15 Events to Check Out this Weekend: Sept 11 – 13, 2015
Note: These Events are Listed in Date Order. Direct Links to Events are in the titles!
Food Truck Friday – Sept 11
Food Truck Friday is back in Hopewell, NJ. Food trucks, music and tons of fun! Rain or Shine. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2015. 5pm to 9pm
Address: Hopewell Train Station; Railroad Place, Hopewell NJ 08525
Cost: Free to Attend
Follow on Twitter @FTFHopewell
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Sea Isle City Summer Food Truck Festival – Sept 11 – 13
The Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival will feature roughly a dozen food trucks from across the Northeast featuring different styles of cuisines from award winning food trucks. There will also be crafters, family entertainment, live music, great drinks and more…
Friday: 12-9pm; Saturday: 11am to 8pm; Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Dates: Friday, Sept 11, 2015 to Sunday, Sept 13 2015
Address: Kix McNutley’s; 63rd Street & Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
Cost: Free to Attend
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Asbury Park Oysterfest – Sept 11-13
The Annual Asbury Park Oysterfest is back and better than ever! What’s the perfect recipe for a cool weekend in hottest town at the Jersey Shore? Start with fresh seafood and other culinary delights, add a dash of music, and a pinch of surprises and you have Asbury Park’s Oysterfest, a three-day culinary event you don’t want to miss. This year’s event will be held just outside the iconic Carousel building where the downtown meets the Asbury Park waterfront.
Hours:
Friday: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm
Dates: September 11th – 13th, 2015
Address: Asbury Park Waterfront, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $3 for a weekend pass. Free on Friday.
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1st Annual Tri-State Walk of Hope – Sept 12
The name “Walk of Hope” embodies the emotion that most people living with infertility feel. The Walk of Hope is an event that represents the infertility journey—a series of small steps, each one filled with hope and a reminder that no one should walk on this journey alone.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015; 8am
Address: Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Cost: Free
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Newark Comic Con – Sept 12
Newark Comic Con is the leading pop culture event of New Jersey’s largest city. We seek to host contemporary comics, graphic novels, anime, video games, toys, manga, and movies. Providing a platform zombies, creativity, leading talent, and the most exciting exhibitors – increasing awareness and access to the area to the most thrilling artists and figures in the culture.
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2015; 9am to 8pm
Address: Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel; 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ
Cost: $35. Get Tickets Here
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NJ Taco Festival – Sept 12
Come one, come all, it’s time to celebrate what makes New Jersey a one-of-a-kind State: the people, the food, the drinks, and of course some wildly fun activities! For one day only, bring your New Jersey pride to the Sussex County Fair Grounds for the 1st Annual NJ Taco Festival, which takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Presented by New Jersey’s own Heartbreaking Dawns hot sauce and New York’s High River Sauces, the 1st Annual NJ Taco Festival brings together 40 of the best New Jersey artisanal taco proprietors; the largest collection of taco-makers ever assembled for a single event. All tacos cost $2 each, and vendors will compete for the “Best Tacos in New Jersey” award voted on by an esteemed panel of judges. For more information, please visit: njtacofestival.com
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2015
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $10+. Buy Tickets in Advance HERE
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Perth Amboy Annual Bay City Classic Car Show – Sept 12
The City of Perth Amboy and the Perth Amboy Business Improvement District are excited to announce this year’s Classic Car Show taking place on Saturday, September 12th, from 11am to 4pm at the Historic City Hall Circle. All are welcome to attend this free event which will feature DJ sensation, “Richie the DJ,” live music by doo-wop group, Sounds of the Street, delicious food by our local, Perth Amboy vendors and over 75 classic cars of all makes and models. For this year’s event, we are asking all participating car owners for a donation of a non-perishable canned food item which will be donated to the Perth Amboy Salvation Army. In case of inclement weather, this event will take place on Sunday, September 13th, from 11am to 4pm.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015;11am – 4pm
Address: Historic City Hall Circle;260 High St, Perth Amboy, NJ
Cost: Free
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Bedminster Fall Fest – Sept 12
Fall Fest brings together the community to raise funds for seven Bedminster-based charities. To kick off the beginning of fall, there will be live entertainment, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, and activities for kids of all ages. Featuring delicious food truck cuisine ranging from BBQ to icy desserts, everyone is sure to find something they love. Hay rides, fair games, live demonstrations from the local emergency volunteer groups, and local vendors are just the start of what there is to experience. Don’t forget a blanket and chairs for the musical guests that will be playing throughout the evening!
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2015; Noon – 6PM
Address: River Road Park, Bedminster, NJ
Cost: $5 entrance fee (children under 3 are free)
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102.9 WMGK’s 5th Annual Brew Blast on the Battleship – Sept 12
Join the 102.9 WMGK air staff for a great day of craft beer sampling (over 50 beers) & live classic rock (courtesy of the MGK House Band) on the tented deck of America’s most decorated battleship. All tickets include a FREE TOUR of the Battleship New Jersey. WMGK’s John DeBella, Debbi Calton, Andre Gardner & Ray Koob will be on board ready to talk music & beer with you. There will also be great food available for purchase. This year’s Brew Blast will feature over 50 craft beers.
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2015; 1pm to 5pm
Address:Battleship New Jersey; 62 Battleship Place in Camden, NJ
Cost: $40. Get tickets HERE
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Music For Mutts – A Fundraiser to Benefit Sammy’s Hope – Sept 12
Live Music, Vendors, Silent Auction, Wine & Beer Tasting and More. Buy a Pigdog Pint Glass for $10 and the proceeds will go to Sammy’s Hope. Spend $12 and get it filled with Weyerbacher Last Chance IPA.
Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2015; 5pm to 10pm
Address: Pino’s Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar; 13 North Fourth Ave, Highland Park, NJ
Cost: $5 Donation at the Door
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Atlantic City Seafood Festival – Sept 12 & 13
The 2015 edition of The Atlantic City Seafood Festival will be Good Time Tricycle Productions’ 4th year at the helm of the ship for this amazing event that showcases local culture, local eats, family fun, live music and a showcase of NJ’s best brew!
Dates: Saturday, September 12: 11am-7pm; Sunday, September 13: 11am-6pm
Address: Bader Field, Atlantic City, BH
Cost: Free
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Wine on the Beach Festival – Sept 12 & 13
The Wine On The Beach Festival will be held on the sugar sand beach of Seaside Heights. This upscale event will host ten New Jersey wineries and numerous food venues. Musical entertainment is scheduled for both days of the festival. In addition, guests will be able to attend numerous wine related seminars and presentations.
Dates: September 12th, 2015 – September 13th, 2015; Noon to 5pm
Address: South Beach; Blaine Ave., Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate; $10 for all Military & First Responders w/ ID. Buy HERE
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Bellview Harvest Party Weekend – Sept 12 & 13
The harvest season is upon us. As a winery, the harvest is one of the most important steps in the winemaking process. As the annual grape harvest gets into full swing, it’s only fitting to celebrate the hard work that everyone has put in to make this such a great year! Year after year, Bellview Winery has celebrated its new harvest with a party, and they invite all who can, to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Customers are invited to come out to join us in a day of wine tasting and festivities. “The Dirk Quinn Band” will once again be playing music all weekend long, set to the backdrop of our winery and vineyard. Those who attend are invited to take part in activities like grape stomping and vineyard tours, or just hang out to enjoy the afternoon. In addition, food and craft vendors will be showcasing their goods for purchase.
Dates: September 12th & 13th, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Bellview Winery; 150 Atlantic St, Landisville
Cost: $10 per person at the gate
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Bluegrass Festival at Cream Ridge Winery – Sept 12 & 13
The Cream Ridge Winery Bluegrass Festival & BBQ this year marks the 24th of this amazing gathering of talent at the winery. Local Smoke Restaurants will be this year BBQ Pit Masters!
Date: September 12th & 13th, 2015; Noon to 5pm
Address: Cream Ridge Winery; 145 Route 539, Allentown, NJ
Cost: $10
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Apple Festival @ Oasis Family Farm – Sept 12 & 13
IT’S APPLE-ISH-OUS, & BUSHELS OF FUN!
U-PICK PUMPKINS
Farm fresh apples
Fresh baked apple pies
Apple cobbler & ice cream
Caramel apples
Sliced apples with caramel sauce/peanut butter
Apple cider donuts
Apple sauce
Apple cider
ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS:
Wagon rides
Sand art
Craft activities
Apple pie eating contest
& more!
Dates: September 12th & 13th, 2015; 10:30am – 4pm
Address: Oasis Family Farm; 3 Circle Dr, Robbinsville, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
