September is prime time for beautiful weather and the start of fall festivals. From street fairs to food truck festivals to car shows, here are some of our favorite events in NJ and beyond this month.
September 1
Labor Day Parade & Carnival
Mendham
After the Labor Day Parade that marches down Main Street, the carnival opens for a full day of events. At night, the mayor will draw the mega 50/50 raffle ticket before the fireworks show lights up the sky.
South Plainfield Labor Day Parade and Festivities
Veterans Park, South Plainfield
This claims to be the oldest and largest Labor Day parade in New Jersey. This year’s theme is Superheroes and Villains. Kick off the day – literally – with the 5K Run and Family Fitness Walk. Following the parade, there will be vendors, food, a beer tent, and entertainment at Veterans Park. At night, head to Spring Lake Park for fireworks at dusk.
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale
The streets will be transformed into a giant block party, including a vendor market, an arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides and games, festival foods plus food trucks, merchant and civic organization tables, live bands, dancing, and karate demos.
September 4-7
Greek Festival
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Union, Union
Immerse yourself in Greek culture through live music, traditional folk dancing, Greek food and desserts, a full bar, live music performances, cultural dancers, vendors offering unique goods, rides, and games.
Fridays – Saturdays, September 5 – October 4
Philadelphia Marketplace
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia, PA
Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. The pop-up shops will be set up alongside activations and events set up by the Center City District. You can also skate on the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink.
Weekends, September 5 – October 26
Lentini Farms Harvest Festival & Fall Festival
Lentini Farms, Newton
The Harvest Festival runs every weekend, September 5-28. Every Friday there will be a Cars, Pies and Harvest Skies Event with a classic car show. Angelo’s Pizza food truck will offer a Lentini Pie from the farm’s own harvest veggies. O’Reilly’s Pub will be on site every Friday night. Saturday, September 27, will be the farm’s first line dancing event, Boot Scootin BBQ, with Discover Line Dancing and Smokin Mos BBQ truck. The Fall Festival will be every weekend, October 3-26. Haunted hayrides will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October. Food trucks, live bands, Angry Erik’s Brewery, Milk Street Distillery and O’Reilly’s Pub will be part of the entire season. Fireworks are scheduled for September 20 and October 10. There is also a 10-acre corn maze, u-pick sunflowers and pumpkins, hayrides, corn cannons, corn pits, tractor bikes, pumpkin bowling and more every weekend.
September 6
Apple Festival
Mood’s Farm Market, Mullica Hill
Everyone who goes on the hayride gets to pick 3 pounds of apples. After the ride, you’ll get an apple cider donut and apple cider to drink. There will be three donut eating contests during the festival: one for kids 6 and under, one for kids ages 7-12, and one for eaters 13+. There will be live music by the Jazztones and The One Way Express. The corn maze opens for the season; this year’s theme is the ‘80s.
Brielle Day Craft Fair
Brielle Park, Brielle
There will be 150+ crafters, fire truck rides, live music, a Kids Corner and a beer garden.
The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood
The unofficial afterparty for the Thunder Over the Waves airshow takes place in Byrne Plaza with food vendors, craft vendors, live music from local and regional bands, family activities, and a beer garden.
Be Fort Lee & Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Hudson Lights Park, Fort Lee
There will be 50+ artisan vendors, live music by Steve Kelman, and back-to-school shopping.
Pet Palooza Food and Music Festival
Lincoln Park, Manville
Meet adoptable pets, visit the food trucks and vendors, listen to local bands, enter your dog into a contest, and go shopping at the vendor tables.
Beer & Garden Festival
Princeton Shopping Center, Princeton
Join Sustainable Princeton for its first-ever Beer & Garden event, which includes brews from Triumph Brewery, live music by local band Ride or Die, gardening tools from the free Lending Library, a leaf corral making workshop, a native flower seed bombs workshop, and free educational booths about sustainable landscaping.
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County’s Insect Fest
Mercer County Educational Gardens, Hopewell
Learn about the vital role of insects through demo gardens, composting workshops, a scavenger hunt, storytime and make-your-own mosquito bucket.
Fiesta Latina
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, authentic Hispanic food and craft vendors and children’s activities. Limi-T 21, the Puerto Rican trio who play energetic merengue music, will take the stage alongside Johnny Ray, Salsa Con Clase. The day’s festivities will be hosted by DJ Ralphie Mercado.
Boonton Brew Fest
Canal Side Park, Boonton
More than 30 local breweries from the Greater NJ area will offer samples. There will be food trucks, live music, a wine sampling tent, and craft vendors. Games include cornhole, giant Jenga, bucket pong and VOLO Sports.
Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation Vendor Fair
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Twp.
There will be craft vendors set up in the parking lot next to Dick’s Sporting Goods, plus food vendors, live music, games and activities. The vendor fair benefits survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and families of missing loved ones in honor of Stephanie Parze, a 19-year-old Freehold woman who was killed by her boyfriend in 2019.
September 6-7
Fall Kickoff Festival
Alstede Farms, Chester
The fall farm season begins with apple picking, a corn maze, live music and hard cider. Harvest Moon Nights return September 26, with nighttime corn maze access and hayrides under the moonlight.
Rose Squared Fall Art Show
Municipal Field, Chester
Rose Squared and the Historic Chester Business Association invited 225 crafters and makers to set up in the heart of town. Handcrafted works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography will be on display, and for sale.
September 6-7, 13-14, 20-21
Renaissance Festival
Camp Sacajawea, Sparta
Dress in your Medieval best and come out for jousting, shows, archery, ax throwing, interactive events, vendors, kid-friendly activities, food, mead, beer and wine.
Saturdays – Sundays, September 6 – October 12
Fall Family Fun Weekends
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Celebrate fall with PYO pumpkins and apples; there will be a pumpkin painting station. There are 30+ activities and attractions to enjoy: pony rides, pedal and play tractors, wagon rides, corn stalk maze and hay bale maze, a barnyard of farm animals, barnyard sports (basketball toss, pumpkin bowling, baseball throw), the pollinator sunflower trail, a scavenger hunt, live music, and tastings of Terhune’s wine and sangria.
Daily, from September 6 to October 26 (closed Tuesdays)
Tri State Sunflower Festival & Pumpkin Fest
Dalton Farms, Swedesboro
Daily activities include flower picking, a corn maze, a giant slide, a trike track, a playground area, a low ropes course, a pumpkin patch and fall photo ops. Weekend activities add a farmers market, live music, food vendors, a beer garden, and pedal boat rentals.
September 7
Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Red Bank
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Beach Plum Festival
Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park
Celebrate this beloved plant that grows on the island at a celebration with 100+ art and craft vendors, kids’ games, non-profit tables and beach plum jelly.
Greg DiAntonio Memorial Reggae Fest
Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant, Wildwood
The event will feature live music, live and Chinese auctions, a seafood buffet, and beer and wine. Proceeds benefit the Greg DiAntonio Memorial Fund, which helps people struggling with substance use disorders, as well as Wildwood Catholic Academy.
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Monroe Center, Hoboken
There will be 60+ artisan vendors, an escape room experience, and live music by Dave ‘n’ Coney.
Daily, September 8 – October 13
Scarecrow Season
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
While walking around the village to vote on your favorite scarecrow that lines the pathways to the shops and restaurants, you can also sign up for a scarecrow-making workshop, view the pet photo exhibit, attend the Scarecrow Festival (September 13 and 14), order from the food trucks (September 18) or bring your significant other to the wedding show.
Daily, September 12 – October 13
Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival
Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
Aside from millions of sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolus and calla lilies, people from all over the region come for the photo ops, windmill tour, the Bloom Bar, the new “Moovie” Theater, picnic pods and hayrides around the farm.
Select Days, September 12 – November 2
Fright Fest
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort, Jackson Twp.
Start in the daytime at Kids Boo Fest, a not-so-scary Halloween event with trick-or-treating, silly performances and fall photo ops. At night, dare to be scared inside movie-themed haunted houses, scare zones and themed performances.
September 13
Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree + Block Party
Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Eight hours of live music will kick off with the marching of The Gotham Kings down Bloomfield Avenue to Lackawanna Plaza. After, more than 50 musicians will perform on two outdoor stages. Other attractions include a funk + soul dance party, 150+ artisan and food vendors, specialty jazz cocktails, and the Family Jazz Discovery Zone.
Food Truck & Apple Festival
Duffield’s Farm, Sewell
Take a scenic hayride out to the orchard to pick your own apples, wander in the corn maze, and let the kids ride on the Barnyard Express or jump on the Barn Bounce. There will be food trucks on site.
Hungarian Artisan Market
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
There will be Hungarian food and dessert vendors, Magyar apparel, and new product vendors each month.
Locals Summer Sip & Shop Vendor Market
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
Sip on a craft beer or drink while you shop from local craft vendors.
San Gennaro Festival
Pyanoe Plaza and the Belmar Plaza, Belmar
There will be lots of Italian food and activities.
RiverFest and Trenton River Days
Trenton Thunder Ballpark, Trenton
Play inside the park and along the Delaware River, where you can play educational games and see exhibits, take a canoe or boat ride, listen to live music, hop on a hayride, watch a fly fishing demo, grab some ballpark food or beer, and watch the annual Trenton Thunder World Famous Case’s Pork Roll Eating Championship.
Middlesex County FolkLIVE Series: Mexican Independence Festival
Boyd Park, New Brunswick
Learn about Mexico’s diversity of dance, fashion, food, and more. You’ll also find artisan vendors, folkloric performers, Mariachi musicians, and entertainment from “GRITO DE INDEPENDENCIA,” led by the Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick.
Red Bank Pop Culture Festival
Red Bank
Red Bank RiverCenter teamed up with Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash for the first-ever Red Bank Pop Culture Festival to celebrate movies, comics, gaming, anime and more.
Fall Brew By the Bay
The Seafarer Bar, Highlands
The tasting takes place on the picturesque waterfront. Each brewery will be serving two beers to sample. There will be fire pits, and food by Cuts & Catch available for an additional fee.
Haddon Twp.’s Fall Festival & Jam At The Lake
Crystal Pool Lake, Haddon Twp.
There’s a steret fair that begins at the Crystal Lake Pool – where Jam Fest takes place – and goes all the way to West Park Boulevard. Picture mini concerts, dancing, rides, bounce houses and obstacle courses, food trucks, ping-pong and cornhole, health and wellness activities, arts and crafts, craft vendors, and apple pie baking contest and a wing eating contest up and down the blocks.
Sweet Corn & Garlic Festival
Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown
There will be food trucks, craft beer, vendors, line music, dancing, hayrides and a corn maze with an emphasis on corn and garlic products.
Philly Black Wine & Spirits Fest 2025
Billy Penn Studios, Philadelphia, PA
You’ll have the opportunity to experience black-owned, inclusive brands with their wine, spirits, food, vendors, entertainment and installations.
September 13-14
Scarecrow Festival
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
The autumn-themed weekend features scarecrow workshops, live music, pumpkin painting, activities, and outdoor food and drink.
Terhune Orchards 50th Anniversary Apple Day Celebration
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
There will be PYO apples, barnyard animals, a hale bay and corn maze, pony rides, pumpkin picking and painting, pedal tractors, a children’s play area, a little tots farm store, a junior mechanics shop, live music, and barnyard sports.
Downbeach Seafood Festival
Ski Beach, Ventnor
This waterfront celebration features fresh seafood from local and regional vendors. There will be vendors, activities and giant sand sculptures to view.
Sea.Hear.Now
Asbury Park
The mega beach fest is packed with musical acts, surfing competitions, an art show, food trucks and fun in the sun.
September 13 through October (Date TBA)
Stone Tavern Orchards Fall Festivities
73 Rues Rd., Cream Ridge
Fall festivities include PYO apples, pumpkins and flowers; a hayride; a corn maze; a corn pit; pony rides and a petting zoo; a food tent; and a farm stand with veggies, honey, flowers and autumn essentials. If you just want the fruit and not the festival, head down the road to Annie’s Orchard, where Farmer Pat’s daughter Annie has a rustic second location for just apple picking.
September 13 – October 31
Fall Harvest Days
Norz Hill Farm, Hillsborough
There will be entertainment, farm tours, corn mazes, a kids’ corner, food at Café 120, and a pumpkin patch.
Select Dates, September 13 – November 2
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
There’s a little bit of everything you love about fall here: sunflower and pumpkin picking, corn cannon and pumpkin blaster, animal zoo and pony rides, a real corn maze and an inflatable corn maze, pig races and a bee barn, pumpkin bowling and a spider web climb, and many more kid-friendly activities.
Von Thun Farms’ Fall Festival
Von Thun Farms, Washington Twp.
Come to the farm for apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, cider donuts, apple blasters, corn cannons, other kids’ activities, and a new Sesame Street-themed corn maze.
Great Pumpkin Festival
Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon
There will be 35+ fall-themed attractions, plus food, games, a hayride to the pumpkin patch, an Alice in Wonderland-themed corn maze, farm animals and pig races, a dog show, giant slingshot, a straw pyramid and a baseball speed through. For an additional fee, take the kids to the carnival ride area, apple cannon, paintball range and gem mining.
September 14
Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair
Raritan Avenue, Highland Park
The juried art show and festival includes live music and other entertainment, food from local restaurants and vendors, children’s activities, promotional booths, and more.
Ridgewood Fall Art & Craft Street Fair
East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
There will be 200 exhibitors, a large food court with international selections, a children’s entertainment area, and live music.
Bridgewater Family Fun Day & Touch-a-Truck
Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater
The kids can climb on over 25 vehicles, from fire trucks to construction trucks. There will also be a DJ, arts & crafts, games, rides, inflatables, food trucks and vendor booths.
September 18
Halsey Fest
Halsey Street, Newark
The street fair includes performances by Newark-based artists, a vendor market, the Halsey Street Sounds DJ collective, karaoke, collabs with community organizations and local sports teams, and photo ops.`
September 18-21
Irish Fall Festival
North Wildwood
The luck o’ the Irish takes over NJ during the East Coast’s largest Irish festival. Events include a golf tournament, amateur boxing with athletes from Dublin, tons of Irish merch/food/music/dancing (including free Irish dance lessons), and Irish Jog 5K and 1-mile family walk, a heritage Mass with a procession, and a town-wide parade.
September 19
Apple Festival
First Methodist Church of Moorestown, Moorestown
There will be face painting, a bounce house, balloon art, crafts, yard games, inflatable ax throwing, live music, a selfie station, storytime with Librarian Jen, and of course apples (and other food options). Plus, everyone gets a Southern Fried Apples dessert, with cake and ice cream.
September 19-20
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Freedom Park, Medford
There will be three stages of live music, craft beers, food trucks, a Bavarian stein-holding contest, German food/music/dancing, a cornhole tournament, a business expo, crafters and vendors, and kids’ activities.
September 19-21
Irish Fall Festival
North Wildwood
The lively celebration of Irish culture and heritage includes music and dancing, unique Celtic vendors, the grand Surf Avenue parade, and the USA vs. Ireland amateur boxing match.
Daily, September 19 – October 31
Indian Acres Tree Farm Fall Activities
Indian Acres Tree Farm, Medford
There will be pumpkin picking, a giant sorghum maze with 40 scarecrows to find, Boo Buddies Maze with 19 kid-friendly scarecrows, a Ghoul Gang Maze with 21 “slightly scary” scarecrows, weekends-only barrel train rides, a free play area, live music, visits with goats and alpacas, grilled food, and apple cider donuts.
September 20
Rose Squared Art Show
Anderson Park, Montclair
More than 130 artists will be showcasing their works in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography.
Spring Lake Italian Festival
Morris Avenue, Spring Lake
Italian specialties include a food court on Morris Avenue, music throughout the downtown, and special guest Produce Pete from NBC.
West Windsor Community Day
Duck Pond Park, West Windsor
There will be food, kids’ rides, local vendors and organizations, fire trucks, and family entertainment.
Wildwood Crest’s Seafarers Celebration
Wildwood Crest
Throughout the day there will be live music, magic shows, a live turtle exhibition, interactive games for kids, bounce houses, roving street performers, children’s pie-eating contests and face painting during a massive street fair – followed up at night by beachfront fireworks.
Latino Festival of Monmouth County
Hall of Records Parking Lot, Freehold Borough
Live music, Latin food, games, entertainment and vendors will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
La Fiesta Hispana
Fox Park, Wildwood
Experience Hispanic culture through food, live music and vendor booths.
Bergenstock Music Festival
Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
The free event features songwriters and original bands hailing from Bergen County, covering everything from pop to rock to R&B.
OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival
OSPAC, West Orange
The seven-hour lineup of solos, trios, quartets and ensembles kicks off with a WBGO Kids Jazz Concert. There will also be food vendors, a beer and wine garden, artisan booths and community showcases.
Old Bridge Day
Old Bridge Municipal Complex, Old Bridge
There will be vendors and food, with inflatables and kid-friendly activities sponsored by Calvary Chapel. Bridge Radio will be on site.
Fandom Fest
Burlington County Library, Westampton
Fans of Dungeons & Dragons WWE, horror and fantasy – and everything in between – will join a festival with gaming, vendor shopping, panel discussions, presentations, and cosplay.
September 20-21
Oktoberfest
Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon Twp.
Event highlights include German beer and food (think wild boar tacos, duck drumettes and alligator nuggets), live music, scenic sky rides, pumpkin shopping, games, guided hikes, competitions (like stein-holding, hay bale tossing, and partner-carrying relays), petting zoos, bounce houses and butternut squash bowling.
September 20 – October 26
Pumpkin Days
Riamede Farm, Chester
Pumpkin Days include a pumpkin patch, apple picking, hay wagon rides, live music, and a variety of family-friendly activities.
Weekends, September 20 – November 1
(Plus Monday, October 13)
Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest
Maple Leaf Farms, Manalapan
Classic autumn adventures include hayrides through the farm, a sprawling corn maze, a festive pumpkin village, train rides, farm animal encounters, outdoor games, playgrounds, and interactive attractions for kids of all ages. There are live bull riding shows and pig races scheduled throughout each day.
September 21
Family Fall Fest
MarketFair, Princeton
There will be fall-themed music, arts and crafts, photo moments, character appearances, bounce houses and games outside of the mall.
Pequannock Twp. Street Festival & Car Show
Corner of Jackson and Newark Pompton Tpke., Pompton Plains
The 25th annual fair includes live music, a car show, a beer and wine garden, gourmet food trucks, a kids’ zone with crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more than 100 vendors.
Fall Fest
Montclair History Center and Montclair Community Farms, Montclair
The fundraiser features hands-on fall activities, meet-and-greets with farm animals from Dreamscape Acres, museum tours, hearth cooking demos, and live music from Montclair’s School of Rock.
Peace Festival
Milton A. Votee Park, Teaneck
Families can take a 45-minute bike and walk, watch live music and stage performances by people of different cultural backgrounds, visit the food vendors, take part in kids’ activities, and enter raffles, all designed around the theme of peace.
Essex County 4-H Fall Family Festival Celebration
Essex County Environmental Center, Roseland
The county’s 4-H Fall Harvest Showcase will be held in partnership with the Fall Family Festival Celebration. All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system: cash prizes are awarded for Best in Division and Best in Class, sponsored by the Essex County 4-H Leaders Association. Residents can submit projects in any of the fall divisions including Gardening, Food and Nutrition, and Fruits and Vegetables.
Arts & Cars
Downtown Summit
The Downtown Art Festival & Classic Car Show includes a juried showcase of art, live music in various areas, the classic and exotic car show, a juggler on a unicycle, a balloon artist, car racing, airbrush tattoos, robots, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. It runs as the same time as the farmers market.
Fall Fest 2025: A Celebration of Inclusion
Kessler Campus, West Orange
Every year, people with disabilities, their caregivers, and supporters come together for food, friendship and support.
September 21 – October 31
Fall Harvest Days
Norz Hill Farm, Hillsborough
There are farm tours, corn mazes, a kids’ corner, food, and a scenic pumpkin patch.
September 24-28
Middlesex County Jazz Festival
Wednesday: Parker Press Park, Woodbridge
Friday: Carteret Performing Arts Center, Carteret
Saturday: Metuchen High School, Metuchen
Sunday: In front of New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick
The jazz fest features different performers singing at various locations around the county. Highlights are Elizabeth Bougerol of the Hot Sardines on Wednesday, a Metuchen High School Combo celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip on Saturday; and the Rutgers Alumni Jazz Orchestra taking the stage on Sunday.
September 25 – November 2
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
The aquarium’s fall festival puts glowing gourds of every shape, size and species both above the surface and deep below the sharks and stingrays. As part of the themed activities, you can paint and take home your own personalized pumpkin masterpiece.
September 26
South Orange Downtown Fiesta in La Placita
Spiotta Park, South Orange
The outdoor celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month features a live mariachi performance, a salsa dance lesson, music throughout the evening from DJ Mixxx, and tacos for sale.
September 26-27
Olde Tyme Italian Festival
Fox Park, Wildwood
The weekend starts with a Mass and Procession of Saints on Friday, followed by a jam-packed musical lineup. There will be tons of Italian food (sausage and peppers, chicken cutlets, pasta, fresh cannoli and zeppole), vendors selling Italian merch, kids’ activities, and a meatball contest.
September 26-28
Hackettstown Oktoberfest
Hackettstown BID, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Grand Avenue Tavern and Man Skirt Brewing in Hackettstown
The town-wide event includes activities, contests, music, drinks and food suitable for the whole family. Vendors will line up along Main Street, Valentine Street and Grand Avenue for a street-fair style event. There will be kids’ activities and other non-alcohol-related activities as well. The highlights on Saturday at Czig Meister Brewing include barrel tapping, wiener dog races, a grain bag toss, a cornhole tournament and a stein-holding competition.
Bergen County 4-H Fair: Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival
Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
The fair features 4-H and Master Gardener displays and exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, local farm vendors, live music, a petting zoo, chick hatching, educational and hands-on activities for children, games, county organizations, a midway, and more.
Fridays – Saturdays, September 26 – November 1
Harvest Moon Nights
Alstede Farms, Chester
After going through the corn maze, take a leisurely hayride through the fields, then have some snacks by the campfire. There will be locally crafted hard ciders from Ironbound Hard Cider.
September 27
Woofstock Festival
Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees
Voorhees Animal Orphanage puts together a pet-themed event with craft and retail vendors, animal rescue groups, a Kids Corner, a basket raffle pavilion, dog demos, an alumni parade, doggie contests, the Mummers string band and other live music, food trucks, and a beer garden serving Tonewood Brewery beers.
Russo’s Harvest Festival
Russo’s Fruit & Vegetable Farm Pick Your Own Annex, Tabernacle
Take a wagon ride to the orchard and pumpkin patch, where you’ll pick your own apples and pumpkins straight from the farm. There will be food vendors, fresh apple cider donuts, a bounce house, pony rides and a hayride.
Italian Festival
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Entertainment across three stages incluodes live music, Italian covers, a DJ, and dance performances. There will be bocce courts, 15 food trucks, 70 craft vendors, a beer truck, face painting, sand art, a wheel of chance, and raffles.
Metuchen Pops Art Festival
Downtown Metuchen
As you walk down the streets, look at the beautiful murals, graffiti, comics, illustrations, photography, wearable art, and interactive experiences – including a unique battle of the walls and pieces from internationally recognized artist ChrisRWK.
Tewksbury Harvest Festival
Christie Hoffman Farm Park, Tewksbury
There will be 10 food trucks, 40+ antique/art/craft/gourmet food vendors, a silent auction, a beer garden, mini concerts by Duke Band and Jessie Bardwell & the Noble Brothers, a petting zoo and pony rides, games, hayrides, and free popcorn and cotton candy. This is a fundraiser for the Tewksbury First Aid & Rescue Squad.
Artisan Market
Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Take a stroll through this market in the mall, featuring 25+ artisans and vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, home decor, pet products, sweet treats, handmade gifts and more.
Mercer County Library System Book Festival
Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Lawrenceville
You’ll hear authors talk about their latest books, ask questions, and talk about the people behind the stories they love. In addition to author panels, the festival will feature crafts, activities, and kid-friendly performances.
The Baron’s Oktoberfest
Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge
Major General Baron von Steuben’s birthday party includes craft beer samples from three local breweries, colonial games, free pumpkin picking and decorating, music by Particle Theory, and tours of the state historic 1752 Steuben House.
Gibbstown Car Show and Festival
Memorial Park, Gibbstown
Aside from the car show, there will be food vendors, games for families, shopping vendors and a live DJ. Stay for the awards ceremony and prizes at the end of the show.
September 27-28
Asbury Park Fall Bazaar
Convention Hall, Asbury Park
There will be shopping from local artisans, live music and entertainment, food and beverages, fall photo walls, an Oktoberfest celebration, kids’ activities, a permanent jewelry bar, vinyl record shopping and giveaways.
Margate Fall Funfest by The Bay
Margate
There will be performers on the Kids Stage, 11 bands on the main stage, parades, costumed characters, 110 vendor booths, ax throwing, a dog show, street sorcery shows, a Wild Thrill Stunt Extravaganza, Irish dancing, a wetlands educational exhibit, eco tours, a gymnastics show and dance performances. Saturday night’s Funfest After Dark caters to adults only, with a PJ contest, wine and spirits, a Grateful Dead tribute band, and a balloon act straight from The Hook in AC.
Saucetoberfest
Cross Country Nurseries, Stockton
The “hottest” show in New Jersey is celebrating its 10th year, a collab between Cross Country Nurseries and Whitehouse Station Hot Sauce. There will be tons of hot sauce vendors, spicy food challenges, cold beer and more.
Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend & Car Show
Chubb Park, Chester
The authentic Bavarian-style Oktoberfest experience has traditional German food and beer, live oompah music, a car show, and games and activities for the kids.
Saturdays – Sundays, October 4-12
Plus Monday, October 13
Funtober Festival
The Funplex, Mt. Laurel and East Hanover
Rides, pumpkin decorating, entertainment, seasonal food and drinks, and activities are open to the whole family.
Saturdays – Sundays, September 27 – November 2
Mountain Creek Fall Fest
Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon Twp.
There will be scenic sky rides so you can see the Vernon Valley fall foliage, Alpine Mountain Coaster rides, live music, guided hikes, giant lawn games, and seasonal snacks.
September 28
Teaneck Tailgate
Cedar Lane, Teaneck
The Teaneck Tailgate block party is taking over Cedar Lane with an outdoor bar, corn hole, food trucks, a bounce house, a photo booth, carnival games, performances by the Teaneck High School cheerleaders, and music by Cresskill School of Rock students.
South Orange Downtown Fall Festival
Spiotta Park, South Orange
There will be free fall crafts, pumpkin decorating, games, live music from DJ Lou, storytime, hands-on activities for families set up by local businesses, and food vendors.
Batsto Village Antique, Glassware & Bottle Show
Batsto Village, Hammonton
The fall antique and bottle show will have between 80 and 90 dealers, several food trucks, and wagon rides through the historic village.
Saddle Brook Street Fair & Craft Show
Saddle Brook
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Princeton Festival Cultural Latino
Downtown Princeton
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through music, dance, food, performances, creative arts and crafts, and family activities.
Traveling Knights of Old Bridge Art & Craft Show
Old Bridge High School, Old Bridge
The indoor Art & Craft Show includes jewelry, ceramics, quilting, crochet, glasswork, art, photography, pet items, bath, beauty and more.
September 29
Toms River PBA Fall Fest
Washington Street, Toms River
Formerly known as Vest-a-Cop, the night of family fun includes inflatables, raffles, face painting, police demos, costumed characters, a live radio broadcast by Thunder 106, axe throwing, a dunk tank, food trucks and ice cream.
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