Top 20 New Jersey Events September 30 – October 2, 2022
Well, well, well… October is here! We are falling for Fall and it’s MANY events. Featured events include Oktoberfests, food, beer and wine festivals, Chowderfest, The Collingswood Book Festival, and much more. Let’s leave the house to explore what NJ has to offer (or not, you do you). These are my top 20 New Jersey Events for September 30 – October 2, 2022.
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Top 20 New Jersey Events for September 30 – October 2, 2022:
Featured Events!
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>
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.
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Asbury Refresh Vintage and Oddities Market
Saturday, October 1, 10AM – 3PM
REFRESH is a monthly celebration of all things vintage, oddities & one of a kind collectibles. Join Asbury Fresh Markets on select Saturdays through the year where you can shop from a curated collection of over 50 vendors selling unique items & more.
Kennedy Park next to Cross+Orange, Asbury Park, NJ
Fall 2022 Exit Zero Jazz Festival
September 29 – October 2
The Exit Zero Jazz Festival celebrates its’ 10th Anniversary season in 2022. The 2022 Fall edition of the Festival promises to be its most blockbuster Festival to date. International touring artists perform on multiple outdoor stages on the grounds of the Exit Zero Ferry Park, located on the Green Space of the Cape May Ferry Terminal. Music at Exit Zero Ferry Park runs from 11 am – 6 pm each Festival day, September 30, October 1, and October 2. At night, the world-class music moves back into Cape May with the Cape May Convention Hall night concerts beginning Thursday, September 29 with the Cape May Jazz Festival Foundation Gala, and continuing September 30 and October 1
Exit Zero Ferry Park, 1200 Lincoln Blvd. Cape May, NJ
Cost: Varies
Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience
September 30 – October 2
This 30 day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, carnival rides, pumpkin picking/painting, and a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl. Augusta, NJ
Cost: $19 – $24
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
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
Collingswood Book Festival
October 1, 10AM – 4PM
The award-winning Collingswood Book Festival features over 50 presenting authors and an additional 250 authors and exhibitors. Known as the longest running literary event in the Delaware Valley, book lovers of all ages can find authors and book signings, new and used book sales, exhibitors, vendors, poetry, storytellers, rare book appraisals, Loompaland kids zone and more.
Haddon Avenue and Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, 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
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
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
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
Holland Ridge Fall Craft & Music Festival
October 1 & 2, 12PM – 5PM
With over 50 unique craft vendors you’re sure to find the perfect gift for a loved one or even yourself! Plus, there will be incredible live musicians entertaining guests from noon – 5 pm each day. Plus pick your own flowers, photo opportunities, farm animals, and more.
Holland Ridge Farms, 86 Rues Rd. Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: $13
Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market
October 2, 11AM – 5PM
The APPRFM is back in it’s home of Asbury Park NJ!! This year they will take over Bradley Park with amazing and creative vendors selling records, vintage, artwork, jewelry and other creepy and music related items.
Bradley Park (across from Convention Hall), Asbury Park NJ
Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival
October 2, 11AM – 6PM
This family event features 2 stages of live music, displays and sales by artists, crafters, food vendors and local businesses. Activities for children on 3rd St. in the Capital One Bank Parking Lot with rides, games, craft activities and more.
Washington St. bet. Observer Highway & 7th St., Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free
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
