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Canal Day Music & Craft Festival to Benefit the Restoration of Morris Canal Lock 2 East

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The Canal Day Festival is an old time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks.  The festival is now in its 37th year.  Come to a day of free family fun featuring a craft show, food, educational events and 10 live bands utilizing two performance areas. Handpicked crafters from around the region will be there to display their beautiful offerings. There will be something of interest for everyone to enjoy! Learn about local history by taking a guided Morris Canal walking tour provided by the Canal Society of NJ. Take a horse drawn wagon ride along the Morris Canal, or prove your prowess by paddling a kayak provided by Ramsey Outdoor. The Wallaby Tails Traveling Zoo's demonstration of exotic animals will delight children of all ages. Learn the art of metal working through blacksmith demonstrations provided by David Macauley of the NJ Blacksmiths Association. Step back in history and visit a Civil War encampment and period firearm demonstration provided by the 27 Regt. New Jersey Vol. Infantry Co. F. Many more activities for fun and learning are planned. Come spend the day with us at Hugh Force Canal Park located at 270 West Central Ave., Wharton, NJ, August 18th. from 10-5PM. Fireworks display at Robert Street Park at 8:00 PM and as always admission is free. Please visit http://www.canalday.org/ for further information.