2012 NEW JERSEY - MAY 2012 FOOD & WINE FESTIVALS, SHOWS & LOCAL FOOD EVENTS (see also: 2011 - 2010)
May 12, 2012 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 12, 2012 Toms River Food Fest - Toms River, New Jersey Food, Rides, Entertainment, Beer Tent Fun For the Whole Family!!
May 14, 2012 Fork and Corks: A Culinary Experience - Jersey City, New Jersey This exciting new culinary event with Host Chef Chris Siversen, will include some of New Jersey's most popular restaurants preparing delicious bites alongside unique wine and cocktail pairings. Proceeds from the event will go to support critical programs and services for people living locally affected by multiple sclerosis and to help fund research to find a cure for MS.
May 17-20, 2012 38th 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 19, 2012 23rd 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 19, 2012 Beer vs Wine 2012 - Atlantic City, New Jersey Held at Atlantic City's famous Boardwalk Hall, this one of a kind event is a concept created to solve that age old question: Beer or Wine, which is the ultimate beverage and how do they pair with delicious foods? 15 American craft breweries and 15 American wineries will be showcased, all complementing Atlantic City's finest restaurants. Attendance: 2,500.
May 20, 2012 Youth Education in the Arts & Wine Tasting - East Rutherford, New Jersey Join us at Taos Wok and Restaurant in support of The Cadets Drum Corps and the life-changing programs of Youth Education in the Arts. Sample more than 100 wines from vineyards across the globe and indulge in a delectable menu of filet mignon, seared tuna, smoked salmon, sushi, beef wellington and much more! In addition, you won't want to miss the endless raw bar featuring oysters, mussels, clams, shrimp and crab or Taos famous ice cream and desserts. And you can sign up for the silent auction, raffles, and great prizes, all to benefit the young people of YEA!
May 20, 2012 6th Annual Seaport Bluegrass & 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.
May 20, 2012 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, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 24, 2012 Balls With Attitude Competition - New Brunswick, New Jersey Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service culinary competition. Savory meat balls, vegetarian, futuristic--all balls qualify.
May 26-27, 2012 Blues & Wine Festival - Richwood, New Jersey Garden State Wine Growers Association.
May 27, 2012 Jersey Shore Food Truck Wars - Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey Join us for the first ever 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 31-June 3, 2012 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.
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