35+ NJ Foodie Events to Look Forward to This September 2018

August 30, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

From Food Markets to Restaurant Weeks, A Bacon Festival, and Food Trucks there are PLENTY of foodie related events in NJ to do in September. Below is a list to 30+ of them, so be sure to get these on your calendar! Nom Nom Nom…

35+ NJ Foodie Events to Look Forward to This September 2018:

St. Bartholomew Italian Festival
The much anticipated Italian Festival of the Summer includes a feast that is truly a great family event with plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Music will be played nightly, along with various: rides, games, and great food. The mouth watering Italian cuisine includes crowd favorites like: pizza, pasta, zeppoles, clams, mussels, and calzones. In addition, there are nightly 50/50 drawings and a super 50/50 raffle on Monday, so make sure your family stops by to celebrate their inner Italian.
Dates: August 31st – September 3rd, 2018
Address: Saint Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church, 2032 Westfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Cost: Free

The Tomato Festival
The Tomato Festival celebrates the Jersey Fresh Tomato and the end of the summer season. This extremely unique event shares to benefit the WCM Shade Tree Commission in their endeavor to protect and improve the tree canopy of WCM. Come on out and share in the spirit of community, and embrace all the greatness of the Jersey Tomato.
Date: September 1st, 2018 from 9am to 5pm
Address: Wilbraham ParkW Perry St, West Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free

Ducktown Bacon Fest
Can you think of anything better than Bacon, well how about a festival full of Bacon. The Ducktown Bacon Fest will feature amazing vendors with great bacon items, bacon inspired drinks, music, and lots of family fun. Make sure your family makes an appearance in this great event.
Date: September 1st, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: Ducktown Atlantic City Bacon Fest, 2400 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free

BBQ & Craft Beer Fest @ Monmouth Park Racetrack
Dig in to the juiciest, most tender pulled pork, brisket and ribs the Jersey Shore has to offer and wash it down with an ice-cold beer at the annual BBQ & Craft Beer Festival! This Labor Day weekend join Monmouth Race Track for three days of delicious BBQ and a great selection of brews in their Craft Beer Garden. Kids will love the FREE pony rides, bounce house, face painting, clowns and more! The Craft Beer Garden will feature over 40 craft beers to choose from. 10 – 2 oz samples for ONLY $10
Dates: September 1st – 3rd, 2018
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack; Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport NJ
Cost: $5, Parking $5, Children 12 and under are always FREE

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.
Dates: Every Weekend in September
Address: Harborside JC, 15 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free

Scandinavian Fest
Come to ScanFest! It’s an all-day celebration of Scandinavia at its best – where you’ll discover the customs…the history…the ethnic variety of the six Nordic nations: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
Date: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 at 10am
Address: NJ Vasa Park, 1 Vasa Dr, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: $14, Seniors: $13, Children (12 and Under) FREE, FREE entry with authentic folk dress.

Mount Hollys Food Trucks and Fireworks
Food Trucks and Fireworks will be a delicious way to kick off or end your Labor Day Weekend! Come down and save your spot on the lawn with the family, enjoy food and drinks from the many different food trucks we will have available (over 30) and watch the spectacular Fireworks at dusk!
Date: Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 from 5pm to 9pm
Address: Iron Works Park, 157 Wollners Dr, Mount Holly, NJ
Cost: Free

Asbury Park Oysterfest
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.
Date: September 7th – 9th, 2018 | Friday: 5pm – 10pm, Saturday: 11am – 10pm, Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Address: Bradley Park (in front of the Paramount Theatre/Convention Hall), Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $3, 6 years and younger Free

Sea Isle City Food Truck Fest
Annual Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival returns for its Fourth Year in a row on Sept. 7, and will be running until Sept 9. Hours are 4 to 9 pm on Sept. 7, Noon to 9 pm on Sept. 8. And noon to 5 pm on Sept. 9. This exciting collection of food trucks is sure to fill your family’s’ tummies with plenty of delicious food, so make sure to stop by.
Dates: September 7th – 9th, 2018
Address: Kix McNutley’s, 63rd and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ
Cost: Free

4th Annual NJ Taco Festival
Who said only Tuesday is for Tacos? For one whole September Saturday, the NJ Taco Festival is going down at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Bring your friends, your family and — most importantly — your appetite for a full day of early fall weather, more than 50 vendors selling delicious tacos, craft beer, margaritas and plenty of live music, Lucha wrestling and so much more.
Date: September 8th, 2018 from 10am to 7pm
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $10 GA, $75 VIP

Duffield’s Food Truck/Apple Festival
The Second Annual Food Truck/Apple Festival is coming exclusively to Duffield’s farm, and it will be a great family event for all who attend. The event will include: food trucks, hayrides, and plenty of apple related desserts.
Date: September 8th, 2018 from 11am to 5pm
Address: Duffield’s Farm, 280 Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell, NJ
Cost: Free

Roselle’s Sweet & Savory Beer, Wine & Food Truck Festival
2 exciting events in one day!!!!! 20 mobile cuisine vendors and a exclusive beer and wine garden. FREE Entry To Enjoy Family Fun Including Bounce Houses, Face Painting & Mechanical Bull Rides. Shop the Artisan Pop-Up Marketplace for art,jewelry,clothing, bath, beauty and more. 20 Gourmet Mobile Eateries (available for purchase) Main Stage Entertainment Throughout the Day.
Date: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 12pm to 9pm
Address: Chestnut St (between 1st & 3rd Ave), Roselle, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Trucktoberfest
Join Monmouth Park Racetrack for their Food Trucktoberfest and enjoy all of your favorite food trucks plus a German beer garden.
Date: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 11:30am to 5pm
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack; Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport NJ
Cost: $5, Parking $5, Children 12 and under are always FREE

Atlantic City Seafood Festival
In 2018, The Atlantic City Seafood Festival is returning to its home on Bader Field where the acres of uninhabited, water front land will once again be transformed into a seafood lover’s dream! With the famous Atlantic City skyline as its backdrop, The Atlantic City Seafood Festival will feature over 40 different local and regional seafood restaurants and vendors who will be serving up their favorite seafaring dishes.
Dates: September 8th & 9th, 2018 from 11am to 6pm
Address: Bader Field; 600 Albany Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $10

4th Annual Seafood Festival
Loads of seafood~sushi, clams, lobster,,scallops, fish taco’s, wings, beer, wine and more!
Date: Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 2pm to 9pm
Address: Bay Village Fair Grounds, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: Free, donations appreciated!

Belmar Feast of San Gennaro
The festival will feature authentic Italian foods, live entertainment, dancing and more! The festivities kick off on Saturday with a Mass celebrated in Italian at St. Rose Church in Belmar, followed by the traditional procession of the Statue of San Gennaro to its place of honor on Main Street. Visitors will can enjoy Italian treats, Beer & Wine tent, eating contests, crafters, kids activities, and dancing in the street.
Date: September 15th & 16th, 2018 from 11am to 6pm
Address: Main St, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free

Ort Farms Food Truck Festival
Long Valley and beyond, GET READY! The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into ORT FARMS! This is no ordinary food truck festival! Bring your friends, relatives, colleagues and definitely your KIDS!!! 15 Food Trucks, Beer & Sangria Garden, face painting, DJ & plenty of farm activities including a corn maze and pumpkin picking!
Date: Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: Ort Farms; 25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 10 and under free

Latino Festival of Monmouth County
The Latino Festival of Monmouth County is a family-oriented event displaying the cultural flavors of the Latino communities in the United States. It seeks to unite people from all backgrounds and cultures during a day of celebration and fun. You can be certain the food and exhilarating atmosphere is a great way to spend with family of not just your own culture, but with families of different cultures as well.
Date: Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 12pm to 7pm
Address: 1 E Main St, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Bergen County Food & Wine Festival
Bergen County’s only community celebration of food and wine is coming to a tented area of Garden State Plaza’s parking lot this September. The Food & Wine Festival will be put on by, and benefit, The 200 Club of Bergen County, with presenting sponsor Inserra Supermarkets Inc.!
Day 1: (Sept 15): Burgers and Brews: A burger competition between some of Bergen County’s best chefs and restaurants, paired with great local and craft beers, wines and spirits.
Day 2: (Sept 16): Tasting Village: A wide array of Bergen County’s restaurants will showcase their best dishes while you once again pair the cuisine with great local and craft beers, wines and spirits samplings
Date: September 15th & 16th, 2018 | 12pm to 5pm Sat, 1pm to 6pm Sun
Address: Garden State Plaza; 1 Garden State Plz, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $55 Sat, $65 Sun, $110 Combo

The Great Inflatable Race and Food Truck Festival
The Mayor and Committee of the Township of Union are proud to partner with Union High School to present the Great Inflatable Race and Food Truck Festival to benefit Union High School’s Project Graduation! A portion of the proceeds from the Inflatable Race, and ALL proceeds from the Food Truck Festival will go to benefit this great cause!
Date: Saturday, September 15th, 2018 from 9am to 12pm; Food Truck Festival from 11am to 5pm
Address: Union High School; 2350 N 3rd St, Union, NJ
Cost: Register to Participate. Free to spectate, Free for Food Truck Festival

Red Bank, Food, and Wine Walk
Three hours of top tastings at some of Red Bank’s upscale restaurants and casual eateries. Enjoy the walkable downtown district an explore picturesque Red Bank on the third Sunday of the month while enjoying food and/or beverage samples from participating restaurants, bars & eateries.
Date: Sunday, September 16th, 2018 from 2pm to 5pm
Address: Downtown Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $35

3rd Annual Borough of Lodi Food Truck & Music Festival
The Borough of Lodi is excited to announce their 3rd annual Food Truck & Music Festival will take place on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Food Trucks include The Guac Spot , Eat My Balls Food Truck , Soda City FD, and Five Sisters Catering
Date: Sunday, September 16th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Memorial Dr, Lodi, NJ
Cost: Free

Verona Restaurant Week 2018
The Township of Verona and the local business community present Verona’s first ever Restaurant Week! Enjoy 5 nights of delicious meals at Verona’s restaurants! Three-course Prix Fixe Dinner menus will be available for $25 at each participating location. Other specials will be going on all week as well!
Dates: September 16th – 20th, 2018

Savor September Food, Wine and Beer Festival
The 7th annual Stone Harbor Savor September Food, Wine and Beer Festival will showcase the best food, wine & beers. Enjoy tasting tents, a grape stomping competition, live & local music, talented art vendors and much more fun for the whole family.
Date: Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 from 12pm to 9pm
Address: 9508 Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ
Cost: Free

South Jersey Wine & Food Festival
Presented by the Mays Landing Merchants Association, the 8th Annual South Jersey Wine and Food Festival is returning to serene Lake Lenape Park East in Mays Landing, on Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 23rd from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Come out to meet some of South Jersey’s best winemakers and culinary personalities and sample their delicious creations! With the picturesque lake and the historic lighthouse as the backdrop, this Fall festival allows attendees to dine on a vast array of local culinary and sample Garden State wines, grown right in our own backyard.
Date: September 22nd & 23rd, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Lake Lenape Park East; 753 Park Road, Hamilton Township, NJ
Cost: General Admission $25, VIP $40, $10 DD, Kids 12 and Under Free

Laurita Winery’s A Touch of Italy & Food Trucks too
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Date: September 22nd & 23rd, 2018 | 11am to 9pm Sat, 11am to 8pm Sun
Address: Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 advance, $10 day of, Under 20 Free

West Windsor Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Food Trucks
Beer & Wine Tent
Kids Activities
Live Music
Craft Vendors
Alien Parade for people AND pets celebrating the 80th anniversary of “War of the Worlds”
Date: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 from 11am to 5pm
Address: 877 Alexander Rd, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free

Nacho Fathas Oktoberfest BBQ
Nacho Fathas Oktoberfest BBQ will celebrate both the season, beer and (of course) BBQ in Northern New Jersey outdoors at Garden State Plaza. An array of BBQ vendors will be on hand selling smoked meats and sausages. Other food vendors will offer traditional Oktoberfest fare like potato pancakes and soft pretzels. Grab some brews from a seasonal biergarten featuring local craft breweries and German beer on tap. Other attractions and activities include music and games for the entire family plus fun contests, giveaways and more!
Date: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 from 12pm to 8pm
Address: Garden State Plaza; 1 Garden State Plz, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $10, Kids under 6 are free

5th Annual Uncorked & Uncapped: Wine, Beer, and Food Fest
The Arc of Essex County will host the 5th Annual Uncorked and Uncapped: Wine, Beer, and Food Fest on September 27th at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, NJ. All proceeds will benefit The Arc’s programs and services that support individuals with Down syndrome, Autism, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Attendees will enjoy a wide selection of fine wines, craft beers, spirit tastings, restaurant samplings, an awards program, and a silent auction while supporting The Arc of Essex County. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased through the event website, www.uncorkedanduncapped.com. The Arc of Essex County is the largest service provider to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Essex County, New Jersey. The Arc is committed to fostering achievement through programs, services, and supports that ignite a positive, fulfilling, and rewarding quality of life.
Date: Thursday, September 27th, 2018 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: The Wilshire Grand Hotel – 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
Cost: $100

Yogi Berra Stadium Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest
Tap into the fun at the annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival presented by the New Jersey Jackals. Join in for an all day party of fun for the whole family. The Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest will feature over 20 food trucks with a variety of delicious fare and a beer garden with over 50 different craft beers!
Date: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 from 12pm – 5pm
Address: 8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls, NJ
Cost: $5

Hopatcong PBA 149 Food Truck & Music Festival
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Hopatcong Borough. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family Fall day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands.Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, 4 legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Benefit for Hopatcong PBA 149! Dogs are welcome!
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: Civic Center Field; 32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 are free

Brunswick Food Truck Harvest
Listen to some good music and have a beer with your meal all while checking out some of the most unique Food Trucks around!!
Dates: September 29th & 30th, 2018 from 1pm to 10pm
Address: Civic Center Field; 32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids 12 & Under Enter Free. Military Active & Inactive Enter Free with Show of I.D.

Chowderfest Cook Off Classic- 30th Year Celebration!
Unlimited tasting of Manhattan, New England and Creative Seafood Chowders with a wide variety of beers, hard ciders on tap and new for the thirtieth, Barefoot wine! Multiple live music line up and family entertainment throughout the day!!
Date: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 10am to 4pm
Address: Taylor Avenue Ball Field, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: GA $30, Children’s Tickets (Ages 4-12) $10, VIP Tickets $65.

Taste of Atlantic Highlands
Taste gives you a chance to sample the many wonderful restaurants in Atlantic Highlands and enjoy the unique retail shops along the way. Make your way through this waterfront town on a classic trolley or party buses that will shuttle attendees around the town to participating businesses.
Date: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 12pm to 4pm
Address: 68 1st Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Cost: $35, Kids under 11 are $5, 5 and under free

New Jersey 4th Annual Paella Cook-off Festival
Featuring Paella, Tapas, Live Flamenco show, music, and sangria!
Date: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 1pm to 5pm
Address: Perth Amboy Harborside Marina; 260 Front St, Perth Amboy, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

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