21 NJ Foodie Events to Look Forward to This July
From Food Markets to Restaurant Weeks, Vegan Events, and Food Truck Festivals there are PLENTY of foodie related events in NJ to do in July. Below is a list to 21(!) of them, so be sure to get these on your calendar! Nom Nom Nom…
1. Every Weekend in July – Famous Food Market
A family friendly and free Foodie Market set on the water in Jersey City! The Famous Food Market features over 30 food vendors serving dishes from all over the world, local craft vendors, a farm to table tent, a beautiful beer and wine garden and some of the BEST VIEWS OF THE NYC SKYLINE EVER.
Address: Harborside JC, 15 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
2. July 5th & 19th – Angelsea Night Market
Now in it’s Third Year, Anglesea Night Market fills the streets with delicious food trucks, amazing crafters, live music, family games and more. There are great drink and food options also in the bars and restaurants down Olde New Jersey Ave. There are so many great options you can’t go wrong!
Address: Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
3. July 6th – First Friday Late Night: World Flavors of Main
On Friday, July 6th from 5pm to 9pm sample the best international cuisine Boonton Main Street has to offer. To participate in the World Flavors of Main all you have to do is purchase your $15 wristband from the Boonton Main Street office (620 Main Street) leading up to or the night of July 6th to sample all the following great restaurants that will be featured! Children under 12 wristbands are $10. Participating restaurants will offer bite-sized portions of their best dishes.
Address: Main St, Boonton, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, $15 per adult for tasting wristbands, $10 per child for tasting wristbands.
4. July 7th – Sussex Taps & Trucks Festival
New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out for the perfect way to end July 4th weekend! It’s a fun filled family day featuring over 25 Gourmet Food Trucks, incredible bands, with fireworks to end out the day! Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Dogs are welcome! Fireworks at 9:30pm.
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free
5. July 12th – 29th – Hackettstown Restaurant Week
From July 12th through July 29th enjoy the fine restaurants of Hackettstown for restaurant week! Restaurant Week highlights the quality and ethnically diverse restaurants in Hackettown. Pick up a dining passport by visit a participating restaurant and order from a specially designed Restaurant Week menu or any highlighted specials to enjoy the tastes in town. Show your Passport at each restaurant to receive your stamp, collect stamps from each restaurant for chances to win prizes!
6. July 13th – 15th – NJ State BBQ Championship
The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship℠ is a three-day open-air festival featuring championship barbecue competition; live cooking demonstrations, special displays, and food and beverage vendors to satisfy every taste and appetite. Mouth watering ribs, chicken, brisket and pork, masterfully marinated and seasoned, then smoked for hours to the point of perfection. This ain’t just grilling, this is art! Who will be the Champion? Come witness barbecue teams from around the country show off their skills in a quest for the best.
Address: 201 North Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
7. July 13 & 14th – Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival
The Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival will feature 200 vendors, inspiring speakers, a 10k & 5k on the boardwalk, live music, cooking demos and much more, all right on the boardwalk in Atlantic City! On Friday, July 13 enjoy a Vegan Food Truck Festival, on Saturday, July 14 morning participate in a 10k, 5k & kids fun run on the boardwalk And on Saturday, July 14 Atlantic City Vegan Food Festival will kick off with speakers such as RZA, food panels, a live podcast taping, and vegan food and craft vendors!
Address: Showboat Atlantic City; 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $10 to $35, kids under 13 are free
8. July 14th – Meadowlands 3rd Annual BBQ Battle
Enjoy great BBQ at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment! Grab delicious BBQ from some of the best local food trucks & restaurants in the area – Event is 6- 10 pm in the Backyard.
Address:1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
9. July 14th – Bound Brook Food Truck Festival
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Bound Brook. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, DJ, Kids activities, Beer/Sangria & Vendors, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Summer day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, four legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Face painting & kids activities. Event is CoSponsored by the Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership.
Address: Billian Park; Bound Brook, New Jersey
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free
10. July 14th – Food Truck & Vendor Event – Food Truck Festival for Justice
A fun food truck festival featuring lots of kids activities that include dance lessons, face painting, sand art, corn hole tournaments, and MORE!! Table vendors include: crafts, jewelry, artwork, clothing, accessories, books and MORE!!Food trucks include Clyde’s Ices and Luis Empanatas and MORE! Live music by the fabulous The Solid Rock Band! Classic rock at its best! With some special guest artists!
Address: High Mountain Church, 681 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ
Cost: Free
11. July 14th & 15th – Surf & Turf Seafood Festival
Nothing can beat a lobster roll in one hand and a winning ticket in the other, while soaking in a beautiful sunny day at the Surf & Turf Seafood Festival! Bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer day at Monmouth Park – your best bet for family fun! This two-day festival will let you enjoy the best of the Jersey Shore. Stop by the famous Monmouth Park sandcastle, then grab a crab cake and a refreshing beer and watch as your favorite horse breaks from the starting gate!
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, $5 parking. Kids under 12 are free
12. July 14th – 28th New Brunswick Restaurant Week
New Brunswick City Center restaurants are as diverse as they are exceptional and now you have the perfect excuse to get out of the kitchen heat and eat out! NB restaurants have cooked up some great offers to get the foodie in you out the door and diving into new experiences and flavors. Visit a new spot or an old favorite…your taste buds will be happy with the sensations and your heart will be pleased with the local support.
13. July 15th – Red Bank Food & Wine Walk
Red Bank’s walkable downtown district is home to an array of upscale restaurants and casual eateries that will appeal to your palate. Explore picturesque Red Bank on the third Sunday of the month while enjoying food and/or beverage samples from participating restaurants, bars & eateries.
Address: Downtown Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $35
14. July 21st – 26th – Hoboken’s St. Ann Italian Festival
Since 1911, One of the most well known and beloved Italian festivals in the U.S. Rich in history and tradition, people travel from great distance to attend this celebration. Featuring 60+ vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts, games and a procession through the streets of Hoboken.
Address: 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
15. July 21st – Parsippany Pop Up Food FEST
Enjoy a fun-filled day in Parsippany with 20+ food pop up tents, face painting, live bands, and more!
Address: 7 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ
Cost: Admission is $5. Children under 12 are free.
16. July 21st – Food Truck Festival at The Hermitage
The 3rd Annual Food Truck Festival will take place on the grounds of the Hermitage Museum on Saturday, July 21st from 11:00am to 6:00pm. With over 14 different food trucks, you can explore a variety of different cuisines or keep it simple. It’s your choice! Craft beer, live bands and fun activities for the kids will also be part of the day’s offerings. Bring a blanket or a chair and picnic the day away on our beautiful property while listening to live performances by local bands.Proceeds from this event support the Hermitage Museum.
Address: The Hermitage; 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
Cost: Admission is $5. Children under 5 are free.
17. July 22nd – 27th – Collingswood Restaurant Week
Downtown Collingswood has picked “Red, White & Blue Farm to Fork” as the theme for their Summer Restaurant Week! This year, Collingswood restaurants are spotlighting the real stars of this small town’s show: fresh Jersey produce available through its own Farmers Market.
18. July 26th – Swedesboro’s Food Truck Thursdays
Food Truck Thursdays is your chance to head to the Swedesboro Auction Park (located near the corner of Locke Ave and Fow Ave) and enjoy some tasty food and drink from a variety of area food trucks and vendors! Free parking is available. This is a family friendly foodie event! There will be some games and background music to enjoy as you dig in!
Address: 101 Leahy Ave, Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: Free
19. July 28th – 5th Annual Food Truck Seafood Festival
The Meadowlands will once again host their Annual Food Truck Seafood Festival for the 5th year! Enjoy great local seafood while watching the eliminations for the Hambletonian Oaks.
Address:1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
20. July 28th – Savor and Stroll Culinary Tours
Savor and Stroll Culinary Tours will take you through the heart of Morristown, NJ eating all the way. Savor and Stroll was started by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Kathleen Carozza. Kathleen believes food should nourish the mind, body and soul. Your tour starts at 1:30 and continues through the historic streets of Morristown with samplings from a total of six restaurants and food shops in town. Come hungry! All food is included.The tour is approximately 3 – 3 1/4 hours.
Address: Washington St, Court Street, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $64
21. July 29th – Walk. Talk. Taste Montclair.
Discover the food and stories that make Montclair unique on this 3-hour food tasting and historical walking tour of downtown Montclair. Sample foods from 6 to 8 Montclair restaurants. Space is limited
Address: Begins in front of Lackawanna Train Station, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $45/person; $40 for Montclair History Center members
