55+ New Jersey Foodie, Wine, and Beer Events for October 2022
Food! Wine! Beer! It’s Fall and festivals are popping up all over New Jersey – the busiest time of the year. Whether it’s food truck festivals, restaurant weeks, beer festivals, or wine festivals…there’s plenty to do this October in 2022!
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New Jersey Foodie, Wine, and Beer Events for October 2022:
Olde Time Italian Festival
September 30 – October 1
Come experience an ‘Olde World’ family festival including a Procession of the Saints, delicious Italian food favorites, merchandise vendors, games, and continuous FREE live entertainment. A spaghetti eating contest will take place as well. SPECIAL for the 15th Anniversary Celebration, the Skyliners will perform Friday night and Bobby Rydell will perform Saturday night!
Fox Park, 4500 Ocean Ave. Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
K-LIFESTYLE USA 2022
September 30 – October 2
KOTRA New York is excited to host a special showcase, ‘K-LIFESTYLE USA 2022’, where attendees will have the chance to experience and test more than 100+ trendy lifestyle brands from South Korea. Discover the hottest Korean brands in beauty and lifestyle! Everyone can join this event without admission fees! The event will be open to the public on the 1st floor, Court A, of the American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ. Attendees can explore different items and have the opportunity to test and receive complimentary samples at the event. Trendy K-beauty, K-food, and K-lifestyle-related products will be presented.
1st floor, Court A, of the American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
Chowderfest
October 1, 10AM – 7PM
Chowderfest 2022, along with the Chowder Champion Announcements will take place in Beach Haven. Fun for the whole family, and pet-friendly. This is a non-tasting event, meaning no tastings will be occurring. All chowder is for purchase on the Chowder Trail. Select participating restaurants will be at the event selling their chowder along with other menu items.
Taylor Avenue Bayfront, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: Free
Camden County Technical Schools Food Truck and Craft Fair Fall Festival
October 1, 11AM – 5PM, Rain date October 2
All are invited to attend this family-friendly event. There will be assorted food trucks; crafters & artisans; games and prizes for children; scarecrows, pumpkins and mums for sale; pumpkin painting and sand art; raffle baskets; photo op stations; live music, and more. For more information, please visit ccts.org, email foundation@ccts.net
343 Berlin Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville, NJ
Cost: Free
Fair Lawn Food Truck & Music Festival
October 1, 11AM
The Food Trucks are Rollin’ into Fair Lawn! It’s a fun-filled family day & it supports a great cause! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music, vendors, kids activities, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, knockerball, hatchet throwing, all to Benefit for Fair Lawn Rescue. Bring your appetites friends, family, furry friends, chairs & blankets.
Memorial Park, 2 Avenue of Heroes, Fair lawn, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free.
South Bound Brook Fall Festival
October 1, 11AM – 7PM
The Food Trucks will be rolling into South Bound Brook this October to celebrate the best season of the Year! The 2022 South Bound Brook Fall Festival will be held at Memorial Field from 11a-7p benefiting the local PBA, South Bound Brook Fire and Rescue Squad. Help us support your local first responders! Join us for a great event featuring 15+ food trucks, live music, games, and activities for all ages!
Memorial Field, South Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for children 4-10 at the door, $6 for adults and $4 for children in advance
Hunterdon Harvest Fest
October 1, 11AM – 8PM
Join for a great day on Stangl Road in Flemington celebrating Hunterdon County breweries, restaurants, businesses, and farms. Features live music all day, farm-to-festival foods, local craft beer, ice cream, and games for all ages! Stangl Factory Farmers Market vendors will feature Hunterdon County fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, sweet treats, handmade crafts, and artisan goods. Don’t miss ax throwing by Axeiom and musical headliner “First Class Creeps!”
Stangl Rd. Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Hanover Twp. PBA Food, Wine & Brew Festival
October 1, 12PM – 6PM
The Hanover Twp. PBA will host a Food, Wine & Brew Festival on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 from 12 PM – 6 PM. The event will take place at Bee Meadow Park/Brickyard Field off of Renolds Avenue in Whippany, New Jersey. The event will be a day of great food from local food trucks, activities for the whole family, games, and live music. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Attendees can expect 20+ beers on tap, as well as food trucks and a wine-tasting bar. Entertainment includes live music by Suspended Justice, a walking magician, corn hole, dunk a cop, and more. Family activities range from a bounce house and petting zoo to face painting, temporary tattoos, and a balloon artist.
Bee Meadow Park/Brickyard Field off of Renolds Avenue in Whippany, NJ
Cost: Ticket options include a Brewfest Experience for $50 that includes general admission to all event activities with unlimited beer and wine. A “mini brew” experience for $25 includes four beer or wine tokens. For those under 21 and non-drinkers (18+), the ticket cost is $10, and admission for ages 11 – 17 is $5.
PBA #346 Oktober Food Truck Festival
October 1, 12AM – 7PM
Join 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.
65 Union Avenue, Little Falls, NJ
Cost: $5 Per Person (Kids Under 10 Free)
Annual Original Downtown Somerville Oktoberfest
October 1, 1PM – 9PM
Another annual Oktoberfest Celebration brought to you by Tapastre & Project PUB. Eat, drink and be merry! Local craft beers and traditional Oktoberfest brews will be on hand, along with plenty of food from local restaurants and live music from awesome bands throughout the day.
North Bridge St, between Main St and High St, Somerville, NJ
Cost: Free to $12
21sr Annual Oktoberfest
October 1, 1PM – 7PM
The feel-good spirit of Highlands 19th ANNUAL Oktoberfest is modeled after 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 other great entertainment will be part of the Annual Oktoberfest celebration taking place in Veterans Park on Bay & Shrewsbury Avenues. The park is festive with fall decorations, the food is great and the varieties of German beers are even better. Authentic German food is a highlight of this famous festival. Executive Chef Butch Greenwaldt is preparing the menu with plenty of traditional German favorites hot off the grill such as bratwurst, knockwurst, kraut, potato pancakes, goulash, sauerbraten, and Bavarian noodles along with another tasty fare those less adventurous.
Veterans Park, 23 Bay Ave. (GPS) Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey City Night Market
October 1, 4PM – 10PM
It’s back! The newest edition to the JC foodie scene is a hyper-local, evening market that’s hosted at City Hall – City of Jersey City. Celebrate small business and all that is chill about Jersey City! Eat delicious and international bites, shop from our artists and artisans & vibe to some music.
City Hall Lot, 179 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest
October 1, 6PM – 11PM
After some time off, Oktoberfest and Kinderfest are back in 2022! Food, drink, and entertainment! Expect traditional German fare as well as ham, turkey, penne vodka, pasta (vegan), salad and more. Featuring Hoboken Brewing Co. All that, plus a few sets from Jersey legends The Nerds All you can eat, all you can drink, and one of Jersey’s best rockin’ the stage.
Our Lady of the Lake Parish, 32 Lakeside Ave, Verona, NJ
Cost: Tickets are $75 available here and they are $85 at the door.
North Brunswick Annual Heritage Day
October 1, 3PM – 10PM
Join North Brunswick Township and celebrate at one of their biggest events of the year. Heritage Day is held annually during the fall to celebrate North Brunswick’s rich history and diverse cultural heritage. Live cultural music all day, vendors, food and ending the night with a performance by Valerie & The Dimensions and Fireworks!
North Brunswick Community Park, 2051 Rt. 130 North Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free
Laurita OktoberFest
October 1 & 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!
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $12 in advance, $14 at the door
Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest
October 1 & 2, 10AM – 5PM
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!
Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Cranberry Fest
October 1 & 2, 11AM – 5PM
This two-day event features over 150 crafters, artists, and vendors offering handmade, vintage, and upcycled items for the heart and home! One of the oldest and largest juried craft shows in NJ. “Craft” beer garden and food court, plus live music throughout both days
Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: Free
Witchy Weekends
October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 11AM – 6PM
Another year, another round of witchy weekend revelry. The trees swing in the Autumn breeze, shifting their verdant hue to an array of red, gold, and bronze splendor. The evenings creep nearer with each passing October day, and amidst this shift of year and season, comes the full harvest. The weekends of October invite friends, family, and patrons alike to come out in a wealth of witchy wares to enjoy a 15% discount on their wine, merchandise, and food purchases.
Valenzano Winery, Shamong, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Feast of Saint Francis
October 2, 11AM – 8PM
Italian feast celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi. Food, games, super 50/50, beer garden and more! Family fun for all!
528 Main Street Metuchen, NJ
Cst: Free
Garden State Food Truck Fest
October 2, 11AM – 7PM
After a HOT & HUMID summer, it’s time to celebrate being outside with a fun, family festival. In addition to 15+ food vendors your family will enjoy some great activities including: , an air soft shooting gallery, grand priz RC racing, henna tattoo, Airbrush tattoo, face painters, sand art and UWA ELITE PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING!
1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus NJ
Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for children 4-10 at the door, $6 for adults and $4 for children in advance. Children under 3 are always free!
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Friends of Princeton Open Space
October 2, 5PM – 7PM (Rain or Shine)
This celebration features Oktoberfest local craft beers, hard cider, festive fare + live music with the country sounds of Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves in the beautiful setting of the Mountain Lakes House overlooking the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton, New Jersey.
Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ
Cost $50
Atlantic City Restaurant Week
October 2 – 7
Restaurant Week is a 7-day celebration of the culinary scene in Atlantic City. During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer a multi-course meal for a fixed price.
Atlantic City, NJ
Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival
October 7, 5:30PM – 8PM
Returning after a 2-year hiatus, the Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival returns with a variety of high-end wine, beer, and spirits, live music with Five Times Famous, food from Mermaid Mutineer and local restaurants, and a silent auction!
Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave, Avalon, NJ
Cost: $65/person in advance $75/person at the door
Greek Agora Food Festival
October 7 – 10
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.
615 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Jersey Shore Authentic Annual Oktoberfest
October 7 – 9
Continuing the celebration that began with the Royal Wedding on October 12, 1810 of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen enjoy Food, Beer, Oktoberfest Merchandise, and Live Polka Bands.
527 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Lima Bean Festival
October 8, 9AM – 4PM
The lowly legume takes center stage delighting locals and visitors alike with her vast array of recipes, crafts and products available. Come out and celebrate West Cape May’s farming heritage with lima bean soup, tacos, salad, jewelry, T-shirts and more! Enjoy great food, quality vendors, antiques, crafts, entertainment and fun.
Wilbraham Park, Perry Street, West Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free
Apple Festival at Kirby’s Mill
October 8, 9AM – 4PM
Each year the Annual Apple Festival returns to historic Kirby’s Mill in Medford. Hosted by the Medford Historical Society and Presented by ShopRite of Medford, the event draws more than 15,000 visitors to browse 120+ hand-made crafters, plus great food, apple cider, apple baked goods, signature apple cider donuts made on-site and specially made apple ice cream. Popular Medford Historical Society apple butter is also available each year. Add live music which plays throughout the day making it a memorable event for all.
275 Church Rd Medford NJ
Cost: Free
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 8, 10AM – 5PM
This family event will feature a Wies’n” feast, complete with beers, wines, and mouth-watering German foods, like spaetzle, brats, spätzle, and knödel! While enjoying the day on our lush grounds taking in authentic German entertainment and decor, you’ll think you’re in Munich!
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ
Cost: $10 (FREE for Children under 10 yrs). The admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion.
The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest
October 8, 10AM – 5PM
This event features a high-quality craft show with up to 75 craftspersons bringing their handmade crafts in many media. It’s a great place for holiday shopping, for gifts, or for items for your own use and enjoyment. There will be German music, German food, water, and soft drinks; Korean delicacies; inflatable games. While at the fair visit the Demarest Nature Center and environmental information tables. All proceeds go to benefit The Demarest Nature Center.
Demarest Nature Center Duck Pond, 38 Park St, Demarest, NJ
Cost: Free
Avalon Art & Seafood Festival
October 8, 10AM – 5PM
Taste delectable treats from the sea at the Chamber’s Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring fresh seafood vendors, chowder contest, live music, vendors and more. The annual Avalon Seafood Festival has changed a bit for 2022! This year, the Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival will feature a focus on vendors with original artwork and photography, craft and artisan items, food, and island businesses!
30th Street and the Beach, Avalon, NJ
Cost: Free
Sussex County ‘Last Blast’ Food Truck and Music Festival
October 8, 11AM
JOIN THE FUN ON October 8th FOR A DELIGHTFUL DAY AT SUSSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS! Sponsored by The Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council They have a terrific lineup of food trucks, tent vendors and live music for this event. Adult beverages will also be available. Bring your family – plenty of fun for all. Bring your dog – we’ll have plenty of water bowls. Bring blankets and chairs – pop up tents permitted
37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822
Cost: $5 Kids under 10 – Free.
Middlesex County Food Truck Fest
October 8, 11AM – 7PM
Fall Festival season is in full swing as we come to the Borough of Middlesex to celebrate our community! Join between 12-14 food trucks, live music, games including hatchet tossing cornhole, facepainters and so much more!
Mountainview Park, Middlesex, NJ
Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for children 4-10 at the door, $6 for adults and $4 for children in advance. Children under 3 are always free!
Brotherton’s 2nd Birthday Oktoberfest
October 8, 4PM
It’s a 2nd Annual Birthday Bash… and this year Brotherton Brewing is having an Oktoberfest to celebrate! Atco Ave will be shut down so they can throw an Oktoberfest Birthday Bash you won’t want to miss! What to expect: Beer Garden with special release Birthday and Oktoberfest brew, LIVE Entertainment on stage, Food Trucks, Local Crafters and Vendors, Wine Tastings featuring Valenzano Winery, Kid Area with games, inflatables, and more.
2208 Atco Ave, Atco, NJ
Cost: Free
Central Jersey Beer & Wine Fest
October 9, 12PM – 6PM
Taste over 175 beers and wines for 4 hours (1:00 -5:00). Listen to Live Music, Meet Brewers, Enjoy Food Vendors from 1 til 6pm. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. Must be 21+ to enter
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $10 – $60
Fall Taste of Highlands
October 8, 12PM – 5PM
The Highlands Business Partnership, Fall Taste of Highlands will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12 Noon to 5:00 PM. The Fall Taste of Highlands will feature a Fall theme with 5 hours of delicious food samplings and cocktails.The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $45.00 and include a map of the participating establishments and free parking.
Ticket holders must check in at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues and pick up their map/bracelet. You will be greeted at each establishment and present your map to be stamped. Visit ALL stops and be eligible to win a $200 BID BUCKS good at any participating establishment. Return the fully stamped map back to Huddy Park by 5PM for your entry to be considered. You must complete all information on the map. HBP does not share your email or any other info.
Huddy Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: $45
Belleville Food Truck & Music Fest
October 8, 3PM – 10PM
Belleville’s Food Truck & Music Fest, featuring a Classic Car Show will feature 15+ quality Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer Garden, Face Painting, and a Classic Car Show.
Franklin Ave, Belleville, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 12 are Free
Hopewell Community 3rd Annual Oktoberfest
October 8, 4PM – 9PM
Hopewell Community 3rd Annual Oktoberfest brought to you by Trenton Cyrus Foundation. There will be a live band, beer on tap, pig roast, cornhole, pumpkin carving and more. Tickets include beer (over 21 w/ID), food, music and more
131 Burd St, Pennington, NJ
Cost: $25 – $50
South Jersey Pumpkin Show
October 8 & 9
This 2-day fall festival will be packed full of family fun! Rocky Mountain Carver Joe Wenal, Kelsey Coan, Acoustic Acbrobat, American Grim, Country Line Dancing the Sharp Way, Hayrides, Pumpkin Dessert Contest, Little Miss Pumpkin Show Pageant, live bands, Food Court, Wine Sales, Fall Home Show, rows and rows of Craftsmen, Amusement Rides, scarecrows on exhibit, painted rock hunt for kids, Pony Rides, Headless Horsemen and truckload of pumpkins and mums for sale.
Salem County Fairgrounds, Woodstown, NJ
Cost:$5 per carload
Stafford Fall Wine Festival
October 8 & 9
Celebrate Fall at the Jersey Shore! Sample nearly 100 wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries. Enjoy the beautiful lake-front setting while sampling an array of wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries, browsing crafters, vendors and food. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the music.
Manahawkin Train Station Museum aka. Heritage Park, 49 West Bay Avenue, Stafford Township, NJ
Cost: $20
Grand Harvest Autumn Wine Festival
October 8 & 9, 12PM – 5PM
The Grand Harvest Wine Festival, is a chance to celebrate a wonderful time of the year! There is no better place to enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon with NJ wine than on the grounds of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. Once you spend a day at this event you will know why so many mark their calendars every year for this fabulous seasonal festival. There is nothing like sitting in the backfield surrounded by autumn leaves, listening to fabulous bands, enjoying great wine, browsing our artisan crafters, and just relaxing with family & friends. 12 NJ Wineries always embrace this event as a time to “salute autumn’ and unveil some of their newest offerings for the fall season. The Grand Harvest is also proud to feature culinary cuisine from some of the best gourmet food trucks around. This year is also no exception it will feature great bands and artisan crafters. So come for a chance to meet the winemakers and stay for an afternoon of great wine, savory foods, and beautiful crafts.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Under 21 is free
The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
October 9, 11AM – 7PM.
Formerly known as Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents a food and music street fair featuring a full day of fantastic food options, music, shopping and more. The festival will take place in Downtown Wildwood starting at Byrne Plaza along Pacific Avenue between Oak and Schellenger Avenues in Wildwood. The festival will include live music, delicious food, messy pie-eating contests, craft vendors and much more. The festival will provide fun for the kids with a “Kids Korner,” open from noon – 5 p.m., featuring games, pumpkin painting, and inflatable bounce houses. The festival is FREE to attend.
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave. Wildwood City, NJ
Cost: Free
Flavor of Freehold
October 11 & 12
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.
Downtown Freehold, 10 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $20
PEI Kids 15th Annual Wine & Food Tasting
October 14, 6PM – 9PM
This event has something for everyone…exotic cars, private aircraft on display, excellent food from the best local chefs and restauranteurs, and over 200 wines and varietals for you to sample. Join this signature event for a wonderful time at an exclusive location — a private aircraft hangar that is transformed into a distinctive venue for this event only.
Signature Flight Support TTN – Trenton Mercer Airport; 18 West Piper Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $65
Trails4Tails Fest
October 15, 7AM – 4PM
The 5th Annual Trails4Tails Fest consists of several trails races, 50K Ultra, 15K, 5K with Dog, 5K & 1 Mile Fun, plus a full festival with food trucks, beer & wine garden, dog agility course, antique auto show, hatchet throwing, and vendors! Come meet the adoptable dogs from It’s A Ruff Life Rescue a nonprofit all-breed dog rescue and beneficiary of Trails4Tails Fest. Co-hosted by the Bucks County Triathlon Club and presented by WHP Events & Timing.
355 Washington Crossing – Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560
Cost: Fest is Open to the Public pay as you for beer/wine & food. Race registrations vary from $25 to $75.
Sewell Food Truck & Music Festival
October 15, 11AM – 7PM
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Sewell! Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, beer & sangria, partnered with some incredible bands, vendors and kids activities.
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!
Washington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 FREE
Boo & Brews
October 15, 11AM – 6PM
Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, NJ
Island Dragway Food Truck Festival
October 15, 11AM – 7PM
The Food Truck Party will be rolling onto Island Dragway this October 15th. In addition to amazing food and live music, this event will also feature Island Dragway Car show! After a hot summer,…..bring the family, and the your fur babies and your appetite as we celebrate the best season of the year!
20 Island Rd, Independence Township, NJ
Cost: $8, kids 4-13 $5
New Jersey Oyster Festival
October 15, 12PM – 7PM
This event features local oyster purveyors featuring their oysters. Taste them all and vote for you favorite for the People’s Choice Award! If you’re more surf than turf, they will have local food trucks serving delicious choices for you. The activities and vendors include: Shucking Contest! Vendors! Brewing companies! Wine! Silent Auction! Special Speakers! Live music performed by the Shellback Buoys and The Rob Roy Duo
2800 High Street, Port Norris, NJ
Cost: $25 per person and includes a commemorative wine or beer glass and a sampling of oysters
Boo Brew By the Bay
October 15, 1PM – 5PM
The tasting takes place on the picturesque waterfront; tickets are $35.00 and include seven 4oz. tastings, a pint of your favorite craft beer and a commemorative pilsner cup for the first 250 participants. Additional tastings can be purchased at the event for $3. There will be 15 local breweries in attendance, and each will have two types of beer to sample. Live music, fire pits and delicious cuisine from Local Smoke BBQ for additional fee.
The Seafarer, 1 Atlantic St. Highlands, NJ
Cost: $35
Annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
October 15 & 16
This family event features a juried craft show with over 150 vendors, 15 food vendors, and live music.
Downtown Chatsworth, NJ
Cost: Free
Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
October 15 & 16, 12PM – 5PM
Veterans Park, Bayville, NJ
Cost: $20 Advance | $25 Gate Price (cash only). 21 and under are free
Hamilton Oktoberfest
October 16, 11AM – 5:30PM (rain date: October 23)
A family Oktoberfest celebration with many family-oriented activities. Note: Alcoholic beverages will not be served at, nor permitted at, this event. This family event features, Amusements, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Crafters, fire pits, a Jack ‘O Lantern Carving Contest, and the grand finale fireworks at dusk.
Veterans Park, 2306 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Halloween Foodie Festival
October 21, 6PM – 11:59PM
Midnight Market is an exciting take on the classic night market scene. They are excited to pop up at 902 Brewing Co for an indoor/outdoor event in Jersey City. Bring your crew, bring a date, or just bring yourself. The most important thing is that you bring your appetite! Try food from 7 Tri-state Area Vendors, DJ and Dancing all night, Free Games & Activities, Food & Dance Party- Silent Disco TICKETS ONLY headphones & 3 DJs (9:15-Midnight).
902 Brewing Co . 101 Pacific Avenue Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $10 – $35
St. Thomas The Apostle Church Food Truck and Music Festival
October 22, 11AM – 7PM
Food …Beer…live music, family fun celebrating the unofficial start of the holiday season. Celebrate Halloween weekend 6+ Food Trucks, craft vendors, Biergarten, Hatchet tossing, face painting, cornhole and shop for local crafts.
Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Old Bridge, NJ
Cost: $8 for adults and $5 for children 4-10 at the door, $6 for adults and $4 for children in advance. Children under 3 are always free!
Oktoberfest – A 75 Year Celebration
October 22, 1PM – 5PM
Join Oktoberfest and celebrate 75, now 76, years of volunteer service to the community. This event is part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Greenwich Township Emergency Squad. Event is rain or shine. Your 21+ ticket includes festival access, entertainment from live bands, unlimited 4oz. pours from participating breweries, and a tasting glass.
Thomas Stewart Park, 112 Greenwich Street, Stewartsville, NJ
Cost: $10 – $30
Annual Sussex County Harvest Honey and Garlic Festival
October 29, 10AM – 4PM
This family festival is a celebration of agritourism, ecotourism and arts & heritage tourism. The Festival will include local artisans, crafters and vendors plus displays highlighting northern New Jersey’s great open spaces and natural history. For kids there’ll be a hay ride, pumpkin painting, face painting and crafts.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Branchville, NJ
Cost: Free
Randolph Halloween Food Truck or Treat Festival
October 29, 11AM – 6PM
The Randolph Rescue Squad & Just Jersey Fest have joined together for this Halloween Food Truck Festival. Come on out & have some fun and don’t forget the kids! Costume contest, Trick or Treating at every truck & booth, 20 gourmet food trucks, Live Music from Mr Love Joy & The Captains of Leisure, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities including knockerball, face painting, sand art, axe throwing & so much more!
County College Of Morris, Randolph, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 are free
Union Halloween Food Truck Fest
October 29, 11AM – 4PM
Celebrate Halloween and support the Boys and Girls Club of Union this October 29th! Yes, its Halloween… come in costume (event your 4-legged friends) and get ready for over a dozen food trucks, live music, craft vendors, sand art, facepainters as well as Bungee trampoline, Airsoft shoot range, Bubble Ball and more..
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County, 1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ
Cost: $8, kids 4-13 $5
Great Food Expo
October 29 – 30
Shop. Sip. Sample. at the Premiere event for Cooking and Entertaining Enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels! Uncover the very best new emerging brands, experts, chefs, resources and products designed to fulfill your love of cooking & eating! Indulge yourself with delicious foods, innovative snacks, mouth-watering desserts, refreshing beverages, zesty cocktails and much more amazing creations. Shop & bring home the very best in emerging tasty products, delicious specialty items, and share these new cooking techniques to the taste buds of your friends and family.
NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Cost: $5 – $10
