Beer Bazaar/Dickens Festival: What's Happening In South Jersey?

Check out some events for this weekend, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

Winterfest Opening Weekend
Friday, December 1 | 5 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, December 2 | 12 PM - 10 PM
Sunday, December 3 | 12 PM - 8 PM
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken Township

Cooper River Park has once again transformed into a winter wonderland with tasty treats, ice skating, and tons of family fun! WinterFest is the perfect place to spend your holiday nights skating with friends and family. On opening weekend only, enjoy a tree lighting, carousel rides, ferris wheel, carriage rides, giveaways, and more! Throughout all of WinterFest, make sure you visit The Lodge and the Winter Forest.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest/
Link: http://skatewinterfest.com/

A Christmas Carol Opening Night
Tonight! November 30 | 7:30 PM
Haddonfield Plays and Players, Haddonfield

Watch as penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, goes on the adventure of his life! From his past to his present and beyond, Scrooge learns that the value of gold will never equal the genuine love for his fellow men. This classic tale thrills with it's beloved characters, message of compassion, and of course, Christmas spirit! The show runs until December 16.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/a-christmas-carol/
Link: http://tix5.centerstageticketing.com/sites/haddonfield/showdates.php?s_id=295

Woodstown by Candlelight
Friday, December 1 | 4 PM - 10 PM
Historic Woodstown

Plan a visit to historic Woodstown for their 41st Annual Candlelight Tour! This charming village is home to a number of Victorian houses, as well as other structures dating from before the Revolutionary War. Get in the holiday spirit by touring these seasonally decorated homes, businesses, and churches! Guests can also shop from local merchants or at the annual craft fair, listen to carolers, eat homemade cookies, and enjoy live entertainment.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/woodstown-by-candlelight-2/
Link: https://www.woodstownbycandlelight.org/

Annual Holiday Chocolate Walk
Friday, December 1 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Bordentown

Grab your chocolate passport and head to the shops on Farnsworth Avenue to pick up a wide variety of sweet treats! At each stop you'll get your passport stamped. Once it’s full, drop it off at the Downtown Bordentown Association tent for a chance to win a gift certificate. If you happen to spend $20 or more at a participating business, you will have a chance to spin the wheel for gifts and prizes.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/annual-holiday-chocolate-walk/
Link: http://downtownbordentown.com/

Boro in Lights
Friday, December 1 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Town Square, Glassboro

Glassboro and Rowan University present Boro in Lights, an annual holiday celebration and tree lighting! Ring in the holidays with horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, live performances, and an ice sculpture demonstration. Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped gifts and canned food for the Toys for Tots Drive and Canned Food Drive.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/boro-in-lights-2/
Link: https://www.glassboro.org/events/2017/12/1/boro-in-lights-festival

Holiday Sip & Shop
Saturday, December 2 | 12 PM - 5 PM
Jessie Creek Winery, Cape May

Tis the gift giving season and what's nicer than a gift made with love and care? Jessie Creek Winery will have an array of artisans and crafters on-site offering their fine goods for purchase! Whether you're looking for jewelry, sweets, soaps, art, or you're just not sure, you will definitely find something great! Aside from the goods on display, there will also be live music, a bonfire, and cookie and wine pairings.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/holiday-sip-shop/
Link: http://www.jessiecreekwinery.com/

Salem City Yuletide
Saturday, December 2 | 1 PM - 6 PM
Historic Salem

Historic Salem hosts a full day of holiday festivities starting with the Magic of Christmas Parade followed by the Annual Yuletide House Tour! You can stroll through historic homes, churches, and other points of interest, as well as shop for antiques and collectibles at the local shops. Later in the evening, grab some hot cocoa and enjoy the town’s tree lighting ceremony!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/salem-city-yuletide-tour/
Link: www.facebook.com/events/1095631683906455/

Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 2 | 5 PM
Downtown Burlington

This holiday parade has been an annual favorite for years! The parade begins at sundown and features decorated floats, musical groups, and other colorful marchers. The festivities start on High and Federal Streets and travel through Burlington's historical downtown. Following the parade on the Riverfront Promenade, guests can view the holiday tree lighting and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate with Santa.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/holiday-parade-tree-lighting/
Link: http://www.tourburlington.org/Events2008.html

Pitman Winter Village
Saturday, December 2 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Uptown Pitman

Come shop from a variety of locally made goods under the twinkling Christmas lights at Pitman's Winter Village! Don't feel like walking? Take a free trolley ride that will transport you along the downtown district. Shops and restaurants will stay open late and carolers will be singing throughout the town. Don't forget Santa will be making an appearance to bring some extra magic to this holiday event!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/pitman-winter-village/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/121511628553484

28th Annual Medford Dickens Festival
Saturday, December 2 | 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Main Street, Medford

Main Street Medford will be transformed into a quaint winter wonderland featuring holiday festivities galore with an old-time flair! While you stroll the street, enjoy a holiday parade, tree lighting, carolers, and more! There will be various crafters and vendors with unique gifts suitable for everyone on your list, as well as delicious food and beverage options in the food courts. Kids can participate in activities such as pony rides, moon bounces, and face painters!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/medford-dickens-festival/
Link: http://medfordsunriserotary.org/

Hoppy Holiday Beer Bazaar
Sunday, December 3 | 12 PM - 5 PM
Flying Fish Brewery, Somerdale

Join Flying Fish Brewery for their Hoppy Holiday Beer Bazaar! Everyone knows beer makes the holidays better and this year it can even help make holiday shopping more enjoyable! Enjoy a variety of Flying Fish brews while browsing many beer-related fine craft items for sale by local vendors. Admission is free.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/hoppy-beer-bazaar/
Link: https://www.flyingfish.com/event/hoppy-holiday-beer-bazaar-flying-fish-brewery/

Salem County Brass
Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 3 | 3 PM
Davidow Hall at Salem
Community College, Penns Grove

Since the spring of 1974, the Salem County Brass Ensemble has been bringing beautiful music to the residents of Salem County. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear them ring in the holiday season! This is the perfect event for the whole family!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/salem-county-brass-christmas-concert/
Link: http://visitsalemcountynj.com/event/salem-county-brass-christmas-concert/?instance_id=1856

Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour
Sunday, December 3 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood

Get your tickets for the Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour with special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White, and Selina Albright! This year's tour promises to be extra special with five remarkable artists performing fresh renditions of Christmas classics, as well as a Chanukah medley and songs from their respective catalogs.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/dave-koz-20th-anniversary-christmas-tour/
Link: http://www.camdencounty.com/event/dave-koz-20th-anniversary-christmas-tour/

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