Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 6th – 8th, 2017
Break out your lederhosen, it’s Oktoberfest season! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 6th – 8th, 2017. (PS this was NOT an easy weekend for a top ten, be sure to check out the additional awesome events at the bottom). For additional FALL New Jersey EVENTS, click HERE
For additional New Jersey events for Wine, Craft Beer, Nerdy in NJ, and Food Trucks click HERE
Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.
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The Williams Center Maker’s Market – October 7th
The Williams Center is on a mission to help foster the relationship between emerging artists and local consumers. It will also include craft beer, wine and a DJ for the enjoyment of customers. It is our goal to make this event a setting where people come to meet, get inspired, spend money, but stay because its a fun social experience.
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Williams Center, Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 6th – 8th, 2017:
LBI FLY International Kite Festival – October 6th – 9th
3rd Annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival will take place October 6th to the 9th, 2017, which coincides with Columbus Day Weekend. The American Kite Association of professional kite flyers will be coming to LBI October 6-9th, 2017 to entertain the Island’s visitors. We will be having various types of kite demonstrations and competitions on a few beaches across varying beaches and venues across Long Beach Island.This one-of-a-kind, family friendly event has become a popular and widely-known festival in three short years we have been in existence.
Date: October 6th – 9th, 2017
Address: Long Beach Island, NJ
Cost: Free
The Big Brew Beer Festival – October 7th
Saturday October 7, 2017 The Big Brew Beer Fest Returns to the Morristown Armory!Two Sessions with over 200 styles of craft beer, fantastic music, delicious food & wonderful vendors.
Session 1 12-4pm Music by DJ Richie Moscola
Session 2 5:30-9:30pm Music by Stereo Junkies Band
Free shuttle bus to and from the Morristown Train Station, compliments of the Big Brew. Starting at 11:30am and last ride is at 9:30pm from the armory
Benefit for Morris Rugby Corporation
Delicious food by Angry Archie’s, The Bearded One BBQ, Morris Tap and Grill, The Cow and the Curd, Glazed and Infused Doughnuts & More..plus great music, vendors & fun!
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 2 Sessions
Address: The Morristown Armory 430 Western Ave, Morristown, New Jersey
Cost: Tickets $20 Off w/ Code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING
Tenth Annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk – October 7th
The Asbury Park Zombie Walk is celebrating its TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY on Saturday, October 7th!
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 10am to 10pm
Address: Asbury Park Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood Book Festival – October 7th
Stroll more than six blocks of Haddon Avenue in downtown Collingswood filled with authors/speakers for adults and children, as well as booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment for all ages. This award-winning festival is the longest-running, largest literary event in the Delaware Valley. Remember, all events are free!
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 10am to 4pm
Address: 678 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, New Jersey
Cost: Free
“Truck”erton Food Truck & Hard Cider Fest – October 7th
Drive into the Tuckerton Seaport for “Truck”erton Food Truck & Hard Cider Fest on Saturday, October 7 from 11am-6pm (raindate: Sunday, October 8)
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 11am to 6pm
Address: Tuckerton Seaport, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: $10
17th Annual Highlands Oktoberfest – October 7th
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 from 2 – 9 pm.
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017; 2-9pm
Address: Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
The Witches Ball 2017 – October 7th
This FREE outdoor event is a one of a kind opportunity for adults to dress up and be whoever and whatever they want! Surrender yourself to the atmosphere while all around you performances blend with the patrons as the night progresses. A diverse collection of music, art and revels await those who have the inclination and imagination to take part. Costumes are encouraged. Be elaborate, be imaginative and be different. More than witches are welcome. Delve deep into the genres of Fantasy, Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian, Steampunk, Pirate, Goblin, Gothic, Horror, Carnival, Celtic and Faerie lore.
Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at 6 PM – 11 PM
Address: Mill Race Shops, Mt Holly, NJ
Cost: Free
Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest – October 7th & 8th
For those in the know, Smithville’s Oktoberfest tradition has become synonymous with great food and family fun. On October 7th & 8th, from 10am-5pm, 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 7th & 8th, 2017; 10am to 5pm
Address: Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Grand Harvest Wine Festival – October 7th & 8th
Enjoy a crisp fall weekend at New Jersey’s salute to Autumn with the Grand Harvest Wine Festival at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown on Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8 from noon to 5 p.m. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.Admission includes wine glass, sampling and sales of over 200 New Jersey wines. New Jersey wineries participating: Auburn Road Vineyards, Cava Winery, Chestnut Run Farm, Coda Rossa Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Four Sisters Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Sharrott Winery, Southwind Vineyard & Winery, Tomasello Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Wagonhouse Winery. Musical performances by Mario & The Slyders on October 7 and Ned Ryerson & The Groundhogs on October 8. The event will also feature Food trucks, crafters and artisans.
Dates: October 7th & 8th, 2017; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm; 73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown, New Jersey
Cost: Advanced discount tickets are $20. Day-of-tickets $25 (cash only) Non-samplers 21 and over $5. Anyone under 21 free
Belmar’s Octoberfest – October 8th
Come join the fun at Octoberfest with a German Beer Garden, Food Vendors, and live German music with Jingleheimer Oompah Band
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2017; 11am to 5pm
Address: Main Street, Belmar, NJ (between 8th & 10th Ave.)
Cost: Free to Attend
Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:
October 6th – Arts Accessible Festival (Cedar Grove, Essex County)
October 6th – Movies at the Mansion: “Nosferatu” with Live Music (Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County)
October 6th – Guitar Jam at the Bay (South Amboy, Middlesex County)
October 6th – 9th – Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival (Seaside Heights, Ocean County)
October 6th – Funny Farm Rescue’s Haunted Hayrides (Mays Landing, Atlantic County)
October 6th & 7th – Oasis Island of Terror (Robbinsville, Mercer County)
October 7th – Merchantville MusicFest (Merchantville, Camden County)
October 7th – Bottle Hill Day (Madison, Morris County)
October 7th – Pennsauken Harvest Festival (Pennsauken, Camden County)
October 7th – Sussex County Harvest, Honey & Garlic Festival (Sussex County)
October 7th – Hightstown Hometown Fair (Hightstown, Mercer County)
October 7th – Wildwood Seafood and Music Festival (Wildwood, Cape May County)
October 7th – Rocky Horror at Bellevue (Montclair, Essex County)
October 7th – Run the Vineyards – Laurita Winery 5k! (New Egypt, Ocean County)
October 7th – Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 7th – Fall Forestry Festival (Jackson, Ocean County)
October 7th – 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival (Salem, Salem County)
October 7th – Fall Block Party (Ocean City, Cape May County)
October 7th & 8th – New Jersey VegFest 2017 (Secaucus, Hudson County)
October 7th & 8th – Allentown Fall Festival (Allentown, Monmouth County)
October 7th & 8th – Bordentown Cranberry Festival (Bordentown, Burlington County)
October 7th & 8th – Avalon Seafood Festival (Avalon, Cape May County)
October 7th & 8th – Annual Keyport Screamin’ Country Jamboree (Keyport, Monmouth County)
October 7th & 8th – Stickley Weekend at the Stickley Museum (Morris Plains, Morris County)
October 7th & 8th – Italian Street Festival (Seaside Heights, Ocean County)
October 7th & 8th – Mom, Baby and Toddler Expo (Edison, Middlesex County)
October 7th & 8th – Atlantic City Comedy Festival (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
October 8th – Wine & Food Festival (Manasquan, Monmouth County)
October 8th – Dunellen HarvestFest (Dunellen, Middlesex County)
October 8th – The Clover Market (Collingswood, Camden County)
October 8th – Pumpkin Pawlooza (Mount Laurel, Burlington County)
October 8th – Annual Oktoberfest at Circa High Bridge (High Bridge, Hunterdon County)
October 8th – 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Beach Haus Brewing (Belmar, Monmouth County)
October 9th – Pumpkin Fest (Colts Neck, Monmouth County)
