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NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE OCTOBER 2019 – MARCH 2020 Morristown Festival of Books NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE NJ RV & Camping Show, Edison See the featured cover events on pages 24 & 26, and the camping show above on page 68. CONTENTS 4 ONGOING EVENTS {Starting the month of October through March} 13 OCTOBER 67 JANUARY • Central Jersey Beer & Wine Festival • Cash Mobb • Giant Pumpkin Carve • Garden State Outdoor Sports Show • Ocean County Columbus Day Parade • Glen Ridge Antiques Show 41 NOVEMBER 70 FEBRUARY • Avalon’s Thanksgiving Festivities • Alice in Wonderland • Exit Zero Jazz Festival • Chili Cook-Off Hghlands • Open Cockpit Weekend • Tony Jack Day 56 DECEMBER 73 MARCH • First Night • Pie Day Princeton • ICON 2019 Finale • Shiver Polar Plunge • Sea of Lights • Spring CraftMorristown FOR MORE FESTIVALS & EVENTS, GO TO WWW.VISITNJ.ORG/EVENTS DISCLAIMER: Any listing in this publication does not constitute an official endorsement by the State of New Jersey or the Division of Travel and Tourism. All event listings are subject to change. Please verify by contacting the organizations listed. 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WWW.VISITNJ.ORG WATCH US ON YOUTUBE: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/VISITNJ 2 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 3 10/1 - 12/31 MILLVILLE Emanation 2019 See the creative results and experimentative process on display from the 2019 WheatonArts ONGOING collaboration and partnership with artists. 10 am - 5 pm. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Rd., 856-825-6800, www.wheatonarts.org EVENTS STARTING IN OCTOBER 10/1 - 3/3 NEW BRUNSWICK 10/1 - 11/2 CAPE MAY Art After Hours: First Tuesdays Love at First Bite! Art After Hours offers a variety of activities at the museum including curator-led tours, Prepare yourself for the most thrilling retreat of a lifetime with Vampires. Director, George, music, artist talks, complimentary refreshments and more. 5 - 9 pm. FREE. will keep the excitement flowing, and the love connections strong. 8 pm. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., 848-932-7237, www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu Elaine’s Dinner Theater, 513 Lafayette St., 609-884-1199, www.elainescapemay.com 10/2 - 11/1 NORTH CAPE MAY 10/1 - 11/10 LINCROFT The Taming Juried Photography Exhibition In this hilarious, raucous, all female power play inspired by Shakespeare’s Taming of the This exhibition will feature work representing the breadth and diversity of expression in Shrew, contestant Katherine has political aspirations to match her beauty pageant ambitions. contemporary photography. Tues. – Sun. Cape May Stage, 405 Lafayette St., 609-770-8311, www.capemaystage.org Monmouth Museum, 1 Museum Dr., 732-747-2266, www.monmouthmuseum.org 10/2 - 11/11 HARMONY 10/1 - 11/10 MORRISTOWN Corn Maze Bob Gruen: Rock Seen 7-acre military themed corn maze featuring the Huey Helicopter. There is also a mini maze For over 40 years, rock & roll photographer Bob Gruen has captured some of the most for ages 3 - 6. Wed. - Sun., 11 am - 6 pm. memorable images of rock’s legendary performers, both on- and off-stage. Farm in Harmony, 231 Brainards Rd., 908-386-2925, www.thefarminharmony.com Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd., 973-971-3700, www.morrismuseum.org 10/2 - 3/29 NEWARK 10/1 - 11/27 PORT NORRIS Unexpected Color: A Journey Through Glass Historic Tools of the Trade & Home Exhibit features the Thomas N. Armstrong III Collection of Steuben Glass, which was An exhibition of antique tools from farming to manufacturing, along with the collections recently donated to the museum. Wed. - Sun., Noon - 5 pm. from seven Cumberland County historical societies and the Bayshore Center. 11 am - 3 pm. Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., 973-596-6550, www.newarkmuseum.org Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org 10/4 - 11/2 OLD BRIDGE 10/1 - 12/11 WAYNE Cheesequake Zombie Zone & Zombie Paintball Hayride The World Through My Eyes: Celebrating the Legacy of Ben Shahn Ride into the woods armed with paintball guns, while on a Zombie Zapper wagon to look This exhibition commemorates Ben Shahn’s life (1898-1969), an important social-realist artist. for zombies. Sat. & Sun., 1:30 - 5 pm (kid-friendly); Fri. - Sun., 6:30 – 10 pm. Visiones Latinx: Selections from the Permanent Collection Cheesequake Farms, 2095 Rt. 9 N., 732-721-5728, www.cheesequakefarms.com This exhibit features works from the main art collection, showcasing paper and artists’ books 10/4 - 12/6 JERSEY CITY from contemporary artists of Argentinian, Brazilian, Chilean, Cuban, and Mexican heritage. JC Fridays William Paterson University Galleries, 300 Pompton Rd., 973-720-2654, www.wpunj.edu Art House Productions presents quarterly arts festival. FREE . 10/1 - 12/28 UNION 262 17th St., 201-918-6019, www.jcfridays.com Ongoing Exhibit: History in Bottle 10/4 - 12/20 NEW BRUNSWICK The Museum’s newest permanent exhibit is based on the extensive collection of wine and spirits found at the museum. Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 4 pm. Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., 908-527-0400, www. kean.edu/libertyhall The Market provides a well-managed and organized marketplace for local farmers, producers and patrons. Fridays, 11 am - 5 pm. 10/1 - 12/31 HALEDON Rutgers Gardens, 112 Ryders Ln., 732-932-8451, www.rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu United We Bargain, Divided We Beg by Zach Horn 10/4 - 12/27 ROSELLE PARK An exhibition of contemporary, heroic-scale portraiture of labor union workers. 1 – 4 pm. Friday Open House / Tours & Tastings American Labor Museum, 83 Norwood St., 973-595-7953, www.labormuseum.net Open to the public every Friday for tours and tastings. Admission includes a comprehensive tour, samples and a beer garden. 5:30 – 9 pm. Climax Brewing Company, 112 Valley Rd., 908-620-9585, www.climaxbrewing.com 4 NEW JERSEY FESTIVALS & EVENTS GUIDE 1-800-visitnj • www.visitnj.org 5 10/4 - 12/29 WINSLOW TOWNSHIP 10/6 - 3/29 PRINCETON Live Music Series Princeton History Walking Tour Come enjoy live music and wine tasting, then purchase a bottle of wine to enjoy during the Enjoy a 2-mile walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn performance. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Fridays & Saturdays, 6 - 9 pm. about historic sites in the area. Sundays, 2 – 4 pm. Sharrott Winery, 370 S. Egg Harbor Rd., 609-567-9463, www.sharrottwinery.com Historical Society of Princeton, 158 Nassau St., 609-921-6748, www.princetonhistory.org 10/5 - 11/2 ASBURY PARK 10/11 - 11/8 PORT NORRIS Ghosts & Legends of the Downtown 2nd Fridays on the Bay A 90-minute walk through Historic Downtown. Learn about its history and the spirits that Come celebrate the Bay with live music, lectures, crafts, raw oyster bar, local wine and beer, still linger in the shops and streets. Family-friendly. Saturdays. and specials from the Oyster Cracker Cafe. 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Paranormal Tower, 621 Cookman Ave., 732-455-3188, www.paranormalbooksnj.com Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High St., 856-785-2060, www.bayshorecenter.org 10/5 - 11/2 HIGHLANDS 10/11 - 12/13 MEDFORD 25th Annual Highlands Farmers Market Medford ArtWalk Enjoy shopping for Jersey Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, fresh breads, cheese, Italian Work displayed in 12 galleries and venues along two blocks on Main Street. Guided tours are specialties, honey and more. Saturday, 8:30 am – 2 pm. available. 2nd Fridays, 6 - 9 pm. Huddy Park, 301 Shore Dr., 732-291-4713, www.highlandsnj.com Various Locations, Main St., 609-654-6033, www.medfordarts.com 10/5 - 11/3 VERNON 10/12 - 12/8 MOUNT LAUREL Great Pumpkin Festival Rancocas Woods Food Truck & Fun Fest The largest fall festival in Northern NJ with pig races, pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, Join us the second Sunday each month for a day of great food, local vendors, live music, and food, carnival rides, and over 30 fun-filled activities. Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am - 6 pm. shopping in our unique and historic settings. 11 am - 5 pm. Heaven Hill Farm, 451 Rt. 94, 973-764-5144, www.heavenhillfarm.com Creek Mercantile, 118 Creek Rd., 609-509-5103, www.rancocaswoodsevents.com 10/5 - 11/17 ASBURY PARK 10/12 - 12/14 MOUNT HOLLY Sunday Sessions with Bobby Bandiera Second Saturday Arts Crawl Words and music series with featured performers hosted by Bobby Bandiera to benefit the Art, music, fine food, craft beer, New Jersey wine and more. Visit local galleries, restaurants, Asbury Park Music Foundation. 3 pm. shops, museums and historic sites. Noon - 6 pm. Asbury Park Music Foundation, 621 Lake Ave., 732-775-8900, www.asburyparkmusiclives.org ABstract EXpressions Gallery, 70 High St., 609-267-7513, www.abstractexpressionsgallery.com 10/5 - 12/28 WARETOWN 10/12 - 6/28 TRENTON Albert Music Hall Saturday Night Show Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure Live stage concert of country and bluegrass music every Saturday night, year round.