Welcome to 2023 White Meadow Lake Festival Days. A weekend of family fun and entertainment for all White Meadow Lake Residents.

Schedule of Events

July 13, 2023

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Carnival Rides at WML Clubhouse Parking Lot

Sheets of tickets 1.25 each, Coupon Sheet 20.00 for 20.00
Supersaver 45 tickets for 40.00
Wristbands are $30. Wristbands and tickets for rides will be sold by Ace Amusements Festival Day weekend at the ticket booth near the rides in the parking lot.

Ace Amusements usually has offers the ability to use credit/debit cards to purchase tickets, but this is not always guaranteed. It is recommended to have cash available. There is NO ATM on the WML property.

Wristbands are good for one-day use. Wristbands/tickets will NOT be sold at the POA Office.

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Food Vendors at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Music Bingo at WML Gazeebo/Lawn
Test your knowledge of music with this fun twist on bingo!

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Name that Tune!

July 14, 2023

4:00 pm - 1:00 am: Gold Bar Friday at WML Clubhouse

The Gold Bar is open from 4pm-1am on Friday. Stop in for a drink while you’re here at Festival Days.

6pm-10pm: Carnival Rides

Bring the whole family down to the Carnival Rides - fun for all ages! Each year, we try to get a few different amusements so watch the website for news. The rides that are offered are at the discretion of the amusement company.

Sheets of tickets 1.25 each, Coupon Sheet 20.00 for 20.00
Supersaver 45 tickets for 40.00
Wristbands are $30. Wristbands and tickets for rides will be sold by Ace Amusements Festival Day weekend at the ticket booth near the rides in the parking lot.

Ace Amusements usually has offers the ability to use credit/debit cards to purchase tickets, but this is not always guaranteed. It is recommended to have cash available. There is NO ATM on the WML property.

Wristbands are good for one-day use. Wristbands/tickets will NOT be sold at the POA Office.

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Rock Wall Climbing at WML Gazeebo/Lawn
Always a great time for kids. Come down to the side lawn of the clubhouse to climb the rock wall and tackle the obstacle course. Height restrictions apply.

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Food Vendors at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

6:45 pm - 11:00 pm: WML Palooza
Enjoy a fantastic evening of live music.

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Strolling Performer

July 15, 2023

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Children’s Fishing Contest at WML Beach 1
Signups 8am-9am. Sponsored by the WML Fishing Club

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Sand Castle Contest at WML Beach 1

Bring your entire family up to Beach 1 for our fantastic Sand Castle Contest!

Signups start at 12 noon at Beach 1.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Adult Volley Ball at WML Beach 1
Adults - bring your team up to Beach 1 on Saturday to compete for the coveted Vollyball Championship!

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Kids Beach Games at WML Beach 1

Stop up a beach 1 for games for all the kids - right after the Sand Castle contest - about 130 or so "White Meadow Lake Time" !
- Sack Race
- Spoon Race
- Tug of War

2:00 pm - 1:00 am: Gold Bar at WML Clubhouse

The Gold Bar opens at 2pm today until 1am. Stop by for a refreshing beverage or just relax on the deck!

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Family Corn Hole Tournament at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Compete against your friends and neighbors in corn hole! Fun for all ages! Signups start at 23oPM

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Food Vendors at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

3:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Gellyball at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Jenga Contest at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Immediately following cornhole tournament

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Carnival Rides at WML Clubhouse Parking Lot

Sheets of tickets 1.25 each, Coupon Sheet 20.00 for 20.00
Supersaver 45 tickets for 40.00
Wristbands are $30. Wristbands and tickets for rides will be sold by Ace Amusements Festival Day weekend at the ticket booth near the rides in the parking lot.

Ace Amusements usually has offers the ability to use credit/debit cards to purchase tickets, but this is not always guaranteed. It is recommended to have cash available. There is NO ATM on the WML property.

Wristbands are good for one-day use. Wristbands/tickets will NOT be sold at the POA Office.

Please remember that the State of NJ has height restriction for the rides. Before you purchase your tickets or wristbands, please verify that your child will be permitted on the rides. There are NO refunds on tickets or wristbands.

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Belly Dancing Tutorial with Hannah at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Bring a scarf to wear around your at WML Clubhouse Lawn
Hip skirt available to first 12 people
Age 16 and up

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Karaoke at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Calling all singers… step up to the mic and show us what you got!

Kids 15 and under from 7-730pm

Adults 8:30-11 (right after Mr. WML Contest)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Axe Throwing at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

July 16, 2023

7:00 am - 9:00 am: 5K Race atWML Clubhouse

The WML "Toughest" 5K in NJ is a USATF-NJ Certified Course.
Each year, our annual 5K race gets bigger and bigger! As the years have passed the event has grown. More and more runners and walkers alike want to see if it truly is tough. Friends and family alike continue to share the secret about this tough run. Here is YOUR opportunity to find out.

If you think you can handle it we welcome you to come and give it a shot. Here is the route that is run each year denoting the elevation. YOU do the math!

Even though this race is primarily for "runners", we welcome anyone who wishes to walk the 5K as well. Children and walkers/runners with strollers are welcome as well. Water stations are positioned around the course, and our fantastic Rockaway Township Police, Fire and Rescue Squads are on-course making sure everyone stay safe.

Race is RAIN OR SHINE. Signup starts at 7am. Race starts at 8am.

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Canoe and Kayak Race at WML Swimlanes

Right after the 5K Race, we continue the morning of athletics with our Annual Canoe and Kayak race. Signups start around 9:30AM out on the swim lanes at Beach 1. All ages welcome.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Parade

Our annual parade is the kick-off event for the big Festival Day on Sunday!

Calling all residents AND POA Committees - we need YOU! Make a float for the parade and show your community spirit. Anyone can do it. A family, a street, a group or committee — be creative or just have fun walking in the parade and showing off your float. All float participants are judged and awards are handed out during our opening ceremonies right after the parade.

If you have a convertible or classic car, let us know and you can drive the parade route behind the floats.

Parade line-up starts at 11 on the corner of Calumet and Hibernia Road. The parade starts about 1130, travels down Hibernia Road, then left on White Meadow Road to the clubhouse flagpole.

11:00 am - 6:00 pm: Artisan Marketplace at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Come to the clubhouse lawn behind the deck to shop and enjoy the many items on sale from our Artisan Craft vendors.

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: DJ at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Mo’s DJ Entertainment will delight you throughout Festival Day Sunday. Music for all ages and fun games for the kids. And the night ends with our fantastic fireworks display with accompanying music.

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Sunday Carnival Rides

Sheets of tickets 1.25 each, Coupon Sheet 20.00 for 20.00
Supersaver 45 tickets for 40.00
Wristbands are $30. Wristbands and tickets for rides will be sold by Ace Amusements Festival Day weekend at the ticket booth near the rides in the parking lot.

Ace Amusements usually has offers the ability to use credit/debit cards to purchase tickets, but this is not always guaranteed. It is recommended to have cash available. There is NO ATM on the WML property.

Wristbands are good for one-day use. Wristbands/tickets will NOT be sold at the POA Office.

Please remember that the State of NJ has height restriction for the rides. Before you purchase your tickets or wristbands, please verify that your child will be permitted on the rides. There are NO refunds on tickets or wristbands.

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Psychic Readings at WML Clubhouse
Come to the teen room on the 2nd floor of the clubhouse for free psychic readings.

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Balloonist at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Stop by and visit our Balloonist to have your child’s favorite shape or animal come to life as a balloon!

Cost: Free

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Face Painting

Our talented Face Painter will create a work of art on your face or your child’s face!

Cost: Free

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Motorized Boat Parade at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Come deck your Hulls!! Be creative and fun in our second annual Motorized boat parade. Cruise on by with your best-dressed vessel. The boat parade begins near the Clubhouse docks just look for the brigade.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Watermelon Eating Contest at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Does your little one have what it takes to be the first to finish their watermelon? Come on down to the Gazeebo on Sunday and cheer the kids on!

Cost: Free

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Water Balloon Toss at WML Gazeebo/Lawn
Always fun, and a little wet!

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Pie Eating Contest
Kids of all ages welcome!
Cost: Free

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Do you have what it takes to be the first to eat all of your hot dogs? Come down and try out for our 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest. Adults only, and number of contestants will be limited.

Cost: Free

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Caricatures at WML Gazeebo/Lawn
Stop by the tent on the clubhouse lawn and have your caricature made.
Cost: Free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Magic of Marco at WML Gazeebo/Lawn
Marco the Magician will amaze and dazzle you with his strolling magic show this year!
Cost: Free

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Mr White Meadow Lake at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Can you de-throne the 2021 Mr. White Meadow Lake? Come to the Gazeebo and watch as the best of the best compete this year.

9:15 pm - 9:30 pm: Fireworks at WML Gazeebo/Lawn

Fireworks start at approximately 915pm. Come down to the clubhouse lawn to watch the show. Bring chairs or a blanket.

Date: July 13-16, 2023

Location:
White Meadow Lake,
100 White Meadow Road,
Rockaway, NJ 07866.

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