NJIB’s Guide to 30+ New Jersey Foodie, Beer, and Wine Events July 2024
New Jersey comes alive in July with a vibrant array of food, wine, and beer events that celebrate the state’s rich culinary scene. There’s something for every palate, from wine tastings to beer festivals and food truck rallies. Explore local flavors, indulge in gourmet dishes, and savor award-winning wines and craft beers, all while enjoying the beautiful Summer weather. Join fellow foodies and beverage enthusiasts in experiencing the best that New Jersey has to offer this July.
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New Jersey Foodie, Wine, and Beer Events for July 2024:
Featured!
Jersey City Summer Beer Wine and Spirits Fest
July 27, 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Enjoy An Entire session at Liberty State Park overlooking the Manhattan Skyline with your favorite local brew or exotic wine. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and spirits samples for the Event paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
1 Audrey Zapp Drive Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60
Argos Farm Blueberry Festival
Now – July 7, 10 am – 3 pm
This annual Blueberry Festival features live music, delicious blueberry treats, Summer photo ops, and of course, Pick your own fresh blueberries, and much more!
Admission Ticket Includes: Live music from 11:00am – 2:00pm, Entry into the Blueberry Field (Blueberry PICKING is an additional charge, and Crop Dependent) entry into activity area with unlimited access- Double Hay Slide, Bee Zip Line, Jumbo Jumper Air Pillow, Gauntlet Obstacle Course, Cow Train Rides, Peddle Carts, Ball Zone, Wall Ball, Checkers, Corn Hole, Tractor Slide, Big Chair, and Photo Ops
Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
Cost: General Admission. Online: $14.95 Gate: $19.95
Oceanfest
July 4, 1 pm – 10 pm
This all day fun family event, with crowds in the hundreds of thousand, have turned out for the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season.
At Oceanfest, visitors can stroll the famous beachfront, take in the wonderful views, enjoy performances by dancers, musicians, clowns and musical acts, sample from a smorgasbord of food vendors, and check out the wares of crafters from all over the northeast. You can even see a fabulous sand sculpture, meet a familiar costumed character, and catch some cool ocean breezes.– and caps it all off with the most spectacular fireworks display at dusk.
The Oceanfront Promenade, 228 Broadway Long Branch, NJ
Cost: Free
July 4th Freedom Festival
July 4, 5 pm – 10 pm
This year’s Camden County Waterfront Freedom Festival will feature entertainment by the Tri-County Symphonic Band, Tara Hendricks, and The UB40. Enjoy food, beer, music, and concludes with a spectacular, world-class fireworks display over the Delaware River.
Wiggins Wa
Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest
July 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 am – 3 pm. (Rain Dates: Sundays)
Kickoff the Blueberry Harvest Season in the Birthplace of the Blueberry for the 40th Annual Blueberry Festival. Support this wonderful volunteer led effort to raise awareness and funds for the restoration and preservation of this National Register Historic Village and to promote blueberry and cranberry farms in South Jersey. The Whitesbog Blueberry Festival is an old fashioned country fair set in the Pine Barrens historic village with museums, historic homes, a General Store, tractor-pulled wagon rides to the blueberry field to pick heirloom berries, local handmade craft vendors, local folk music, with berries for sale from a local blueberry farm. This event helps support Whitesbog Historic Village and many local businesses, artists, farms, chefs and proceeds benefit community programs and preservation of the historic village, farm fields, trails and Elizabeth White Gardens, open to the public for free year-round. Estimated 200 – 400 each week.
Historic Whitesbog Village, 120 N. Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills, NJ
Cost: Free
Bernardsville Restaurant Week
July 11 – 21
Bernardsville Restaurant Week is a celebration of the eclectic and delectable variety of dining options in Bernardsville, NJ. This event offers a great opportunity for restaurants to connect with existing and new customers while cultivating some of the best dining experiences in the area.
Bernardsville, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant
Anglesea Night Market & Food Truck Night
July 11 & 18, 5 pm – 10 pm
Treat yourself to some of the best food from the region 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on select Thursdays this summer. The Anglesea Night Market and Food Truck Fest will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, and everything North Wildwood has to offer.
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
The Feast of Mt Carmel – Berkeley Heights
July 12 – July 16, 6 pm – 11 pm
This annual Italian family fest features delicious food, wine and brew, non-stop entertainment, great crowds, amusements, games, and fun for the whole family. For adults, a beer and wine garden will be available. Fireworks will highlight the event on Friday starting at 9:30 PM
Springfield Avenue & 56 River Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Cost: $10 (plus fees) tickets in advance online or $15 cash at the door. Free admission for kids under 18.
New Jersey State Barbecue Championship™ and the Angelsea Blues Festival
July 12 – 14
The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship℠ is a three-day open-air festival featuring championship barbecue competitions; live cooking demonstrations, special displays, and food and beverage vendors to satisfy every taste and appetite. The Anglesea Blues Festival℠ features both national and regional blues musicians and is held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship℠. Throughout the weekend, free live entertainment is featured on our outdoor main stage, as well as additional acts in neighboring establishments.
201 New Jersey Ave, N Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Dream Food Fest
July 12 – 16
Embark on a culinary adventure like no other at the highly anticipated Dream Food Fest taking place in New Jersey this July. This immersive foodie event promises to delight your taste buds with an array of tantalizing flavors and innovative dishes. From gourmet food trucks to renowned local chefs, the festival boasts an impressive lineup of culinary talents ready to showcase their creations. Indulge in mouthwatering bites from a diverse range of cuisines, including Mexican street food, succulent BBQ, artisanal pizzas, and much more. To complement the delectable food offerings, there will also be a wide selection of craft beers, fine wines, and specialty cocktails available for your enjoyment. With live music, interactive demos, and a vibrant atmosphere, Dream Food Fest guarantees a memorable experience for food enthusiasts of all kinds. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that celebrates the best of New Jersey’s culinary scene. Secure your tickets now to ensure a delectable journey awaits you at Dream Food Fest.
American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $15 – $50
Blueberry Festival at Mood’s Farm Market
July 13, 10 am – 4 pm
Join for the Blueberry Dessert Contest! Show off your baking skills and enter your best blueberry pie or buckle. The competition is fierce, so don’t be timid! Live jazz music by the Jazztones from 10am – 12:30pm and The One Way Express from 1:30pm – 4:00pm will keep the atmosphere lively. Browse craft vendors selling candles, plants, antiques, and more. Plus, enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, and special blueberry treats like Blueberry Donuts, Blueberry Donut Sundaes, and Blueberry milkshakes. Pick your own blueberries will also be available all day.
901 Bridgeton Pike Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Taco Palooza
July 13, 11 am – 7 pm
NJ Food Trucks, Restaurants, Chefs and a Variety of Beer, Sangria & Margaritas …. Kids activities, Vendors and great LIVE Music…Peoples Choice Awards for Top Traditional Taco, Trendsetter Taco & Loco Taco. Plus a Corn Hole Tournament! And don’t forget to visit the Beer, Sangria & Margarita Garden for refreshing beverages. Kids activities too! Don’t forget to bring your chairs, blankets, and pop-ups for a fantastic day of music, food, and fun.
Washington Lake Park, 626 HurfvillE Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $5 in advance. $7 admission, Kids under 5 Free. Tickets are available here
Sourland Mountain Festival
July 13, 3 pm – 8:30 pm
Every year the Sourland Mountain Festival brings the communities of the Central New Jersey region together and presents the best in musical talent, local food and drink, family fun – and a spectacular view. Bring all your friends and family, lawn chairs and blankets and plan to sit back and enjoy the party with a powerful lineup of the region’s most exciting musicians. Festival-goers get several hours of music, food, wine, spirits, craft beer, vendors, family activities, history, critters and wildlife education.
Unionville Yards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ
Afro Beat Fest
July 13
This event features a family-friendly day filled with a celebration of African arts, culture, music, and food. This event is one of the largest celebration of the culture and heritage of Africans and in the diaspora in the state of New Jersey. This event will have over 200 vendors showcasing food, music, clothing, artifacts as well as entertainment from the diaspora.
Military Park, 51 Park Pl, Newark, NJ
Cost: Free admission
South Jersey Caribbean Festival
July 13, 2 pm – 8 pm
Experience the crafts, sounds & flavors of the region’s Caribbean community. Enjoy a day of steel drum music, jerk chicken, and fun on the Camden Waterfront.
Camden Waterfront Stadium, 401 North Delaware Avenue, Camden, NJ
Cost: Free
Wine and Wildlife
July 13, 6 pm – 10 pm
SAVE THE DATE for Cedar Run’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Join Cedar Run for an evening of wine tasting, raffles, auctions, along with special appearances by Cedar Run Wildlife Ambassadors. This evening celebrates those making a difference in their local communities – the staff, resident wildlife, volunteers & supporters of Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. General admission includes wine tasting, meet & greet with live Cedar Run resident wildlife, a chance to win great prizes and supporting your local wildlife organization. Vegan and vegetarian passed appetizers and lite bites will be available throughout the event.
Community House of Moorestown: 16 E Main St, Moorestown, NJ
Cost: $125
Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery
July 13 & 27, 4 pm – 7 pm
Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery! Join for a fun-filled evening with a guided wine tasting, dinner, dessert, and the grape stomp! Call to purchase tickets or for more information at 908-475-3671 or email foursisterswinery@gmail.com.
783 County Road 519 Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $47.50 plus tax
Jersey City Restaurant Week
July 13 – 27
Discover deliciously prepared meals from a host of restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines all over Jersey City—from Greenville to Grove Street.
Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Varies per restaurant
Terhune Orchard’s Blueberry Bash
July 13 & 14, 10 am – 5 pm
Visitors can enjoy a fun day at the farm with a visit to the 2-acre Pick Your Own blueberry patch, where sweet summer berries are easily reachable for everyone. After picking blueberries (not included in admission), they can relax and enjoy live local country music from 12 to 4 p.m., with ALBO playing on Saturday and Meghan Carey on Sunday. Kids can be entertained by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre performing two shows each day, NJ Bubble Parties offering interactive bubble fun, and the barnyard area featuring activities and games, playhouses, a hippity hop corral, duckie races, and pony rides (additional fee). Indulge in blueberry treats at Pam Mount’s Blueberry Bash Buffet, with blueberry pies, muffins, pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken, apple cider donuts, and more. The Barn Door Café will serve blueberry ice cream, and the farm store offers apple-blueberry crisp, cobbler, breads, jam, and salsa. Terhune Winery, located in the historic apple orchard, provides live music with a tasting flight, glass of wine, or wine slush, and their popular Harvest Blues, an apple-blueberry wine, is perfect for toasting the season.
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $15+
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival
July 15 – 20
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society of Hammonton will be holding their 1479th Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival from Monday, July 15th through Saturday, July 20th, located at the festival grounds on Mt Carmel Lane. The Hammonton Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival is the longest running Italian festival in the country and features live music and DJ entertainment each night, plenty of mouth watering food and treats, beer garden, carnival midway with exciting rides and games for all ages by Amusements of America, Wall of Death motorcycle thrill show (back by popular demand!), and a whole lot more! On the feast day, July 16th, there will be a procession through the streets of Hammonton starting at 4pm. At night, the festival will feature a spectacular fireworks display at 10pm.
1 Mt Carmel Ln, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Admission to the carnival grounds is free. Pay one Price unlimited ride wristbands are available on July 12th, 13th, and 14th – ride all night for $40 per wristband!
Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo
July 18, 6 pm – 10 pm
Discover amazing cuisine from premier restaurants, gourmet shops, wine & spirits sampling and so much more. Your ticket includes all samples and tastings from exhibitors including samples of wine, beer and spirits (age restriction). Entertainment and door prizes are included. Additional cost items include a cash bar and any packaged items that exhibitors may offer for sale such as discounted gift cards or food items.
The Terrace 293 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ
Cost: $55 – $75
Sparta Food Truck and Music Festival
July 20, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! Enjoy a fun-filled family day with 18 gourmet food trucks, live music from three bands, a beer garden, and a variety of kids’ activities. The event features pony rides, a petting zoo, bungee trampoline, bounce house, knockerball, slide, face painting, sand art, vendors, and more. Proceeds benefit the Sparta Benevolent Society.
White Lake Field, 181 White Lake Rd, Lafayette, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 12 are free
Blueberry Festival
July 20, 10 am – 3 pm
Clement Blueberry Farm will be hosting a fundraiser directly benefiting the animals in their care at Udder Chaos Farm Sanctuary. There will be music, games, raffle prizes, craft & food vendors, and much more!
Clement Blueberry Farm, 200 Magnolia Rd. Pemberton, NJ
Cost: $15 per person. $8 for children 5-12. Kids under 5 are free.
Orange Food Truck and Jazz Festival
July 20, 12 pm – 9 pm
You are all invited to the City of Orange NJ Food Truck and Jazz Festival for some delicious food truck and a great live jazz music experience! Community tables all day long. This is the perfect event for families, friends, foodies and music lovers alike — a great opportunity to bring the whole family for a fun day out in the park.
Monte Irvin Orange Park, Center St and Harrison St, Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
A Grateful Summer | Music & Arts Festival
July 20, 12 pm – 10 pm
Join in for a day filled with live music, local art, and great vibes at Czig Meister Brewing in Hackettstown, NJ. This is your chance to celebrate summer alongside fellow music and art enthusiasts. Experience the arts and sounds of the summer of love with us! Each ticket grants all-day access to the brewery and includes a commemorative bracelet for the event.
Czig Meister Brewery, 106 Valentine St, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Online tickets are $12 for ages 16+ and $5 for ages 3-15
Laurita Winery’s July Food Truck Festival
July 20 & 21, 11-9 pm and 11-7 pm
An outdoor, fun-filled day of relaxing fun on the grounds of Laurita Winery — a great place to enjoy outstanding wines with friends and family. Pair 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 free parking, a face painter for kids (1:00-4:00) fire pits, fantastic fireworks (Saturday evening), and access to many unique and popular food trucks.
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $13 in advance, $15 at the door! Everyone 20 and under gets in FREE!
St. Ann’s Festival
July 24 – 28
Enjoy Italian food like St Ann’s famous zeppole, music, rides, crafts, a beer garden, raffles, and games. Nightly entertainment on 2 stages. Feast Day Mass on July 26 followed by the Procession with a 600-pound statue of St. Ann will be carried through the streets of Hoboken.
On the streets around St. Ann Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
AWA Barking Lot Sips & Brews
July 26, 5:50 pm – 8:30 pm
Eat, drink, and help save homeless animals at Barking Lot Sips & Brews. Enjoy food trucks, Tito’s cocktails, local brews, live music, cornhole, and fun games for the whole family. Admission is free, with drink tickets available for purchase (ID required). For dogs, there are BARKuterie Boxes from Graze & Go and a free Pub Ready Pooch Walk-In class offered at 6 and 7 pm. This 30-minute class teaches dogs proper etiquette for public spaces like restaurants and breweries, helping correct unwanted behaviors. Make sure your dog is vaccinated before attending. Join AWA for a fun and meaningful event!
509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ
Cost: Free
Secaucus Food Truck and Music Festival
July 27, 11 am – 7 pm
The Food Trucks are rolling into Secaucus and it’s going to be a Rockin’ good time. 17 gourmet food trucks, beer, margarita & sangria garden, vendors, 3 bands, bungee trampoline, miniature golf, bounce house, knockerball, face painting, sand art & a great day of family fun.
Imagine Gardens, 44 Meadowlands Pkwy Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 12 are free
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
July 29 & 30, 11 am – 5 pm
Join friends and family as you celebrate the culture of Italy with authentic music, delicious food, bocce and wine! The Metropolitan Festival Band will fill the air with sounds of Italy from 11-5pm. Details will be announced soon for our wine tasting. The day will also feature live, Thoroughbred racing so bring your family and friends and spend the day at beautiful Monmouth Park – your best bet for summertime family fun!
Monmouth Park, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $6
