The Tricky Tray, 50/50 raffle, and door prize contests are open to adult attendees 18+ only. Tricky Tray, 50/50 do not need to be present to win. The door prize winners need NOT be present to win. Tricky Tray winners will be posted at the Tricky Tray tent at 5:30pm. Door Prize & 50/50 winner will be drawn between 5-6pm. Wristbands are required to purchase food & drink and will be given to every paid adult attendee at check-in
50/50 and Door Prize winner announced between the last two bands at approximately 4:45pm and winners need NOT be present as long as their info is on the ticket.
Tricky Tray winners will be posted at 5:30pm at the tricky tray tent, winners need NOT be present as long as they turned in their contact information at the Tricky Tray tent.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
Event Tips: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Please do not bring outside food and beverages. The Tricky Tray, 50/50 raffle, and door prize contests are open to adult attendees 18+ only. Winners do not need to be present to win, as long as your ticket has your information on it!
Q: Do you have to RSVP? A: No! Walk-ins are welcome
Q: Are pets allowed? A: No pets are allowed, unfortunately there have been problems.
Q: Are there shaded areas and places to sit?
A: Yes! There are plenty of shaded areas and a covered pavilion with picnic tables. But feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets
Q: Are cards accepted forms of payments? A: Yes but cell and wifi service is spotty at times, so backup cash is recommended.
Q: What additional activities are there?
A: Additional activities include:
Face painting ($5-$10), balloon animals ($2), Temporary animal tattoos ($1), fairy hair ($2 per strand), giant bubbles, a pond for fishing (bring your rods), and roaming animal mascots! A special kid's den area will have free activities and wildlife themed games for kids. Proceeds from activities benefit Woodlands Wildlife Refuge.
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