151st Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival: July 13 – 18, 2026
July 13 - July 18
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival • July 13-18, 2026
The Longest Running Italian Festival in the United States
Beer Garden Rules:
- No Back Packs
- All Bags Subject to Search
- No Outside Alcohol
- Must Be 21 to Enter
- Proper ID Required
From 8pm until closing, no one under 21 permitted in Beer Garden. That includes strollers and children of any age. Dogs are not permitted in the beer garden.
Alert:
Fireworks at the Carnival on July 16 and 18.
Starting at 8AM on July 16th, there will be an explosion bomba set off every hour on the hour. In addition at the beginning of the Procession (approximately 4 or 4:30PM), explosion bombas will be set off as the Procession turns the corner on its route.
Fireworks will begin at 10PM.
Free Shuttle Service:
July 13 – 18 from the Hammonton Middle School 75 N. Liberty St., Hammonton, NJ 6pm to 11pm (nightly) & 4pm to 11pm (Feast Day) – Handicap Accessible.
Feast Day – July 16th:
Masses throughout the day at St. Joseph Church – St. Mary of Mount Carmel Parish: 8AM – 10AM (Italian) – Noon (Spanish). 3PM (Society Procession Mass) with Procession to follow. Procession begins from Third St. and French St. and will follow the traditional route through the streets of Hammonton. Last Mass is after the procession.
Food Stand:
Open for lunch, 11am to 1:30pm on weekdays & nightly at 5pm throughout the week.
Running of the Sandwiches:
July 12th – Ravioli Dinner – 1pm to 7pm 4pm “Running of the Sandwiches” Sons of Italy – 427 N 3rd St., Hammonton.
Fore more information visit mountcarmelsociety.org