NJIB’s Guide to 30+ New Jersey Foodie, Beer, and Wine Events August 2025

New Jersey comes alive in August with a vibrant array of food, wine, and beer events that celebrate the state’s rich culinary scene. There’s something for every palate, from wine tastings to beer festivals and food truck rallies. Explore local flavors, indulge in gourmet dishes, and savor award-winning wines and craft beers, all while enjoying the beautiful Summer weather. Join fellow foodies and beverage enthusiasts in experiencing the best that New Jersey has to offer this August.

For more New Jersey events throughout the year, check out our Event Guide.

For more New Jersey adventures and New Jersey Events, be sure to follow along on Instagram, @newjerseyisntboring, and Insta Stories! Don’t forget to tag your own NJ fun with #NJisntBoring.

Bonus! Looking for free events that support local farmers, bakers, and makers? Here is our Guide to 100+ NJ Summer Farmers’ Markets. 

New Jersey Foodie, Wine, and Beer Events for August 2026:

Highlands 31st Annual Clam Fest
July 31 – August 2
This event features food trucks, a Beer, Wine, Sangria Garden, live entertainment daily along with other festival favorites. On Saturday, August 1st , @ 10pm there will be a Fireworks Display on Snug Harbor Beach
Bay & Waterwitch Avenues, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Latino Food Truck Festival at Laurita Winery
August 1 & 2
This family-fun-filled day of relaxation takes place on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair their delicious wines with the many delicious food offerings available from onsite food trucks. Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists. Each visitor will be given a unique souvenir Laurita wine glass. Other treats include Latin DJ segments between each live show, with fantastic fireworks (Saturday evening) and access to many unique and popular food trucks.
Laurita Winery, 1985 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: Tickets online in advance $15. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE

Oyster Fest
August 1 & 2
Aw shucks! This incredibly popular seafood event with Tiger’s Tale Bar & Grill of Princeton has returned for a third year, now expanding for the whole weekend! Food buffet will be available each day, 1-4PM. Music and wine will keep going until 5PM. Special reserve tasting of library chardonnays: $20 for purchase day-of. Enjoy music from The Hot Club of Philadelphia on Saturday, and Bill Bang Trio on Sunday. 1 glass of wine included with each ticket purchase. Additional oysters available a la carte.
9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $60

Crafts & Vintage Fair at Jubilee Park w/Food Trucks & Live Music Too!
August 2, 10 am – 4 pm
The Vintage Area will have vendors selling items such as antiques, collectibles, vintage, retro, and repurposed items, shabby chic décor, vintage jewelry and clothing, sports cards, collectible glass, vintage dolls, vintage China, and much more. The Arts & Crafts area will have makers selling original paintings, sculptures, printmaking, origami, photography, fiber art, and metal art. Artisan personal care soaps, lotions, scrubs, body butters, and serums. Magnets, pins, keychains, and mirrors from customer photos. Rustic wood flags. Designer jewelry & accessories and permanent jewelry. Handmade candles, high tea trays, pillows, collapsible stools, nightlight projectors, 3D printed products, friendship bracelets, scrunchies, doll shoes and dresses, and more. Come hungry and enjoy a relaxing lunch at our gourmet food trucks while enjoying the live entertainment. This event is a fundraiser for the Clifton Recreation Department.
936 Allwood Road, Clifton, NJ
Cost: Free Admission

Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila
August 2, 11 am – 5 pm
The Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila, sponsored by Surfside and The Asbury Park Press, will take place on Sunday, August 2. Attendees can enjoy delicious offerings from over a dozen Latin food trucks—including mozzarepas, taquitos, and empanadas—paired with homemade tequila specials. The event features live music by Xol Azul from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., along with a variety of free family fun day activities such as clowns, face painters, pony rides, and a bounce house.
Monmouth Race Track, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: General admission is just $7. Kids 12 and under are free. Free Parking.

Atlantic Highlands Food Truck and Music Fest
August 2, 12 pm – 9 pm
This lively event will feature 18 gourmet food trucks offering a wide range of delicious options, including Angry Archies, Chick Wings N Things, Empanada Mania, House of Cupcakes, Taste of Napoli, and more. A beer and sangria garden will offer selections from Lone Eagle Brewing, margaritas, daiquiris, and strawberry vodka lemonade. In addition to live music (bands TBA), attendees can enjoy vendors, face painting, and a fun-filled day by the water. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and spend the day relaxing in the sun. The event is produced by Just Jersey Fest and Atlantic Highlands Recreation.
Atlantic Highlands Marina Lawn, 10 Simon Way, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Burlington County Restaurant Week
August 2 – 8
More than 35 restaurants will be participating all over the region, from Bordentown to Medford.
Burlington County, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant

The Italian American Association of Ocean Township Annual Italian Festival
August 5 – 8
This four-day Italian Festival annually attracts over 80,000 people with a taste for our traditional foods and wholesome family fun while celebrating Italian heritage and culture. There’s something for everyone from sampling the great taste of Italy’s delicious food, to rides, games, music, and more!
Joe Palaia Park, Ocean Township, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

La Festa Italiana
August 5 – 9
La Festa Italiana celebrates Italian heritage and spirituality and is an evening of music, dance, and authentic Italian foods. It’s fun-filled with games, an hourly 50/50, and terminates with the Super 50/50 raffle drawing. The festival will honor the Veneration of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Rocco. Each night, live bands perform on the Mainstage. Perfect for grabbing a Sausage & Pepper Sandwich and a Beer and watching this great performance
344 Sixth Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Summer Street Feast
August 6,  4 – 8 pm
Visit #DowntownHaddonfield for Summer Street Feast: a night of food, music, and fun! Kings Highway will be closed to host over 10 food trucks, musical performances on the Camden County stage, and face painting! Local businesses will be celebrating Summer Sidewalk Sale, with products on the sidewalk until 8 PM.
Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Perth Amboy Dominican Festival
August 7 – 9
Perth Amboy Dominican Festival is an annual event brought to you by United Dominicans of Perth Amboy. Top bands perform, food, rides, beer garden, VIP seating area.
La Playita, Sadowski Parkway, Perth Amboy, NJ
Cost: Free

Chester Summer Food Truck & Music Festival
August 8, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun!! It’s a fun-filled family day! 18 Gourmet Food Trucks, Live Music from 3 incredible bands, Beer Garden, Kids Activities, including miniature golf, bungee trampoline, rock wall, bounce house, knockerball, slide, face painting, sand art, Vendors & more! Benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad.
Municipal Field, 134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $5; kids under 5 are free

Flemington’s Corn, Tomato and Beer Festival
August 8, 12 pm – 8 pm
For the first time ever, the Corn, Tomato & Beer Festival is coming to Historic Main Street. Expect 9,000–12,000 attendees, 140+ vendors, live music, food trucks, local craft beer, wine, spirits, and a brand-new VIP experience — all in the heart of downtown Flemington. Free to attend. All are welcome. A curated lineup of local and regional food trucks serving everything from festival classics to culinary standouts, plus featured corn and tomato dishes. Exclusively featuring breweries from the Hunterdon County Beer Trail — local craft, poured all day in front of the Flemington Courthouse by the Flemington Borough Fire Department. Two stages of live performances throughout the day — from mellow afternoon vibes to high-energy evening sets. Artisan makers, local boutiques, farms, and specialty vendors lining Main Street all day long. Bring your tote bags.Local wineries and mixed drink vendors rounding out the full festival sip experience alongside Hunterdon’s finest craft beers.
Main Street, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free, limited VIP tickets available for $45

Saltwater Day
August 8, 2 pm – 10 pm
The Old Bridge Township Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the revival of Saltwater Day! The event will have arts, crafts, vendors, new rides, carnival game trailers, entertainment, food and conclude with a fireworks show. Live music will be played throughout the day. For guests 21 and older, the Laurence Harbor Fire Department will be hosting a Beer Garden for $10/person, which includes a mug and two drink tickets. Additional tickets are $2 each, and proof of age is required.
Laurence Harbor Beachfront, Laurence Harbor, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Bellview Winery Seafood Festival
August 8 & 9, 12 pm – 5 pm
Hope you’re hungry and ready to dance the day away! Come hang out and unwind with your family and friends as you enjoy local seafood vendors, live music, sangria, wine, and craft vendors.
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ
Cost: Pre-sale tickets are $17 a guest. $20 at the door. There is no admission fee for those under the age of 21.

Anglesea Night Market & Food Truck Night
August 13, 5 pm – 10 pm
Treat yourself to some of the best food from the region 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on select Thursdays this summer. The Anglesea Night Market and Food Truck Fest will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, and everything North Wildwood has to offer.
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ

FesTomato!
August 15, 12 pm – 8 pm
FesTomato! is an annual event hosted by NOFA NJ to highlight and promote NJ’s favorite summer vegetable (or fruit?) and the amazing farms and farmers that grow them. Free and open to the public, FesTomato! events are fun for the whole family, with tomato tastings, farm tours, culinary demonstrations, live music, local vendors, and more.
Ironbound Farm, Asbury, NJ
Cost: Free

Trudy Fest – Celebration of Gertrude Ederle, 100 Years!
August 15, 3 pm – 8 pm
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle’s historic English Channel swim at Trudy Fest, a one-of-a-kind waterfront celebration honoring one of America’s greatest athletes and Highlands’ hometown heroine. Gertrude Ederle trained in the waters of Highlands, where her family summered, before making history on August 6, 1926, by becoming the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Not only did she complete the crossing, but she also beat the previous men’s record, forever changing the world of sports and inspiring generations of athletes. Join at Veterans Park for an afternoon of live music by DJ Johnny Jonze, delicious food trucks, a wine and beer garden, specialty vendors, guest speakers, and family-friendly activities celebrating Trudy’s incredible legacy. Children ages 5 and up can enjoy Trudy’s Seaside Kid Zone, featuring Ocean-in-a-Bottle crafts, temporary tattoos, Color with Trudy at the Highlands Arts Council booth, Trudy’s Treasures Scavenger Hunt, Jellyfish Jiggle Toss, and the Sea Sponge Relay. Adults can take part in Trudy’s Chicken Wing Challenge, inspired by one of Trudy’s favorite foods, or relax with a drink while enjoying the beautiful waterfront setting.
Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Surf and Turf Seafood Festival
August 15 & 16, 11 am – 5 pm
The Shore’s biggest seafood festival returns this year for two days of freshest seafood! Enjoy lobster rolls, crab cakes, shrimp, and so much more. Over a dozen of the Shore’s best seafood establishments will offer their mouth-watering menus for a weekend festival you can’t afford to miss. Plus, a seltzer sampling. Enjoy FREE family fun day activities including a bounce house, pony rides, face painters, and clowns from 12-4 pm on Sunday. Live music both days from 12-4 pm. Saturday music by The Madison Ave Band. Sunday music by Craig Sailer Project.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $7. Use promo code Seafood26 at seatgeek.com/monmouth to save 15% on general admission.

Fiesta in America
August 15 & 16
One of the largest Filipino events on the East Coast, this two day festival features live Filipino and Filipino American musical acts, cultural dance performances, authentic food vendors, travel and business expos, and family friendly activities.
American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free to attend

Jersey City Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
August 15 & 16
The Parade & Festival brings two days of vibrant cultural pride to downtown Jersey City with live music, dance, food vendors, and family friendly activities. Festival celebrations follow along Christopher Columbus Drive, creating a lively outdoor block filled with artisans, community groups, and island inspired cuisine. The parade on August 16th steps off from Lincoln Park and travels east through the city, concluding at Jersey City City Hall, 280 Grove Street.
Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Admission is free

Bridgeton Peach Festival
August 15 & 16, 2 pm – 8 pm
It’s time for the Peach Festival where you find vendors, merchants, a farmers market, and more. The Peach Fuzz Baby Contest will also be returning this year. There will also be train rides, a kids craft table, and games for kids.
97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ
Cost: Free, Parking $2 per car

Pupstock
August 22, 12 pm – 5 pm
Pupstock is a dog event like no other! Designed with a focus on what dogs love — dog activity zones, dog adoptions, food trucks, live music, vendors & yappy hour all day in the Beer Garden. A fun-filled day to spend with your best fur-friends and family – while benefiting: BARKS & O.S.C.A.R. Animal Rescue!
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $20 adults, $5 kids

FesTomato!
August 22, 12 pm – 6 pm
FesTomato! is an annual event hosted by NOFA NJ to highlight and promote NJ’s favorite summer vegetable (or fruit?) and the amazing farms and farmers that grow them. Free and open to the public, FesTomato! events are fun for the whole family, with tomato tastings, farm tours, culinary demonstrations, live music, local vendors, and more.
Walking Bird Farm, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Cost: Free

Women’s Equality Day Festival
August 22, 1 pm – 5 pm
The Alice Paul Center’s annual Women’s Equality Day Festival will be held at historic Paulsdale, childhood home of suffragist Alice Paul. This free public event welcomes over 500 visitors annually and features 50+ women-owned businesses and organizations from across NJ and PA. This year’s event will feature free tours of Paulsdale, kids’ activities (including a bounce house and craft-making), a beer garden, local food trucks, live music, and 50/50 raffle opportunities.
128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Cost: Free

Mount Olive Food Truck & Fireworks Festival
August 22, 4 pm – 10 pm
Food Trucks & Fireworks is the ultimate end-of-summer celebration and a dream come true for food lovers. Enjoy 18+ food trucks, local vendors, live music, beer, and inflatables for the kids—all capped off with a spectacular fireworks show. From savory to sweet and family fun to evening vibes, there is truly something for everyone. Arrive hungry and plan to stay awhile. Don’t forget to bring blankets and lawn chairs for relaxing and fireworks viewing.
Turkey Brook Park, Budd Lake, NJ
Cost: $10, $5 for ages 13–17, and free for ages 12 and under

New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival
August 22 & 23
A Celebration of the Best of African/Black Diaspora Food and Culture – Support Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs. Join foodies, culture enthusiasts, world travelers, and chefs, restaurants with food and wine tastings – discover food from various parts of Africa and the Diaspora. Come support your local businesses and entrepreneurs – featuring vendors across food, fashion, beauty, wellness, design, arts, crafts, and more. #africanrestaurantweek
Newark, NJ

Luau Food Truck Festival at Laurita Winery
August 22 & 23, 11 am – 9 pm and 11 am to 7 pm
This family-fun-filled day of relaxation takes place on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair their delicious wines with the many delicious food offerings available from onsite food trucks. Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists.Each visitor will be given a unique souvenir Laurita wine glass. Other treats include a Hawaiian DJ segment between each live show, with fantastic fireworks (Saturday evening) and access to many unique and popular food trucks.
Laurita Winery, 19/85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: Tickets online in advance $15. Tickets at gate $20. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE

Hub City Sounds –Janmashtami Festival
August 23, 1 pm – 6 pm
A theatrical and cultural journey through India. Enjoy traditional dances and delicious North and South Indian Cuisine.
Elmer B. Boyd Park, 18 North, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free

OPA Greek Fest
August 28 – 30
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church is proud to host the Inaugural OPA Greek Fest Friday, August 22-24, 2025! Bring the family out for authentic Greek cuisine, spirits, folk dancing, live music, a Greek DJ, Greek market items, and more! Entry to the festival is FREE! Friday from 4 pm – 11 pm, Saturday from 11 am – 9 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm – 6 pm.
321 Saint Demetrios St, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

South Jersey Seafood & Music Festival
August 29, 11 am – 7 pm
The South Jersey Seafood & Music Festival returns at the scenic Washington Lake Park. This seafood-filled “FISHtival” promises a day of delicious eats, live music, and family fun. Attendees can indulge in lobster rolls, crab cakes, shrimp, and more from top food vendors including Cousins Maine Lobster, Angry Archies, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Crawdaddy’s Cajun, and Tacoholics, along with dessert favorites like Cold Stone and House of Cupcakes. The event also features a beer, margarita, and sangria garden, vendors, and a variety of kids’ activities including inflatables, miniature golf, a bungee trampoline, rock wall, and a thrilling 35-foot high, 250-foot long zip line running through the festival. Live music will be performed throughout the day by Poor Mouth Henry, Undisputed, and the Jenny Barnes Band, making this a can’t-miss celebration of summer.
Washington Lake Park, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free

Wine Down Summer
August 29 & 30, 12 pm – 5 pm
Join for two unforgettable days filled with many of New Jersy’s best wines, tantalizing food trucks, talented crafters, and electrifying live music. Savor the flavor of the season with a vast selection of locally crafted wines.
Veterans Island at Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 20 and under are free.