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Haddon Township's Summer of Love - 60s, 70s, 80s music festival takes place on Saturday

originally published: 08/19/2025


Photo by Borough of Haddon Township

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township's Summer of Love - 60s, 70s, and 80s Music Festival returns to Haddon Township with a day-long celebration of music, community, and family fun on Saturday, August 23, 2025! This free event takes place on Haddon Avenue from 2:00pm to 10:00pm and features five live bands, a beer garden, food trucks, games, a kids zone, and a glow party finale.

“We’re thrilled to continue the tradition of the Summer of Love Music Festival—one of Haddon Township’s most anticipated summer events,” said Mayor Randall Teague. “With incredible live music, community spirit, and fun for all ages, this festival is the perfect way to celebrate the season and send summer off in style.”

Festival-goers will enjoy a talented lineup of bands while indulging in delicious fare at the beer garden and food trucks. The Music Festival will feature events for all ages – for all to share in the fun! Children can enjoy a kids zone, dance dome, bounces and more throughout the day.

Attendees can also score a bonus entry for their Almost Friday Happy Hour Giveaway by attending! Snap a photo at the festival, post it to your story, and tag @ShopHaddon to enter. Full giveaway details are available on their Instagram page.

The event takes place in the heart of Haddon Twp.'s downtown (Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue & Cooper Street) and a short walk from the WESTMONT PATCO station.

Band Lineup:

Invasion 65: 2:00pm to 3:15pm - rock, pop and soul music from England and America.

AM Radio: 3:30pm to 4:45pm - playing all of the songs you grew up listening to... even the ones you've forgotten!

* Eddie Berner, lead guitarist for A Flock of Seagulls from 1988–1998, with his Rockin' Road Grill Band: 5:00pm to 6:30pm

The Priceless Band: 6:45pm to 8:15pm - highlighting seven decades of chart topping hits from the old school, new school, and every school in between

Dancin’ Machine: 8:30pm to 10:00pm - band formed back in 2009 with the sole purpose of re-creating the experience of a 1970's Discotheque for Disco fans everywhere.

* Glow party begins at 9:00pm

Voted as one of the top 20 towns in which to live, work, or play by South Jersey Magazine, Haddon Township has blossomed into one of the premier communities in the metro-Philadelphia region. Thanks to its prime location and dedication to community involvement, the roughly 14,000 residents of Haddon Township enjoy the perfect balance of work and recreation. With its proximity to the revitalized business district along Haddon Avenue and strong public art partnerships with the Ritz Theatre Company and SoHa Arts on the White Horse Pike, visitors can enjoy fine eateries, established businesses, and family-friendly community entertainment within a short walk from public transportation.




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