Composite photograph of present day restored Morris Canal Lock 2 East in Wharton overlaided on an historic photo by Olin F. Vought dated August 29th. 1904.
Come shop unique handmade items
Taste traditional ethnic foods
Tiny's visit to the Canal Day Festival 2014!
The Kenny Young Band performing on the Main Stage Bandshell during Canal Day 2014!
Cello, Harp, and Drums combine to deliver a melodic performance from double-breasted during the Canal Day Festival 2009
The Hsunami shown rocking out at Canal Day 2009
The WAG puts out a high energy performance at the gazebo 2013.
"Rock the Canal" Music Festival
Enjoy a day of listening to a wide variety of musical entertainers. Musical performances from New Jersey’s best artists will feature Rock, Blues, Country, Classical as well as traditional and contemporary Irish Folk Music.
Exhibitors including local businesses, artists, crafter's, non-profit/civic organizations and vendors from around the area will provide interesting things to browse through. Many, more activities for fun and learning are planned. Come spend the day with us at Hugh Force Canal Park located at 180 West Central Ave., Wharton, NJ, from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
Please visit our supporting sponsors below:
Canal Day Association President John Manna shown thanking store manager Mike Levine and Ramsey Outdoor Sporting Goods for their continued support!
Canal Day Association President John Manna shown thanking Mark Pomeroy and Mark Anthony Productions for being the voice of Canal Day.
Standing in front of the restored Morris Canal Lock 2 East, Canal Day Association President John Manna is shown receiving a donation from Michael Obremski, Jersey Central Power and Light Area Manager for sponsoring the Canal Day Pony Ride Stable.
Canal Day Association President John Manna shown thanking Bill Darling, President and CEO at Picatinny Federal Credit Union, and Karen Morano for their continued support of Canal Day in adopting the Performance Gazebo
Pictured is Canal Day Association President John Manna presenting Shop Rite of Wharton and Store Manager Bob Tracy for their continued support in our community.
Pictured is Canal Day Association President John Manna with Whitlock Packaging Corporation General Manager John Piekarski, and Production Manager Tim Fletcher
Canal Day Association President John Manna shown thanking Capital One Bank and Branch Manager Sharon Bello for their Canal Boat Captain sponsorship.
Keep Informed
Join the Canal Day mailing list to receive information on festival updates.
Become a sponsor of Canal Day. Sponsors will enjoy the promotional opportunities and benefits of meeting and greeting festival attendees as well as having some fun too.
If your business or organization is interested in becoming a sponsor, or if you would like to sell COMMERCIAL NON HAND-MADE PRODUCTS at Canal Day, please review the following application;
Artists, crafters, and non-profit/civic organizations and festival vendors from around the area will have an excellent opportunity to sell their HAND MADE PRODUCTS and get in touch with new customers and supporters during the Canal Day Festival.
Directions:
East bound Route 80 to Exit 34 Wharton. Make a left turn on to North Main Street. Make a right at West Dewey Ave. and continue on West Dewey Ave. to park at the Wharton Industrial Center, 105 West Dewey Ave
West bound Route 80 to Exit 34 A, Wharton to Route 15 South, Right on East Dewey Ave., continue on to West Dewey Ave. to park at the Wharton Industrial Center, 105 West Dewey Ave.
Parking Information
Parking with shuttle bus service to and from the festival is available at the Wharton Industrial Center, 105 W. Dewey Ave. Wharton NJ 07885 for a donation of $5.00 per car load. Additional street parking may also be available
Volunteer Information
FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
There are lots of ways you can help out at the festival, please contact us to help.
