LANDING, NJ (Morris County) – The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is calling for volunteers to support the Lake Hopatcong Block Party, scheduled for Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing.
This annual lakeside extravaganza brings together visitors, businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters, and food vendors to celebrate Lake Hopatcong and kick off the summer season.
“The Block Party has grown far beyond a modest annual event,” said Lake Hopatcong Foundation Executive Director Kyle Richter. “It has become a tradition that fosters unity, celebrating New Jersey’s largest lake and the surrounding communities.”
Event organizers aim to accommodate 4,000 guests and host 200 vendors, making it one of the lake region’s most ambitious community-building endeavors.
“We’re calling on our friends and neighbors to join us in making an unforgettable Block Party in 2025,” said Kari Constantine, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s Events Coordinator. “Volunteering is a fantastic way to make new friends while also giving back to the community. We have tasks suited to everyone’s abilities and areas of interest.”
Volunteers will be scheduled in four-hour shifts, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Block Party. Assistance is also needed for setting up the day before the event. Tasks include helping with parking, assisting vendors, welcoming guests, setting up tables, chairs, and tents, and other important efforts.
“This event offers an ideal chance for students, clubs, companies, and others to achieve their community service goals,” said Caitlin Doran, Development Director at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation. “Where else can you give back while enjoying a day lakeside at Hopatcong State Park?”
Interested individuals are asked to register at lakehopatcongfoundation.org/blockparty and attend an on-site training session on Thursday evening, May 15, at 6 p.m., where they can also pick up a free volunteer T-shirt.
