Gloucester County's Water Fest Set For Sunday

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ — Gloucester County’s annual Water Fest will take place at Scotland Run Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, county officials announced.

Water Fest is the county’s largest environmental fair featuring animal exhibits, crafts, food and music during the free event. The event will be held rain or shine at the park, 980 Academy Street in Clayton.

“Water Fest is a fun and educational way to connect with nature and a fun way to learn about our environment,” Gloucester County Commissioner Director Robert M. Damminger said. “We live in a beautiful region and Water Fest will offer a lot of tips on what we can do as individuals to keep it beautiful.”

“Water Fest is a way that families can make the connection between what they do at home and in their communities and how it affects the health of our local and worldwide ecosystems,” Gloucester County Commissioner Jim Lavender said.

This year’s festival schedule includes:

• Crafts, Music, Food, Exhibitors: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bwana Jim Live Animal Show: noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
• Balloon Animals­­: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Canoeing and Kayaking: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Interactive crafts
• Sunscreen Bracelet, Foam Owl, Bug Craft: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Family Lake Study & Guided Trail Walk­­: 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.
• Nature Center Tours­: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 856-251-6710 or visit www.gloucestercountynj.gov.