One of Bergen County’s longest-running Labor Day traditions returns for four days of food, music, rides and community celebration. The 111th Anniversary St. Joseph Festival will take place Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Church, 40 Spring Street in Lodi.

The festival features traditional festival food, games of chance, kiddie rides and entertainment throughout the holiday weekend. Admission is free.

The celebration has deep roots in Lodi. The Saint Joseph Society was incorporated in 1915 by Italian immigrants from towns in Sicily, and the Society’s history traces the Labor Day weekend feast to those early members. The celebration grew to include Italian food specialties, rides, games and nightly entertainment, along with a Labor Day procession that remains part of the tradition today.

2026 entertainment and festival hours:

• Friday, September 4, 6:00-10:00 pm: Rock Solid Band
• Saturday, September 5, 4:00-10:00 pm: DJ Express Entertainment
• Sunday, September 6, 4:00-10:00 pm: Everlasting Love Entertainment
• Monday, September 7, 4:00-10:00 pm: The Individuals Band

The Labor Day celebration on Monday begins with a 4:00 pm Mass followed by the traditional St. Joseph procession through the streets of Lodi, with festival activities continuing into the evening.

The St. Joseph Festival is held at St. Joseph Church, 40 Spring Street, Lodi, New Jersey.

For more information on the 2026 St. Joseph’s Annual Labor Day Weekend Festival in Lodi, New Jersey, visit stjosephsociety.org.