Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 24th – 26th, 2020

January 21, 2020 newjerseyisntboring

What a weekend! Be sure to check out the first annual Mac and Cheese Mayhem in Morristown, Mount Holly’s yearly Fire and Ice Festival, Wassailing the Apple Trees in Princeton and much more! Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 24th – 26th, 2020.

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for January 24th – 26th, 2020:

Featured Event!

Mac & Cheese Mayhem
January 25, 11AM – 8PM
“Mac” your calendars! Mac and cheese lovers rejoice! Your dreams have come true. Can you think of any better way to spend the day than trying different variations of mac and cheese? Experience gourmet, chef-inspired twists on your childhood favorite.
Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $5

Fire & Ice Festival
January 25, 10AM – 4PM
Downtown Mount Holly will host a Fire & Ice Festival that features ice carvers who will transform 300-pound blocks of ice into beautiful crystalline works of art. Take lots of photos and be sure to use the hashtag: #FandINJ.
Downtown Mount Holly, NJ
Cost: Free

Garden State Comic Fest: Winter Edition
January 25, 10AM – 6PM
A throwback comic event to the ones of days past with a little something for everyone.
130 State Route 10, East Hanover, NJ

Atlantic City Weekly Wing Wars 2020
January 25, 1PM – 4PM
Chicken wings are like opinions — it seems like these days everyone’s got one. But simply having wings on your menu doesn’t make them great. Nah — a truly great wing is created with love …. It’s created with passion and paired with the most perfect of dipping sauces. A truly great wing will inspire folks to lick the bowl clean, throw back the last bit of bleu cheese like it was a shot of whiskey and stand for a moment in stunned silence before dropping to their knees to pay homage to this, the king of all bar foods. So which wing reigns supreme in South Jersey? We are about to find out. It’s time for Atlantic City Weekly’s Wing Wars IV! At 1 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 21 of the top spots in the area (plus a few possible out of towners) will go head to head at Golden Nugget Atlantic City’s Grand Ballroom to decide who is really the top bird.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30

Canal and River Walk
January 25, 2PM
Explore two historic canals and cross the Delaware River on this scenic and informative 2-mile, guided walking tour. See the lift lock and the outlet lock on New Jersey’s D&R Canal and learn how canal boats crossed the river from New Hope to Lambertville. Enjoy the river vistas and then follow the Delaware Canal to Lock 11 and its Locktender’s House where hot chocolate and cookies will be waiting.
Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge St., Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free

12th Annual Chili & Chowder Cook-off for Charity
January 25, 6:30PM – 10PM
St. James Men of Charity will host their 12th annual Chili & Chowder Cook-off for Charity on Saturday January 25, 2019 – 6:30PM in Chapel Auditorium. The proceeds of the event will benefit local acts of kindness and service performed by the Men of Charity. There will be homemade chilies and chowders made by individuals and local professionals. Attendees (adults only) will have a chance to taste many varieties of chili and chowder and vote for their favorite of each. Beer, wine and soft drinks will also be offered. Live music will be provided by Joe Arbadji.
St. James Men of Charity, 184 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ
Cost: Tickets are only $45 in advance or $50 at the door the night of the event and include all food and drink.

Meadowlands Racetrack Chili Cook-off
January 25, 8PM – 10PM
Annual chilli and salsa competition where the winner can win big money! Chili is free to taste and the public can watch and wager on live horse racing starting at 7:15pm!
Meadowlands Racetrack, 1 Racetrack Dr, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free

Jersey Shore Comic Book Show
January 26, 10AM – 4PM
Getting sick and tired of the snow and being shut in? Want to bust loose? Well then come on out to the Jersey Shore Comic Book “Cabin Fever” Show on Sunday, January 26, 2020. More Comics, Toys, Anime, Non-Sport Cards, Manga, Lego, Funko Pops, Records, Sci-Fi, Horror, Jewelry, Collectibles and so much MORE!!!!
Toms River Elks Lodge, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Cost: $4, Kids 12 and under are free

6th Annual Chocolate, Wine, and More
January 26, 12PM – 4PM
Join us at iPlay America and enjoy the sweeter side of life at Central Jersey’s 6th Annual Chocolate, Wine, and More. A perfect time to indulge in chocolate and enchant your palate with wine and chocolates, this event is open to anyone who is looking to make their Sunday afternoon a little sweeter! Tickets include access to sweet samples and shopping opportunities that the whole family can enjoy! Adult tickets also include (4) wine samples from a variety of wine options; additional drinks may be purchased at venue bar. Ticket available for purchase in advance and at the door.
iPlay America, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $10, Free for kids 12 and under

Wassailing the Apple Trees
January 26, 1PM – 4PM
Raise a glass of hot cider with us as Terhune Orchards honors the trees that give us our wonderful apples. The ancient British tradition of wassailing the apple trees to protect them from harm is a popular winter celebration at Terhune Orchards that you won’t want to miss! Activities include singing, dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise and New Year. Warm yourself next to our bonfire (marshmallow roasting included) or in our store. Live music will be performed all afternoon. The festivities are FREE and open to the public, young and old
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free

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