Top Ten New Jersey Events for Nov 11th – 13th, 2016
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for November 11th – 13th, 2016. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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My Top Ten New Jersey Events for the Weekend:
Exit 0 Jazz Festival – Nov 11th – 13th
The Exit Zero Jazz Festival is a multi-venue festival with three full days of performances staged in the 1,177 seat Schmidtchen Theater, the 750 seat Cape May Convention Hall and in the clubs of Cape May. A wide array of jazz and other genres of music are presented throughout the weekend as music lovers stroll between the venues, most of which line the Cape May beachfront. Headliners for the event are Wynton Marsalis and CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT. Featured artists include Omar Sosa JOG Trio, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, Pat Martino Organ Trio + Horns, Frank Bey Blues Revue, The Jōst Project, Jamison Ross, Red Baraat, High & Mighty Brass Band, Davis, New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, Jon Regen, Philadelphia Funk Authority,
Dates: November 11th – 13th, 2016
Address: Various locations in Cape May, NJ
Cost: Varies by performance
NJ State Film Festival – Nov 11th – 13th
Annual juried film festival that emphasizes creative works by New Jersey filmmakers.
Dates: November 11th – 13th, 2016
Address: Various locations in West Cape May, NJ
Cost: Varies by film
Just Jersey Fest – Nov 12th
November 12th the Just Jersey Food Truck & Music Fest rolls back into Fireman’s Field 144 Beach St, Rockaway, NJ. Bring your friends, family, colleagues, bring chairs, blankets, Pop Up Tents, the dog, and come enjoy a fun filled delicious day. In addition to great food trucks and live music…the event will raise money for Eleventh Hour Rescue, Rockaway Borough Fire Department, and will be accepting donations for the Roxbury Food Pantry.
Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2016; 11am to 6pm
Address: 144 Beach St. Rockaway, NJ
Cost: $5
Art All Day – Nov 12th
Crisp outdoor weather and warm creative interiors will again beckon art lovers to Trenton this November, as the fifth annual Art All Day is scheduled to take place throughout the city on Saturday, November 12 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., followed by a reception at Artworks from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Artists and arts collectives will show their work and meet attendees from a variety of studio and pop-up spaces, with businesses and non-profits also showcasing the creative energy that is reanimating Trenton and making it one of New Jersey’s most dynamic destinations. Throughout the afternoon there will be guided walking, bicycle and trolley tours which will start at Artworks and take visitors to the city’s newest murals, art spaces and artist studios. New spaces being included for the first time include those of the Trenton Community A-Team and New Jersey Future. Other new participants in 2016 include, the Trenton Circus Squad, Champs Bar art and music venue, and the William Trent House. Returning favorites include, Galeria Casa Cultura, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, SAGE Coalition, the Capital City Farm and more.
Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2016; 12pm to 8pm
Address: Artworks Trenton; 19 Everett Aly, Trenton, New Jersey
Cost: Free
More Than Just Wine on the Vintage North Jersey Wine Trail – Nov 12th & 13th
Visitors to New Jersey’s northwest counties are often impressed with how much it looks like Napa in California, the Piedmont in Italy or the Rhone in France. Rolling hills, rivers and streams make this an ideal area for growing some of the state’s best grapes. During the weekend of Saturday-Sunday, November 12-13, whether you start in the north most winery of Sussex County or the south most winery in Mercer, you can immerse yourself in wine country as you in join in Vintage North Jersey’s “More than Just Wine” weekend.
Each participating winery will feature wine tastings along with a variety of local businesses showcasing their local products and wares. Local restaurants will offer sampling and coupons to dine at their establishments.
Dates: November 12th & 13th, 2016
Address: At participating vineyards
Cost: Price set by vineyard
Geek Flea 12 – Nov 12th
Saturday, November 19 in Kearny, New Jersey…It’s Geek Flea 12! Munch on delicious snacks while you browse two floors with over 50 tables of toys and collectibles, knickknacks, videogames, crafts, art and more! Grab tickets for raffles and win the dorkiest things you can imagine! Get ready for the holiday season with the coolest geeks in North Jersey. Entry is FREE for all, 10am to 5pm. Featuring live DJs spinning rocking tunes all day! 663 Kearny Avenue – Use the Laurel Avenue side entrance!
Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: 663 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Cost: Free
Toy Con NJ – Nov 12 -13th
The biggest toy show in New Jersey returns to Parsippany this November 12th and 13th with 250+ tables of vintage and modern collectibles, hard to find movies, comic books, T shirts, video games and more! $10 buys you an entire day of digging through thousands of toys from every company imaginable, hunting for the score of a lifetime.All cosplayers in FULL COSTUME get in FREE!
Dates: November 12th & 13th, 2016; Saturday- 10am to 5pm, Sunday- 9am to 3pm
Address: Parsippany PAL Building 33 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany, New Jersey
Cost: $10. Earlybird Admission for $15, VIP Package Available: 2 days for $25 with early admission
Laurita Winery’s Late Fall Fire Pits and Food Truck Festival – Nov 12th & 13th
Wine Tasting, Food Trucks, Music, Activities, Vendors & Demonstrators
Dates: November 12th & 13th, 2016
Address: 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ
Cost:$8
Flemington Punk Rock Flea Market – Nov 13th
This flea market will benefit the local food pantry, admission is $2 or a non perishable item
Dates: Sunday, November 13th, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: Flemington Elks Lodge #1928; 165 State Route 31, Flemington, New Jersey
Cost: $2 or non perishable item
The Chocolate Expo 2016 – Nov 13th
The Chocolate Expo will be coming to the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center on Sunday, November 13, 2016, with newly extended hours from 10am until 7pm.
Attendees will get to taste & purchase gourmet chocolates, baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheeses and much more from approximately 45-60 local, regional and international vendors. Entertainment will include demonstrations by celebrity chefs who have appeared on various TV shows including MasterChef, Hell’s Kitchen, Cake Boss and Cupcake Wars.
Date: Sunday, November 13th, 2016; 10am to 7pm
Address: New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center; 97 Sunfield Avenue. Edison, NJ
Cost: $15 adult, $10 child
Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:
November 11th & 12th- 39th Annual American Finals Rodeo (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
November 11th – ArtPride’s 30th Anniversary (Burlington, Burlington County)
November 11th – YMCA’s 7th Annual Wine & Food Classic (Mount Laurel, Burlington County)
November 12th – An Evening with Christine Ebersole (Hillside, Union County)
November 12th – Comedy Fundraiser to benefit Caregiver Volunteers of NJ (Freehold, Monmouth County)
November 12th – Corporal Punishers vs Brandywine Roller Girls Derby (Morristown, Morris County)
November 12th – American Reef and Reptile Expo New Jersey (Edison, Middlesex County)
November 12th – Holiday Bazaar (Woodbury, Gloucester County)
November 13th – The West Windsor Art Center Artisan Market (Princeton Junction, Mercer County)
November 13th – Photos with the Grinch to benefit It’s A Ruff Life Rescue (Mount Holly, Burlington County)
November 13th- Jersey Girl Brewery Hosts Glass Sip and Paint EveTheme Informationnt (Hackettstown, Warren County)
November 13th – 25th Anniversary Clifton Comic Book Expo (Clifton, Passaic County)
