Free Vets Summer Fest in Budd Lake NJ on Sept 13 with live music, food trucks, and vendor booths supporting homeless veterans through Operation Chillout.
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM to September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM (past)
✨ Event Description
Vets Summer Fest is a free, family-friendly festival in Budd Lake supporting homeless veterans through Operation Chillout. It runs from 11 AM to 7 PM at VASA Park and features live music from seven bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and vendor booths.
The festival is rain or shine, so it goes on no matter the weather. Just a heads up: no pets allowed except certified service animals, and no vehicles are allowed on the festival grounds during the event.
🔍 What to Expect
ℹ️ Good to Know
This event supports Operation Chillout, a nonprofit helping homeless veterans in New Jersey. No bats, swords, guns, knives, drugs, water guns, or inflatable items are allowed or sold at the festival.
NJ Vasa Park
1 Vasa Dr, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA