Jefferson Township Day is an all day event beginning at 9:30 A.M. with the Mayors Breakfast at the Jefferson Township Museum and ending with a fireworks display at 9:45 in the evening. Jefferson Day 2001 will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2001. (In case of inclement weather it will be held on Sunday, July 8, 2001.) The theme for Jefferson Day 2001 is "2001 A Jefferson Odyssey". The Jefferson Arts Committee will be recognizing individuals, businesses, and organizations in the community who exemplify their involvement in community affairs or with members of the community. Certificates of recognition will be presented at a ceremony on the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Recipients are nominated by the community at large and reviewed by a special committee. These awards are now an annual tradition in Jefferson Township. Activities of the Jefferson Arts Committee are excluded from these awards. |
Come and Join the Fun
Click here to viewJefferson Township Day Schedule of Events
* * * F I R E W O R K S * * *
Street Parade,
Fun & Games for Children,
Bicycle Parade
& Contest
Music & Dancing
Arts & Crafts
Food Vendors
Sack Race
Fishing Contest,
Community Service Awards.
Jefferson Township Day is produced by the Jefferson Arts Committee.
The Jefferson Arts Committee
It is recommended that the public park in the Middle School parking lot and up Weldon Road towards the old Snow Bowl area and Mahlon Dickerson Reservation if they plan to exit towards Rt. 15/Lake Hopatcong. Park in the High School parking lot down towards the Municipal Building and Dover Milton Road if you plan to exit towards Rt. 23/Milton. Parking will also be available on Morris County Park Commission Property at the Snow Bowl site on Weldon Road adjacent to the Jefferson Township Middle School.
It is suggested to bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort |
Note: For general information on the day's activities, call 697-3828 or 697-5957 |
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Lightsticks will be sold by the Jefferson Arts Committee at dusk. |
Click here forDirections to Jefferson Township Day
Approximately 1,500 visitors attend during the day and up to 5,000 during the evening activities.
Contracts for Jefferson Township Day 2001 are available by contacting the following.
Arts, Crafts & Merchandise vendors; John Foccaci at (973) 697-2032.
Food and Refreshment vendors; Fran Foccaci at (973) 697-2032.
Entertainers; Maria Robertson at (973) 697-7487.
Service Clubs; John Foccaci at (973) 697-2032.
Community Service Awards; Brooke Hardy at (973) 697-2348.
Jack Kelly
Citizen Of The Year 2000
For General information, contact Jack Kelly at (973) 697-5957 or by fax at (973) 697-1182 or Janet Breckenridge at (973) 697-8124.
This page last updated on: 29 May 2001