Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 12th – 14th, 2018
So many events this weekend…almost too difficult to choose a top ten! From the Jersey City Wine Fest (Psst I have a coupon), the Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show, beer festivals like the Central Jersey Beer Festival, and New Brunswick’s Oktoberfest there’s PLENTY to do this weekend.
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Bonus!! Be sure to check me out at the Sharks and Crafts Handmade Market at Adventure Aquarium! A family-friendly handmade craft market at Adventure Aquarium! More than 30 New Jersey and Philadelphia area artisans will set up shop selling their treasures among the sea-life. Your ticketed admission includes entry to the craft market. Enjoy a full day of Sharks and Crafts – It’s arts and crafts like you’ve never seen before! Adventure Aquarium is home to the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States.
Date: Saturday, October 13 & 14, 2018 from 9:30am to 5pm (I will only be there on the 13th)
Address: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive Camden NJ
Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 12th – 14th, 2018:
South Jersey Pumpkin Show
A three-day family fall festival, now in its 15th year! Festival goers will enjoy artists, craftsmen, contests, costumed dog parade, amusement rides, and pumpkin activities, Headless Horsemen, Wine Sampling and Fall Home Show.
Date: October 12th – 14th, 2018
Address: Salem County Fairgrounds, Woodstown, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, $5 per car load
Rockaway Food Truck & Music Festival
The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into Rockaway Borough. Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day! 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Fall day.Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, 4 legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Dogs are welcome!
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11am-7pm
Address: Rockaway Borough Firemans Field; 144 Beach Street, Rockaway, NJ
Cost: $5 Per Person (Kids Under 10 Free)
Jersey City Wine Fest
Wine Fest is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines from around the world. Travel the world of wine at Harborside’s waterfront property. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018; from 6pm to 9:30pm
Address: Harborside JC; Christopher Columbus Dr – Hudson River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Tickets, use code NJISNTBORING for $15 off
2018 Apple Festival at Kirby’s Mill
Apples are returning again in October to Kirby’s Mill! Over 100 Craft Booths, Food, Demonstrations, Music, Children’s Activities. Apple Products, Apple Cider, Ciider Donuts and much more.
Dates: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 9am to 4pm
Address: 275 Church Rd Medford NJ
Cost: Free
Harvest, Honey, & Garlic Festival
Come celebrate Sussex County’s agriculture, ecology, and arts & heritage at the 9th Annual Harvest, Honey, & Garlic Festival. Visit the farmers market to buy fresh, local products including honey, garlic, produce, cheese, wine, and so much more. Stop by the Sussex County Beekeepers Association to see educational displays along with an array of beeswax products & local honey. For those into all things garlic, you’ll have plenty to choose from with the Garden State Garlic Growers.
Dates: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 10am to 4pm
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Free
Central Jersey Beer Festival
Taste over 150 beers for 4 hours! Listen to Live Music, Meet Brewers, Enjoy a Cash bar and Food Vendors from 1 til 6pm
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 11:45am to 6pm
Address: Mercer County Park Festival Grounds; 1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: $10 – $80
New Brunswick 2nd Annual Oktoberfest 2018
Oktoberfest is a fall celebration of music, food and community held in the New Brunswick City Center. Enjoy a variety of local and traditional food, craft brews to German beers and vendors that will keep your interest. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of free kid’s activities, music, games, a photo booth and so much more! Party-goers are encouraged to get into the Oktoberfest spirit by wearing their best dirndl or lederhosen. The fun continues with live music throughout the day including; the School of Rock, the Pepperville Band, and more, along with traditional German music!
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: New Brunswick City Market; 109 Church St, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Atlantic City Beer & Whiskey Festival
Don’t Miss Tropicana Atlantic City’s annual Beer and Whiskey Festival… 60 Beers & 30 Whiskeys with live entertainment by The GoodManFiske Band
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 from 2pm to 8pm
Address: Tropicana Atlantic City; 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $30 in advance or $35 at the door
Secaucus Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo
The GFAF Expos are the greatest events on earth for those living a gluten-free or allergen-friendly lifestyle. Sample hundreds of products, meet with local & national brands, receive coupons and attend informative presentations by top-notch speakers. The Expos are a fun, family-friendly, educational and safe place made just for you!
Dates: October 13th & 14th, 2018 from 10am to 3pm
Address: Meadowlands Exposition Center; 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $5 – $35
Stafford Fall Wine Festival
It’s a celebration of Fall at the Jersey Shore! Sample nearly 100 wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries at the 7th Annual Stafford Fall Wine Festival, October 13 and 14 at Manahawkin Lake Park, Manahawkin. 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.
Date: October 13th & 14th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Manahawkin Lake Park; 31 Route 9 (North Main Street), Stafford Township, N
Cost: $12 to $15, Under 21 Free
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