Food Festivals-January-March
-- January
January 16, 2016 Winter Wine Festival - Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Sip, Savor and Enjoy the bounty of 10 New Jersey Wineries. Every winery will have their latest vintages for you to taste and purchase. Meet and greet the wine makers and purchase your favorite varieties. Various wine related crafters will have their winter creations on display. Renault Chefs will have a wonderful menu for you to enjoy.
January 23-24, 2016 South Jersey Spring Home Show Expo
Pitman, New Jersey
The South Jersey Spring Home Show Expo, a two-day event will bring together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts under one roof in the Pitman, NJ area.
January 28, 2016
Frost Bites Winter Party
Montclair, New Jersey
Frost Bites Winter Party (Woman's Club of Upper Montclair). MFWF is cooking up an event designed to cure the inevitable winter doldrums ... and make a terrific holiday gift. Passed small-bite fare from 20 top chefs; plenty of bubbly; live modern rock; and a VIP meet-and-greet with NJ native and Food Network star Chef Amanda Freitag, whose new book, The Chef Next Door: A Pro Chef's Recipes for Fun, Fearless Home Cooking, will be published September 29 by HarperCollins. Tickets are on sale now -- great for holiday gifts or the first GNO of the new year! General admission: $75 pp; VIP packages are available.
January 30-31, 2016 26th Annual Food & Agriculture Winter Conference
Lincroft, New Jersey
Northeast Organic Farming Association Winter Conference. Join us for our 25th Annual Winter Conference. New Jersey’s largest agricultural & food conference featuring two days of classes and nationally recognized speakers in sustainable agriculture
January 16, 2016 Winter Wine Festival - Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Sip, Savor and Enjoy the bounty of 10 New Jersey Wineries. Every winery will have their latest vintages for you to taste and purchase. Meet and greet the wine makers and purchase your favorite varieties. Various wine related crafters will have their winter creations on display. Renault Chefs will have a wonderful menu for you to enjoy.
January 23-24, 2016 South Jersey Spring Home Show Expo
Pitman, New Jersey
The South Jersey Spring Home Show Expo, a two-day event will bring together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts under one roof in the Pitman, NJ area.
January 28, 2016
Frost Bites Winter Party
Montclair, New Jersey
Frost Bites Winter Party (Woman's Club of Upper Montclair). MFWF is cooking up an event designed to cure the inevitable winter doldrums ... and make a terrific holiday gift. Passed small-bite fare from 20 top chefs; plenty of bubbly; live modern rock; and a VIP meet-and-greet with NJ native and Food Network star Chef Amanda Freitag, whose new book, The Chef Next Door: A Pro Chef's Recipes for Fun, Fearless Home Cooking, will be published September 29 by HarperCollins. Tickets are on sale now -- great for holiday gifts or the first GNO of the new year! General admission: $75 pp; VIP packages are available.
January 30-31, 2016 26th Annual Food & Agriculture Winter Conference
Lincroft, New Jersey
Northeast Organic Farming Association Winter Conference. Join us for our 25th Annual Winter Conference. New Jersey’s largest agricultural & food conference featuring two days of classes and nationally recognized speakers in sustainable agriculture
-- February
February 6, 2016 6th Annual International Great Beer Expo
Secaucus, New Jersey
This international beer tasting extravaganza will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country’s proudest brewing achievement. Your admission ticket includes beer sampling, souvenir tasting glass, and admission to the beer seminars. Shoulder to shoulder with some of America’s best breweries, will be amazing breweries from Japan, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Austria, Nicaragua, Thailand, Poland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Sweden, China, and others.
February 13-14, 2016 Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Statewide, New Jersey
More than 40 wineries statewide are expected to participate in the annual Wine Trail which features a Valentines Day theme. Many of the wineries will be featuring tastings specifically pairing their red and blush wines with assortments of chocolates made by local chocolatiers along with other gourmet treats traditionally associated with the biggest romance days of the year.
February 26, 2016
New Jersey Winter Wine Festival
Short Hills Hilton, Short Hills
February 27-28, 2016
Fourth annual event features 3 hours from 7 to 10 pm of tasting selections from over 150 wines, also live jazz and light hors d'oevres, cheeses, desserts. Tickets $69 in advance.
Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City
Over 150 vineyards, Tickets range for $14.50 to $25 for morning or evening sessions.
February 6, 2016 6th Annual International Great Beer Expo
Secaucus, New Jersey
This international beer tasting extravaganza will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country’s proudest brewing achievement. Your admission ticket includes beer sampling, souvenir tasting glass, and admission to the beer seminars. Shoulder to shoulder with some of America’s best breweries, will be amazing breweries from Japan, Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Austria, Nicaragua, Thailand, Poland, New Zealand, Indonesia, Sweden, China, and others.
February 13-14, 2016 Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Statewide, New Jersey
More than 40 wineries statewide are expected to participate in the annual Wine Trail which features a Valentines Day theme. Many of the wineries will be featuring tastings specifically pairing their red and blush wines with assortments of chocolates made by local chocolatiers along with other gourmet treats traditionally associated with the biggest romance days of the year.
February 26, 2016
New Jersey Winter Wine Festival
Short Hills Hilton, Short Hills
February 27-28, 2016
Fourth annual event features 3 hours from 7 to 10 pm of tasting selections from over 150 wines, also live jazz and light hors d'oevres, cheeses, desserts. Tickets $69 in advance.
Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City
Over 150 vineyards, Tickets range for $14.50 to $25 for morning or evening sessions.
March
March 5, 2016 The Big Brew Beer Festival - Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown Armory. 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.
March 6-12, 2016 Atlantic City Restaurant Week
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Restaurant Week is a 7-day celebration of the culinary scene in Atlantic City. During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer a multi-course meal for a fixed price.
March 13, 2016 8th Annual Belmar Restaurant Tour
Belmar, New Jersey
Featuring more than two dozen of Belmar's favorite restaurants, ranging from independent shops to established names. The tour gives residents and visitors alike a chance to sample a wide variety of creations from chefs at fine dining spots, ethnic and specialty spots, seafood, and much more.
March 20, 2016 3rd Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Showcase
Cresskill, New Jersey
Giants of Generosity (GOG), a 501(C)3 charitable organization based in Cresskill, N.J. will hold its Third Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Showcase & Expo on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly, N.J. Tickets for the full event are priced at $55 per person through January 20, 2016 (early-bird price); after January 20 the price will be $65 per person and $75 each at the door. All tickets include entrance to the Grand Tasting featuring samples from restaurants, bakeries and wine/spirit vendors throughout the area; a silent auction; live entertainment; and the celebrity and student cook-off competitions. Students from Bergen Community College's culinary arts program will compete for a $500 scholarship offered by Mariner's Bank; facing off in this year's celebrity competition will be Carissa Lawson, anchor from News12 New Jersey and Sheryl A. Fody, executive producer of TV's new show, "Consumer 411."
March 20-22, 2015 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival
Crystal Springs Resort, Sussex County, New Jersey
The New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort is a celebration of the world's best wines and renowned local and national chefs, benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The weekend's events are designed to allow food and wine lovers to meet and mingle with chefs, winemakers, sommeliers and fellow wine aficionados.
March 21, 2015 Rahway March Madness Festival and BBQ Competition
Rahway, New Jersey
Get ready for March Madness like never before right here in RAHWAY! In association with Metro Rahway, we will be hosting the City's first family festival and BBQ competition centered around March Madness.March 21, 2015 Rahway Food Truck Festival - Rahway, New Jersey
Enjoy the hottest food experience to hit the streets: the Metro Rahway Food Truck Festival, part of the City of Rahway's March Madness Fest from noon until 6:00 pm. Some of New Jersey's top food trucks will be rolling up with their taste-tempting treats to the New Jersey's newest luxury rental community, Metro Rahway, located on Campbell Street.
March 22, 2015 Celebrity Food and Wine Show - Tenafly, New Jersey
The 2nd Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Show in Tenafly NJ is sponsored by Giants of Generosity, and BMW of Tenafly. This fundraiser will benefit the Office of Concern food bank in Englewood, NJ and Giants of Generosity. Ticket holders will be treated to a celebrity cooking demonstration followed by a culinary competition. Tickle your taste buds throughout the afternoon by sampling a bonanza of delectable foods from the area’s finest restaurants and prestigious wine vendors. Come enjoy light Jazz, an exciting DJ, and try your luck at our silent auction to support these very worthy causes.
Olde New Jersey Ave. & 2nd St.
North Wildwood, NJ
609-523-6565
Website
Free event
This annual 3 day festival feature the best in Barbeque & Blues with live cooking demonstrations, food and top regional and national blues acts on their main stage.
March 5, 2016 The Big Brew Beer Festival - Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown Armory. 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.
March 6-12, 2016 Atlantic City Restaurant Week
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Restaurant Week is a 7-day celebration of the culinary scene in Atlantic City. During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer a multi-course meal for a fixed price.
March 13, 2016 8th Annual Belmar Restaurant Tour
Belmar, New Jersey
Featuring more than two dozen of Belmar's favorite restaurants, ranging from independent shops to established names. The tour gives residents and visitors alike a chance to sample a wide variety of creations from chefs at fine dining spots, ethnic and specialty spots, seafood, and much more.
March 20, 2016 3rd Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Showcase
Cresskill, New Jersey
Giants of Generosity (GOG), a 501(C)3 charitable organization based in Cresskill, N.J. will hold its Third Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Showcase & Expo on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Clinton Inn in Tenafly, N.J. Tickets for the full event are priced at $55 per person through January 20, 2016 (early-bird price); after January 20 the price will be $65 per person and $75 each at the door. All tickets include entrance to the Grand Tasting featuring samples from restaurants, bakeries and wine/spirit vendors throughout the area; a silent auction; live entertainment; and the celebrity and student cook-off competitions. Students from Bergen Community College's culinary arts program will compete for a $500 scholarship offered by Mariner's Bank; facing off in this year's celebrity competition will be Carissa Lawson, anchor from News12 New Jersey and Sheryl A. Fody, executive producer of TV's new show, "Consumer 411."
March 20-22, 2015 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival
Crystal Springs Resort, Sussex County, New Jersey
The New Jersey Wine & Food Festival at Crystal Springs Resort is a celebration of the world's best wines and renowned local and national chefs, benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The weekend's events are designed to allow food and wine lovers to meet and mingle with chefs, winemakers, sommeliers and fellow wine aficionados.
March 21, 2015 Rahway March Madness Festival and BBQ Competition
Rahway, New Jersey
Get ready for March Madness like never before right here in RAHWAY! In association with Metro Rahway, we will be hosting the City's first family festival and BBQ competition centered around March Madness.March 21, 2015 Rahway Food Truck Festival - Rahway, New Jersey
Enjoy the hottest food experience to hit the streets: the Metro Rahway Food Truck Festival, part of the City of Rahway's March Madness Fest from noon until 6:00 pm. Some of New Jersey's top food trucks will be rolling up with their taste-tempting treats to the New Jersey's newest luxury rental community, Metro Rahway, located on Campbell Street.
March 22, 2015 Celebrity Food and Wine Show - Tenafly, New Jersey
The 2nd Annual Celebrity Food & Wine Show in Tenafly NJ is sponsored by Giants of Generosity, and BMW of Tenafly. This fundraiser will benefit the Office of Concern food bank in Englewood, NJ and Giants of Generosity. Ticket holders will be treated to a celebrity cooking demonstration followed by a culinary competition. Tickle your taste buds throughout the afternoon by sampling a bonanza of delectable foods from the area’s finest restaurants and prestigious wine vendors. Come enjoy light Jazz, an exciting DJ, and try your luck at our silent auction to support these very worthy causes.
- April 11, 2015 MFEE Chili Cook-Off - Montclair, New Jersey
Come in from the cold to sample some of the choicest chilis in town, prepared by Montclair’s most courageous cooks in a cutthroat culinary competition! We’ll have chilis to please every palate, from mild to three-alarm, con carne to no carne, tex-mex to Thai (maybe). You get to vote for who will take home the People’s Choice award, while local celebrities will be on hand to pick more winners. When you get thirsty, just step into our beer garden for more good cheer and Jersey beer. Tickets start at just $35, and all guests will receive a fun commemorative bandana, while preferred tickets and sponsorships, starting at just $250 per couple, offer preferred perks, like a gift bag of locally-produced artisanal treats and a dinner party at your home prepared by one of Montclair's premier chefs! - NJ State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival
Olde New Jersey Ave. & 2nd St.
North Wildwood, NJ
609-523-6565
Website
Free event
This annual 3 day festival feature the best in Barbeque & Blues with live cooking demonstrations, food and top regional and national blues acts on their main stage.
- 24th Annual Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival
- June 25th, 2016 - June 26th, 2016
Tuckerton Seaport.
120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087
609-296-8868
Website
- See more at: http://www.visitnj.org/nj-events/24th-annual-baymens-seafood-music-festival#sthash.M6OUepqS.dpuf - NJ State Barbeque Championship & Blues FestivalJuly 8th, 2016 - July 10th, 2016
Olde New Jersey Ave. & 2nd St., North Wildwood, NJ 08260 - New Jersey State Crab Festival
- July 16th, 2016 Ice House Restaurant 4415 Park Blvd., Wildwood, NJ 08260 609-522-0033 Website - See more at: http://www.visitnj.org/nj-events/new-jersey-state-crab-festival#sthash.W9GPqBjC.dpuf
609-523-6565
Website
- See more at: http://www.visitnj.org/nj-events/nj-state-barbeque-championship-blues-festival#sthash.tOB1st6F.dpuf - "Truck"erton Food Truck & Brew Fest - Summer EditionAugust 13th, 2016 - August 14th, 2016
Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087
609-296-8868
Website
- See more at: http://www.visitnj.org/nj-events/truckerton-food-truck-brew-fest-summer-edition#sthash.EbQ06QYJ.dpuf - April 25-26, 2015 Shad Fest '15 - Lambertville, New Jersey
Each year the festival highlights our region's arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, our favorite fish, the Shad.April 26, 2015 Red Bank International Flavour Festival
Red Bank, New Jersey
A Variety Of International Food Served By 25 Of Red Bank's Finest Restaurants. International Beer And Wine - Great Music On Two Stages - Unique Vendors - Family Friendly. $5.00 Donation For Anyone Over 10. Benefits The Red Bank Rivercenter Monmouth Day Care & Parker Family Health Center.
-- April
April 3-4, 2016 Atlantic Bakery Deli Dairy Expo 2016
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Proudly presented by the New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade and the New York State Association of Manufacturing Retail Bakers the Atlantic Bakery Deli Dairy Expo will surely bring something for everyone in the industries from the retailer to the distributor to the manufacturer to the buyer. No other trade show on the East Coast will provide all the elements of this one.
April 22, 2016 Earth Day - Worldwide
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
April 23-24, 2016 Waretown Wine Festival - Waretown, New Jersey
Festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors, food vendors, and a children’s play area. The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. ET., rain or shine. The cost to attend is $12 in advance or $15 at the gate for those over 21. A two-day ticket will also be available for $25. Tickets available online. Designated drivers are allowed in for free.
2015 NEW JERSEY : APRIL 2015
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new datesApril 8, 2015 Scotches & Watches - Bernardsville, New Jersey
Presentation by Kevin Loser, Master of Whiskey and Special Guest Edward Shapiro, owner of Diamond Dream. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Bernards Inn and Diamond Dream Fine Jewelers cordially invite you to an exclusive evening pairing celebrated premium Scotches with some of the world’s most luxurious timepieces.
April 11, 2015 MFEE Chili Cook-Off - Montclair, New Jersey
Come in from the cold to sample some of the choicest chilis in town, prepared by Montclair’s most courageous cooks in a cutthroat culinary competition! We’ll have chilis to please every palate, from mild to three-alarm, con carne to no carne, tex-mex to Thai (maybe). You get to vote for who will take home the People’s Choice award, while local celebrities will be on hand to pick more winners. When you get thirsty, just step into our beer garden for more good cheer and Jersey beer. Tickets start at just $35, and all guests will receive a fun commemorative bandana, while preferred tickets and sponsorships, starting at just $250 per couple, offer preferred perks, like a gift bag of locally-produced artisanal treats and a dinner party at your home prepared by one of Montclair's premier chefs!
April 17, 2015 Earth Share Celebrates New Jersey
Hamilton, New Jersey
EarthShare New Jersey’s 9th annual celebration features a photography exhibition showcasing NJ’s wildlife, landscapes and waterways; ecofriendly auction prizes of unique experiences such as wildlife releases and art work; tastings of beverages and specialty dishes served by chefs from across the state; and live jazz music presented by Stringzville.
April 17-26, 2015 Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Jersey Shore, New Jersey
A wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants and try new ones. Participating restaurants will offer a three course menu for $20.15 or $30.15 with three appetizer, three entrée and three dessert choices.
April 18-19, 2015
5th Annual Cumberland County's Spring Home Improvement Show
Vineland, New Jersey
The 5th Annual Cumberland County's Spring Home Improvement Show, a two-day event will bring together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts under one roof. Consumers will find tremendous savings on 100's of products and services for home improvements, renovations and home décor.
April 19, 2015 Toufayan Wrapathon - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Toufayan will make a Guinness World Records Official Attempt to break the record for the Largest Display of Sandwich Wraps at this year’s Walk MS NJ event, on April 19th at Overpeck Park. Drawing on our line of 10 unique varieties including, whole wheat and gluten-free flavored wraps, Toufayan will create more than 700 unique sandwich varieties with the help of our friends from the neighborhood and the National MS Society with their amazing volunteers. Come out to watch us break the record right before your eyes! The Wrapathon starts at 10am in Ridgefield Park. Tune in to 95.5 WPLJ to hear the live radio broadcast of our record breaking attempt.
April 25, 2015 Rutgers Agricultural Field Day
New Brunswick, New Jersey
The farm-oriented event includes 4-H animal fairs, farm tours, plant sales, and department-specific exhibits such as the entomology department's cockroach races. Ag Field Day is part of a larger Rutgers Day, celebrating the university's ties with the community.
April 25-26, 2015 Fast Tracks & Food Trucks - Jackson, New Jersey
Fast Tracks & Food Trucks, produced by GPS Inc., is returning to Six Flags Great Adventure! The weekend event is guaranteed to be a great time. Not only will there be plenty of gourmet food trucks with unique and delicious menus, but there will be live music and wine tasting from local NJ wineries available as well.
April 25-26, 2015 Shad Fest '15 - Lambertville, New Jersey
Each year the festival highlights our region's arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, our favorite fish, the Shad.
April 26, 2015 Red Bank International Flavour Festival
Red Bank, New Jersey
A Variety Of International Food Served By 25 Of Red Bank's Finest Restaurants. International Beer And Wine - Great Music On Two Stages - Unique Vendors - Family Friendly. $5.00 Donation For Anyone Over 10. Benefits The Red Bank Rivercenter Monmouth Day Care & Parker Family Health Center.
April 27-May 3, 2015 Morristown Restaurant Week
Morristown, New Jersey
Restaurant Week businesses will offer prix fix menus for lunch and/or dinner or special promotions in their establishments. Look for the 2015 Morristown Restaurant Week window decal and posters at participating businesses and ask for their Restaurant Week menu or special promotion. (also: morristown-nj.org )events still waiting for new dates
April 7, 2013 Spring Fever Wine & Food Tasting - West Long Branch, NJ
Garden State Wine Growers Association.
April 11, 2013 Taste of The Towns III - East Hanover, New Jersey
The East Hanover Cooperative School is sponsoring a Taste of the Towns, an all-you-can-taste culinary experience featuring tastings from some of the best restaurants and chefs in the area. This all you can taste culinary experience will benefit the East Hanover Cooperative Nursery School.
April 14, 2013 The Varli Food Festival For Kids 2013 - Morristown, NJ
The top Indian Chefs in the world will be hand-delivering samples of their finest dishes to festival attendees. This is your opportunity to get ‘up close and personal’ with the giants of the Indian cooking world.
April 3-4, 2016 Atlantic Bakery Deli Dairy Expo 2016
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Proudly presented by the New Jersey Bakers Board of Trade and the New York State Association of Manufacturing Retail Bakers the Atlantic Bakery Deli Dairy Expo will surely bring something for everyone in the industries from the retailer to the distributor to the manufacturer to the buyer. No other trade show on the East Coast will provide all the elements of this one.
April 22, 2016 Earth Day - Worldwide
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
April 23-24, 2016 Waretown Wine Festival - Waretown, New Jersey
Festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors, food vendors, and a children’s play area. The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. ET., rain or shine. The cost to attend is $12 in advance or $15 at the gate for those over 21. A two-day ticket will also be available for $25. Tickets available online. Designated drivers are allowed in for free.
2015 NEW JERSEY : APRIL 2015
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS
events still waiting for new datesApril 8, 2015 Scotches & Watches - Bernardsville, New Jersey
Presentation by Kevin Loser, Master of Whiskey and Special Guest Edward Shapiro, owner of Diamond Dream. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Bernards Inn and Diamond Dream Fine Jewelers cordially invite you to an exclusive evening pairing celebrated premium Scotches with some of the world’s most luxurious timepieces.
April 11, 2015 MFEE Chili Cook-Off - Montclair, New Jersey
Come in from the cold to sample some of the choicest chilis in town, prepared by Montclair’s most courageous cooks in a cutthroat culinary competition! We’ll have chilis to please every palate, from mild to three-alarm, con carne to no carne, tex-mex to Thai (maybe). You get to vote for who will take home the People’s Choice award, while local celebrities will be on hand to pick more winners. When you get thirsty, just step into our beer garden for more good cheer and Jersey beer. Tickets start at just $35, and all guests will receive a fun commemorative bandana, while preferred tickets and sponsorships, starting at just $250 per couple, offer preferred perks, like a gift bag of locally-produced artisanal treats and a dinner party at your home prepared by one of Montclair's premier chefs!
April 17, 2015 Earth Share Celebrates New Jersey
Hamilton, New Jersey
EarthShare New Jersey’s 9th annual celebration features a photography exhibition showcasing NJ’s wildlife, landscapes and waterways; ecofriendly auction prizes of unique experiences such as wildlife releases and art work; tastings of beverages and specialty dishes served by chefs from across the state; and live jazz music presented by Stringzville.
April 17-26, 2015 Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
Jersey Shore, New Jersey
A wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants and try new ones. Participating restaurants will offer a three course menu for $20.15 or $30.15 with three appetizer, three entrée and three dessert choices.
April 18-19, 2015
5th Annual Cumberland County's Spring Home Improvement Show
Vineland, New Jersey
The 5th Annual Cumberland County's Spring Home Improvement Show, a two-day event will bring together homeowners and many of the most knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts under one roof. Consumers will find tremendous savings on 100's of products and services for home improvements, renovations and home décor.
April 19, 2015 Toufayan Wrapathon - Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Toufayan will make a Guinness World Records Official Attempt to break the record for the Largest Display of Sandwich Wraps at this year’s Walk MS NJ event, on April 19th at Overpeck Park. Drawing on our line of 10 unique varieties including, whole wheat and gluten-free flavored wraps, Toufayan will create more than 700 unique sandwich varieties with the help of our friends from the neighborhood and the National MS Society with their amazing volunteers. Come out to watch us break the record right before your eyes! The Wrapathon starts at 10am in Ridgefield Park. Tune in to 95.5 WPLJ to hear the live radio broadcast of our record breaking attempt.
April 25, 2015 Rutgers Agricultural Field Day
New Brunswick, New Jersey
The farm-oriented event includes 4-H animal fairs, farm tours, plant sales, and department-specific exhibits such as the entomology department's cockroach races. Ag Field Day is part of a larger Rutgers Day, celebrating the university's ties with the community.
April 25-26, 2015 Fast Tracks & Food Trucks - Jackson, New Jersey
Fast Tracks & Food Trucks, produced by GPS Inc., is returning to Six Flags Great Adventure! The weekend event is guaranteed to be a great time. Not only will there be plenty of gourmet food trucks with unique and delicious menus, but there will be live music and wine tasting from local NJ wineries available as well.
April 25-26, 2015 Shad Fest '15 - Lambertville, New Jersey
Each year the festival highlights our region's arts community, the City of Lambertville, the Delaware River, and of course, our favorite fish, the Shad.
April 26, 2015 Red Bank International Flavour Festival
Red Bank, New Jersey
A Variety Of International Food Served By 25 Of Red Bank's Finest Restaurants. International Beer And Wine - Great Music On Two Stages - Unique Vendors - Family Friendly. $5.00 Donation For Anyone Over 10. Benefits The Red Bank Rivercenter Monmouth Day Care & Parker Family Health Center.
April 27-May 3, 2015 Morristown Restaurant Week
Morristown, New Jersey
Restaurant Week businesses will offer prix fix menus for lunch and/or dinner or special promotions in their establishments. Look for the 2015 Morristown Restaurant Week window decal and posters at participating businesses and ask for their Restaurant Week menu or special promotion. (also: morristown-nj.org )events still waiting for new dates
April 7, 2013 Spring Fever Wine & Food Tasting - West Long Branch, NJ
Garden State Wine Growers Association.
April 11, 2013 Taste of The Towns III - East Hanover, New Jersey
The East Hanover Cooperative School is sponsoring a Taste of the Towns, an all-you-can-taste culinary experience featuring tastings from some of the best restaurants and chefs in the area. This all you can taste culinary experience will benefit the East Hanover Cooperative Nursery School.
April 14, 2013 The Varli Food Festival For Kids 2013 - Morristown, NJ
The top Indian Chefs in the world will be hand-delivering samples of their finest dishes to festival attendees. This is your opportunity to get ‘up close and personal’ with the giants of the Indian cooking world.
-- May
May 2, 2015 Toms River Food Fest - Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River Food Fest features the best local food trucks, arts, crafts and vendor booths, free children’s rides and live music from four great bands. Beyond food, guests can go shopping as the festival includes a number of local businesses with merchandise for sale. For the younger crowd, there will be kid-friendly rides, a rock climbing wall, face painting and more. Food this year includes barbeque, seafood, tacos, pizza, cheesesteaks and plenty of sweet treats. The fun begins on Saturday, May 2, from 11 am to 8 pm on Washington Street. Rain date is Sunday, May 3rd. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Just pay as you eat! The 21 and over crowd is invited to the beer and wine garden, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company #1.
May 9, 2015 Battle of the (meat) Balls - Bayonne, New Jersey
A one-day meatball tasting competition open to home, youth, and professional chefs. Contestants will submit their best balls for judging during this one-day public event, where spectators and guests are invited to attend and sample the best food North Jersey has to offer! Prizes will be given to best balls in each of the five categories: Traditional, Non-Traditional, Vegetarian/Vegan, Dessert, and “Best Balls” (a People’s Choice award). The event will showcase and celebrate our local chefs, of any and every level of cooking experience. Home chefs, Youth chefs (18 and younger) and Professional chefs are encouraged to register—each entry will be judged anonymously against all of the other entries in the category. The tasting competition itself will be open to the public, where guests can sample entries from the registrants, participate in games, and a 50/50 raffle. A Kids Corner will be available to entertain the little ones, where LHS will share it’s new Humane Education program, featuring Story Time and activities designed for young animal lovers and advocates.
May 13-17, 2015 MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival
Various locations, New Jersey
The Festival brings the world to the MidAtlantic, and the MidAtlantic to the world, over 4 days each spring. Chefs and winemakers from all over the globe will descend upon the east coast to collaborate on 35 brunches, lunches, tastings and dinners.
Venues range from private homes of distinction, stately hotels, intimate and award-winning restaurants, elegant barns and dramatic public spaces rarely used for events, including historic properties. Guests enjoy one-of-a-kind epicurean experiences, meet and chat with vintners, brewers, distillers and other experts, and take a culinary journey through what frontier historian Frederick Jackson Turner dubbed “the typically American region.” WHERE IS IT? In 2014, events took place in 2 states (Delaware and Pennsylvania), 4 counties and 14 cities and towns (Wilmington, Centreville, Montchanin, Newark, Hockessin, New Castle, Smyrna, Dover, Lewes, Milton, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware; Kemblesville and Malvern, Pennsylvania.) In 2015, we will extend our reach into Bucks County, Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and eastern shore, Maryland.
May 14-17, 2015 41st Annual Greek Festival - Paramus, New Jersey
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy the pleasures of our world famous cuisine, culture, music and hospitality. The festival will feature indoor and outdoor dining, and fun for the entire family, including; Gyro, Souvlaki, Baklava, Pastries, Wines, Church Tours, Vendors, Games, Super 50/50 Raffle, Live Greek Music, Ouzo, Beer, Loukoumades, and Dancing in the Aisles.
May 16, 2015 26th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off
Toms River, New Jersey
Family fun, mouth watering vittles, contests, chili & salsa tasting, live music and much more! Competition open to "Cooks" from across the country!
May 7, 2016 Big Brew Sussex Beer Festival - Augusta, New Jersey
Big Brew Sussex 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
May 23-24, 2015 Blues, Wine & BBQ Festival
Schooley's Mountain Park, New Jersey
Garden State Wine Growers Association. Are you coming to New Jersey’s largest Memorial Day Weekend Wine & BBQ cookout? The Blues, Wine, & BBQ Festival is ready to help you shake, rattle and roll through wine tastings of 20 premier New Jersey wineries! The first signature event of the festival season will include the announcement of the winners of the New Jersey Wine Competition, and the winner of the annual Passport Program international wine trip giveaway!May 23-25, 2015 Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars
Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey
Join us for the Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars! The top food trucks in town (and out of town) will be rolling in to serve up their delicious dishes and try to earn your vote for People's Choice.
May 28-31, 2015 NJ Greek Fest - Westfield, New Jersey
Enjoy Gyros fresh off the rotisserie, Spanakopita(spinach pie) hot out of the oven, world famous Greek Feta Cheese and of course fantastic Fried Calamari. But don't forget to save room for dessert! Loukoumathes (Greek donuts with honey) or Baklava will be just two of the crowd's favorites. But there will be more than just food! We will have live entertainment, Greek Dancing, Live Cooking Demonstrations and gifts. There will be games for children of all ages and activities for children from 3 years of age to over 100.
May 29-31, 2015 Michael Arnone's 26th Annual Crawfish Fest
Augusta, New Jersey
Louisiana and New Orleans style music, food, and camping festival. Funk, Food & Fun!
events still waiting for new datesMay 10, 2014 Garden State Brewfest - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Enjoy an afternoon of fresh, local microbrews and local bands, as well as a beer pong tournament and a homebrew competition. We will be collecting canned food for the NJ Community Food Bank and a portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital.
May 18, 2014 Wine Art Music Poetry Project Festival
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Join us for our second event hosted by the lovely Jamie Samul in Glen Ridge, New Jersey (next to Montclair). Jamie is a wonderful supporter of the arts and has graciously offered her property for our show as she and others invite guest to come and go on her prawling garden, art studio attachment, and beautiful tree covered home property- bring lawn chairs and blankets and picnic food while spending the afternoon sipping on wine and food and enjoying music, poetry, and art work from local grassroot performers into the evening.
May 31, 2014 Get Downe Horseshoe Crab Festival
Fortescue, New Jersey
Promoting Public Awareness & Stewardship of our local natural resources. New Jersey's first and only community-based Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary.
2013 New Jersey - May 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new datesMay 19, 2013 Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival - Tuckerton, New Jersey
Kick of the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, family actvites, demonstrations, boat rides.
2012 NEW JERSEY - MAY 2012
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new datesMay 20, 2012 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - Princeton, NJ
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
2011 New Jersey - May 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new datesMay 28-29, 2011 Hot Dog Showdown featuring Burgers. Brats & Beer
Oceanport, New Jersey
The Festival will feature the best hot dog and burger spots from across the state - including the Munchmobile's top wieners - battling it out to be New Jersey's Top Dog, along with exciting live entertainment, crafters and plenty of fun activities for the kids.
May 2, 2015 Toms River Food Fest - Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River Food Fest features the best local food trucks, arts, crafts and vendor booths, free children’s rides and live music from four great bands. Beyond food, guests can go shopping as the festival includes a number of local businesses with merchandise for sale. For the younger crowd, there will be kid-friendly rides, a rock climbing wall, face painting and more. Food this year includes barbeque, seafood, tacos, pizza, cheesesteaks and plenty of sweet treats. The fun begins on Saturday, May 2, from 11 am to 8 pm on Washington Street. Rain date is Sunday, May 3rd. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Just pay as you eat! The 21 and over crowd is invited to the beer and wine garden, sponsored by Toms River Fire Company #1.
May 9, 2015 Battle of the (meat) Balls - Bayonne, New Jersey
A one-day meatball tasting competition open to home, youth, and professional chefs. Contestants will submit their best balls for judging during this one-day public event, where spectators and guests are invited to attend and sample the best food North Jersey has to offer! Prizes will be given to best balls in each of the five categories: Traditional, Non-Traditional, Vegetarian/Vegan, Dessert, and “Best Balls” (a People’s Choice award). The event will showcase and celebrate our local chefs, of any and every level of cooking experience. Home chefs, Youth chefs (18 and younger) and Professional chefs are encouraged to register—each entry will be judged anonymously against all of the other entries in the category. The tasting competition itself will be open to the public, where guests can sample entries from the registrants, participate in games, and a 50/50 raffle. A Kids Corner will be available to entertain the little ones, where LHS will share it’s new Humane Education program, featuring Story Time and activities designed for young animal lovers and advocates.
May 13-17, 2015 MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival
Various locations, New Jersey
The Festival brings the world to the MidAtlantic, and the MidAtlantic to the world, over 4 days each spring. Chefs and winemakers from all over the globe will descend upon the east coast to collaborate on 35 brunches, lunches, tastings and dinners.
Venues range from private homes of distinction, stately hotels, intimate and award-winning restaurants, elegant barns and dramatic public spaces rarely used for events, including historic properties. Guests enjoy one-of-a-kind epicurean experiences, meet and chat with vintners, brewers, distillers and other experts, and take a culinary journey through what frontier historian Frederick Jackson Turner dubbed “the typically American region.” WHERE IS IT? In 2014, events took place in 2 states (Delaware and Pennsylvania), 4 counties and 14 cities and towns (Wilmington, Centreville, Montchanin, Newark, Hockessin, New Castle, Smyrna, Dover, Lewes, Milton, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware; Kemblesville and Malvern, Pennsylvania.) In 2015, we will extend our reach into Bucks County, Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and eastern shore, Maryland.
May 14-17, 2015 41st Annual Greek Festival - Paramus, New Jersey
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy the pleasures of our world famous cuisine, culture, music and hospitality. The festival will feature indoor and outdoor dining, and fun for the entire family, including; Gyro, Souvlaki, Baklava, Pastries, Wines, Church Tours, Vendors, Games, Super 50/50 Raffle, Live Greek Music, Ouzo, Beer, Loukoumades, and Dancing in the Aisles.
May 16, 2015 26th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off
Toms River, New Jersey
Family fun, mouth watering vittles, contests, chili & salsa tasting, live music and much more! Competition open to "Cooks" from across the country!
May 7, 2016 Big Brew Sussex Beer Festival - Augusta, New Jersey
Big Brew Sussex 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
May 23-24, 2015 Blues, Wine & BBQ Festival
Schooley's Mountain Park, New Jersey
Garden State Wine Growers Association. Are you coming to New Jersey’s largest Memorial Day Weekend Wine & BBQ cookout? The Blues, Wine, & BBQ Festival is ready to help you shake, rattle and roll through wine tastings of 20 premier New Jersey wineries! The first signature event of the festival season will include the announcement of the winners of the New Jersey Wine Competition, and the winner of the annual Passport Program international wine trip giveaway!May 23-25, 2015 Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars
Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey
Join us for the Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars! The top food trucks in town (and out of town) will be rolling in to serve up their delicious dishes and try to earn your vote for People's Choice.
May 28-31, 2015 NJ Greek Fest - Westfield, New Jersey
Enjoy Gyros fresh off the rotisserie, Spanakopita(spinach pie) hot out of the oven, world famous Greek Feta Cheese and of course fantastic Fried Calamari. But don't forget to save room for dessert! Loukoumathes (Greek donuts with honey) or Baklava will be just two of the crowd's favorites. But there will be more than just food! We will have live entertainment, Greek Dancing, Live Cooking Demonstrations and gifts. There will be games for children of all ages and activities for children from 3 years of age to over 100.
May 29-31, 2015 Michael Arnone's 26th Annual Crawfish Fest
Augusta, New Jersey
Louisiana and New Orleans style music, food, and camping festival. Funk, Food & Fun!
events still waiting for new datesMay 10, 2014 Garden State Brewfest - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Enjoy an afternoon of fresh, local microbrews and local bands, as well as a beer pong tournament and a homebrew competition. We will be collecting canned food for the NJ Community Food Bank and a portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Judes Children's Hospital.
May 18, 2014 Wine Art Music Poetry Project Festival
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Join us for our second event hosted by the lovely Jamie Samul in Glen Ridge, New Jersey (next to Montclair). Jamie is a wonderful supporter of the arts and has graciously offered her property for our show as she and others invite guest to come and go on her prawling garden, art studio attachment, and beautiful tree covered home property- bring lawn chairs and blankets and picnic food while spending the afternoon sipping on wine and food and enjoying music, poetry, and art work from local grassroot performers into the evening.
May 31, 2014 Get Downe Horseshoe Crab Festival
Fortescue, New Jersey
Promoting Public Awareness & Stewardship of our local natural resources. New Jersey's first and only community-based Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary.
2013 New Jersey - May 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new datesMay 19, 2013 Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival - Tuckerton, New Jersey
Kick of the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, family actvites, demonstrations, boat rides.
2012 NEW JERSEY - MAY 2012
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new datesMay 20, 2012 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation - Princeton, NJ
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
2011 New Jersey - May 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new datesMay 28-29, 2011 Hot Dog Showdown featuring Burgers. Brats & Beer
Oceanport, New Jersey
The Festival will feature the best hot dog and burger spots from across the state - including the Munchmobile's top wieners - battling it out to be New Jersey's Top Dog, along with exciting live entertainment, crafters and plenty of fun activities for the kids.
-- June
(see also: 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2010)June 11-12, 2016 6th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival
Lakewood, New Jersey
The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival at Blue Claws Stadium in Lakewood, NJ. This exciting two day event will feature New Jersey wineries plus food, crafters, vendors and live music. The event is easily accessible to people from New York City, Philadelphia, Delaware and, of course, all the Jersey Shore towns.
2015 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new dates
June 5-7, 2015
Big Greek Festival
Randolph, New Jersey
Experience a Taste of Greece.
June 6, 2015 3rd Annual RFA Bass River Summer Flounder Tournament
New Gretna, New Jersey
The second annual RFA Bass River Summer Flounder Tournament will be held out of Viking Yachting Center on the Bass River in New Gretna. Entry fee is $75 per boat through May 24th with proceeds to support Tuckerton Seaport and the Recreational Fishing Alliance.
June 6, 2015 West Cape May Strawberry Festival
West Cape May, New Jersey
Every year on the first Saturday of June. Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, seafood, kettle corn, fresh produce, fresh barbecued meats, etc. Many vendors featuring antiques, arts & crafts, handmade jewelry, and art. Live entertainment.
June 6-7, 2015 Pour Into Summer Wine Festival
Beach Haven, New Jersey
Cheers to Summer at the Pour Into Summer Wine Festival in Beach Haven! Enjoy 10 New Jersey wineries offering tastings of their various wines, food from local LBI restaurants, crafters, live music; and on Sunday ONLY, we will be featuring the Beach Bums Corvette Car Show. This festival runs from 12-5pm on Saturday, June 6th and 11-4pm on Sunday, June 7th. Come out and enjoy a weekend of wine, food and fun down at the shore.
June 8, 2015 Annual Summer Celebration
Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, New Jersey
The Jersey Shore Partnership is delighted to Return to the Hook for our annual Summer Celebration. Join us for an evening of fantastic food, friendship, music, and awesome sunset. This year’s event will continue to celebrate the resourcefulness, resiliency, and community spirit that are driving the restoration of the Jersey Shore. Come enjoy a great evening on Sandy Hook Bay! We promise fantastic food and camaraderie! Sponsorship and advertising information can be found below. Tickets are available for purchase at the price of $120 per person.
June 8-13, 2015 3rd Annual Montclair Food & Wine Festival
Montclair, New Jersey
Gala Dinner - Celebrity Book Signing - Bourbon + Biergarten - Grand Tasting and much more!
June 10, 2015 Sliders With Attitude Competition
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service culinary competition.
June 12-14, 2015 29th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival
Belmar, New Jersey
Chefs from 45 of the area's finest restaurants and food vendors will serve all manner of seafood from traditional steamed lobster, crab cakes, shrimp and calamari to the more exotic alligator sausage, sushi, conch fritters and fish tacos. International wine tent and garden; talk with wine experts about food and wine pairings, vintages and more. Live Music. Dozens of crafters and commercial vendors, community organizations and a children's tent with a variety of activities for young visitors provide lots of enjoyment for the whole family.
June 13, 2015 7th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting - Summit, New Jersey
The Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting. While listening to music, sample fine wines, and enjoy a delectable assortment of hors d'oeuvres. Located at the beautiful Liberty Hall Museum Carriage House & Gardens come share a summer evening with us.
June 18, 2015 Chefs at the Shore - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Some of the area”s finest food is showcased at the annual Chefs at the Shore event, a fundraiser for two local causes—the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey.
June 20, 2015 Annual New Jersey Beer and Food Festival
Hamburg, New Jersey
Crystal Springs Resort. Sample your favorite brews, discover a variety of new flavorful beers, enjoy great food ranging from an all-out BBQ feast to a 4-course gourmet meal, party to all your favorite music, take part in a seminar/beer tasting competition, participate in the Brews & Birdies Golf Tournament and so much more!
June 20-21, 2015 Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations,boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with commercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. So bring the family and plan to spend the day. Music from local favorites.
June 27, 2015 32nd Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Held annually at Whitesbog Historical Village in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Art, handicrafts, walking and wagon tours, bluegrass music, and Outrageously Messy blueberry pie eating contest for kids.
Attendance: 5,000.
June 27, 2015 Annual Taste of Highlands - Highlands, New Jersey
June 27, 2015 Manahawkin Flea Market & Food Truck Festival
Manahawkin, New Jersey
From 11 am until 4 pm when the best food trucks from New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia roll into town for the ultimate Food Truck Showdown.
June 27-28, 2015 6th Annual Rock, Ribs & Ridges - Augusta, New Jersey
We're excited about moving Rock, Ribs and Ridges to a new venue, while staying in beautiful Sussex County. It will allow us to grow the festival into an even bigger and better party. This year's musical lineup is our deepest collection ever of rock legends, including two superstars who have never graced the RRR entertainment stage: top-notch music, another collection of tasty barbecue teams, and the result is a can’t-miss event.
June 27-28, 2015 Bradley Beach Lobster Festival - New Jersey
Restaurants/food vendors, beer and wine garden, crafts, six bands, children's activities. Sat 11am-9pm & Sun 11am - 6pm - FREE (Zero admission fee). Presented by the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce. • More Lobsters than ever before! • Broiled Lobster, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster rolls etc • 6 bands, live emcee/DJ playing requests • over 100 craft and speciality vendors • HUGE Beer & Wine Gardens • Great Oceanfront location • Giant Waterslide! • Childrens activities including rides, face painters and sand art. Sorry, no pets at Lobster Fest
June 28, 2015 29th Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Hammonton, New Jersey
The Blueberry Capital of the World. The combination of live music, kiddy rides, arts & crafts, a blueberry bake-off, a fantastic Classic Car Show run by Cruisin’ Classics, incredible food and blueberries in every shape and form has made this day a family favorite for people from all over the Delaware Valley. Free admission.
2014 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2014
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new datesJune 14, 2014 Cape May Harborfest - Cape May, New Jersey
No Harborfest in 2015.
June 25-27, 2014 International Food Expo - Edison, New Jersey
The only trade show designed and organized specifically for manufacturers and exporters of Agri and processed food products from Asia and North America.
June 28, 2014 Cape May Seafood Festival - Cape May, New Jersey
Highlighting the immense economic and food-supply contributions of Cape May's commercial and recreational fishing industry. Sample local seafood; learn about seafood harvesting and distribution, aquaculture, and sustainability; and enjoy live entertainment.
2013 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new datesJune 29, 2013 Annual Red Wine & Blues - Tuckerton, New Jersey
Team up with the Tuckerton Seaport for a perfect afternoon of wine tasting from New Jersey”s finest wineries plus live blues music.
(see also: 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2010)June 11-12, 2016 6th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival
Lakewood, New Jersey
The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival at Blue Claws Stadium in Lakewood, NJ. This exciting two day event will feature New Jersey wineries plus food, crafters, vendors and live music. The event is easily accessible to people from New York City, Philadelphia, Delaware and, of course, all the Jersey Shore towns.
2015 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new dates
June 5-7, 2015
Big Greek Festival
Randolph, New Jersey
Experience a Taste of Greece.
June 6, 2015 3rd Annual RFA Bass River Summer Flounder Tournament
New Gretna, New Jersey
The second annual RFA Bass River Summer Flounder Tournament will be held out of Viking Yachting Center on the Bass River in New Gretna. Entry fee is $75 per boat through May 24th with proceeds to support Tuckerton Seaport and the Recreational Fishing Alliance.
June 6, 2015 West Cape May Strawberry Festival
West Cape May, New Jersey
Every year on the first Saturday of June. Jersey fresh strawberries, strawberry shortcake, seafood, kettle corn, fresh produce, fresh barbecued meats, etc. Many vendors featuring antiques, arts & crafts, handmade jewelry, and art. Live entertainment.
June 6-7, 2015 Pour Into Summer Wine Festival
Beach Haven, New Jersey
Cheers to Summer at the Pour Into Summer Wine Festival in Beach Haven! Enjoy 10 New Jersey wineries offering tastings of their various wines, food from local LBI restaurants, crafters, live music; and on Sunday ONLY, we will be featuring the Beach Bums Corvette Car Show. This festival runs from 12-5pm on Saturday, June 6th and 11-4pm on Sunday, June 7th. Come out and enjoy a weekend of wine, food and fun down at the shore.
June 8, 2015 Annual Summer Celebration
Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook, New Jersey
The Jersey Shore Partnership is delighted to Return to the Hook for our annual Summer Celebration. Join us for an evening of fantastic food, friendship, music, and awesome sunset. This year’s event will continue to celebrate the resourcefulness, resiliency, and community spirit that are driving the restoration of the Jersey Shore. Come enjoy a great evening on Sandy Hook Bay! We promise fantastic food and camaraderie! Sponsorship and advertising information can be found below. Tickets are available for purchase at the price of $120 per person.
June 8-13, 2015 3rd Annual Montclair Food & Wine Festival
Montclair, New Jersey
Gala Dinner - Celebrity Book Signing - Bourbon + Biergarten - Grand Tasting and much more!
June 10, 2015 Sliders With Attitude Competition
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service culinary competition.
June 12-14, 2015 29th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival
Belmar, New Jersey
Chefs from 45 of the area's finest restaurants and food vendors will serve all manner of seafood from traditional steamed lobster, crab cakes, shrimp and calamari to the more exotic alligator sausage, sushi, conch fritters and fish tacos. International wine tent and garden; talk with wine experts about food and wine pairings, vintages and more. Live Music. Dozens of crafters and commercial vendors, community organizations and a children's tent with a variety of activities for young visitors provide lots of enjoyment for the whole family.
June 13, 2015 7th Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting - Summit, New Jersey
The Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting. While listening to music, sample fine wines, and enjoy a delectable assortment of hors d'oeuvres. Located at the beautiful Liberty Hall Museum Carriage House & Gardens come share a summer evening with us.
June 18, 2015 Chefs at the Shore - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Some of the area”s finest food is showcased at the annual Chefs at the Shore event, a fundraiser for two local causes—the Atlantic City Aquarium and the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey.
June 20, 2015 Annual New Jersey Beer and Food Festival
Hamburg, New Jersey
Crystal Springs Resort. Sample your favorite brews, discover a variety of new flavorful beers, enjoy great food ranging from an all-out BBQ feast to a 4-course gourmet meal, party to all your favorite music, take part in a seminar/beer tasting competition, participate in the Brews & Birdies Golf Tournament and so much more!
June 20-21, 2015 Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations,boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with commercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. So bring the family and plan to spend the day. Music from local favorites.
June 27, 2015 32nd Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Held annually at Whitesbog Historical Village in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Art, handicrafts, walking and wagon tours, bluegrass music, and Outrageously Messy blueberry pie eating contest for kids.
Attendance: 5,000.
June 27, 2015 Annual Taste of Highlands - Highlands, New Jersey
June 27, 2015 Manahawkin Flea Market & Food Truck Festival
Manahawkin, New Jersey
From 11 am until 4 pm when the best food trucks from New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia roll into town for the ultimate Food Truck Showdown.
June 27-28, 2015 6th Annual Rock, Ribs & Ridges - Augusta, New Jersey
We're excited about moving Rock, Ribs and Ridges to a new venue, while staying in beautiful Sussex County. It will allow us to grow the festival into an even bigger and better party. This year's musical lineup is our deepest collection ever of rock legends, including two superstars who have never graced the RRR entertainment stage: top-notch music, another collection of tasty barbecue teams, and the result is a can’t-miss event.
June 27-28, 2015 Bradley Beach Lobster Festival - New Jersey
Restaurants/food vendors, beer and wine garden, crafts, six bands, children's activities. Sat 11am-9pm & Sun 11am - 6pm - FREE (Zero admission fee). Presented by the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce. • More Lobsters than ever before! • Broiled Lobster, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster rolls etc • 6 bands, live emcee/DJ playing requests • over 100 craft and speciality vendors • HUGE Beer & Wine Gardens • Great Oceanfront location • Giant Waterslide! • Childrens activities including rides, face painters and sand art. Sorry, no pets at Lobster Fest
June 28, 2015 29th Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Hammonton, New Jersey
The Blueberry Capital of the World. The combination of live music, kiddy rides, arts & crafts, a blueberry bake-off, a fantastic Classic Car Show run by Cruisin’ Classics, incredible food and blueberries in every shape and form has made this day a family favorite for people from all over the Delaware Valley. Free admission.
2014 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2014
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new datesJune 14, 2014 Cape May Harborfest - Cape May, New Jersey
No Harborfest in 2015.
June 25-27, 2014 International Food Expo - Edison, New Jersey
The only trade show designed and organized specifically for manufacturers and exporters of Agri and processed food products from Asia and North America.
June 28, 2014 Cape May Seafood Festival - Cape May, New Jersey
Highlighting the immense economic and food-supply contributions of Cape May's commercial and recreational fishing industry. Sample local seafood; learn about seafood harvesting and distribution, aquaculture, and sustainability; and enjoy live entertainment.
2013 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
waiting for new datesJune 29, 2013 Annual Red Wine & Blues - Tuckerton, New Jersey
Team up with the Tuckerton Seaport for a perfect afternoon of wine tasting from New Jersey”s finest wineries plus live blues music.