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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

May Day In Smithville

 Smithville is a quaint historic town in New Jersey, located about a half hour drive from home.
Visiting Smithville is a treat any time of year but if you go on May Day,
they host a huge craft show with outdoor vendors in addition to their wonderful shops.
There were over 100 crafters and food vendors that feature all kinds of street food.



Lake Meone



Town Square



Sweet Things


The above sand sculpture sits right outside the entrance to 



There is a cute Carousal for the young and young at heart.



Food Vendors


Face Painting for the children.


And I stumbled upon these adorable Goslings hanging out in the lake.



I purchased 2 handmade ankle bracelets that sparkle and I love.
 A handmade piece of pottery for a plant, 
2 "be kind" stickers, one is for my mom and the pottery ornament that says "you'll live till you die".
There were so many beautiful things but not one thing I need.
I did "need" the ankle bracelets!

I love these spring festivals but it was 90 + degrees, too hot for me to stay long.
We split a chicken salad sandwich at
and headed home.
Why does it have to get so hot so quick.
We went from using the heat to the needing air conditioning in just a few days.

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13 comments:

  1. R's RueMay 19, 2026 at 6:25 AM

    What a charming town. I don’t like the extreme heat either.

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  2. AnnMay 19, 2026 at 7:34 AM

    That looks like a delightful little town. I certainly love events like that too. I like wandering around and seeing what everyone is offering. That heat would be hard to handle. When I was younger I loved it but these days I can't handle it as well.

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  3. Hena TayebMay 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM

    You made some lovely purchases. I have only visited Smithville around Christmas.

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  4. Lowcarb team memberMay 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM

    Yes Spring Festivals can be such fun ... but your temperatures are high!

    The reflection in your first photograph is beautiful and those goslings are so cute.

    All the best Jan

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  5. HappyKMay 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM

    What a delightful place to visit. LOVE the goslings - a terrific photo of them.
    I have a good friend who lives in Little Egg Harbor which I believe not too far from where you live.

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  6. ConnieMay 19, 2026 at 8:16 PM

    What a lovely town and I love seeing the paddle boats on the lake. I love those things, hee-hee.

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  7. acorn hollowMay 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM

    I think everyone is complaining about how fast the heat came here too.
    You always find the most fun places. Those little gosling look like they are glowing.
    Cathy

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  8. Chrissy TMay 20, 2026 at 12:05 AM

    What a delightful town. I would love to have experienced this place. It is so quaint. I love the pot!

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  9. eileeninmdMay 20, 2026 at 5:26 AM

    Hello Debbie,
    The town is cute, looks like a fun day! The goslings are adorable. Your ankle bracelets are cute and I love the pottery and Be Kind stickers. Take care, have a great day!

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  10. JeanieMay 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM

    What a charming town! I'm glad you found some fun things but I know what it's like to be at a festival when it is too hot!

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  11. ConniecrafterMay 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM

    Looks like a great little festival, love that reflection in the first picture, the building that looks like an old school house is cool and I love that sand sculpture. Those little goslings are just the sweetest, love how they are grouped so close together!
    I agree we usually go from cold to HOT with hardly any nice spring weather but we are getting a little bit of both this year :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2026 at 8:14 PM

    I would love to visit there, you travel to the best places! Thanks, Virginia

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  13. Beatrice P. BoydMay 21, 2026 at 6:09 AM

    We enjoyed visiting here when we lived in NJ, but that was many years ago now.

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