Yes, it’s that time of year again. Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Historic Whitesbog Village in Browns Mills will hold its 26th annual blueberry festival. The annual celebration is all tings blueberry. The blueberry is, of course you know this, the official state fruit. There will be music, arts and crafts, tours, children’s activities and hopefully good weather.
Each year about 5 thousand travel to Historic Whitesbog for the blueberry festival and to tour the former working town, much as it was at the turn of the century. Whitesbog is the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry. Attractions at the day-long festival include a Pinelands crafters and artists “alley” featuring art, handicrafts, and photography. The Pinelands Antique Engine Association’s displays, as well as walking and wagon tours, are interactive experiences festival goers can enjoy throughout the day.
Come on out, experience history first hand, and have some blueberries!
Parking is $8.00 per car. $3 per person arriving via bus/tour. All proceeds benefit the Whitesbog Preservation Trust.
Whitesbog is located at mile marker 13 on County Route 530 in Browns Mills, (Pemberton Township) NJ.
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