Batsto Carriage Rides/Food Tours: South Jersey Events

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

Medford's Food Truck Thursday
Tonight! November 15 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Main Street, Medford

Join Main Street Medford for their monthly Food Truck Thursday! There will be 10+ unique food trucks, as well as local businesses and eateries. Guests can enjoy live music, special sales, and so much more! Since November is the season of giving thanks, there will be a food drive this month for families in need. Canned foods, dry foods, and non-perishables are requested.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/medfords-food-truck-thursday/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/307623900072452/

Food Truck Friday
Friday, November 16 | 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 Tacos al Carbon and performing live is Mike Lunemann.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-20/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/

Friday Live Music Series
Friday, November 16 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

Come enjoy wine and live music at Sharrott Winery! Live music will be in Sharrott's new tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating available. Wine tastings are $10 per person and include six samples of Sharrott's award-winning wines. They also have delicious food options and gourmet flatbreads from their new wine bar menu. Can't make it out on Friday? Don't worry, Sharrott Winery has live music performances every Saturday and Sunday as well!

VSJ Link:https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/friday-live-music-series-17/
Link: https://sharrottwinery.com/events/friday-live-music-series-brian-mindy-3/

Chicago
November 16 & 17 | 7 PM
Dennis Flyer Theatre, Blackwood

Mainstage Center for the Arts is excited to present Chicago (High School Edition)! In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream" - fame, fortune, and acquittal.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/chicago-high-school-edition/
Link: http://mainstage.org/event/chicago/

Wine & Music Series: Live Music
Friday, November 16 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro

Summit City Winery believes that wine and live music make a perfect pair! Join them for an enjoyable evening of live music from Dave Dilks and Friends and great wine. There is no cover charge and you are welcome to bring your own food. Can't make it out? Don't worry! Oldies Night with DJ Lou Costello will be held on Saturday!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-music-series-live-music-12/
Link: http://summitcityfarms.com/Events_Schedule.php

The Spitfire Grill Opening Weekend
November 16, 17 & 18 | Showtimes Vary
The Eagle Theatre, Hammonton

A feisty parolee named Percy follows her dreams to a small town, based on a page from an old travel book, and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale, but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are $100 and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at The Spitfire Grill. Filled with an abundance of warmth, spirit, and some of the most infectious melodies to hit the stage in decade! The show runs through December 16th.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/the-spitfire-grill/
Link: http://theeagletheatre.com/

Intro to Acrylic Painting
Saturday, November 17 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Home Coming Art Studio, Pennsville

Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques as they create this seasonal painting from professional acrylic painter, Kimberly English. The suggested age for this class is teens and adults. The cost is $40 and includes all supplies.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/intro-to-acrylic-painting/
Link: https://www.kimberlyenglish.com/

Mount Holly Food Tour
Saturday, November 17 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Downtown Mount Holly

During this food tour you'll taste what The Robin's Nest is known for - their homemade soups! After that you will dig into a delicious South American breakfast at Kitchen 87 and stop by The Local for some pub fare. Village Idiot Brewing Company will have craft beer available as you chow down. Sample wine and chocolate as you walk through Gallery 72 and Abstract Expressions. To wrap up the tour, there will be a sweet treat at Vincent's Homemade Ice Cream. Tickets can be purchased on the company website.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mount-holly-food-tour-4/
Link: http://www.onthetownfoodtours.com/

Open House Tour
Saturday, November 17 | 3 PM - 7 PM
Greater Elmer Area Historical Society, Elmer

The Greater Elmer Area Historical Society is excited to announce their first open house tour! About a dozen local residences and churches will be open for the tour including the David V.M. Smith House, Nolan's House, and The Elmer United Methodist Church, among others. Advance tickets to the tour are $12 and on the day of the tour, tickets will be $15.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/open-house-tour-greater-elmer-area-historical-society/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/greaterelmerareahistoricalsociety

Carriage Rides through Historic Batsto
Sunday, November 18 | 11 AM - 3 PM
Historic Batsto Village, Hammonton

Horse drawn carriage rides are back in Historic Batsto Village! Tour the village from an open carriage ride while you learn about its history. Rides through the village are about 20 to 25 minutes long and the rides will be first come, first served. The cost is $40 per ride.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/carriage-rides-through-historic-batsto/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/683384705362773/

Sunday Fondue Brunch
Sunday, November 18 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
The Melting Pot, Maple Shade

Dip into a 3-course fondue menu, starting with a fresh fruit plate served with yogurt for dipping. Move on to the egg and cheese fondue and finish with French toast milk chocolate fondue for $25.95 per person, including one mimosa or bellini.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/sunday-fondue-brunch-6/
Link: https://www.meltingpot.com/maple-shade-nj/melting-pot-events.aspx#event-Brunch

Fall Fête for Salem County Arts in Bloom
Sunday, November 18 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Creek Side Inn, Woodstown

Celebrate Salem County Arts in Bloom Studio Tour with a Fall Fête! There will be a casual buffet and cash bar, as well as a silent auction of work donated by Arts in Bloom artists and door prizes by local businesses will be held throughout the night.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fall-fete-for-salem-county-arts-in-bloom/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/229662137702784/

Pay it Forward Pumpkins
Monday, November 19 | 7 PM - 9 PM
Coombs Barnyard, Elmer

This is a pumpkin flower arranging event that encourages gratitude and kindness. Each guest will make two pumpkin floral arrangements - one to keep and one to give to someone they are thankful for this holiday season. Part of Coombs Barnyard’s and the Farmyard Education Foundation’s goal is to help make the community a nicer place to live. This year they are teaming up with the Flower Peddler who will be teaching the glass, as well as providing all of the materials that were grown locally on her farm. The cost is $60 per person (includes both arrangements) and only a limited number of tickets are available.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/pay-it-forward-pumpkins/
Link: https://squareup.com/store/coombs-barnyard-llc

Patch file photo by Lou Cohen