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Top Ten New Jersey Events for September 17 – 19, 2021

September 14, 2021 newjerseyisntboring

There’s a lot of fun going on this weekend! From the Jersey City Wine Festival (Use Code NJIB for $20 Off), the Smithville Art Walk, Oktoberfests and lots and lots of foodie events…here are my top ten picks for September 17-19, 2021.

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Top Ten Events for September 17 – 19, 2021:

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Jersey City Wine Fest (Use Code NJIB for $20 Off)
September 17, 6:30-10PM
The Jersey City Wine Fest is a perfect opportunity for wine enthusiasts to meet and hang out with friends and enjoy a huge variety of wines
Wine Fest is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines from around the world. Travel the world of wine outside at the Urby Parking Lot. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. With over 100 styles of wine it’s a great place to discover new wine and speak to winery representatives. Wine Fest will also feature amazing vendors to purchase everything from cider, and wine to earrings and handmade purses. Guests will enjoy wine samples, paired with live music and food from Mozzarepas, Taste of Poland, Chavas Empanadas, Twelve Truck and more.
Urby Parking Lot, 200 Greene St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $60 – $70. DD $15

Boots at the Beach
September 17 – 19
Southern New Jersey’s largest country festival features Country bands, DJs, line dancing, food, and Country themed vendors. All in a great outdoor setting by the seaside in beautiful North Wildwood. A good Olde Time for the entire family. The event includes an open-air concert and vendors for people to choose from. The event is held on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the Entertainment District that allows many options for guests in the areas of beverages, food, and many other entertainment options.
Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ

Smithville Artwalk #20
September 18, 10AM – 5PM
Founded and hosted by Underground since 2011, Smithville Artwalk is a curated biannual gathering of 75 artists celebrating pop and lowbrow art in all forms. But, it’s not just an art show – each event features music, entertainment, contests, and special guests. Join for what has become the largest assemblage of proudly off-beat artists in Jersey!
Village Greene, Smithville, NJ

43rd Annual Festival of the Sea
September 18, 10AM – 7PM. Rain Date September 19
Featuring 250 food and craft vendors with seafood dishes, entertainment, and much more! It’s being organized by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 601 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Hot Rods & Harleys
September 18, 11AM – 6PM
Join 10,000+ of your closest friends at Hot Rods and Harleys! Custom motorcycles, antique cars, hot rods, street vendors, and CRAZY tasty food. Bring the family – check out the hundreds of cars, and all the local restaurants & taverns Rahway has to offer!
Downtown Rahway, NJ

Latino Festival of Monmouth County
September 18, 12PM – 7PM. Rain Date September 28
The Latino Festival of Monmouth County is a family-oriented event displaying the cultural flavors of the Latino communities in the United States. It seeks to unite people from all backgrounds and cultures during a day of celebration and fun. You can be certain the food and the exhilarating atmosphere is a great way to spend with the family of not just your own culture, but with families of different cultures as well.
1 E Main St, Freehold, NJ

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
September 18, 12PM – 7PM
Enjoy Great Live Music from several local Rock, Folk, and Blues Bands. The event includes a Beer tent, Three tages of Live Music, Food trucks, German Food, Artisan Ciders, kids fun activities and more.
Medford’s Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ

37th Annual Rose Squared at Anderson Park
September 18 & 19
The Rose Squared Art Shows have a long-standing reputation for showcasing high quality, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork in a gorgeous park setting. These shows provide an opportunity to engage directly with exceptional artists, who are juried into the show by a panel of art professionals. These unique open air events attract affluent patrons and knowledgeable collectors from New Jersey, New York and beyond.
Anderson Park, Upper Montclair, NJ

Apple & Fall Festival at the Historic Village of Allaire
September 18, 11AM – 4PM
The Harvest has been gathered and now it is time for the families of the Howell Iron Works to relax. Please join the villagers in celebrating the harvest and try your hand at apple cider pressing, apple pie baking contest, strolling villagers, historic demonstrations, games and so much more! There will also be demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, fiber arts, tinsmithings & weaving throughout the day. Historic Buildings, Pilsen Gourmet Food Truck, Bakery, and General Store will be open for you to visit.
Historic Village of Allaire, Farmingdale, NJ
Cost: $8, Kids $4

The Downbeach Seafood Festival
September 18 & 19, 11AM – 5PM
Starting at Gardener’s Basin in the early ’90s, with a brief hiatus, the Seafood Festival returned to the region on Bader Field in 2012 for a 7-year run. In 2019, the festival traveled approximately 1-mile “downbeach” to Ventnor! This move was an exciting change that allowed festival-goers to explore and discover new seaside towns and South Jersey areas. Ski Beach was a huge hit! The team at Good Team Tricycle will once again transform Ventnor’s Ski Beach into a seafood lover’s dream featuring approximately 25+ different local and regional seafood restaurants and purveyors who will be serving up their favorite seafaring dishes!
Ski Beach, Dorset and Burk Ave, Ventnor, NJ
Cost: $10

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