Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 27th – 29th, 2018

April 24, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

It’s finally feeling like Spring! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 27th – 29th, 2018:

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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.

Top Ten New Jersey Events for April 27th – 29th, 2018:

East Coast Comic Con – April 27th – 29th
Comic convention at Meadowlands Exhibition Center N.J. featuring top comic creators, comic, toy dealers, cosplay contest.
Dates: April 27th – 29th, 2018
Address: Meadowland Expo Center; Secaucus, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Westfield Hops – April 28th
Over 100 styles of craft brew beer & cider samples, great music from Stereo junkies, access to great food, vendors, games & merchandise.
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 6pm to 10pm
Address: Westfield Armory; 500 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ
Cost: Tickets Get $20 off with Code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING

Bayonne Food Truck Fest – April 28th
A fun-filled day of drinks, bands, face painting, and of course 20+ food trucks.
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 12pm to 6pm
Address: 22 – 24th Streets & Avenue, Bayonne, NJ
Cost: Free Admission

Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Skylands Stadium – April 28th
Eat, drink, and be merry at the second annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018! Two great festivals into one HUGE event and it all takes place right ON THE FIELD at Skylands Stadium. This all-day party featuring food, drinks, live music, games, and shopping is fun for the whole family. Children 12 and under are FREE. Parking is also FREE
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 12pm to 7pm
Address: Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Pl, Augusta, New Jersey
Cost: $5 Entry

The Bridgewater Beer Festival – April 28th
The Bridgewater Beer Festival is at it again. They are standing out from the normal Beer fest this year with an emphasis on barrel aged beers and limited releases. Quality over quantity. See Facebook Event for updated breweries!
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 7pm to 10pm
Address: 775 Talamini Road; Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: $10 to $60 Use code NJISNTBORING for $20 off

Smithville Renaissance Faire – April 28th & 29th
Join the players of the New Jersey Renaissance Faire and travel back to the days of yore and merry Olde England as the Historic Village of Smithville is transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the English Renaissance. The good Duke of Northumberland has decreed merriment for all. This event is fun for the whole family and includes comedy, tragedy, sword fighting, dance, song, knights, jesters and so much more. Also stroll amongst the wares of the local vendors and traveling merchants sporting historical gifts and finely crafted items
Dates: April 28th & 29th, 2018
Address: 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, New Jersey
Cost: Free

Allaire BBQ & Brew Festival – April 28th & 29th
3rd annual BBQ and Beer Fest, with TWO days of hops and hogs in the village!
A fun day with…

A Beer Garden
Award winning BBQ – (menu items priced individually)

Historic Craft Demonstrations (Blacksmith, Carpentry, Tinsmith, Fibre Arts)
Food Trucks
Interactive activities for patrons of all ages at the historic Row House and Blast Furnace

Unique Crafters
18th and 19th century games
Live music

Hearth Cooking at the Manager’s House and “baking program” at the Bakery

Experience 19th century industrial community life with our period dressed historical interpreters, while you enjoy the festival! Explore the historic buildings, craft shops, retail stores, and village grounds. Listen to live music and enjoy some good barbecue with family and friends! The Historic Village at Allaire has partnered with Spark Market Solutions to give you a great day in the Spring to get out of the house and have a good time.
Dates: April 28th & 29th, 2018; 11am to 5pm
Address: 4265 Atlantic Avenue Farmingdale, NJ
Cost: $10

Salty, Sweet and some Heat – April 28th & 29th
First annual Salty, Sweet and some Heat Food Sampling Event! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and local food vendors.
Dates: April 28th & 29th 2018 from 11am-4pm
Address: Oasis Family Farm; 3 Circle Dr, Robbinsville, New Jersey
Cost: $8 adult, $3 kids

Waretown Spring Wine Festival – April 28th & 29th
On Saturday, April 28, through Sunday, April 29, festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors, food vendors, and a children’s play area. The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. ET., rain or shine.
Dates: April 28th & 29th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Wells Mills County Park – 905 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, New Jersey
Cost: $20 to $40

UNCORK Spring – April 28th & 29th
This 2-day festival will feature sampling from New Jersey wineries, delicious food trucks, artisan crafters, entertaining live music and that’s not all; we’ll have fun activities for the kids to do, while you sip the day away. After all, life is short. Wine not TREAT YO’SELF?!
Dates: April 28th & 29th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 1668 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate