Reminder! These Great Events are Happening this Weekend!

Red Bank Cocktail Week – Now – Aug 17

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Monster Mania Con – August 15th – 17th

MONSTER-MANIA CON provides horror film fans the best opportunity to meet the biggest names in all of horror history. MONSTER-MANIA CON offers fans the chance to get autographs, participate in Q&A sessions with the stars, shop our large dealers area and watch films til 2AM.

Address: Crowne Plaza – 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill
Dates: August 15th – 17th, 2014
To get tickets click here
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“Truck”erton: Food Truck & Brew Fest –  Aug 16

Tuckerton Seaport has added a brand new event to our summer line-up. Join us as Tuckerton become “Truck”erton with 20 food trucks rolling in to serve up food and fun. From 11am to 7pm, the Seaport will have live entertainment and programs perfect for the whole family.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2014; 11am to 7pm
Address: Tuckerton Seaport;  120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Cost: $8 for Adults, $6 for Seniors (age 62 and older), $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5.
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Beachfest II Craft Show – August 16

Over 100 artists & crafters displaying their items for purchase. Food and entertainment onsite.

Date: Saturday, Aug 16th, 2014; 9am to 4pm
Address: Bicentennial Park; Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Cost: Free to attend
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Demarest Farms Wine Festival – August 16 & 17

Featuring 10 award winning vineyards! Living music, food and more.

Dates: August 16th and 17th, 2014; 11am to 6pm – Rain or Shine
Address: Demarest Farms; 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ
Cost: $12, includes souvenir glass and unlimited tastings
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Vintage North Jersey Wine & Food Festival – Aug 16 & 17

Vintage North Jersey, a collaboration of northern New Jersey wineries, announces its first Wine & Food festival to be held at one of the oldest north Jersey wineries – Four Sisters Winery. Take a ride out through beautiful northern New Jersey and experience some fine wines, local flavors and local bands at one centrally located venue. Wineries will be paired with local specialty food selections, some of which are produced on the vineyards themselves. Wineries include Ventimiglia Vineyards, Cava Vineyard and Winery, Brook Hollow Winery, Villa Milagro Vineyards, Beneduce Vineyards, Old York Cellars, Unionville Vineyards, Hopewell Valley Vineyards and Terhune Orchard Vineyards and Winery.

Dates: August 16th & 17th, 2014; 12p, to 5pm
Address: Four Sisters Winery; 783 County Rd. 519, Belvidere, NJ 07823
Cost: $20; includes tasting and a wine glass. Tickets for non-drinkers and children 12-20 are $15 and children under 12 are free
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Collingswood Crafts & Fine Arts Festival – Aug 16 & 17

Come to the Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival held along historic Haddon Avenue in downtown Collingswood on the third weekend in August each year. More than 150 crafters and fine artists from throughout the United States will offer their latest works at the 9th Annual Festival! Selected by a jury each year, these respected artisans will offer contemporary works of wood, clay, glass, metal and fiber for sale – the newest in hand crafted and exciting visual art.

Dates: August 16th & 17th, 2014; 10am to 5pm
Address: Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
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Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook Off – Aug 16 & 17

Shore Chefs compete for the best crab cake award and the coveted People’s Choice Award in the Crab Cake Cook-Off. Taste fare from your favorite local restaurants. Crab cakes, fried catfish, and lobster rolls are just a few of the favorites that will be back for 2014. Live music will be provided by Kelso Clubhouse.

Dates: August 16th & 17th, 2014
Address: Monmouth Park; 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
Cost: Unclear. Looks like it’s free to attend, pay for food.
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New Jersey Collectors Con – Sunday, August 17

An all new convention based in New Jersey, focusing on Collectors.They will have a dealer room, events and guests that cater to the needs and wants of collectors for all things – Toys, Action Figures, Comic Books, Video Games, Memorabilia, and more.

Address: Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – 2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill
Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2014
Cost: Early Admission 8am to 10am $20.00; General Admission 10am to 4pm $10.00