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2009 NEW JERSEY 2009 (see 2010 - 2008 - 2007)
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
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January 23, 2009 Deirdre’s House Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Morristown, New Jersey
Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting with fabulous food and Silent Auction. 100% of net proceeds go to benefit abused and neglected children of Morris County and the surrounding communities. 100% of Silent Auction proceeds will go to send abused children to summer camp.
February 7-8, 2009 Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Pilesgrove, New Jersey
Garden State Wine Growers sponsor the Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend!
February 7-8 and 14-15, 2009 Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Milford, New Jersey
Alba Vineyard. Sample our award-winning wines paired with exquisite Tuscan style chocolates crafted by Master Chocolatier, Diane Pinder, owner of Donna & Company, along with artisan cheeses and unique food pairings from local restaurateurs.
February 14, 2009 Wine is for Lovers of Down Syndrome
Pilesgrove, New Jersey
Join us at the Enoteca to sample the wines of Auburn Road Vineyards and for chances to win a 7 day trip for 2 to Bermuda, 2 round trip airline tickets, or a white gold and diamond bracelet. All proceeds go to KIIDS ( Knowledge and Information about Individuals with Down Syndrome).
March 27, 2009 Wine Tasting to Benefit Hudson County CASA
Jersey City, New Jersey
The event will feature more than eighty wines as well as hors d’œuvers. All proceeds will support CASA’s mission to advocate on behalf of Hudson County’s 700+ foster children while moving them toward a safe and permanent home.
April 20, 2009 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
Princeton, New Jersey
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid in America grows up hungry. Each spring, the nation's hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at more than 45 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger. Since 1988, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million.
April 23, 2009 Raise a Glass for Hope Wine & Food Tasting
Princeton, New Jersey
Global wine varietals as well as delectable cuisine by celebrated local chefs. Live & silent auction with fabulous prizes. All proceeds support the Association for Advancement of Mental Health’s (AAMH) growing behavioral healthcare services for children and adolescents.
April 23, 2009 AAMH Presents: 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting
Rider University, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Featuring food, wine, beer and liquor tasting, silent auction, raffles, live music. Event helps support Association for Advancement of Mental Health (AAMH).
April 25-26, 2009 2009 Annual Shad Festival
Lambertville, New Jersey
April 27-29, 2009 Supply Side East
Secaucus, New Jersey
SupplySide East is ideally located near thousands of leading food, dietary supplement and cosmeceutical companies.
May 1-3, 2009 Greek Festival
Clifton, New Jersey
The indoor Dining Hall features our main Greek entrées and appetizers. The Outdoor Taverna offers gyro, souvlaki, and Greek fries with plenty of covered seating. Outdoor Ouzeri for grilled octopus, Greek sausages, and feta cheese platters all made to order. Beer, wine, ouzo, and soft drinks are available at both the indoor and outdoor bars. Greek pastries, loukoumades, frappe, and Greek coffee. Marketplace, Music, games & rides.
May 17, 2009 Seaport Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Entertain your senses with live bluegrass music with the sweet, smoky flavors of barbeque in celebration of International Bluegrass Month and National Barbeque Month.
May 29-31, 2009 Annual Greek Festival By the Bay
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Waterfront location. Traditional Greek delicacies, Greek & American Music and traditional Greek folk dancing by the Church's dance groups. A variety of vendors, especially of Greek imports and "boardwalk" games for the kids. Event occurs rain or shine. Helps the Church in raising funds for its community and cultural activities.
Enjoy Greek foods like souvlakia and gyros, spanakopita (spinach pie), tiropita (cheese pie), dolmades, (stuffed grape leaves), pastitsio (baked macaroni), moussaka (baked eggplant); & delicious desserts like baklava (walnut strudel), galaktobouriko (custard wrapped in filo) and loukoumades (honey puffs). All food and pastries are made fresh on the premises by Festival volunteers.
For more information about the Greek Festival By the Bay, the public is welcome to call the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, (732) 826-4466.
May 29-31, 2009 Michael Arnone's 20th Annual Crawfish Fest
Augusta, New Jersey
Featuring the best Music and Food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer.
May 30, 2009 20th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off
Toms River, New Jersey
June 6 , 2009 Strawberry Day & Pig Roast
Pittstown, New Jersey
Peaceful Valley Orchards.
June 6, 2009 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 7, 2009 Celebrate with Wine and Chocolate
Cranford, New Jersey
Donna Toscana Dessert Lounge celebrating its 4th anniversary in collaboration with Alba Vineyards of Milford, NJ and NJWineSeller of Cranford, NJ. Taste Alba's dessert wines and Chocolatier Diane Pinder's chocolates and other desserts that compliment the Alba wines.
June 7, 2009 Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ Craftsman of the Year
Madison, New Jersey
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts will honor wine expert and proprietor of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, Gary Fisch, as the 2009 Craftsman of the Year for his knowledge, dedication & promotion of wine appreciation.
June 18, 2009 Chefs at the Shore VI
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Chef demonstrations, fine wines and premium beers, culinary delights from regional chefs, silent auction, benefits the marine and environmental education programs of the Atlantic City Aquarium and the scholarship fund of the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey.
June 20, 2009 17th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival
Tuckerton, New Jersey
Seafood lovers are invited to tantalize their taste buds during Tuckerton Seaport’s Annual Baymen’s Seafood and Music Festival.
June 20, 2009 Cape May Harborfest
Cape May, New Jersey
June 20-21, 2009 5th Annual OPA! Big "Fat" Greek Festival
Flemington, New Jersey
Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts; Greek wines and beer: Greek music, folk dancing performances; Children's Rides & Amusements, Arts and Crafts; Silent auction of original oil painting by local artist. Door prizes, raffles, dance contests and more.
June 27, 2009 Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Held annually the last Saturday of June at Whitesbog Historical Village in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Road (off Route 530), Browns Mills NJ
June 27-28, 2009 East Coast Food & Wine Festival
Pennington, New Jersey
The Slow Food and Wine Festival has been expanded into an East Coast Food and Wine Festival with participation and attendance from Slow Food Chapters along the East Coast. Features the best restaurants and some of the most celebrated wineries in the State. Sample dishes prepared with the season's locally grown vegetables, fruits, seafood, chicken, meats and more.
June 28, 2009 23rd Annual Red, White & Blueberry Festival
Hammonton, New Jersey
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.
July 18, 2009 7th Annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival
Toms River, New Jersey
July 19, 2009 Sustenance on the Farm Dinner
Princeton, New Jersey
Farmers G. Rude & M. Sytsema host & Chef David C. Felton will prepare a farm-to-table 5-course dinner with food sourced from Griggstown Quail Farm. Foods from artisans based within a small radius of the farm & Organic/Biodynamic wines will be paired with each course. Local musicians the Alex Stein Jazz Duo will perform.
July 31-Aug 2, 2009 Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival
Atlantic City, New Jersey
If you're a gourmet enthusiast and love your kitchen; love to cook; love to eat gourmet foods; love to sample fine wines and spirits; or just love to shop for unique specialty gifts…this annual event is a must.
August 8-9, 2009 Jersey Fresh Food and Wine Festival
Richwood, New Jersey
The 'Jersey Fresh Food and Wine Festival' will feature hundreds of award-winning New Jersey wines and an array of gourmet, fresh food.
August 16-17, 2009 9th Annual Seafood Festival
Landisville, New Jersey
Seafood Festival and Car Show. Featuring live music, wine tasting, seafood, winery and vineyard tours, kids activities, and much more.
August 22-23, 2009 Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off
Oceanport, New Jersey
Shore Chefs compete for the best crab cake award and the coveted People's Choice Award. Taste fare from your favorite local restaurants. Crab cakes, fried catfish, and clam chowder bread bowls are just a few of the favorites that will be back for 2009.
August 23, 2009 Sustenance on the Farm Dinner
Andover, New Jersey
Organic farmer J. Krueger will host & chef Andrea Carbine will prepare an elegant farm-to-table 5-course dinner centered around Starbrite Farm’s organic & heirloom vegetables, as well as grass-fed meat & poultry from a nearby farm. Foods from artisans based within a small radius of the farm and Organic/Biodynamic wines that will be paired with each course. Local musician, Paul Meyer, Brazilian and jazz guitarist.
August 23, 2009 4th Annual Chili Cookoff
Montague, New Jersey
Westfall Winery. Bring a pot of your favorite Chili recipe and take home the prize! Or just attend our event and sample the Chili recipes and choose your favorite.
August 26, 2009 19th Annual Great Tomato Tasting
Pittstown, New Jersey
Snyder Research and Extension Farm. Join us in this unique opportunity to taste over 80 tomato varieties (including heirlooms and hybrids), farm grown produce, stroll through our demonstration garden, and take a wagon tour.
September ?, 2009 Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation
Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The reception and dinner promise to delight the palates of the most discriminating epicureans.
September 4-7, 2009 32nd annual Greek Festival
Union, New Jersey
St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy Greek food, desserts, live Greek Music and authentic folk dancing under the tents rain or shine. Free parking.
September 13, 2009 12th Annual Beach Plum Festival
Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
Beach Plum picking and jelly making, environmental exhibits, food, live entertainment.
September 13, 2009 The Epicurean Palette
Mercer County, New Jersey
The Annual Epicurean Palette will host the region’s best chefs, world class wine and beer, and for the first time ever Rat’s is opening their exclusive wine celler for a silent auction.
September 13-15, 2009 Philadelphia Nat’l Candy Gift & Gourmet Show
Atlantic City, New Jersey
America’s largest show dedicated to the retail confectioner, is sponsored by the Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia.
September 17, 2009 Wine Tasting at Giralda Farms
Madison, New Jersey
Wine & Cheese of the Mediterranean
September 19-20, 2009 Valenzano Winefest 2009
Shamong, New Jersey
The Garden State’s largest blues, jazz and wine festival featuring continuous live entertainment, award winning wines, cheese tasting by Cabot Creamery, top crafters from around the state.
September 20, 2009 Champion of the Grill Community Festival
Augusta, New Jersey
resented by the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, "Champion of the Grill" community festival features an exciting grilling competition, Sussex County idol singing competition, musical entertainment, classic car show and more. Free admission, free parking, free food samples, food vendors, cash prizes, and more. Fun for entire family.
September 20, 2009 Cognac and Chocolate Tasting
Cranford, New Jersey
Chocolate & Spirits tasting event featuring artisanal chocolates to compliment Pour Moi
September 26, 2009 Pizza, Pasta & Pastry Festival
Toms River, New Jersey
Italian Food Festival.
September 26, 2009 11th Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival
Califon, New Jersey
Annual Tewksbury festival will feature hot-air balloon rides, live music, hay rides, petting zoo, dance exhibitions, pie contest, craft show, and great harvest food and drink. $20 per carload includes all activities and raffle tickets.
October 3-4, 2009 Harvest Festival
Ringwood, New Jersey
Hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, storytellers, Octoberfest food, beer-tasting, music and dancing, fun photo ops, Manor and garden tours and lots more! Plus an Autumn plant sale and 30 Artisans with all hand-made items. Free parking & admission.
October 4, 2009 Annual Chowder Cook-Off Classic
Beach Haven, New Jersey
Enjoy unlimited chowder tasting! Live music, children's entertainment, and a food court are all part of the event.
October 10, 2009 West Cape May Lima Bean Festival
West Cape May, New Jersey
Great food, quality vendors, antiques, entertainment and fun. Come out and celebrate West Cape May's farming heritage. You will never think of legumes in the same way again.
October 10-11, 2009 Cape May Wine Festival
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, New Jersey
New Jersey's more than 30 wineries offer more than just acclaimed wines, they offer a total wine experience. Many of these wineries will be part of the third annual Cape May Wine Festival.
October 17, 2009 Wine & Cheese Tasting at the Visual Arts Center
Summit, New Jersey
The event will feature a special international selection of varietals and cheese as we commemorate The Arc’s 60 years in the community. Tickets are only $30 and ALL proceeds will be used to support The Arc’s programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, mental retardation, Down Syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
October 17-18, 2009 Cranberry Festival of Chatsworth
Chatsworth, New Jersey
The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Culture. Free admission.
October 24-25, 2009 Red Wine Release Weekend
Milford, New Jersey
Alba Vineyard.
October 25, 2009 Food for Your Health
Madison, New Jersey
Learn about food and its affects on your health with Lorraine Maita, MD who has over 18 years of experience in Preventive Health and Wellness, Internal, Occupational and Travel Medicine and Executive Health. Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly recommended.
October 26, 2009 Taste for Empowerment
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
A Wine and Food Tasting Fundraiser to benefit the families who rely on services provided by the Spina Bifida Resource Network of New Jersey and Metro New York.
October 27-28, 2009 KosherFest
Meadowlands, New Jersey
Kosherfest is the #1 kosher food and beverage trade event serving the retail, foodservice, manufacturing and distribution industries. New Products Competition Oct 15 and 2nd Annual Kosherfest Culinary Competition Oct 27.
November 2, 2009 10th Annual YCS Festival of Flavors
Secaucus, New Jersey
Heal the hearts of NJ's defenseless children. Over 30 restaurants and wine vendors will showcase their signature dishes and delicious wines for you to sample while you listen to live music and participate in our elegant raffle. Sponsorship opportunities available.
November 3-4, 2009 Microwave Steam-Pack 2009
Monroe Township, New Jersey
The only dedicated event dealing with the newly emerging technology of steam cooking by microwaves.
November 4, 2009 12th Annual James Beard Chef Invitational
West Orange, New Jersey
This outstanding culinary showcase, featuring Award winning chefs from throughout America, features a spectacular 5-course dinner. Premier international wines will be paired with each course. The event will benefit the James Beard Foundation, New York
November 10-11, 2009 Vanilla 2009
Monroe, New Jersey
We will attempt at this meeting to address the most burning issues in the vanilla industry today, and provide discussions and perhaps solutions to them.
2010 NEW JERSEY 2010
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
March 21-23, 2010 American Bakery Expo
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Includes National Bread & Pastry Team Championship
March 21-23, 2010 Sigep
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Sigep, one of Europe’s biggest expositions, focused on artisan production of Gelato (Italian Ice Cream), Pastry, Confection and Bakery is proud to announce the partnership with the former Frozen Desserts Expo to create Sigep-USA. In the coming years, together we hope to replicate the success of the European Sigep in the United States.
2008 NEW JERSEY 2008
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new 2009 dates
February 11, 2008 Gala Wine Tasting
Lyndhurst, New Jersey (no website)
Enjoy tasting a wide selection of vineyards and varietals. Learn about your favorites, and discover new favorites along the way. Food & desserts provided by the most popular restaurants from our past event. All proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Passaic NJ - providing scholarships, charity medical care and community projects.
Further info. call 973-393-3990
May 5, 2008 Taste of the Nation
Whippany, New Jersey
An evening of exceptional cuisine prepared by Over 40 celebrated chefs and accompanied by fine wines from around the world. Plus, top wine producers, brew masters, pastry chefs, and caterers. 100% of all ticket proceeds go directly to fight childhood hunger and poverty in New Jersey.
May 18, 2008 A Passage to India - Wine luncheon
Edison, New Jersey
Northern & Central NJ Chapter, Women for Winesense. A Northern Indian buffet lunch along with a variety of specially chosen wines from India. There will be a talk about the wines as well as information about the growing Indian wine industry.
June 5, 2008 Chefs With Heart
New Brunswick, New Jersey
20 of the Garden State’s best chefs and restaurants in one room, on one evening. Your taste buds will smile and thank you all night long. American Heart Association Chefs With Heart is a statewide food and wine tasting event that has become one of the region’s premier events featuring some of the “best of the best” restaurants. In addition to signature dishes presented by the chefs and restaurants, guests will enjoy samplings of fine wines, liqueurs, champagnes and microbrews, a café bar, delicious pastries, desserts, and more. If you would like information about purchasing tickets, sponsorship, silent auction, or other questions, call the American Heart Association at (609) 223-3711
July 26, 2008 Down Bay Wine Tasting
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Tuckerton Seaport’s premier fundraising event, Sample wines from across the globe, enjoy live entertainment, and bid on great silent auction items. Supports Tuckerton Seaport’s educational programs.
August 20, 2008 Wine and Food Table-Top Showcase
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
( http://www.shows4thetrade.com ) bad link
September 6, 2008 3rd Annual Farm & Food Open House
Stanhope, New Jersey
Tours and tastings at local farms, local food at participating restaurants, cook-out featuring locally grown and raised food.
( bad link - www.buyfreshnwj.org )
September 22, 2008 Gift of Life Gourmet Dinner
Edison, New Jersey
Six course Gourmet Dinner plus hors d'oeuvres prepared by seven top NJ chefs to support life saving heart surgeries for children. Open bar during cocktail hour, wine with dinner. Live Music, Live Auction. See Menu on rotary website or call Joe at 732-238-4111.
October 4, 2008 Autumn Leaves Cheese Festival
Long Valley, New Jersey
A Celebration of Traditional Cheesemaking, Small Farms and Handcrafted Specialty Foods from the Northeast Region. American Cheese Society award winning cheeses and specialty foods from over 20 small farms and artisan food producers throughout the Northeast region.
October 13-15, 2008 Nightclub & Bar East Show
Atlantic City, New Jersey
More than 200 exhibitors, featuring the hottest new products and innovations. Educational sessions overflowing with ideas you can put to work in your own operation
October 18-19, 2008 South Jersey Pumpkin Show 2008
Millville, New Jersey (bad link: www.sjpumpkinshow.com )
Two day fall festival that celebrates the fall harvest of pumpkins.
October 20, 2008 4th Annual Eclectic Evening: A Food, Wine & Martini Tasting
West Long Branch, New Jersey (no website)
All funds raised will support the nonprofit New Jersey Repertory Company's general operating budget. Tickets are $95 per person, and a reserved table of 10 is $900. You can save $10 off your ticket if you make your reservation before October 1st. For ticket information, please call Teresa Staub, NJ Rep’s Development Director, at 732-229-3166
October 27, 2008 Food for the Arts" - Dine Around
Mountainside, New Jersey (no website)
You won't go hungry, and your taste buds won't be disappointed as many of the areas highly rated and ethnically diverse restaurants join together to showcase their signature dishes and support the Mountainside Education Foundation. All proceeds will benefit the MEF, a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to enrich the curriculum and areas of need for children in the Mountainside School District. Tickets are $75 per person, which covers all costs for food and drinks. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 908-232-8828 x 415, or write the Mountainside Education Foundation, PO Box 1203, Mountainside, NJ 07092.
2007 NEW JERSEY 2007
FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS
waiting for new dates
October 22, 2007 Battle of the Chefs
Wayne, New Jersey (no website)
A fundraising event, featuring food, wines and the selection of the winning Chef, will benefit Katie's House. Katie's House provides assisted living for women with disabilities so they may lead meaningful and productive lives as independently as possible There will be a classical guitarist and a vodka sampling table as well as a silent auction. Ticket price is $100 per person. Call 973-383-3221 for reservations or information.
November 10, 2007 3rd Annual Women in Wine Event
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
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