2012 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2012 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS (see also: 2011 - 2010 - 2009)
May 31-June 3, 2012 NJ Greek Fest - Westfield, New Jersey
June 1-3, 2012 Annual Greek Festival By the Bay - Perth Amboy, New Jersey You can look forward to seeing our authentic Greek Dancers, eating our authentic Greek Food and Pastries as well as games and prizes for the children. If you want a delightful a la carte meal indoors or a tasty gyro or souvlaki outdoors under the tent, you will not be disappointed!
June 2, 2012 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 2-3, 2012 Jersey Shore Wine Festival - Lakewood, New Jersey The Jersey Shore Wine Festival will include sampling of a variety of award-winning wines from throughout New Jersey.
June 8, 2012 26th 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 9, 2012 3rd Annual Wine & Cheese Tasting - Summit, New Jersey While sipping wine and sampling assorted mouth watering hors d'oeurvers, guests enjoy strolling the beautiful gardens of Liberty Hall Museum. Proceeds are 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.
June 9-10, 2012 3rd Annual Rock, Ribs & Ridges - Vernon, New Jersey It’s another two-day celebration of great music, finger-lickin” barbeque and good times at Hidden Valley Club.
June 14-15, 2012 4th South Asian Food Trade Show - Edison, New Jersey The only event in North America geared for South Asian ethnic food, restaurant supply, distribution and business services.
June 16, 2012 Cape May Harborfest - Cape May, New Jersey Harbor Fest is a celebration of seafood and song; the sea, its culture, its economy and its ecology.
June 22-23, 2012 4th 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 23, 2012 29th 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 23-24, 2012 20th Annual Baymen”s Seafood & Music Festival - Tuckerton, New Jersey Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Speak with commercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides.
June 29-July 1, 2012 OPA! Big "Fat" Greek Festival - Flemington, New Jersey 'A Taste of Greece in Hunterdon County, NJ' Enjoy Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts; Greek wines and beer; Greek music, folk dancing performances; Children's Activities; Vendors: Hand-Crafted items and Imported Greek specialties, Wine Tasting, Cooking Demonstrations, Art Exhibit, Door Prizes, Dance Contests, and more! Open to the Public, Free Admission & Parking. Attendance: 5,000.
June 30, 2012 10th 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. Also 'Traditional Pie Bake Of' contest.
2011 New Jersey - June 2011 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS events still waiting for new dates
June 4, 2011 Strawberry Day & Pig Roast - Pittstown, New Jersey Peaceful Valley Orchards. Kids face painting, sand art, farm animals, rain barrel painting! Horse & carriage rides. Master Gardener talks: Rain Barrels, Deer & the Gardener. Pulled pork, burgers & dogs. PYO strawberries, pies, asparagus, spring plants. Free admission-rain/shine.
June 17, 2011 The Ultimate Wine and Chocolate Tasting - Princeton, New Jersey American Cancer Fund Benefit in cooperation with the Princeton Chocolate Lover's Club at Forrestal Village. This is a chance to indulge your cravings for Wine, Chocolate and Charity. We will present savory appetizers, cheeses, fine wines and sumptuous chocolates for your tasting and pairing delight. This fun evening will consist of an open house at Chocolate Lover's club, an ongoing chocolate experts presentation and continuous pairings of chocolates with Cabernet, Merlot, Sangria and Rieslings as well as the appetizers, fruit and crudités.
June 23, 2011 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.
2010 New Jersey - June 2010 New Jersey Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events events still waiting for new dates
April 30-May 2, 2010 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 16, 2010 10th Anniversary Clambake - Tuckerton, New Jersey Join the Seaport during its 10th Anniversary with a traditional down home clambake. Live music, fun, games, raffles, silent auction, door prizes, dancing, guided tours, boat rides and more!
June 13, 2010 Great American Food and Music Fest - East Rutherford, New Jersey Celebrating the rich traditions of classic American fare and music. Legendary purveyors of classic American food, celebrity chefs, extraordinary musicians, and great American wines and specialty cocktails. (dead link: www.greatamericanfoodandmusicfest.com )
June 26-27, 2010 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. ( dead link: www.slowfoodandwinefestival.com )
2009 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2009 LOCAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS, EVENTS events still waiting for new dates
June 7, 2009 Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ Craftsman of the Year - Madison, NJ 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 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. (dead Link: http://www.shopdonna.com/event.htm )
2008 NEW JERSEY - JUNE 2008 New Jersey Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events waiting for new dates
June 5, 2008 Chefs With Heart - New Brunswick, New Jersey (no website) 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
