Top New Jersey Events September 15 – 17, 2023

Happy local Summer!  New Jersey has diverse store events, from cultural celebrations to culinary extravaganzas. Enjoy food truck festivals, fireworks, and block parties as Summer “winds down”. Check out our list of the top New Jersey events September 15 – 17, 2023.

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

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New Jersey Events September 15-17:

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
September 15 & 16 (Rain or Shine)
Enjoy Great Live Music from several local Rock, Folk, and Blues Bands. The event includes a Beer tent, Three tages of Live Music, Food trucks, German Food, Artisan Ciders, kids fun activities and more.
Medford’s Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ
Cost: Free

Holland Ridge Farms Fall Flower Festival
September 15 – October 15, 9 am – 6 pm
Experience an array of vibrant flowers including sunflowers, gladiolus, calla lilies, and dahlias. Handpick your favorites at just $1 per stem, crafting exquisite bouquets to take home. Immerse yourself in interactive floral installations tailored for captivating photos. Don’t miss the centerpiece – Blooming Boulevard! Support local farmers and artisans at the weekend market, showcasing farm-fresh produce and unique creations. Groove to live music by talented local artists every Saturday and Sunday, embracing the harmonious atmosphere. A captivating experience for all ages awaits, including free hayrides, a hay maze, pony and horse rides, petting zoo, and a gift shop.
Holland Ridge Farms, 86 Rues Rd. Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: $20

Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
September 15 – 17
Features special German-themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area and much more.
Mariner’s Pier, Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, Discounts for rides, foods and drink available online

Comfort Food Festival
September 16, 12 pm – 6 pm
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Comfort Food Festival. In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, kids activities, live entertainment and a beer & wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street.
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.

Boots at the Beach
September 16
Southern New Jersey’s largest country festival features Country bands, DJs, line dancing, food, and Country themed vendors. All in a great outdoor setting by the seaside in beautiful North Wildwood. A good Olde Time for the entire family. The event includes an open-air concert and vendors for people to choose from. The event is held on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the Entertainment District that allows many options for guests in the areas of beverages, food, and many other entertainment options.
Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Smithville Artwalk
September 16, 10 am – 5 pm
Founded and hosted by Underground since 2011, Smithville Artwalk is a curated biannual gathering of 75 artists celebrating pop and lowbrow art in all forms. But, it’s not just an art show – each event features music, entertainment, contests, and special guests. Join for what has become the largest assemblage of proudly off-beat artists in Jersey!
Village Greene, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Wind & Sea Festival
September 16, 11 am – 5 pm
Join this celebration of all things water at Port Monmouth’s Bayshore Waterfront Park. Visitors can enjoy tons of beach- and water-themed seaside activities.
Activities include Kayaking, Shelling, Fishing/Crabbing, Sand Casting, Sailing, Children’s Crafts, sand castle building, food and more.
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, NJ
Cost: Free

Festival in the Borough
September 16, 10 am – 10 pm
This free-to-attend festival features an array of musical entertainment, artisans, crafters, exhibitors, food vendors and plenty of surprises. The festival includes three stage areas, a family fun area, a farmers market, and activities throughout the downtown business district. Free parking!
21 Belvidere Ave, Washington, NJ

The Latino Festival of Monmouth County
September 16, 12 pm – 7 pm
This event is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings, and some of the most delicious Latin American cuisine found in Central Jersey. The festival celebrates Latino culture through music, dance, food, and entertainment!
1 E Main St, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free

Festival of the Sea
September 16, 10 am – 5 pm
Celebrating 45 years! Featuring 250 food and craft vendors with seafood dishes, entertainment, and much more! It’s being organized by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 601 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: Free

Germania Park Oktoberfest
September 16 & 17
This event features a celebration of German heritage with live German music, beer, food, and the Steuben Parade. Germania Park has been dedicated to preserving German culture since 1895.
Germania Park, 56 Conger Street, Dover, NJ
Cost: $5, children under 12 free, free parking. Cash only, ATM available.

Sea.Hear.Now Festival
September 16 & 17
The event features a music, surf culture, and arts festival with over 25 performances over two days on three stages, all on the gorgeous Asbury Park Waterfront. The lineup for the festival featured performers include Stacked with stellar performances by Foo Fighters, The Killers, Greta Van Fleet, Weezer, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Rebelution, Mt. Joy and many more! The event also features the North Beach Surf Contest happening each day in the water between the Surf Stage Presented By Verizon and the Sand Stage.
North Beach and Bradley Park, Asbury Park, NJ

Mountan Creek Oktoberfest
September 16 & 17, 12 pm – 7 pm
Welcome to the Home of NJ’s #1 Oktoberfest at Mountain Creek Resort. Jersey’s favorite Oktoberfest is quickly approaching and you don’t want to miss out on the fun. Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of German, domestic, and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic German food, and activities for kids and adults alike. We’ll be vastly expanding our serving lines with 6 beer trailers and more than a dozen satellite stations with craft beer, seltzer, and canned cocktails.
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ
Cost: $25, kids under 6 are free

A Touch of Italy Food Truck Festival
September 16 & 17
Join in for a day of outdoor enjoyment and relaxation at the picturesque grounds of Laurita Winery. It’s the perfect destination to savor exceptional wines in the company of friends and family. Complement the exquisite wines with a diverse range of delectable food options from the assortment of onsite food trucks.
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $13

Newark Puerto Rican Day Parade and The Boricua Music Festival
September 17
The parade takes place at noon on Broadway/Avenida Puerto Rico to Lake Street along Bloomfield Avenue in Newark in honor of the millions of inhabitants of Puerto Rico and more than five million people living in the United States. The parade will be followed by the Boricua Music Festival.
Newark, NJ