Mountain Creek Resort celebrated Memorial Day Weekend under sunny skies and summer-like temperatures over the weekend; all thanks to the second annual Smoke N Blues Festival on Sunday, May 24. Hundreds flocked to the outdoor venue for delicious barbecue favorites and the area’s top jazz and blues artists.Smoke N Blues Festival performers in attendance include Bob Lanza, the VooDudes, and the Chuck Lambert Band.Mountain Creek and Crystal Springs Resorts have an extensive lineup of events and activities planned for the summer. (In addition to the Smoke N Blues Festival, which is always a big hit.) Some of those events include the opening of Action Park Waterpark on June 13 and the annual NJ NJ Beer & Food Festival on June 20. The beer festival features samples of over 150 beers, live music, and a barbecue feast on the golf course at Crystal Springs. Of course, Crystal Springs is also home to many eateries, spas, and more.Mountain Creek Resort is located in Vernon in Sussex County, New Jersey. All Smoke N Blues Festival photos are compliments of Lauren Scrudato and Mountain Creek Resort. For more festivals, events, and other great getaways, be sure to visit the Best of NJ travel section.