40+ New Jersey Foodie, Wine, and Beer Events for September 2022
Food! Wine! Beer! It’s still Summer but we’re heading into Fall and festivals are popping up all over New Jersey. Whether it’s food truck festivals, restaurant weeks, beer festivals, or wine festivals…there’s plenty to do this September in 2022!
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New Jersey Foodie, Beer, and Wine Events for September 2022:
Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival
September 2, 5PM – 9PM
The Annual Car show drives into Glassboro on September 2. For the 17th year in a row, car enthusiasts will gather in Glassboro, New Jersey at the Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival, the premier car show in South Jersey. The viewing area will be on Rowan Boulevard in Downtown Glassboro and an anticipated 5,000 attendees will have the opportunity to view over 300 vehicles while listening to live music, DJ Pepper Paul 92.1, and enjoying great food trucks and cold craft beer.
Downtown Glassboro, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: Free
Sip Shop Eat!
September 2 & 3
Sip Shop Eat! has an exclusive pop-up in New Jersey from September 2nd -3rd, 2022 at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus. All the best in food, style, and drinks collide at the immersive and interactive Sip Shop Eat Pop-Up.
Westfield Plaza Mall, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $15 – $95
The Feast of St. Joseph of Lodi
September 2-5
St. Joseph Church in Lodi will hold their 107th Annual Saint Joseph Feast located at the church grounds on Spring St.Come out for a weekend of fun featuring nightly entertainment, plenty of delicious festival food (including the best zeppole around!), exciting carnival rides for all ages, hourly and Super 50/50 raffles, carnival games & prizes, and much more! .The festival will also have traditional accordion music every night. On Labor Day, there will be a solemn Mass in English and Italian at 4pm followed by a procession with the statue of St Joseph through the streets of Lodi.
40 Spring Street, Lodi, NJ
Cost: Free
Annual St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival
September 2 – 5 (Friday, Saturday Sunday 4:30pm to 10:30pm; Monday 3:30pm to 9:30pm)
The feast is truly a great family event and has something for everyone to enjoy. There is nightly live music, rides, games, and great food, including 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.
St. Bartholomew Church , 2032 Westfield Ave , Scotch Plains, NJ
Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Orchards
September 2 & 9
Come join the fun at the historic apple orchard for Terhune wine, music, light bites, and friend-filled evenings at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery. What better way to unwind after a long week? Meet friends, bring your family, and enjoy a stunning farm sunset. Grab a glass of one of their award-winning wines, a tasting flight, or a wine slushy, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. Wine and light fare including cheese platters and chips and homemade salsa, as well as a light dinner menu, are available. Sips & Sounds is the perfect way to kick off your weekend!
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Monmouth Park Racetrack BBQ & Craft Beer Festival
September 3 – 5, 11AM – 5PM
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! This Labor Day weekend from 11am to 5pm join us for three days of delicious BBQ and a great selection of brews in our Craft Beer Garden. The perfect companion to delicious BBQ is an ice-cold beer! Our NJ Craft Beer Garden will feature over 40 craft beers to choose from – and for the first time, all beers will be brewed right here in the Garden State. Enjoy 10 2-oz samples for just $13 if purchased in advance at www.seatgeek.com/monmouth or $15 day-of – Cash Only. General admission tickets are available in advance as well for $5 or day-of $6.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport, NJ
Cost:$5, $6 at the door
Scan Fest
September 4, 10AM
There will be 6 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. 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.
The NJ Vasa Home Park, Budd Lake, NJ
Cost: $14, Kids 12 and under are free
Frenchtown Riverfest
September 4, 11AM – 7PM
Established in 2004… Riverfest is a street fair celebration of life along the river! Stroll Bridge Street and Sunbeam Park for a fun filled day of live music, art, food, family friendly activities, and paper boat races with the Frenchtown Vikings, all with an ecologically and sustainability-focused lens. Honor mighty Delaware and join in festivities truly unique to Frenchtown.
Sunbeam Lenape Park & Downtown Frenchtown, NJ
Cost: Free
Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri – The Hoboken Italian Festival
September 8 – 11
The Hoboken Italian Festival, the premier Italian-American festival in New Jersey is over 80 years old, and is derived from a festival in Italy that is over 600 years old. The Festival is a four day festival of music food and fun from Thursday through Sunday. No day is greater however than Saturday, their “Feast” day, when the 800lb statue of Madonna Dei Martiri or Madonna of the Martyrs is carried through the streets of Hoboken. This includes a reenactment of the Blessing of the Fleet in the Hudson River, culminating with a fireworks show over Sinatra Park. The Madonna is sailed around the Hudson before it returns to the church.
Sinatra Park, on the historic waterfront of Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
45th Annual Greek Festival
September 8 – 11 (Thursday Sept 9 6pm-10pm Friday Sept 10 5pm-12am, Saturday Sept 11 12pm-12am, Sunday Sept 12 12pm-7pm)
Join the fun at the 44th annual Greek Festival at St. Demetrios of Union. Be Greek for a weekend and you’ll love it! Authentic Greek food prepared on premises including soulvaki, gyro, pastries, and more. Plus live music, vendors, rides, and games.
721 Rahway Ave, Union Twp, NJ
Cost: $2
NJ Taco Festival
September 10, 10AM – 8PM
A whole day full of entertainment, competitions, fun, and tacos! This year the NJ Taco Festival once again bring you performances by great bands! And don’t forget to check out the full stage schedule for the pepper eating contest, Margarita Mix-Down and more!
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $10 – $75
Manville Food Truck and Music Festival
September 10, 11AM – 7PM
The Trucks are rolling into Manville! Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 delicious Gourmet Food Trucks, beer, margarita & sangria garden, Live Music, 50/50, axe throwing, kid activities including Pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, knockerball, inflatables, sand art & so much more! A Benefit for The Manville Youth Athletic League.
Gerber Field, 1324 Dukes Parkway, Manville, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
South Jersey Apple Fest
September 10 & 11
The South Jersey Apple Fest, a two-day, apple themed festival, that will celebrate the beginning of the apple harvest season. This festival will be packed full of delicious desserts offered by Food Vendors at the show. Non-professional bakers are invited to enter their best apple dessert in our “Everything Apple Dessert Contest” on Saturday at 2pm. After judging, families visiting the festival will have the opportunity to sample the entries for free. The Apple Mascot will make an appearance both days and will be available for photos. Over 85 talented artists and crafters will offer amazing works from clothing to ceramics, paintings, pottery, glasswork, soaps, candles, quilting, woodworking, wreaths to handcrafted jewelry. Rows and rows of canopies will line the walkways.
Shoppes at Dragon Village, (formerly Dutch Neck Village) 97 Trench Rd, Bridgeton, NJ
Cost: $5 per car
Bergen County Food & Wine Festival
September 10 & 11, 12PM – 6PM
Dozens of Restaurants will serve up Bergen County’s finest fare, complete with beer, wine, and spirit tastings both local and from around the world. Entertainment, cooking demonstrations and competitions will only add to this celebration of Bergen County’s incredible culinary scene.
Garden State Plaza Blvd, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $70 – $215
WMGK Brew Blast
September 10, 1PM – 5PM
Join the 102.9 WMGK air staff for tasty craft brews (50+) & awesome views at the MGK Brew Blast. All tickets include a FREE TOUR of the Battleship New Jersey.
Battleship NJ, Camden, NJ
Cost: $50 General Admission Tickets, $20 Designated Driver Tickets
Boonton Brewfest
September 10, 1PM – 5PM
Boonton Brewfest is back! Boonton Main Street Inc. is looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Canalside Park for a fun-filled day of music…games…and of course beer. The event will host 30 local breweries all from the Greater NJ area. In addition to amazing craft NJ beer, you can expect…
Live music from two different bands
DJ keeping the vibes going close to beer sampling tents
Various adult games including corn hole…giant Jenga…bucket pong
10-15 local food vendors representing a variety of cuisines w/ food for purchase
One wine sampling tent
Local craft vendors and merchandise available
All tickets (outside of the designated driver) will include a custom memento glass to be used for free sampling of all beers. VIP tickets will get you into the event one hour early for first dibs on tasting and optimal seating setup, and will include a free t-shirt to boot.
Canal Side Park, Plane Street, Boonton, NJ
Cost: $20 – $80
Annual Feis
September 11, 8:30AM – 6PM
This event features a step dancing competition, music, art, Irish language, massed bands, food, Irish vendors, and a beer garden.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Plains Road, Augusta, NJ
Wildwoods Restaurant Week
September 11 – September 15, 2022
Wildwoods Restaurant Week is back for a second week! Enjoy a 4 course dinner for $40 per person plus tax & gratuity at participating restaurants from September 11 – 15, 2022. Don’t miss your chance to dine at some of the Wildwoods best restaurants…this is the last Restaurant Week for 2022! Visit chewwildwood.com to see list of participating restaurants or call 609.780.8888 for more information.
Wildwoods, NJ
Cost: $40
Festival of the Sea
September 17, 10AM – 7PM. Rain Date September 18
Featuring 250 food and craft vendors with seafood dishes, entertainment, and much more! It’s being organized by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 601 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: Free
Ridgefield PBA Food Truck and Music Festival
September 17, 11AM – 7PM
The Trucks are rolling into Ridgefield! Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 delicious Gourmet Food Trucks, beer, margarita & sangria garden, Live Music, 50/50, axe throwing, kid activities including Pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, knockerball, inflatables, sand art & so much more!
Veteran’s Memorial Park, 554 Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
The Latino Festival of Monmouth County
September 17, 12PM – 7PM
This event is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings, and some of the most delicious Latin American cuisine found in Central Jersey. The festival celebrates Latino culture through music, dance, food, and entertainment!
1 E Main St, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
September 16 & 17 (Rain or Shine)
Enjoy Great Live Music from several local Rock, Folk, and Blues Bands. The event includes a Beer tent, Three tages of Live Music, Food trucks, German Food, Artisan Ciders, kids fun activities and more.
Medford’s Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ
Cost: Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
The Downbeach Seafood Festival
September 17 & 18, 11AM – 7PM
The Downbeach Seafood Festival dates are set for 2022 join us for an adventure in food discovery Saturday, September 17th, and Sunday, September 18th on Ventnor’s Ski Beach from 11am to 7pm each day. The team at Good Team Tricycle Productions will transform Ventnor’s Ski Beach into a seafood lover’s dream featuring approximately 25-30 different local and regional seafood restaurants and purveyors who will be serving up their favorite seafaring dishes!
With the majority of the restaurants attending being brick-and-mortar Atlantic County restaurants, The Downbeach Seafood festival will give attendees the opportunity to experience this seaside community as a culinary destination. It is also a great opportunity for foodies and food seekers to meet some of Atlantic County’s most unique chefs and restaurateurs all while eating their tasty creations. From clams to calamari, oysters to ahi, and even alligators too.
Ski Beach, Dorset and Burk Ave, Ventnor, NJ
Cost: $10
Mountan Creek Oktoberfest
September 17 & 18, 12PM – 7PM
Welcome to the Home of NJ’s #1 Oktoberfest at Mountain Creek Resort. Jersey’s favorite Oktoberfest is quickly approaching and you don’t want to miss out on the fun. Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of german, domestic and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic german food, and activities for kids and adults alike. We’ll be vastly expanding our serving lines with 6 beer trailers and more than a dozen satellite stations with craft beer, seltzer and canned cocktails.
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon,NJ 07462
Cost: $20
Jersey City Wine Fest
September 23, 6:30-10PM
The Jersey City Wine Fest is a perfect opportunity for wine enthusiasts to meet and hang out with friends and enjoy a huge variety of wines Wine Fest is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines from around the world. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. With over 100 styles of wine it’s a great place to discover new wine and speak to winery representatives.
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $70. DD $15
Roseland Greek Fest
September 23 – 25
Live Greek music, Greek dancing. gyros, souvlaki, home made pastries and more. They will feature the best of new and traditional Greek music including Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey, Terpsixorian Hellenic Dancers, & Fantasia Music
Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Laurel Ave, Roseland, NJ
Hackettstown Oktoberfest
September 23 -25
Ready to kick off the fall season with one of the biggest town-wide events of the year? Join the Hackettstown BID, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Manskirt Brewing Company, and Bea McNally’s as they host events throughout the course of the weekend! This is a FREE event to attend, so grab your friends and family and be prepared to have the time of your life! There will be activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks and food, and more! This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event where vendors will take to Main St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave. for this street-fair style event. This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event; there will be kids’ activities and other non-alcohol-related activities.Main St, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Asburyfest
September 23 – 25
The Annual AsburyFest (formerly Asbury Park Oysterfest) is back and better than ever! What’s the perfect recipe for a cool weekend in the hottest town at the Jersey Shore? Start with some of the best festival food around, add a dash of music, and a pinch of surprises and you have AsburyFest, a three-day culinary event you don’t want to miss. This year’s event will be held across the street from the iconic Convention Hall, in Bradley Park.
Bradley Park, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $3 Admission
Irish Fall Festival
September 23 – 25
One of the largest Irish festivals in the country is held at the Jersey shore — every September, Wildwood holds the annual Irish Fall Festival!. The yearly celebration of Irish heritage is expected to draw as many as a quarter of a million people to the resort of the Wildwoods for the festival. Come celebrate Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court, and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues.
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ
Knights of Columbus Villa Marie Council # 6342 Italian Festival
September 24, 10AM – 5PM (Rain date Sept 25th)
Come and enjoy a taste of Italy. The event features delicious Italian Food and Deserts, Wine Tasting and Beer, Italian music (Live Entertainment By Jim Craine and his Atlantic City All-Stars Band), Folk dancing, Children’s activities, Free Bocce Ball (must register in advance), Italian and Classic cars, a vendor market with Hand crafted items and imported Italian specialties, and a super 50/50. Free Bocce Ball (must register in advance). Open to the public Admission and parking are free.
Historic Smithville Village Greene, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Edison Fall Family Spectacular
September 24, 11AM – 11PM
*8+ Blocks of Fun
*2 Food Courts – Food Trucks & Street Food Vendors
*Wine & Beer Garden (corner of 5th)
*Live Music on 2 Stages – regional and local bands including crowd favorite, John Eddie
*Professional Wrestling Ring (2nd St)
*Remote Control Car Track
*Kids Entertainment on Stage
*Kids Zone: inflatable kiddie rides, face painting, sand art, temporary tattoos, game trailers and more (Amboy Ave from 6th St. to Waltuma Ave)
*Shopping: Street Fair Vendors, Arts & Crafts & Local Shops open with special deals
*Civic Organization – freebies & more
Located along Amboy Ave in the Clara Barton Section from Waltuma Ave. to Jackson Ave., Edison, NJ
Cost: Free
Annual Rock the Farm Festival
September 24, 12PM – 10PM (rain or shine)
Rock the Farm is a premier family friendly music festival, featuring 10 hours of world class music across two stages, with a family-friendly kid-zone, Beer & wine garden, craft vendors, food trucks, games, and the infamous foam dance party.
This year’s lineup:
TUSK | Fleetwood Mac, The Funky Monks | Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stiff Upper Lip | ACDC, We May Be Right | Billy Joel, ELO Tribute Show | ELO, Winslow | An Evening of Eagles Keep, The Faith | Bon Jovi, La Grange | ZZTOP, Jagged Little Thrill | Alanis Morissette, One Fine Tapestry | Carole King.
All proceeds from the festival benefit CFC Loud n Clear Foundation, an organization that promotes positive life choices by aiding drug recovery efforts
Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: $40 Gen Adm Tier 2 – $200 VIP ACCESS At the gate (If available) $45 Gen Adm *Kids 10 & Under are Free
Bellview Winery Harvest Festival
September 24 & 25, 12PM – 5PM
A weekend of wine, music and festivities! Bellview Winery annually celebrates each new harvest with a party, and invites all who can to come and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Wine will be flowing while some of the area’s best food vendors serve up their most popular dishes. Those who attend are invited to take part in activities like grape stomping and vineyard tours, or to just hang out to enjoy the afternoon. In addition, there will be food and craft vendors showcasing their goods for purchase.
Bellview Winery; 150 Atlantic Street, Landisville, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Glassboro Craft Beer Festival
September 24, 12PM – 5PM
This will be the 9th Annual Glassboro Craft Beer Festival! The past 7 years have been great events, and this year should prove to be more exciting than eve
Glassboro Town Square, 1 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: $50 – $60
Savor September Wine, Beer & Food Festival
September 24, 12PM – 8PM
The 10th Savor September Beer, Wine & Food Festival is happening on 96th Street! Join for a beautiful day of local music, wine, beer, spirits, food, and artisans. Tasting packages are available for $20 and include a signature wine glass, sponsored this year by Gingy’s Boutique, who are celebrating 10 years in Stone Harbor! Get ready to enjoy the beauty that is September on Seven Mile Island!
96th Street, Stone Harbor, NJ
Cost: $20 Tasting Package
Flocktoberfest
September 24, 1PM – 5PM
Tamerlaine Sanctuarry’s largest event of the year! Every year FLOCKTOBERFEST just gets bigger and better. Event includes: Local breweries, live auction, self-guided tours, Oktoberfest menu, kids’ corner and live entertainment. All you can eat…All you can drink…ALL FOR THE ANIMALS!
141 Clove Rd, Montague, NJ
Cost: $75, Kids $25, 5 and under are free
Taste of Atlantic Highlands
September 25, 12PM – 4PM
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.
68 1st Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Cost: $45, Kids under 11 are $10, 5 and under free
Hopatcong PBA 149 Food Truck and Music Festival
September 25, 11AM – 7PM
The Food Trucks are rolling into Hopatcong Borough. Food! Music! Fun! It’s a fun-filled Fall family day! A Benefit for Hopatcong PBA 149. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, 4 legged friends, and blankets. Gourmet Food Trucks, Beer, Sangria & Margaritas, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Knockerball, Axe Throwing, Vendors, Live Music & so much more!!!
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A Car Show in addition to the food truck festival with 200 cars, presented by Cops N Rodders of North Jersey! This is going to be a great time! Trophy’s handed out at 4pm.
32 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
RED BANK GUINNESS OYSTER FESTIVAL
September 25, 12PM – 6PM. Rain Date Oct 2
The Guinness Oyster Fest is a huge food, beer, wine and music festival which will showcase Red Bank’s excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with continuous live music on two stages! Music genres include Irish Music, Pop, Rock and more! It’s family friendly featuring kiddie rides, games and more! Plus great shopping with our unique vendors.
White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 10 are free
Hillsborough Restaurant Week
September 27 -October 2
The 5th annual Hillsborough Restaurant Week featuring the best restaurants in town.
Bloomfield Center Restaurant Week
September 28 – October 2
Bloomfield Center Alliance is welcoming diners to Bloomfield Center for a week full of local food and community. Bloomfield Center Restaurant Week will feature some pre-fixe meals and many special offers at 15+ RESTAURANTS in the Center including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Participating restaurants offer a MIX OF SERVICE options like take-out and delivery so that New Jersey residents can take part in the week’s specials in the way that fits them best. Participants dining through take-out, delivery, or outdoor dining throughout the week are asked to use #BloomfieldCenterRW to amplify our community’s small business owners!
Bloomfield, NJ
St. Thomas Food Truck and Music Festival
September 30, 4PM – 10PM
The Trucks are rolling into Bloomfield ! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 delicious Gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music, kid activities and more. Benefit for St Thomas the Apostle School
St Thomas the Apostle School, 50 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
