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Top Ten Events for October 8 – 10, 2021

October 5, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

We are all in on October! From food events like the Greek Agora Festival to the return of the South Jersey Pumpkin Festival there’s SO MANY things we can all do this weekend in NJ.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 8 – 10, 2021:

Greek Agora Food Festival
October 7 – 10
The largest Wine & Food Festival in the Delaware Valley! Since 1974, the Greek Agora signature event kicks off with all-day festivals of food, wine, music, dance and song. The four-day-long festival is an annual initiative of the Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ which, every October, stages a number of events that represent the Greek way of life.
615 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ

Apple Festival at Kirby’s Mill
October 9, 9AM – 4PM
Each year the Annual Apple Festival returns to historic Kirby’s Mill in Medford. Hosted by the Medford Historical Society and Presented by ShopRite of Medford, the event draws more than 15,000 visitors to browse 120+ hand-made crafters, plus great food, apple cider, apple baked goods, signature apple cider donuts made on-site and specially made apple ice cream. Popular Medford Historical Society apple butter is also available each year. Add live music which plays throughout the day making it a memorable event for all.
275 Church Rd Medford NJ

Annual Sussex County Harvest Honey and Garlic Festival
October 9, 10AM – 4PM
This family festival is a celebration of agritourism, ecotourism and arts & heritage tourism.
The Festival will include local artisans, crafters and vendors plus displays highlighting northern New Jersey’s great open spaces and natural history. For kids there’ll be a hay ride, pumpkin painting, face painting and crafts.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road Branchville, NJ

Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
October 9, 9AM – 5PM
This annual family event features over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, and more. In the evening, fireworks over the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street.
6th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave., Ocean City, NJ

The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
October 9, 11AM – 8PM. Rain date Oct 10
Formerly known as Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents a food and music street fair featuring a full day of fantastic food options, music, shopping and more. The festival will take place in Downtown Wildwood starting at Byrne Plaza along Pacific Avenue between Oak and Schellenger Avenues in Wildwood. The festival will include live music, delicious food, messy pie-eating contests, craft vendors and much more. The festival will provide fun for the kids with a “Kids Korner,” open from noon – 5 p.m., featuring games, pumpkin painting, and inflatable bounce houses. The festival is FREE to attend.
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave. Wildwood City, NJ

Central Jersey Beer & Wine Fest
October 9, 12PM – 6PM
Taste over 175 beers and wines for 4 hours (1:00 -5:00). Listen to Live Music, Meet Brewers, Enjoy Food Vendors from 1 til 6pm. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. Must be 21+ to enter
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $15 – $50

Belleville Food Truck & Music Fest
October 9, 3PM – 10PM
Belleville’s Food Truck & Music Fest, featuring a Classic Car Show will feature 15+ quality Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer Garden, Face Painting and a Classic Car Show.
Franklin Ave, Belleville, NJ
Cost: $5, Kids under 12 are Free

South Jersey Pumpkin Show
October 9 & 10
This 2-day fall festival will be packed full of family fun! Rocky Mountain Carver Joe Wenal, Kelsey Coan, Acoustic Acbrobat, American Grim, Country Line Dancing the Sharp Way, Hayrides, Pumpkin Dessert Contest, Little Miss Pumpkin Show Pageant, live bands, Food Court, Wine Sales, Fall Home Show, rows and rows of Craftsmen, Amusement Rides, scarecrows on exhibit, painted rock hunt for kids, Pony Rides, Headless Horsemen and truckload of pumpkins and mums for sale.
Salem County Fairgrounds, Woodstown, NJ
Cost:$5 per carload

Stafford Fall Wine Festival
October 9 & 10
Celebrate Fall at the Jersey Shore! Sample nearly 100 wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries. Enjoy the beautiful lake-front setting while sampling an array of wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries, browsing crafters, vendors and food. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the music.
Manahawkin Train Station Museum aka. Heritage Park, 49 West Bay Avenue, Stafford Township, NJ
Cost: $20 – $35

Grand Harvest Autumn Wine Festival
October 9 & 10, 12PM – 5PM
The Grand Harvest Wine Festival, is a chance to celebrate a wonderful time of the year! There is no better place to enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon with NJ wine than on the grounds of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. Once you spend a day at this event you will know why so many mark their calendars every year for this fabulous seasonal festival. There is nothing like sitting in the backfield surrounded by autumn leaves, listening to fabulous bands, enjoying great wine, browsing our artisan crafters, and just relaxing with family & friends. 12 NJ Wineries always embrace this event as a time to “salute autumn’ and unveil some of their newest offerings for the fall season. The Grand Harvest is also proud to feature culinary cuisine from some of the best gourmet food trucks around. This year is also no exception it will feature great bands and artisan crafters. So come for a chance to meet the winemakers and stay for an afternoon of great wine, savory foods, and beautiful crafts.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Under 21 is free

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