Official Site of Califon, New Jersey 908-832-7850

39 Academy St. 
Califon, NJ 07830  
(908) 832-7850  

Street Fair A Big Success

November 13, 2016

On October 9, the Borough of Califon hosted its fourth annual Autumn Street Fair, in conjunction with the Jon Slusher Memorial 5K. The day was a great success with beautiful weather and hundreds of patrons in attendance. The Fair featured over 25 vendors, community organizations, first responders, and local businesses, as well as games, family attractions, and entertainment from two bands and an “open mic” stage of local performers.

It was also the first year for the Califon Fire Company Beer Garden, which was a big hit. This year we also had several paid sponsors whose support helped to make this the best Street Fair yet: Staiano’s Furniture, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Groendyke Insurance, and the Hunterdon Review. Please support your local businesses! Overall, it was a great day to showcase our unique and special Califon community.

An event like this requires extensive planning and coordination, which began in May 2016. One of the best parts about our Califon community is the dedication of volunteers who step up to support their town. I’d like to recognize and thank the following members of the 2016 Street Fair Planning Committee whose many hours of work made this event possible:

Committee

  • Jason Beard (chair)
  • Kim Belsky (day-of vendor management)
  •  Dave Bolles (bands and open mic stage)
  •  Karen Cubberly (Kids Zone entertainment)
  • Diane Haversang (logistics and setup)
  • Ed Haversang (logistics and setup
  • Susan Kibler (sponsorship, vendors, and advertising)
  • Chris Keiser (logistics and setup)
  •  Ed Latus (logistics and setup) Event Day Volunteers
  • Amanda Altavilla
  •  Brian Goad
  • Mike Medea

The Street Fair Committee would like to offer a very special thank you to Califon Borough Clerk and Deputy Clerk Laura Eidsvaag and Karen Mastro for all of their support “above and beyond” their day jobs.

Special thanks, as well, to Mayor Charlie Daniel, Califon Borough Council, The Slusher Family, the Califon Fire Company, The Zajac Family (trailer donations), Califon Borough Office of Emergency Management, The Smith Family (popcorn donations), Califon Frame shop (electricity), Rambos (electricity and porch), Aegis Building Company (space), Mountainview Development (space), Acropolis (parking), Califon United Methodist Church (parking), Coughlan Funeral Home (parking), Bourbon Street Liquors (beverage donation), Califon Rescue Squad, Washington Township Police, residents of Main Street, and all of the local community leaders, organizations, and businesses who helped to make the day a success.

If you are interested in being part of the Recreation Committee to assist with this and other events, please contact Jason Beard at jasontbeard@yahoo.com .

Last modified: November 13, 2016

Comments are closed.