Top Ten New Jersey Events for Sept 30th – Oct 2nd, 2016
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for September 30th – October 2nd, 2016. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for September 30th – October 2nd, 2016:
September 30th – October 2nd – The Rock Carnival (Lakewood, Ocean County)
Rock concert featuring over 40 food trucks, craft beer, amusement rides and more!
Dates: September 30th – October 2nd, 2016
Address: First Energy Park, Lakewood, NJ
Cost: Tickets
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October 1st – Big Brew Beer Festival (Morristown, Morris County)
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.
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Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2016; 2 sessions
Address: 430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Tickets
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October 1st – Highland’s Oktoberfest (Highlands, Monmouth County)
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2016; 2pm to 9pm
Address: Veterans Park, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 1st – Asbury Park Zombie Walk (Asbury Park, Monmouth County)
The 9th Annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk will take place on Saturday, October 1st beginning on the Asbury Park Boardwalk and Oceanfront.
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2016; 10am to 6pm
Address: Asbury Park Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 1st – Collingswood Book Festival (Collingswood, Camden County)
Stroll more than six blocks of Haddon Avenue filled with authors/speakers for adults and children, as well as booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment for all ages. This award-winning festival is the longest-running, largest literary event in the Delaware Valley. Remember, all events are free!
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2016; 10am to 4pm
Address: Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 1st – World Music Day (Flemington, Hunterdon County)
October 1st, 2016 will be the first ever Hunterdon County World Music Day, an all-day music event that will feature a wide variety of music from cultures from all over the world. World Music Day is not just a concert, it is a full day of musical experiences for all ages, including performances from world-class musicians, fun and interactive programs for kids, and jam sessions for musicians of all levels.
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: Deer Path Park, located at: 120 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 1st and 2nd – Cranberry Fest (Bordentown, Burlington County)
This two day event features over 145 crafters offering hand made, vintage and upcycled items for the home, handmade clothing and so much more. Bordentown’s award-winning restaurants offer a wide assortment of tasty treats – from snacks to full meals.
Dates: October 1st and 2nd, 2016; 11am to 5pm
Address: Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 1st and 2nd – Jersey Fresh Grand Harvest Festival (Morristown, Morris County)
Raise a glass to the 2016 harvest and join leading GSWGA wineries as they celebrate the harvest season at Fosterfield’s Living Historical Farm in Morristown, NJ for a weekend of great wine tasting, music and the chance to experience and learn about Jersey Fresh agricultural products October 1-2. Enjoy tastings from premier New Jersey wineries, live bands, great foods, craft vendors, kids’ activities, wine seminars.
Dates: October 1st and 2nd, 2016; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Cost: Advance tickets are now on sale for $20+ fee through September 11 and can be purchased here. From September 12-25 tickets will be $25 + fee and then $30 + fee from September 26 to day of event.
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October 1st and 2nd – Oktoberfest (Smithville, Atlantic County)
For those in the know, Smithville’s Oktoberfest tradition has become synonymous with great food and family fun. On October 1st & 2nd, 2016, from 10am-5pm, 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, Paddleboats, 7 eateries, and antique arcades that grace the Smithville Village year round!
Dates: October 1st and 2nd, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 2nd – NJ Veg Fest (Morristown, Morris County)
New Jersey’s first ever VegFest in downtown Morristown in fall 2016. They are looking to bring garden state vegans, vegetarians and all their friends together to eat good food, enjoy some inspiring and interesting speakers and connect with veg friendly businesses.
Date: Sun, October 2, 2016; 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Address: Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza; 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $25
Additional Awesome NJ Events:
October 1st – Joey’s Fund Charity Car Show (Closter, Bergen County)
October 1st – Autumn Festival Crafts & Collectibles Show (Cape May, Cape May County)
October 1st- Ales & Tails Brew Fest (West Orange, Essex County)
October 1st – Merchantville MusicFest (Merchantville, Camden County)
October 1st – Monroeville Vineyard’s Annual Cheese Fest (Monroeville, Salem County)
October 1st – Beltoberfest (Belford, Monmouth County)
October 1st – Foodstock Rahway – Rock the Cause (Rahway, Union County)
October 1st – Unionville Vineyard’s Fall Harvest Festival (Ringoes, Hunterdon County)
October 1st – Sweetwater’s Beer & Cider Festival (Sweetwater, Atlantic County)
October 1st – Gloucester County 4-H Fall Fest
October 1st – Bottle Hill Day (Madison, Morris County)
October 1st and 2nd – NJBG Harvest Fest (Ringwood, Passaic County)
October 1st and 2nd – Comic Con and Fall Festival (Hamilton, Mercer County)
October 1st and 2nd – LBI Sea Glass and Arts Festival (Ship Bottom, Ocean County)
October 1st and 2nd – Harvest Fest 2016 (Holmdel, Monmouth County)
October 2nd – Tails of Hope’s Beach BBQ Bash (Asbury Park, Monmouth County)
October 2nd – Pumpkin Festival (Whippany, Morris County)
October 2nd – Grape Stomping Wine Festival (Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County)
October 2nd – Long Valley Brew Pub’s Annual Octoberfest (Long Valley, Morris County)
October 2nd – 6th Borough Market (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 2nd – The Hyatt Regency Princeton Food Truck Fundraiser (Princeton, Mercer County)
October 2nd – Wayne PAL Antiques & Collectibles Show (Wayne, Passaic Count)
October 2nd – The Havana Cuba All-Stars at Enlow Recital Hall (Hillside, Union County)
October 2nd – BATSTOCK 2016-A BENEFIT TO SAVE THE BATS OF THE U.S. (Teaneck, Bergen County)
