Fall in New Jersey is all about stunning autumn hues, apple picking, apple cider donuts, Â pumpkin picking, and festivals that scream harvest, sunflowers, Oktoberfest and all things fall. Here are the top 8 harvest fests you can’t miss this season.
Tri-State Sunflower Festival
Dalton Farms, Swedesboro
Select dates, through October 27
There will be u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, Pumpkin Town, Beach on the Lake, tractor rides, photo ops and more.
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Morey’s Piers, Wildwood
Fridays – Sundays, through October 13
Bust out your lederhosen and raise your steins as take in live music, traditional German food, and all the games and rides at Morey’s Piers. Bands play on the Coca-Cola stage all weekend with daily entertainment by the Oompah Delics.
Fall Flower Festival
Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
Through October 14
There will be thousands of rainbow blooms including sunflowers, gladiolus, dahlias, calla lilies and mums; dozens of food options; dozens of floral photo activations; a hundred vendors; live music and more family-friendly activities.
Fall Festival Weekends
Von Thun’s, South Brunswick and Washington Twp.
Saturdays – Sundays, through October 27
The weekend festivals feature hayrides, walks through the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, and 20+ games and attractions for you and your crew. The corn maze is open daily through Halloween.
Great Adventure’s Oktoberfest Food Festival
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Select dates, through November 3
Explore German-inspired cuisine, brews and desserts all around the theme park.
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
Select dates, through November 3
Activities include strolling through the sunflower field, Pumpkinville, corn maze, pig races, tractor rides, fun slide, feeding zoo and more. Admission includes 35 activities.
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon
Select dates, through November 3
Included with admission are 35+ family fun outdoor activities, including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, “The Big Top” themed corn maze, farm animals, pig races, Canine Dog Show, pedal cars, touring cars, giant slingshot, giant straw pyramid, boo barn, Baseball Speed Throw, and more activities for the entire family. For an additional fee, there are carnival rides, an apple cannon, a paintball range, gem mining, wine tasting, food vendors, kettle corn, apple cider donuts, pumpkins and gourds, and mums.
Fintastic Fall Days
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
Through November 3
You’ll see gourd-geous aquatically-themed displays throughout the aquarium, both floating on the surface and sunken deep below among sharks, rays, and other aquatic animals.
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