Lambertville, NJ-Shadfest is here! April 24th and 25th
Lambertville, NJ-Shadfest is here! April 24th & 25th Don’t miss this year’s Shadfest celebration! 12:30- 5:30 p.m.
The festivities revolve around the spring arrival of the American Shad , the largest fish in the herring family. The Shad Fest tradition was born as spring blossomed, the shad made their way upriver, and the locals strolled through town enjoying the arts and crafts of their friends and neighbors.
Always in the mood for a celebration, Lambertville residents hosted the first Shad Fest in 1981 to highlight the local art scene. Almost 30 years later, Shad Fest has grown from a local event to an award-winning tourist attraction. People new to Shad Fest ask a lot of questions. Here are the answers to a few.
Not only are able to enjoy many of Lambertville local artists and crafters you will of course enjoy local eateries and their Shad specialties. One of the best local shad recipes is from Paul Eschallier of Bell’s Tavern : Shad & Shrimp Fritters. Yum.
No worries, Shad Fest welcomes lovers of all foods. There are so many things to do, see and eat at Shad Fest; you’ll love it whether you like fish or not. Spend some time exploring www.shadfest.com to plan your perfect day!