Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 5th – 7th, 2018

October 2, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

Oh hey, October! What an amazing weekend of things to do in New Jersey! From the Morristown Big Brew Beer Festival, the Highland’s 18th Annual Oktoberfest, the Grand Harvest Wine Festival, and the Greek Agora Food Festival which is the largest Wine & Food Festival in the Delaware Valley!

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Top Ten New Jersey Events for October 5th – 7th, 2018:

Greek Agora Food Festival 2018
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.
Dates: October 4th – 7th, 2018 | 10am to 1am October 4th -6th, 11am to 10pm Oct 7th
Address: 615 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Morristown Big Brew Beer Festival
The Big Brew Beer Festival is a perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to meet and hang out.
With over 200 unique tastings it’s a great place to discover new beers and speak to brewery representatives.
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018; 2 Sessions
Address: The Morristown Armory; 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Tickets Get $20 off with code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING

Asbury Park Zombie Walk
The Asbury Park Zombie Walk is celebrating it’s 11 year anniversary on Saturday, October 6th! The NJZW took has set the Guinness World Record for the “Largest gathering of zombies” two separate times. In 2010 the record was claimed with 4,093 undead counted on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The record was later reclaimed in 2013 with 9,592 participants.
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 10am to 10pm
Address: Asbury Park Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free

18th Annual Highlands Oktoberfest
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!
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 2pm to 9pm
Address: Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

New Jersey VegFest 2018
The third annual New Jersey Vegfest will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center on October 6 & 7, 2018. The event features lots of vendors and speakers on the topic of Vegetarianism and Veganism.
Dates: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 11am to 5:30pm
Address: Meadowlands Exposition Center; 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $10 – $15

Grand Harvest Wine Festival
This 2-day festival will feature, delicious eats from the always loved food trucks, artisan crafters, entertaining live music and that’s not all; they’ll have 12 of NJ’s BEST Wineries for you to sample and purchase wine from! Grab your family and friends, layer up in your favorite sweater, and have your glass holding hand ready, because they’re celebrating the trendiest time of year with tasty wines. You’re bound to “fall” for this event.
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: 73 Kahdena Rd. Morristown, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Under 21 Free

Atlantic City Food Truck Festival
The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel presents: Annual Brighton Park Food Truck Festival. Come join an event this summer which will include Food Trucks, Beer & bands! This family friendly event will also have bounce houses, face painters, and more!
Dates: Saturday, October 6th, 2018; 12pm to 8pm and Sunday, October 7th, 2018; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Brighton Park at The Claridge – a Radisson Hotel, 123 South Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free

Cape May Wine & Music Fest 2018
The Cape May Wine & Music Fest at Hawk Haven Winery will feature live music from world class performers, wine tastings from some of New Jersey’s finest wineries, a craft beer garden that will blow your hops off, and a variety of tasty street food vendors.
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm
Address: Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery; 600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: $10 – $25

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest
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!
Dates: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Address: Historic Smillville Village, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

27th Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled day at the 27th 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!
Dates: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 11am to 4pm (Rain Date Oct 14)
Address: 27 S Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ
Cost: Free

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