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Food & BeverageNJ Events Calendar

Jul 11

NJ State Barbecue Championship

Cape May County

Discover a festival filled with barbecue competitions, live cooking demos, and blues music.
Jul 26

Wine on the Waterfront

Virtual Events

Sample local wines, relax by the river, enjoy live jazz by The Keith Chasin Trio, and pair your pour with bites from regional food favorites.
Jul 27

Teej Mahotsav

Middlesex County

Celebrate Rajasthani culture with 80+ dishes, traditional dances, a live concert, a comedy show, and a vibrant pageant.
Aug 1

Annual Clam Festival

Monmouth County

Celebrate with food trucks, live music, a beer and sangria garden, and a fireworks show to mark 30 years of coastal community fun.
Aug 2

Original NJ Empanada Fest

Somerset County

Sample champion empanadas, enjoy live music, sip beer and wine, and let kids explore bounce houses, ATVs, crafts, face painting, and more.
Aug 7

Sip & Sing Karaoke

Essex County

Sing your heart out at this lively weekly event with great vibes, cold beer, and plenty of crowd energy.
Aug 14

Passaic County Fair

Passaic County

Catch fireworks, live music, carnival rides, games, food, and free health screenings at this all-ages celebration.
Aug 16

NJ Eritrean BBQ

Bergen County

Gather with friends and family for grilled favorites, music, games, and relaxed community vibes.