NJIB’s Guide to 20+ New Jersey Food, Wine and Beer Festivals for April 2025
As April 2025 approaches, New Jersey is gearing up for a series of exciting beer, wine, and food festivals. What other state could host different festivals dedicated to Mac and Cheese, Pizza, Empanadas, Beer Runs, Mozzarella, and more? These events provide residents and visitors with the perfect opportunity to savor the Garden State’s finest flavors. This is your chance to explore local businesses and enjoy new experiences.
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New Jersey Beer, Wine and Food Festivals for April 2025:
The Weekend of April 4 – 6:
Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival
April 5, 1 pm – 5 pm
Join the Party With Purpose for a Mac & Cheese crawl you don’t want to miss! Round up your crew, bring your family, and get ready to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese creations (more on that below) from some of the best spots in Hoboken. Your ticket includes a sample of Mac & Cheese from every participating location. A portion of each ticket will benefit Party With Purpose*, a Hoboken non-profit supporting children’s initiatives
Downtown Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $15 – $40
Jersey City Night Market: Latin Food and Music Fest
April 5, 3 pm – 9 pm
Celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious and international bites, shop from our artists & artisans, dance as the DJs bring the energy.
179 Montgomery St 179 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Cinnamon Bun Run 5.2K & 10K
April 6, 10 am
Kick off the spring running season with the sweetest race around. Choose between a flat, fast 5.2K or 10K and enjoy a warm cinnamon bun at the finish line. Walkers are welcome in the 5.2K. Participants will receive a Cinnamon Bun Run Medal while supporting the St. Andreas Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families affected by neonatal encephalopathy. Medals and T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 300 registrants. Prices increase by $10 one week before the event, so register early to secure your spot.
Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: 5.2K: $38 10K: $48
Taste of North Jersey
April 7, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Get ready to indulge in the delicious flavors of North Jersey at this exciting food event. Experience a culinary journey through the diverse and mouth-watering dishes that North Jersey has to offer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to satisfy your taste buds and discover new favorite dishes.
Hilton Garden Inn, 375 Mount Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ
Cost: $40. Tickets here
The Weekend of April 11 – 13:
Rahway Taste of Spring
April 11, 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, the Rahway City Council, and the City of Rahway’s Special Improvement District invite you to get your taste buds ready for their premier Restaurant Tasting Event, happening in Downtown Rahway—the Rahway Taste of Spring! Now in its 22ndt year, this event has been widely recognized as the largest tasting event of its kind in the NJ/NY Metro Area, typically with upwards of 40 eateries and bakeries, plus an additional 40 stations of national distributors of fine wine, boutique beers and aperitifs. With live music, good food, wines and beers from all over the world, Rahway’s Taste of Spring is the place to be this April. Tickets for the Friday, April 11th event are $40 per person and will sell out fast! Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite or through the Eventbrite.
Rahway Recreation Center, 275 East Milton Avenue Rahway, NJ
Cost: $40
Asbury Park Spring Disco + Night Market
April 11, 6 pm – 11 pm
21+ event celebrating food, music and community in Asbury Park. Get ready to dance the night away withincredible DJs, indulge in mouthwatering food, and shop the best local makers, crafts and art!
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Latin Food Fest
April 13, 12 pm – 7 pm
Embark on a Latin culinary adventure at the Food Fest Fiesta at Garden State Plaza’s Nordstrom’s Lot. From noon to 7p, attendees can enjoy authentic street-style tacos, sizzling fajitas, mouthwatering arepas, empanadas, and a variety of Latin American desserts. Live Latin music and dance performances, family-friendly activities, culinary demonstrations by renowned chefs, and food contests with exciting prizes will keep the festive vibes alive.
Garden State Plaza Mall, Paramus NJ
Cost: $7 Children 5 and younger are free
The Weekend of April 18 – 20 (Easter Weekend):
Whole Lotta Empanada, Food Truck & Music Festival
April 19, 11 am – 7 pm
The City of Garfield Recreation Department proudly presents the Whole Lotta Empanada Festival. There will be 15+ Empanada Vendors all vying for the EMPY! (People’s Choice Best Empanada) Plus 12 additional Gourmet Food Trucks, offering lobster rolls, seafood, Puerto Rican, Greek, Latin, Peruvian, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, garlic knot sliders, rice balls, dessert and more.
20th Century Park, Elizabeth St, Garfield, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 5 are free
Fur Baby Food & Music Fest
April 19, 12 pm – 5:30 pm
The pet-friendly food, music, and adoption festival returns to the Burlington County Fairgrounds. The event features live music, over ten food vendors, face painting, a dog agility course, a pet costume contest, games, and shopping for both pets and their owners. Admission is free for children 10 and under, with discounted advanced tickets available. A portion of the proceeds and alcohol sales will benefit Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter, supporting local pet adoptions and animal welfare.
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $7, kids 10 and under are free
The Weekend of April 25 – 27:
Randolph Food Truck and Music Fest
April 26, 11 am – 7 pm
18 gourmet food trucks, Live Music, vendors, beer, margarita & sangria garden, kid activities including bungee trampoline, rock wall, bounce house, slide, inflatable hatchet throwing, face painting, sand art & so much more! An important Benefit for Randolph Rescue Squad.
214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Untap Spring
April 26, 11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Experience local craft beer and cocktails from NJ breweries and distilleries. Also, enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, and live music.
Veterans Park, Bayville, NJ
Cost: $7 – $10. 21 and under free
Highlands Fire Department Food Truck Event
April 26, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Highlands Fire Department is hosting a Food Truck and Vendor Event to raise funds in support of the department. Attendees can enjoy a variety of delicious foods from across New Jersey, browse more than 30 vendors offering unique boutique items, and take part in a 50/50 fundraiser benefiting the fire department. The event will also feature activities for children and an over-21 beverage garden sponsored by the firehouse. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date is set for April 27.
Highlands Fire Department, 17-1 Shore Dr, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
Oceanport Spring Festival
April 26, 12 pm – 5 pm
Get ready for a day of local makers, delicious food, craft brews, and fun activities for the kids—all with the perfect spring vibes!
910 Murphy Drive Oceanport, NJ
Cost: Free
The Original NJ Empanada Festival
April 26, 12 pm – 7 pm
The event features empanada trucks, live music, beer and wine, a bungee trampoline, bounce house, face painter, henna tattoo, sand art, and craft vendors. The event supports the Manville PBA #236, dedicated to serving the town of Manville. Don’t miss this epic culinary and entertainment adventure—grab your tickets for a day filled with flavors, fun, and fantastic entertainment.
Rustic Mall, Main Street Manville, NJ
Cost: $7. Children 5 and younger are free
The Beer Run
April 26, 12 pm
Join The Beer Run, where your fellow runners become your drinking buddies! Participants can walk or run a 5K route through a charming historic village and scenic nature trails, concluding at a craft beer festival featuring the finest beer and cuisine in New Jersey. Each ticket includes race registration, 12 small beer tastings, a souvenir glass, and admission to the festival with live music, games, and a variety of food trucks. For those who prefer not to run, festival-only tickets are available. Special designated driver tickets are also offered for those abstaining from alcohol. The event supports local breweries by exclusively purchasing beer from participating establishments and is committed to reducing environmental impact by eliminating single-use plastic.
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $45 – $75
Beach Haven Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival
April 26, 1 pm
The Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival will take place at Veteran’s Park in Beach Haven, NJ, featuring breweries from across the state. Admission is $25 for those 21 and older who wish to drink, which includes a cup and four craft beer drink tickets. Tickets can only be purchased on the day of the event via cash or credit. Non-drinkers are welcome with donation-based entry and can explore craft vendors, enjoy a variety of food trucks, listen to live music, and participate in a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds support the local volunteer fire company.
Veteran’s Bicentennial Park, 125 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: $25 for those 21+
MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K and Beer Mile
April 26, 6:30 pm
The MudHen Brewing Co. 5K & Beer Mile combines world-class running organized by DelMoSports with the exceptional beer of MudHen Brewing Co. The event offers a flat and fast course with breathtaking views of the ocean. Participants can enjoy the unique experience of running ‘down the Shore’ while savoring world-class beer. The event promises outstanding customer service, fresh air, and open space, along with a unique, closed, and safe course. Runners can expect swag and numerous awards.
127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $10 – $50
Shad Festival
April 26 & 27, 11 am – 5 pm
The Shad Festival has evolved from a local art show into a nationally recognized award-winning event. Shad Fest features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food, and family entertainment, but the two-day extravaganza also serves as a venue for local non-profit organizations to raise necessary operating funds.
Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free
Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival
April 27, 8 am – 12 pm
Run the Vineyards 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival is taking place at the amazing Bellview Winery! Fun for All Ages.Join this Fun 5 Miler, 1 Mile Kids Race (age 14 & under), or 1 Mile Walk at one of South Jersey’s favorite wineries! Bellview Winery develops their wide variety of delicious wines in the picturesque vineyard where the race begins and finishes. Enjoy the outdoor seating areas and lawn for the post-race festivities. Combine your love for the outdoors, fun exercise, and wine.
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ
Cost: $32 – $50
Paramus Food Truck Fest
April 27, 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, pups, pop ups and blankets.
700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
HabibiFest NJ
April 27, 11 am – 5 pm
HabibiFest NJ is an annual, free, family-friendly festival held in Maplewood, New Jersey, celebrating Arab culture and heritage. The festival features live performances such as dabke, belly dancing, tanoura, and live music. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food and desserts, explore a souq with local artists and vendors, and participate in interactive children’s workshops and activities.
The Woodland, Maplewood, NJ
Cost: Free
Buy Rite Beer & Wine Festival
April 27, 12 pm – 5 pm
Come and enjoy a day filled with great beer and wine at Mercer County Park. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, this event has something for everyone. Discover new flavors and indulge in your favorite brews and wines from a variety of vendors. All proceeds from this event will benefit Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation & Sarala Bathena Foundation.
Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road West Windsor Township, NJ
Cost: $50 – $60, $10 DD
United for Impact Food Truck Festival
April 27, 12 pm – 4 pm
In partnership with DowntownFreehold.com, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) is hosting the United for Impact Food Truck Festival on West Main Street in Freehold, NJ. The event is rain or shine. Guests will enjoy great food, beer, vendors and live music while supporting United Way’s critical work in the community. This event creates awareness helping to advance UWMOC’s mission to bridge the gaps to education, financial stability, and health.
West Main Street in Downtown Freehold, NJ
South Orange Downtown Food Stroll
April 27, 12 pm – 4 pm
With over a dozen restaurants serving up tastings and downtown retailers offering exclusive shopping deals, this is the perfect way to explore the best of South Orange.Restaurants will offer tastings both inside and outside their locations, creating a dynamic, can’t-miss experience throughout downtown.
Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange Village, NJ
Cost: Adults (13 & Over): $40 (Day of: $45), Seton Hall Students & Faculty: $20 (Day of: $25), Kids 12 & Under: $15 (Day of: $20), Kids Under 3: Free
Hoboken MutzFest
April 27, 1 pm – 5 pm
This family-friendly event will feature a celebration of the city’s best mutz, live music by Rostafa, a cannoli-eating contest, a mozzarella stick eating contest, and a Sinatra sing-along. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hoboken Bike Camp for individuals with disabilities, as well as the Hoboken Family Alliance and its various community initiatives.
400 14th Street Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $50 GA, $100 VIP. Kids 12 and under are free
