NJIB’s Guide to 35+ New Jersey May Events: Foodie, Wine and Beer Events Edition
As the weather warms up and spring hits its stride, New Jersey comes alive with a lineup of food, wine, and beer events. It’s the perfect time to gather your foodie friends, hit the road, and enjoy everything the Garden State offers.
Whether you’re a wine lover, a craft beer enthusiast, or someone who can’t resist a good food truck rally, something is happening this May just for you. From charming vineyard tastings to lively beer festivals and gourmet food pop-ups, these events are a great way to sample local flavors, support small businesses, and soak up those sweet springtime vibes.
So, grab a glass (or a fork) and dive into New Jersey’s bustling culinary scene this month — you might just discover a new favorite spot or unforgettable dish along the way.
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New Jersey Foodie, Wine, and Beer Events for May 2025:
Featured Events!
Bayonne Food Truck Fest
May 3, 12 pm – 7 pm
A fun-filled day of drinks, bands, and 30+ food trucks. This is a family friendly event with kids rids, face painting, and more. Live Bands include The Nerds, The Suyat Band, and more. Furry friends are welcome.
19th-22nd St Ave E, Bayonne, NJ
Cost: Free
Garden State Wine Growers Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Trail
May 9 – 11
Celebrate with Mom while discovering all that Garden State wine country has to offer. A journey on the Mother’s Day Wine Trail promises to honor the extraordinary ladies in your life. What to expect on the Garden State Wine Growers Association Mother’s Day Wine Trail:
– Gorgeous vineyards with outdoor seating and live entertainment
– Special Mother’s Day drinks and tastings with commentary by expert sommeliers
– Food trucks, fire pits, market umbrellas, flowers, and Mother’s Day wine glasses
– Candle making and succulent planting
– Brunch, lunch, specialty desserts and wine flights
Participating Wineries in NJ
Cost: Varies per event
NJ Wine & Food Festival
May 2 – 4
Crystal Springs Resort is proud to host New Jersey Food & Wine Fest — the king of all New Jersey wine events. The festival’s events are designed to allow food and wine connoisseurs to meet and mingle with the world’s finest chefs and winemakers and sample the best food and wine around.
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
Spring Blossom Festival at Riamede Farm
May 3, 10 am – 4 pm
Join Riamede Farm for their annual celebration of spring and their beautiful apple blossoms at the Spring Blossom Festival! Fun for the whole family, this year’s festival is bigger and better – they can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the farm! Activities include hayrides through the blooming orchard, beekeeper demonstrations and an observation hive, farm-grown vegetable and flower starts for your garden, hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), live music, 4H animals, a backyard chicken display, a beer garden, food trucks, ice cream, and local artisan vendors. Advance admission ($5) includes a hayride and access to all picking and shopping areas. Gate admission ($5) does not include the hayride, which will be separately ticketed. No pets, please.
122 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ
Cost: $5
Elmwood Park’s Spring Festival
May 3, 11 am – 5 pm
This event is hosted by the Elmwood Park Recreation Department and will be held on Market Street and the Recreation Field from 11 am-5 pm, rain or shine. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event and will be transformed into a giant block party. If you like shopping outdoors then this is the place to be. We have quality exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, great festival foods & food trucks, and so much more. Local organizations are welcome to join this community event. As you stroll along stop to have a bite to eat and sit at tables in our live music area. See the show we have planned with live music, dancing, karate demonstrations, and more. So come hungry and enjoy eating carnival food favorites like a sausage & pepper sandwich, cheese steaks, kettle corn, chicken fingers, ice cream, zeppole, shish kabobs, gyros, fresh cut fries, fresh squeezed lemonade, Italian ice, and the many great gourmet foods from the food trucks.
300 Market St Elmwood Park, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
Skylands Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
May 3, 12 pm – 7 pm (Rain or shine)
This event has entertainment for all ages. Spend a special day enjoying the outdoors, with delicious options including 20+ food truck vendors, desserts, specialty drinks & more. 100+ craft beers, live music, and games.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $5, Children 38 Tall and Shorter are Free
4th Annual Highlands Fiesta de Mayo
May 3, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Annual Highlands Fiesta de Mayo Cantina Crawl takes place Saturday, May 3rd, from 12 p.m. to 5 pm. Tickets are $40 and include a Margarita Contest where local restaurants will be competing for the Best Margarita in Highlands! Participants will sample delicious 6oz. Margaritas and vote for their favorite! The fee includes free samplings and discounted food and drink specials at local eateries and pubs, as well as specials at many retail establishments. Live Mariachi music will be playing at the participating restaurants to add an authentic Mexican flair to the event! Check-in is at Huddy Park, , you may purchase tickets in the park the day of the event, 11 am – 12:30 pm. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Huddy Park (check-in) 329 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: $40
AAPI Food & Music Festival
May 3, 1 pm – 5 pm
Union Twp will host its 1st Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Food & Music Festival to celebrate their local AAPI community on Saturday, May 6th from 12pm to 4pm on Stuyvesant Avenue.
Stuyvesant Avenue, Union Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
Down & Derby Wine Festival
May 3, 2 pm – 7 pm
Join the fun on Veterans Island at Cooper River Park to sample delicious wines from South Jersey’s leading wine producers while immersing yourself in Derby themed fashion and festivities at The Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival presented By Visit South Jersey And Camden County.
Veterans Island, Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ
Cost: $15 – $95
Boujee Foodie Con
May 3 & 4
Attendees can enjoy live music, trendy treats, and gourmet goodies from some of New Jersey’s hottest food purveyors. Sample unique dishes, craft cocktails, and the latest culinary trends from 55 vendors. Enjoy free giveaways, car displays, carnival games, and face painting.
1000 Sanger Avenue, Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $15, $20 at the doo
A Day of Wine, Romance, and More!
May 3 & 4, 12 pm – 4 pm
The largest book signing event of its kind in New Jersey! Over 45 local authors representing a wide range of genres will be on hand for this unique event. Grab a glass of Brook Hollow’s excellent wine and take a stroll. Meet the actual authors and peruse their books. Whether you’re looking for your next book boyfriend, a heart-racing thriller, or something for your child or grandchild, you’ll find it here! Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day with the authors.
Wine tastings are optional.
Brook Hollow Winery, 594 Highway 94, Columbia, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Cinco de Mayo Food Truck Festival
May 3 & 4, Saturday from 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday from 11 am – 7 pm
This family event features a pair of wines with the many food offerings available from onsite food trucks! Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists all weekend. There will be live bands, face painting, vineyard wagon tours, and fireworks at dusk.
Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ
Tickets: $13 in advance and $15 at the door
Walnut Street Fair
May 4, 11 am – 4 pm
Spread throughout the heart of Walnut Street in beautiful Montclair, NJ, the Walnut Street Fair features 200+ vendors and displays, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, a family fun zone with Touch-A-Truck and much more! This event is family/dog friendly. The Walnut Street Fair stretches from Forest Street all the way to Grove Street. Erie Park (next to the baseball field) will feature a huge family-fun zone with tons of kid-friendly activities and entertainment.
Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
BBQ, Beer & Boots Jamfest
May 4, 12 pm – 4pm
This spring, Point Pleasant Beach is bringing the country to the coast! BBQ, Beer & Boots kicks off the Summer season — a backyard-style BBQ and beer festival with a country twist, right in the heart of downtown. Live country music, incredible food, cold beer, and good vibes for the whole family.
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 710 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
VetFest Music and Food Truck Festival
May 4, 12 pm – 7 pm
The festival will feature New Jersey’s top bands and over a dozen local food trucks, all in support of Community Hope. There will also be Two Bounce houses for the kids (free with entry) and a Beer Garden. Proceeds from this event will benefit Community Hope’s Veterans Programs to end veteran homelessness.
Dave Waks Memorial Park, 39 Barbour Pond Rd, Wayne, NJ
Cost: $5+
Hot Rods & Harleys
May 10, 11 am – 7 pm
The annual Hot Rods & Harleys event is revving up for another spectacular day of family fun! Join for a celebration of classic cars, motorcycles, live music, and local food vendors.
Downtown Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
Maywood’s Chow Down Food Truck Fest & Vendor Pop-Up
May 10, 12 pm – 7 pm
Maywood’s Food Truck Festival takes place on Saturday, May 10, from 12-7 PM in the Myron Parking Lot, featuring top NJ food trucks, a vendor pop-up, live music, a kids zone, and a beer garden. Enjoy gourmet, international, and boardwalk-style eats with outdoor seating available. Admission is free—bring a chair and stay for the fun.
205 Maywood Ave, Maywood, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
Hackettstown International Day and Maifest
May 10, 12 pm – 5 pm
Come support your local artists, crafters, shops, eateries & beer brewers during the Hackettstown Maifest & International Day celebration! This is a family-friendly event with live entertainment, activities, business specials, and vendors by the Marketspace. Join this festive celebration highlighting Hackettstown’s diverse culture with an assortment of cuisine and craft beers. Enjoy browsing an array of local artists work. The festival will take place on Valentine and Grand Avenues. Free to enter.
200 4th Ave, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free
BBQ and Soul Food Festival
May 10, 12 pm – 7 pm
The event, proudly supporting the Rotary Club of New Brunswick, celebrates the best in American cuisine, featuring smoky BBQ and Southern soul food. The event will offer an array of BBQ dishes like ribs, brisket, fried chicken, mac ‘n’ cheese, collard greens, and more. Attendees can also enjoy live music, with details to be announced soon. The family-friendly day includes a Kids Zone with bounce houses, a bungee trampoline, a rock wall, a kids’ driving course, face painters, and more
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $7, kids 10 and under are free
Jersey City Tequila & Mezcal Festival
May 10, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long with Jersey City Tequila Fest. Featuring over 100 styles of tequila, mezcal and more.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $70
Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase
May 14, 5 pm – 8 pm
Enjoy a taste of mouth-watering food samplings and decadent dessert bites from dozens of the Wildwoods’ finest restaurants and specialty shops. All proceeds benefit the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation and scholarships for area high school students. An auction of fantastic prizes will be held.
3320 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $40
Annual Greek Festival
May 15 – 18
World-famous cuisine, culture, music, and hospitality. There will be fun for the entire family including carnival games, cooked and grilled food, desserts and pastries, ouzo, beer, and live Greek music and dancing.
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Rd. Paramus, NJ
Cost: Free
New Jersey Seafood Festival
May 16 – 18
This popular family-friendly event offers an ultimate feast of crowd-pleasing fare — from gumbo, lobster rolls, and jambalaya, to coconut shrimp, crab legs, conch fritters, and more. In addition to some great seafood, live music is also a big part of the Belmar Seafood Festival. The lineup of bands includes popular area musicians performing live during all three days of the festival.
Pyanoe Plaza and Pyanoe Plaza Parking lot, Belmar, NJ
Cost: Free
Keansburg Food Truck Festival
May 17, 2 pm – 7 pm
Join the fun for 4th Annual Food Truck Festival. 2pm-5pm DJ’ing will be No limit Entertainment. 5pm-7pm will be live music from Aftermath. Beer Garden provided by Grin brewing. FREE face painting, balloon artist, bounce house and more.
1 Beachway Ave, Keansburg, NJ
Cost: Free
Rhythm & Brews
May 17, 3 pm – 9 pm
The Rhythm returns, and the Brews too.. LOCAL Music -LOCAL Artisans -LOCAL Food and -LOCAL Brews. This kick-ass Music Festival takes place on Station Ave. in super HIP, historic downtown Haddon Heights! The 500 and 600 block of Station Ave. will be open to “FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY” for this event! A stage will be set for Music and additional music will be added in random places on the ave. The avenue will be lined with libations-Food Trucks- Live performances-and festival lovers. Cups/tickets can be purchased at the door day of. One dollar from each cup sold will go to Pediatric Cancer awareness.
Station Ave, Haddon Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
MayFest
May 17 & 18, 10 am – 5 pm
Historic Smithville host’s over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations and much more! All of this is in addition to their 50 Shoppes, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, 7 eateries, and antique arcades that are located at the Village year-round!
Smithville Village, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival
May 17 & 18, 11 am – 7 pm
The Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival is a two-day celebration that features yummy vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good times
Bradley Park, 101-199 5th Ave Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $15 – $25
World Food Extravaganza
May 17 & 18, 11 am – 7 pm
A two-day celebration of global flavors, music, and entertainment! The event features over 20 food vendors offering authentic dishes from around the world, bringing an EPCOT-style experience to New Jersey. On Saturday, May 17, attendees can enjoy country music from the Brian Dean Moore Band and more, while Sunday, May 18, will feature an exciting lineup, including the Super Stars of UWA Elite Pro Wrestling. A selection of international beer, wine, and hard seltzers will be available. Tickets are $10 online or $20 for a two-day pass, with door prices at $15 per day or $25 for the weekend. Children under 10 enter for free, and parking is also free. Proudly sponsored by New Jersey 101.5 and 94.5 WPST, this event promises a weekend of great food, music, and fun for the whole family.
Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $15 per person per day $25 for a 2-day pass All children under 12 are free
Laurita Winery’s Baconfest
May 3 & 4, Saturday from 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday from 11 am – 7 pm
This family event features a pair of wines with the many food offerings available from onsite food trucks! Wine and dine while listening to top live musical artists all weekend. There will be live bands, face painting, vineyard wagon tours, and fireworks at dusk.
Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ
Tickets: $13 in advance and $15 at the door
Highlands Roar on the River
May 17 & 18, 12 pm – 6pm
The Highlands Business Partnership, OPA – Offshore Powerboat Association, and Jersey Shore Boat Racing Present Roar on the River, on the Highlands Waterfront, May 17th & 18th. The festivities kick off in Veterans Park with JSBR skiff racing and Roar on the River Fest, where you will find food vendors, specialty vendors, live entertainment, and a wine and beer garden. The OPA Race Series will take place on Sunday, May 18th. It can be viewed from Highlands waterfront establishments, which will offer race day specials and VIP Packages. These packages allow attendees to get an up-close view of this action-packed event. Race fans can visit the “Pit” at the Seastreak Overflow Lot, 348 Shore Drive (formerly Doris & Ed’s Restaurant). The pit will be open to the public, and fans can get autographs and photos with the drivers and view the boats.
Veterans Park 51 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Collingswood May Fair
May 24, 10 am – 5 pm
What began in 1979 as a small “clothesline art exhibit” now encompasses more than a mile of the business district along Haddon Avenue. Multiple stages of live music will feature blues, rock, folk, and more. A schedule will be posted closer to the actual date of the event. An antique & classic auto show adds to the festival’s appeal. Visitors will also find several Food Courts complimenting the downtown restaurants and cafés. There will be everything from pulled pork to fancy desserts! May Fair also welcomes the return of the renowned Collingswood Farmers Market offering “Jersey Fresh” produce, flowers, and more sold in a delightful open-air atmosphere.
601 Haddon Avenue Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival
May 24 – 26
This Memorial Day weekend, Monmouth Park’s biggest event – the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival – is back on its normal date and back to its normal size. Come enjoy 35 of the Jersey Shore’s most mouth-watering food trucks. Sample everything from lobster rolls to Mac & Cheese to fried oreos. Amazing food, great music, live horse racing, and much more
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport NJ
Cost: $6
Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival
May 24 – 26
The festival includes crafters, food, live music, and Family Fun, long the promenade with entertanment both Days. Parade on Saturday, at 10am and runs along Ocean Ave.
Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach, NJ
Cost: Free
New Jersey Jerk Fest
May 25, 1 pm – 7 pm
This event features Caribbean cuisine, live music, and good vibes It’s a celebration of all things “jerk.” from spicy jerk chicken to flavorful jerk pork, Jerk Fish, Jerk Goat, Jerk Oxtail & Jerk Ice Cream there will be something for everyone to enjoy. There will be food trucks, food and beverage vendors, crafts, merchandise for sale, live music, kids’ activities, and more.
Boyd Park, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Tickets: $15 – $60
The Arc of Warren County Food Truck and Music Fest
May 31, 12 pm – 7 pm
Supporting the incredible work of The Arc of Warren County, this event at Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown, NJ, on May 31, 2025, promises a day of fantastic food, family fun, and community celebration. Guests can enjoy delicious offerings from 11 food trucks, live music by the Brian Dean Moore Band, and craft beers and czeltzers from Czig Meister Brewery Company. The event features activities for all ages, including games, pony visits, and a free interactive kids’ zone by Mega Bite Events, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family.
Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: $8, 10 and under are free
