Toms River’s Food Fest is Back with a Twist!

Toms River Food Fest is back for its 7th year on Saturday, May 6th from 11am to 8 pm in downtown Toms River on Washington Street. Rain date is Sunday, May 7th.

Enjoy a fun filled day in Toms River with a variety of gourmet food trucks, arts and crafts and vendor booths, children’s rides and live entertainment from four great bands. Guests can sample barbeque, seafood, empanadas, gyros, seafood and more.  Those with a sweet tooth can snack on funnel cake, fried Oreos and cupcakes.

Beyond food, guests can also go shopping as the festival includes a number of businesses and vendors with merchandise for sale. For the younger crowd, there will be kid-friendly rides, a rock climbing wall and face-painting. The children’s rides are provided as a free attraction, sponsored by Pine Belt Automotive.  The event will also feature DJ’s from Greater Media, 100.1 WJRZ and 95.9 WRAT, who will be emcees on the stage throughout the day.  They will have prizes and giveaways at their booth.

Recreation Director Jared Tate said, “Toms River Food Fest offers something for everyone; live music, gourmet food from great food trucks, free kids rides and shopping. The event grows bigger every year.  We are hoping for nice weather and a great turnout.”

Admission is free and open to the public.  Just pay as you eat!  The 21 and over crowd is invited to the beer and wine garden, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company #1.  As we want to provide a fun, safe, family friendly environment, we will not permit pets into the festival grounds.  Pursuant to NJAC 8:24, live animals shall not be permitted on the premises of a retail food establishment.  Properly authorized service animals are allowed.

“This year we are proud to celebrate our Township’s 250th anniversary.  The committee has planned some special additions and surprises”, added Tate.

Parking is free behind the Municipal Building or at the Ocean County parking garage, located at 129 Hooper Avenue, about 1 ½ blocks. Free parking is also available on lot at West Water and Irons Streets.

For additional information on Toms River Food Fest, check out their Website