New Jersey Foodie, Beer and Wine Events for August 2023
Attention all foodies, beer enthusiasts, and wine connoisseurs! August 2023 is set to be an epic month for indulging in delectable flavors and tantalizing libations in the great state of New Jersey. From food festivals celebrating the diverse culinary scene to beer and wine events showcasing the finest brews and wine. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we present a comprehensive guide to the must-attend foodie, beer, and wine events happening throughout the state in August 2023.
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New Jersey Foodie, Beer, and Wine Events for August 2023:
Angelsea Night Market
August 3, 11 am – 5 pm
Food truck fun is back this summer in North Wildwood. The event includes some of the best food trucks in the Northeast, crafters, and the great shops and restaurants down Olde New Jersey Ave. Visitors are invited to go also into the surrounding restaurants to see all that they have to offer including great food and beverage menus. Some of the establishments in the area will also have their own live music.
Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Highlands Annual Clam Festival
August 4 & 5
This three-day festival will feature seafood and other dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment, children’s activities, and specialty vendors. Food and Music lovers will fill the streets at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues. The famous Clam Fest is a two-day spectacular event, a wide variety of food trucks, along with other festival favorites including the Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. Admission and parking are free, and the event takes place rain or shine.
Huddy Park, Shore Drive, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Sparta Food Truck and Music Fest
August 5, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day. Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, music, pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, hatchet tossing, inflatables, face painting, sand art, vendors & a beer, sangria & margarita garden. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Benefit for Sparta Benevolent Society
Station Park, 80 Station Rd, Sparta Twp, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Manahopkin Craft Beer & Music Festival
August 5, 2 Sessions
This event features beers from local breweries, food trucks, live music, craft vendors and activities for children. Two tasting sessions: 12:00pm-4:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Manahawkin Lake Park, Route 9 and North Lakeshore Road, Manahawkin section of Stafford, NJ
Cost: Tickets cost $30 for attendees who will be sampling beer; admission is free for those who will not be drinking. Food prices will vary by vendor.
Just Peachy Festival
August 5 & 6, 10 am – 5 pm
The weekend will be filled with activities for kids, pony rides, games, and barnyard fun. Kids can enjoy rubber duck races, interactive, hands-on fun in the Little Tots Farm Store, junior mechanic Shop, Discovery Barn, a scavenger hunt, and old-fashioned games. Enjoy live music each day from noon-4 pm. Everything Peachy Food Tent will offer a tasty summer fare. Barn Door Cafe will be scooping up Peach Ice Cream & peachy treats. Adults can enjoy the taste of summer in a glass with our award-winning Just Peachy wine, peach wine slush, or a flight of our white, red, and fruit wines.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, NJ
Cost: $15+
Luau Food Truck Festival at Laurita Winery
August 5 & 6, 11 am – 9 pm and 11 am to 7 pm
This family fun-filled day of relaxing 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 segments 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 $13. Tickets at gate $15. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE!
Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila
August 6, 11 am – 5 pm
The Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila, presented by the Asbury Park Press, invites everyone to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the middle of summer! Join on Sunday, August 6 for a delightful event filled with authentic food, margaritas, live music, and more. Don’t miss the family fun day activities from 12 pm to 4 pm in the picnic area. Enjoy live music by Xol Azul from 12 pm to 4 pm. Get your general admission at seatgeek.com/monmouth and use promo code Tacos23 to save 15%.
Monmouth Race Track, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Cost of admission, additional cost for food and beverages
The Italian American Association of Ocean Township Annual Italian Festival
August 9 – 13
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 Itialiana
August 9 – 13
La Festa Italiana celebrates Italian heritage, 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
Chester Food Truck and Music Festival
August 12, 11 am – 7 pm
Over 20 gourmet food trucks, DJ, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities including pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, knocker ball, axe throwing, games, & so much more!
134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
Vets Summer Fest
August 12, 11 am – 8 pm
Vets Summer Fest is an annual event that supports Operation Chillout, an all-volunteer outreach dedicated to ending the homelessness crisis for veterans across the states of NJ/PA/RI. It features live music, craft vendors, a kids zone, a bike run, and food. This is a Free Will Donation event, held at VASA Park in Hackettstown, NJ. Live ceremony events will begin at 12 PM to honor our veterans, followed by live music from 1 PM to 7PM. There will be food for sale and a cash bar available. The Kid Zone will have crafts and games offered all day. There will also be a motorcycle run which begins at the Hackettstown Elks Lodge 2331 (Registration from 8-10AM) and features a scenic ride through Warren County, ending at VASA Park for Vets Summer Fest.
VASA Park, 1 Vasa Dr. Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Flemington’s Corn, Tomato, and Beer Festival
August 12, 12 pm – 8 pm
Held in Flemington’s Artisan District, this foodie and beer-lovers event will feature an expansive micro-brewery beer garden, live music, great food, and family entertainment — and of course, New Jersey’s finest corn and tomatoes! This is a family-friendly event for all ages with an expanded kids zone and free entertainment.
Stangl Road, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Bellview Winery’s Seafood Festival
August 12 & 13, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Seafood Festival showcases a diverse selection of local craft vendors, known for their handmade products. Visitors can explore the various stalls while savoring a glass of wine. Additionally, they have the option to visit the Black Horse Cigar Shop tent for a fresh cigar experience. For those seeking a unique thrill, the Throw House mobile axe-throwing truck offers an exciting opportunity to throw axes at targets. Families can also join in the fun, with Pirate Pete’s Soda truck offering a wide range of soda flavors for kids to enjoy. Not to be missed are Karen and the Nut’s delightful offerings of fresh glazed nuts and delicious smoothies, promising a treat for everyone at the event
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ
Cost: $10
Seafood & Seltzer Festival
August 12 & 13
Join the fun at the Shore’s best seafood event where nearly 20 top seafood establishments serve up mouthwatering dishes, including lobster rolls and crab cakes. This year, they’ve added a seltzer sampling! From 11 am to 5 pm, you can enjoy various fizzy beverages with a sampling ticket for just $15. The ticket includes 10 2-oz samples and a complimentary commemorative glass. You can get your general admission and sampling tickets in advance or on the day of the event. Purchase both tickets beforehand at seatgeek.com/monmouth to save 15%. The seltzer sampling will be available from 11:30 am to 5 pm, with ticket sales and check-in between 11:30 am and 4 pm (day-of tickets are cash only). While you enjoy the delightful seafood and seltzers, you can also groove to live music by Next Wave Band on Saturday and All That Roxx on Sunday, from 12 pm to 4 pm. On Sunday, there will also be FREE Family Fun Day activities from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Monmouth Race Track, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Cost of admission, additional cost for food and beverages
Paramus Food Truck Festival
August 13, 11AM – 7PM
Over 20 gourmet food trucks, DJ, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities including pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, knocker ball, axe throwing, games, & so much more!
700 Paramus Park, NJ
Cost: $5 admission, kids under 5 free
New Jersey African Restaurant Week Festival
August 17 – 27
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
Bisrate Gebriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, 1046 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
Cost: $0 – $30
Our Lady Star of the East 11th Annual Lebanese Festival
August 18 – 20
The festival is a wonderful celebration of Lebanon’s vibrant cultural heritage, offering a delightful experience through food, music, raffles, and games. Immerse yourself in the richness of Lebanese culture as you savor delectable culinary delights, sway to traditional music’s rhythmic beats, and be captivated by mesmerizing performances. The event promises a warm and hospitable atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of Lebanon’s lively community, where every moment is filled with joy and celebration. Come and join in this memorable gathering of Music, Dance, and Culinary Treasures.
25 W Black Horse Pike, Pike Pleasantville, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Fiesta In America
August 19, 10 am – 7:30 pm
The largest Philippine indoor event on the east coast. This event features free daylong events of Latino concerts, entertainment, multi-cultural dancers, philippine food and products. The 8 hour program will also include arnis demonstrations (Filipino Martial Arts), colorful ethnic dances, and glimpses of Phillippine village life.
Court A of American Dream Mall, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free admission. Open to the public
Edison’s Food Wine & Beer Festival
August 19, 4 pm – 10 pm
This annual family event features Wine & Craft Brewers including Edison’s Cypress Brewery, face painting and activities for the kids, live entertainment, local vendors, artists, and more.
926 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 10 are Free
Bridgeton Peach Festival
August 19 & 20, 10 am – 5 pm
It’s peach time! Come out for everything peach, including vendors, food trucks, entertainment, train rides, and activities for the kids.
97 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ
Cost: Free, Parking $2 per car
Burlington County Restaurant Week
August 20 – 26
More than 35 restaurants will be participating all over the region, from Bordentown to Medford.
Burlington County, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant
Wine Down Summer at the Riverwinds
August 26 & 27, 12 pm – 5 pm
Wine Down Summer at RiverWinds is featuring 12 of New Jersey’s best wineries, gourmet food trucks, artisanal crafters, kids activities and live music!
Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 20 and under free
Food Trucks On The Ave
August 27, 11 am – 7 pm
Come feast on food from over 25 food trucks, lets the kids play at Kid’s Korner, and enjoy 8 hours of live entertainment.
W Landis Ave & SW Blvd, Vineland, NJ
Cost: Free
