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Autumn In Moorestown/Haddonfield Fall Festival: What's Happening?

Here's a look at some upcoming events, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey.

Here's a look at some upcoming events, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

Food Truck Friday
Friday, October 12 | 5 PM - 8:30 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Start your weekend off right with food trucks and live music at White Horse Winery! White Horse Winery's live music performances are held in their spacious tasting room or on their outdoor patio depending upon weather. This week's featured food truck is Pop Shop a Go Go and performing live is Camille Peruto.

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VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-16/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/

South Jersey Pumpkin Show
Friday, October 12 | 5 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, October 13 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, October 14 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Salem County Fairgrounds, Woodstown

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Bring your entire family out to the 15th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show! The festival features hot air balloons, the Fall Festival of Decorated Trees, the Salem County Fall Home Show, All Breed Fun Dog Show, and a Little Miss & Mister Pumpkin Show Pageant! There will be wine sampling by DiMatteo Vineyards, hayrides, pony rides, live entertainment, local vendors, a giant pumpkin pyramid exhibit and so much more! Admission is free and parking is $5 per carload.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/south-jersey-pumpkin-show-festival-3/
Link: http://www.sjpumpkinshow.com/

Flashlight Fridays
Friday, October 12 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Coombs Barnyard, Elmer

Bring your flashlight and find your way through Coomb's Barnyard's 2018 Corn Maze! This is a night that is fun for the entire family because the maze is not scary. Pumpkins and snacks will be available for purchase during the event. The cost is $6 per person.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/flashlight-fridays-3/
Link: http://www.coombsbarnyard.com/events/

Wine & Music Series: Karaoke Night
Friday, October 12 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro

Come out and join Summit City Winery for an evening of karaoke hosted by Johnny Tocco! A special thanks will be presented to all participants and the winner. There is no cover charge and you may bring your own food. Can't make it out? Don't worry - Country Night with DJ Steve Carroll will take place on Saturday night!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-music-series-karaoke-night-5/
Link: https://summitcityfarms.com/events/#scheduled

Autumn in Moorestown
Saturday, October 13 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Downtown Moorestown

Don't miss Autumn in Moorestown this year! This annual fine arts and crafts festival features amazing artists and vendors, as well as live entertainment, great food, pumpkin painting, and much more! There will also be an antique and classic car show!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/autumn-in-moorestown/
Link: http://moorestownbusiness.com/events-calendar/autumn-in-moorestown/

Apple Festival
Saturday, October 13 | 9 AM - 4 PM
Kirby's Mill, Medford

Apples are returning again to Kirby's Mill! This festival features over 100 craft booths, food demonstrations, music, and children's activities! There will be plenty of apple-related goods such as apple cider and apple cider doughnuts. All of the proceeds, including profits from product sales and vendor fees, benefit the Medford Historical Society and its ongoing restoration of the Kirby's Mill complex.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/apple-festival-at-kirbys-mill/
Link: http://www.medfordhistory.org/events/applefestival/index.html

Sharks & Crafts Craft Market
October 13 & 14 | 9:30 AM - 5 PM
Adventure Aquarium, Camden Waterfront

Join Adventure Aquarium for a family-friendly handmade market! More than 30 New Jersey and Philadelphia area artisans will set up shop selling their treasures among the sea life. Your ticketed admission includes entry to the craft market. Enjoy a full day of Sharks and Crafts - it's arts and crafts like you've never seen before!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/sharks-crafts-craft-market/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1442587089220284/

Haddonfield's Fall Festival & Craft Show
Saturday, October 13 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Downtown Haddonfield

The day-long Fall Festival features a variety of Haddonfield's community groups and over 100 crafters lined up along Kings Highway. Handcrafted items include florals, seasonal items, glass, wool, pottery, clothing, and more! The event will also feature live music, artist demonstrations, and carriage rides.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/haddonfields-fall-festival/
Link: http://downtownhaddonfield.com/events-entries/fall-festival-craft-show-october-14/

DiggerFest
October 13 & 14 | 10 AM - 6 PM
Diggerland USA, West Berlin

Join Diggerland USA for a Fall Celebration every weekend from now through November 11th! The park will be decked out in fall decorations and there are plenty of great activities the entire family will enjoy such as pumpkin decorating, hay rides, corn maze, axe throwing, pumpkin launching, live music, fire pits, and more! There will also be a Fall Diggerland Parade and special fall foods including pumpkin spice funnel cakes and s'mores!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/diggerfest-2/
Link: https://www.diggerlandusa.com/2018/posts/diggerfest-2018/

Hidden Pond Farm Fall Music Festival
Saturday, October 13 | 10 AM - 6:30 PM
Pine Tavern Distillery, Monroeville

Pine Tavern Distillery is proud to present the Hidden Pond Farm Fall Music Festival! The gates will open at 10 AM with artists taking the stage beginning at 10:30 AM. EMS Cafe and Pattyscakes Concessions will be cooking up their best of Salem County fare and Pine Tavern Distillery's bartenders will be serving up craft cocktails for your enjoyment, along with sodas, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages for those under 21. Tickets are $25 online and $35 at the door.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/hidden-pond-farm-music-festival-2/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2097159136983729/

Witchy Weekend
October 13 & 14 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Valenzano Winery, Shamong

Join Valenzano Winery for another year of spooky fun during Witchy Weekends every Saturday and Sunday in October! Guests wearing "witchy" clothing will enjoy a 20% discount on wine, merchandise, and food purchases.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/witchy-weekend-5/
Link: https://valenzanowine.com/event/witchy-weekends-2018/all/

7th Annual Harvest Festival
October 13 & 14 | 12 PM - 5 PM
Autumn Lake Winery, Williamstown

Autumn Lake Winery wants to celebrate the harvest season with you! This year, enjoy comfort food varieties from Jersey Bill’s BBQ and Wilson’s Kettle Corn. There will be live music by Poor Mouth Henry. Admission is $10 per person and includes parking, wine tasting, entertainment, a souvenir glass, hayrides, and a tour of the winery.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/7th-annual-harvest-festival/
Link: https://www.newjerseywines.com/event/7th-annual-harvest-festival/2018-10-13/

Farm to Fork Fondo
Saturday, October 13 | 4:30 PM
Sunday, October 14 | 8:30 AM
Historic Whitesbog Village, Browns Mills

What's a Fondo? An organized bicycle ride where you get to choose the best distance for you and stop for chef-prepared bites at farms along the way! Pedal your way past deep crimson cranberry bogs and uninhabited pine lands as you experience the unique agricultural history that gave this state its labeled nickname - Garden State. Registration is required.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/farm-to-fork-fondo/
Link: http://www.farmforkfondo.com/garden-state/

Sunset in the Vineyard
Saturday, October 13 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Jessie Creek Winery, Cape May

Come out to Jessie Creek Winery for a night of wine, music, food, good vibes, and an amazing sunset! There will be a great selection of wines including a wine spiral or their new Frosé and Sangria specials from the Vino Van.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/sunset-in-the-vineyard-15/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2053608031629801/

Mullica Hill Ghost Walk
Saturday, October 13 | 6:30 PM
Downtown Mullica Hill

Join the Harrison Township Historical Society for the ever-popular Ghost Walk! Explore Mullica Hill's haunted history as you walk past the historic houses and public buildings along Main Street during the hour and a half guided tour. Tickets are $8 per person. Remember to bring your flashlights, cameras, and comfortable walking shoes.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mullica-hill-ghost-walk-3/
Link: http://www.harrisonhistorical.com/events.html

LIVE! From the Vineyard Stage
Saturday, October 13 | 7 PM - 9 PM
Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove

The Enoteca has become a premier live music and performance venue in South Jersey. Auburn Road Vineyards has partnered with their friends at Woodstown Music to bring you amazing performers and performances from all around the area, as well as outside the region. Guests can also enjoy delicious wood-fired brick oven pizza cooked onsite by Ravello Woodfire Pizza or try one of Auburn Road's gourmet salads, bruschetta, antipasta, and more! Admission is $8 per person.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/live-from-the-vineyard-stage-43/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/507146556402996/

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
October 12, 13 & 14 | 7 PM
Dennis Flyer Theater, Blackwood

"Happiness" is spending some time with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang as Mainstage Center for the Arts presents You're a Good Man Charlie Brown! Don't be a blockhead, order your tickets today!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown/
Link: https://mainstage.org/

Fall Float
Sunday, October 14 | All Day
Smithville Park, Eastampton

Enjoy a free family float festival at Smithville Park! Canoe and kayak on the Rancocas Creek or Smithville Lake and see the fall foliage as you float along. Residents decorate their docks and hope to win your vote as you float. Launching takes place at Historic Smithville Park. Paddlers will be shuttled back to Smithville Park for food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fall-float/
Link: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/573/Annual-Festivals

Sunday Fondue Brunch
Sunday, October 14 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The Melting Pot, Maple Shade

Brunch is back again in October! Dip into a three-course fondue menu, starting with a fresh fruit plate served with yogurt for dipping. Then move on the an egg and cheese fondue and finish with French toast milk chocolate fondue. The cost is $25.95 per person and includes one mimosa or bellini.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/sunday-fondue-brunch-5/
Link: https://www.meltingpot.com/maple-shade-nj/

Harvest Opera Gala
Sunday, October 14 | 2 PM
Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

Held in their versatile Vintner’s Room, the Opera Gala at Tomasello Winery presents four times a year. These afternoon events are a thrilling matinée for the senses featuring fine wines, elegantly prepared cuisine and thoughtfully selected operatic arias. The music is complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner prepared by their excellent Executive Chef, Jason Hall, who expertly pairs his creations with award-winning wines.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/tomasello-winery-harvest-opera-gala-2/
Link: http://www.tomasellowinery.com/operagalas2.htmlVSJ

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