40+ NJ Foodie Events to Look Forward to in October!

September 20, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

So many foodie events, so little time! There are so amazing food related events going on in New Jersey from Oktoberfests, Restaurant Weeks, Food Truck Festivals, Vegetarian events and so much more. There is literally something for everyone!

40+ NJ Foodie Events to Look Forward to in October:

Taste of Hope – Featured Event!!
Join the American Cancer Society for the annual Taste of Hope gala on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular auction, and much more. With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer.
Date: Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
Address: Essex County Country Club, West Orange, NJ
Cost: $100. 100% of the proceeds go to the American Cancer Society

Greek Agora Food Festival 2018
The largest Wine & Food Festival in the Delaware Valley! Since 1974, the Greek Agora signature event kicks off with all-day festivals of food, wine, music, dance and song. The four-day-long festival is an annual initiative of the Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ which, every October, stages a number of events that represent the Greek way of life.
Dates: October 4th – 7th, 2018 | 10am to 1am October 4th -6th, 11am to 10pm Oct 7th
Address: 615 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Atlantic City Food Truck Festival
The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel presents: Annual Brighton Park Food Truck Festival. Come join an event this summer which will include Food Trucks, Beer & bands! This family friendly event will also have bounce houses, face painters, and more!
Dates: Saturday, October 6th, 2018; 12pm to 8pm and Sunday, October 7th, 2018; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Brighton Park at The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free

18th Annual Highlands Oktoberfest
The feel-good spirit of Highland’s Oktoberfest is modeled on the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating, drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. Authentic German food, live music, dancing and entertainment!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 2pm to 9pm
Address: Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Wildwood Seafood and Music Festival
The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will host a FREE street fair from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. along Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues in Wildwood. The festival will feature 2 stages of live music, plus crafters, food vendors, games, a pie eating contest and much more! Live bands featuring Sass Fraction Band, 99 Reasons, Electric Beach Band and Shot of Southern. . A “Kids Korner” with activities including pumpkin painting, hat making and inflatable bounce houses will take place from noon – 5 p.m. Rain date is scheduled for Sunday
Dates: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 11am to 8pm
Address: 3306 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Double Brook Farm Fest
rick Farm Market, along with Brick Farm Tavern, Double Brook Farm and Red Barn Milk Company, are bringing you DOUBLE BROOK FARM FEST – a MUSIC FESTIVAL on preserved land. There will be bands, local food, drinks, swag, a beer garden and more. BYO chair and blankets and take in the action at the St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell.
Dates: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 10am to 5pm
Address: St Micheal’s Farm Preserve, Hopewell, New Jersey
Cost: $25 online/$35 at the door

LBT Oyster Shellabration
The Shellabration will include Oysters, Beer, Wine, Food, Oyster Shucking, Music, Games & Activities for kids
Dates: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm
Address: Bayview Park; Long Beach Beach NJ
Cost: Free to attend, Tickets will be sold at the event for oysters and beer/wine.

North Brunswick Township Heritage Day Festival
Enjoy the music of local bands, dancing, food, rides, crafters, petting zoo, pony rides, beer garden and more. Following the Ann Marie Chandlee Award presentation at 7 p.m., don’t miss The Weeklings, America’s most unique tribute to the music and inspiration of THE BEATLES, performing explosive renditions of Beatles classics!
Once the Weeklings finish their set, be sure to stick around for the fireworks!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 1pm to 10pm
Address: North Brunswick Community Park, North Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free

New Jersey VegFest 2018
The third annual New Jersey Vegfest will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center on October 6 & 7, 2018. The event features lots of vendors and speakers on the topic of Vegetarianism and Veganism.
Dates: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 11am to 5:30pm
Address: Meadowlands Exposition Center; 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $10 – $15

Avalon Seafood Festival
Taste delectable treats from the sea at the Chamber’s Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring fresh seafood vendors, chowder contest, live music, vendors and more.
Dates: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 10am to 5pm
Address: 30th Street and the Beach, Avalon, NJ
Cost: Free

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest
For those in the know, Smithville’s Oktoberfest tradition has become synonymous with great food and family fun.Smithville presents over 100 Juried Crafters, an International Food Court, Music, Kids Activities, non- Profit organizations and more. All of this food and fun in addition to over 60 shoppes, Carousel rides, Train rides, Paddle boats, 7 eateries, and antique arcades that grace the Smithville Village year round!
Dates: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Address: Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits – 1!
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: October 6th & 7th, 2018 | Saturday, October 6 11am from 9:45pm and Sunday, October 7 11am from 8pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance

2nd Annual Verona Food Truck Festival
The Verona Conference of SCAs is hosting its 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival. Come on out on October 7 from 1-6 pm for some food, music, vendors and touch a truck. The kids will love going in the trucks and on the bouncy houses. This is a great family event that helps raise money for the Verona School District.
Date: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 1pm to 6pm
Address: Verona High School; 151 Fairview Avenue, Verona, NJ
Cost: Free

27th Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled day at the 27th Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival, presented by MainStage Center for the Arts, around Mainstage’s Academy Hall (27 S Black Horse Pike). This festival offers food, games, moon bounces, face painting, live entertainment, rides, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin carving contest, a talent contest, scare-crow building and more than 200 vendors!
Dates: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 11am to 4pm (Rain Date Oct 14)
Address: 27 S Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Flavor of Freehold
A unique tour of Downtown Freehold’s venerable restaurants, bars, and shops held over two days. Participants walk from place to place with their “Passport” used as a guide of where to go. Everyone will receive signature samples from some of Freehold’s most loved establishments.
Dates: October 9th and 10th , 2018 from 5:30pm to 8pm
Address: Downtown Freehold, 10 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $20

Fall Food Fest in the Garden
Greater Newark Conservancy’s gardens are starting to change colors and they want to celebrate the season with YOU! They’re bringing the community together to eat local Newark cuisine, to listen to local music, and to promote environmental stewardship. Your ticket includes food samples from local chefs and food trucks, adult beverages, commemorative reusable drinkware, and a night spent with friends.
Date: Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
Address: Greater Newark Conservancy; 32 Prince Street, Newark, NJ
Cost: $60

1st Annual Belleville Food Truck & Music Fest
Belleville’s First Ever Food Truck & Music Fest will feature 15 quality Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer Garden and a Classic Car Show.
Date: Friday, October 12th, 2018 from 5pm to 11pm
Address: 5 Franklin Ave, Belleville, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 12 are Free

3rd Annual Woodbridge Fall Food Truck Festival
Rides for the Kids by Big Mark’s Action Park, Beer Garden, and Over 15 Highly Acclaimed Food Trucks
Dates: October 12th – 14th, 2018 | Fri 5pm to 10pm, Sat & Sun 1pm to 10pm
Address: Woodbridge Center, Woodbridge, NJ (Sears parking lot)
Cost: $5

PBA #346 Oktober Food Truck Festival
The PBA #346 will be hosting our 3rd Annual Oktober Food Truck Festival on Saturday October 13th, 2018 from 11am-7pm. Join us for a fun filled afternoon with food, music, kid activities and more… A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the NJ State PBA Survivor and Welfare Fund.
Access to the Kids Play Area is $5 Per Child and Is Unlimited All day
Craft beer selection from all over NJ
Huge Raffle Prizes and 50/50 Drawings
20 Craft Vendors
Live Music
Some of The Area’s Best Gourmet Food Trucks
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11am-7pm
Address: 65 Union Avenue, Little Falls, NJ
Cost: $5 Per Person (Kids Under 10 Free)

Forest Lodge’s Oktoberfest
Yodel on over to FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Rd. in Warren, NJ.The celebration begins Saturday, October 14th (rain date; Sunday, October 15). Gates Open 11am-5pm.Live music with the Doppelganger Band! Hearty German & American foods available for purchase. Don’t forget that cold German beer to wet your whistle! Kids will keep busy with Amusement Rides, Inflatables, carnival booths and more! Vendor Fair in the Park! Start your holiday shopping early.
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11am to 5pm
Address: FOREST LODGE, 11 Reinman Rd. in Warren, NJ
Cost: $8, 10 and under Free

New Brunswick 2nd Annual Oktoberfest 2018
Oktoberfest is a fall celebration of music, food and community held in the New Brunswick City Center. Enjoy a variety of local and traditional food, craft brews to German beers and vendors that will keep your interest. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of free kid’s activities, music, games, a photo booth and so much more! Party-goers are encouraged to get into the Oktoberfest spirit by wearing their best dirndl or lederhosen. The fun continues with live music throughout the day including; the School of Rock, the Pepperville Band, and more, along with traditional German music!
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: New Brunswick City Market; 109 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Rockaway Food Truck & Music Festival
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Rockaway Borough. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Fall day.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. Dogs are welcome!
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11am-7pm
Address: Rockaway Borough Firemans Field; 144 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ
Cost: $5 Per Person (Kids Under 10 Free)

Foodtrucks on the Waterfront
South Toms River EMS and the Manitou Park Fire Company have teamed up to host the South Toms River Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival! They have so much to offer between food trucks, local beers, games for the kids, contests, live entertainment, and much more! As the date gets closer we will have a full list of food trucks, vendors, beers, and schedules for planned entertainment.
Dates: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at 11am
Address: Mathis Plaza, South Toms River, NJ
Cost: $5

2018 Apple Festival at Kirby’s Mill
Apples are returning again in October to Kirby’s Mill! Over 100 Craft Booths, Food, Demonstrations, Music, Children’s Activities. Apple Products, Apple Cider, Ciider Donuts and much more.
Dates: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 9am to 4pm
Address: 275 Church Rd Medford NJ
Cost: Free

Harvest, Honey, & Garlic Festival
Come celebrate Sussex County’s agriculture, ecology, and arts & heritage at the 9th Annual Harvest, Honey, & Garlic Festival. Visit the farmers market to buy fresh, local products including honey, garlic, produce, cheese, wine, and so much more. Stop by the Sussex County Beekeepers Association to see educational displays along with an array of beeswax products & local honey. For those into all things garlic, you’ll have plenty to choose from with the Garden State Garlic Growers.
Dates: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 10am to 4pm
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Free

Walk. Talk. Taste Montclair!
Introducing a new food tasting and historical walking tour through Upper Montclair. Discover the food and stories that make this Uptown historic district unique on this 2-hour tour. Sample foods from 6 to 8 Montclair restaurants. Space is limited.
Dates: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 2pm to 4pm
Address:Begins at the Upper Montclair Train Station on Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $45

Secaucus Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo
The GFAF Expos are the greatest events on earth for those living a gluten-free or allergen-friendly lifestyle. Sample hundreds of products, meet with local & national brands, receive coupons and attend informative presentations by top-notch speakers. The Expos are a fun, family-friendly, educational and safe place made just for you!
Dates: October 13th & 14th, 2018 from 10am to 3pm
Address: Meadowlands Exposition Center; 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $5 – $35

Taste of Perth Amboy
Taste of Perth Amboy is back with another highly anticipated night full of Perth Amboy’s best entrees, desserts and music! Local restaurants display their decadent cuisine and a glimpse into the culture world behind that makes each mouth watering plate so unique. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support your favorite restaurant by nominating them for the coveted “People’s Choice” Award.
Dates: Thursday, October 18th, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
Address: Cornucopia Cruise Lines; 401 Riverview Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ
Cost: $15 – $30

Seton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Annual event featuring live music, food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by Gaslight Brewery who will be selling beer, ciders and wines.
Date: Friday, October 19th, 2018 from 5pm to 10pm
Address: Seton Village, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

2018 Ridgefield PBA Truck-tober-Fest
Bring your lawn chairs and appetites! Ridgefield PBA 330 supports Special Olympics of NJ with their annual fundraiser! Come out and support their friends at SONJ this year at our first Food Truck-tober Fest! Famous Food Trucks, Beverages, Live Music, 50/50, Fun for the kids, and Entertainment
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 11am to 6pm
Address: 554 Shaler Blvd, Ridgefield, NJ
Cost: $5

Twp of Washington Food Truck & Music Festival
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into The Township of Washington. (South Jersey – Sewell- Gloucester County) Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, beer & sangria, partnered with some incredible bands, pony rides, vendors and kids activities make for an enchanting and fulfilling fall day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. NO Dogs permitted, sorry!
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: Washington Lake Park, Sewell, New Jersey
Cost: $5

Harvest Food Truck & Wine Festival at Alba Vineyard
Join Alba Vineyard for their last festival of the year and celebrate the end of another great harvest. This event will feature cuisine from the region’s best food trucks, Alba’s estate wines, and live music by The VooDUDES. Food prices vary by truck. So put on the comfy sweater and gather your wine, food, and music loving friends for a great time!
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Village of Finesville, Pohatcong Township, NJ
Cost: $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and Children 12 and under complimentary

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits – 2!
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: October 20th & 21st, 2018 | Saturday, October 20 11am from 9:45pm and Sunday, October 21 11am from 8pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance

Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey’s cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Local Culture. The main attraction is the diverse showing of many artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale.
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2018 from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3980 Main Street, Chatsworth, NJ
Cost: Free

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, October 21st, 2018 from 2pm to 5pm
Address: Downtown Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $35

Freehold Food Fest
The 2018 Freehold Food Fest is ramping up for another big event to support a local organization. This year, Freehold Food Fest is going to the dogs, literally! This year’s event will benefit the SPCA of Monmouth County. The event will feature some of NJ’s top-rated food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden, live music and much, much more.
Date: Sunday, October 21st, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free

Squash Fest at the Highland Park Farmers Market
Tis the season…for a squash party. That’s right, at the Highland Park Farmers Market they think humble squash needs to be celebrated in all its glory, in all its varieties. The market will stay open an hour later, till 6:30, and many vendors will stay late. They will have music, squash-themed food demos and activities, raffle baskets of Farmers Market goodies to win, and more.
Dates: Friday, October 26th, 2018 from 11am to 6:30pm
Address: Highland Park Farmers Market; Main Street Highland Park, 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Bergenfield Food and Fright Festival
Food Crawl Passports are FREE and available at local Bergenfield businesses. Use your passport to collect stamps and win prizes! Visit website for updates!
Dates: October 26th – November 4th, 2018
Address: Bergenfield; South Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Great Food Expo
Meet celebrity chefs, reconnect with your foodie friends and come away from the Great Food Expo with a new appreciation for good food and drink, a stronger love for cooking, and a full stomach.
Dates: October 27th & 28th, 2018 | Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm
Address: New Jersey Expo Center, Edison, NJ
Cost: $5

Madison Food Truck Fest
The Madison Food Truck Fest will take place at the Madison Community Pool recreation grounds and will feature over 25 food trucks, live music, vendors and games for children. There will be a beer garden with a variety of Oktoberfest brews to choose from!
Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 from 11am to 7pm
Address: Madison Community Pool; 105 Rosedale Ave, Madison, NJ
Cost: $2 – $5 in advance, $5 – $10 at the door (cash)

Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest
If you and your favorite ghouls and goblins are looking for a screamin’ good time, then don’t you dare miss the Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest! Enjoy a glass of brew in the beer garden from New Jersey craft breweries like Devil’s Creek, Death of the Fox, Lunacy, and many more. And with 20 food trucks serving up “cauldrons” of great grub, you’ll never go hungry. Plus there will be live entertainment, artisanal crafters and kids’ activities for even the littlest ghost. Don’t forget to come dressed for the occasion and enter the costume contest!
Date: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 from 11am to 6pm
Address: RiverWinds Community Center; 1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ
Cost: $5 – $12, discounts for tickets in advance. Kids under 10 are Free

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