Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 4th – 6th, 2019

October 1, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

It’s the first weekend of October so get ready for witches, pumpkins, and Oktoberfests. Celebrate the weekend with Historic Smithville’s Annual Oktoberfest, LBI’s Annual Chowderfest Cook Off, the Blackwood Pumpkin Festival and much more!

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5th Annual Gone to the Dogs Craft Fair & Family Festival
October 5, 10AM – 4PM
There will be approx. 100 artists, crafters & vendors PLUS several food trucks, beer tent, carnival games, pet contests, inflatables, New Life Animal Rescue ALUMNI STRUT, adoptable dogs, a well-known HUGE prize auction with over 100 high-value prizes, 50/50 raffle, and so much more!!! Friendly, leashed, well-behaved dogs allowed – please NO retractable leashes! And this year the event will kick off with a 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk!! Check-in begins at 8am and the race starts at 9:30!! Link to register for the run / walk is here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Columbus/GonetotheDogs5K1Mile
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Route 206 Columbus NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Witches, Wizards & Wands Festival
October 5, 11AM – 5PM
Come in costume for a day of magic and mystery at The Historic Village at Allaire. Stroll the village for this spellbinding event with our enchanting historic buildings and trees in full Autumn bloom.. This NEW event combines ghosts of wizards-past and fun activities for the entire family.
* Wand, Witches Hat & Candle Making Activities
* Strolling Magic Performances
* Enchanting Bubble Fairy
* Spellbinding Wizards and Witches
* Potions & Herbalist Station
* Fortune Telling & Palmistry
* Dog Costume Parade
* Food Trucks
The Historic Village at Allaire, Allaire State Park 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, NJ
Cost: Adult $8, Kids $4

Wildwoods Food and Music Festival
October 5, 11AM – 8PM
Free Street Fair on Atlantic Avenue between Schellenger and Wildwoods Avenue. Food and Craft Vendors, Kids Corner, Beer Garden, Pie Eating Contest, Two Stages of Bands featuring Animal House Band, 99 Reasons, Sassfaction Band Practice and Club Phred
Atlantic Avenue Between Wildwood & Schellenger Avenues, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free

Highlands Oktoberfest
October 5, 2PM – 9PM
The feel-good spirit of Highland’s Oktoberfest is modeled on the traditional Munich, Germany Oktoberfest with an emphasis on eating, drinking and being merry while providing something for everyone. Authentic German food, live music, dancing and entertainment!
Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest
October 5, 6PM – 9PM
Hosted by New Jersey’s #1 Zoo, Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest supporters are able to enjoy a live Oompah Band and sample dozens and dozens of seasonal brews from around the corner and around the world, all set to the backdrop of the beautiful Essex County Turtle Back Zoo (560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052). In addition to traditional music and beers there will be local craft and food vendors on site. Ales ‘N Tails is a benefit for the Essex County Parks Foundation.
Turtle Back Zoo;560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest
October 5 & 6, 10AM – 5PM
For those in the know, Smithville’s Oktoberfest tradition has become synonymous with great food and family fun.Smithville presents over 100 Juried Crafters, an International Food Court, Music, Kids Activities, non- Profit organizations and more. All of this food and fun in addition to over 60 shoppes, Carousel rides, Train rides, Paddle boats, 7 eateries, and antique arcades that grace the Smithville Village year round!
Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits
October 5 & 6
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door

Chowderfest Cook Off Classic
October 5 & 6
Unlimited tasting of Manhattan, New England and Creative Seafood Chowders with a wide variety of beers, hard ciders on tap and new for the thirtieth, Barefoot wine! Multiple live music line up and family entertainment throughout the day!!
Taylor Avenue Ball Field, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: GA $30, Children’s Tickets (Ages 4-12) $10, VIP Tickets $65.

Fall Float Festival
October 6, 10AM – 4PM
It’s back! The Family Float Festival returns to Smithville Park this Fall. Canoe or kayak on the Rancocas Creek from Smithville Park to Mount Holly. Residents along the creek decorate their docks and hope to win your vote as you float! After canoeing, you’ll be shuttled back to Historic Smithville Park for an afternoon of fun-filled Fall activities. Pick a pumpkin, listen to live music, or view the art gallery. New this year will be Carve Wars. These talented artists will be on site for two days carving wooden figurines with their chainsaws. There will be a live auction at 2 PM to purchase their chainsaw carved masterpieces!
Burlington County Parks System, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton Township, NJ
Cost: Free

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
October 6, 11AM – 4PM
Enjoy a fun-filled day at the 28th Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival, presented by MainStage Center for the Arts, around Mainstage’s Academy Hall (27 S Black Horse Pike). This festival offers food, games, moon bounces, face painting, live entertainment, rides, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin carving contest, a talent contest, scare-crow building and more than 200 vendors!
27 S Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ
Cost: Free

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