Country Living Fair/Harvest Festival: What's Happening?

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

Endless Fondue
October 18 - 21 | 4 PM - 10 PM
The Melting Pot, Maple Shade

Endless Fondue at The Melting Pot only happens twice a year, so make room for a 4-course menu with an all-you-can-eat entree course for $46.99 per person! For menu details, please visit The Melting Pot's website.

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

Third Thursday Hammonton
Thursday, October 18 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Hammonton

Ready for a spooky evening in Downtown Hammonton? In addition to the usual dining and drink specials and unique in-store events, this Third Thursday there will be a Ghost Stories Walking Tour! They will have four ghost stories throughout the downtown beginning at 6:30 PM and then another walking tour at 7 PM. Each tour is limited to 25 people so make sure you arrive early!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/third-thursday-hammonton-2/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/164573691140474/

Monster Splash Halloween Party
Friday, October 19 | 4 PM - 9 PM
Sahara Sam's, West Berlin

Get into the Halloween spirit at Sahara Sam's family-friendly Monster Splash! There will be a rockin' DJ playing all of your favorite Halloween jams, in addition to holding contests and giveaways all night. Plus there will be a foam party! Admission is $32.99 and free for season pass holders.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/monster-splash-halloween-party/
Link: https://www.saharasams.com/2018/posts/monster-splash-2/

Food Truck Friday
Friday, October 19 | 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-17/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/

Thriller Night
Friday, October 19 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Moorestown Mall, Moorestown

Join the Moorestown Mall for another year of chills, thrills, and fun! There will be tons of family-friendly activities such as Trunk or Treat, Fall Auto Show, an outdoor movie featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas, restaurant sampling tables, and more! Don't miss the live reenactment of "Thriller" at 8:30 PM performed by the Bowman School of Dance. This is a night that your whole family will enjoy!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/thriller-night/
Link: https://moorestown-mall.com/calendar/view/3035

What's For Dinner Friday
Friday, October 19 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove

Every Friday, Auburn Road Vineyards presents a five course food and wine tasting experience. Each week, there is a different entree selected by Auburn Road's chefs exclusively featuring Severino's pasta with sauces prepared in house, and each sauce is specially made to order. This event requires a reservation so be sure to contact the restaurant by phone or email in advance.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/whats-for-dinner-friday-44/
Link: http://www.auburnroadvineyards.com/event/whats-for-dinner-friday-penne-alla-vodka-5/

Friday Live Music Series
Friday, October 19 | 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-13/
Link: https://sharrottwinery.com/events/friday-live-music-series-brian-mindy-oct-19/

Flashlight Fridays
Friday, October 19 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Coombs Barnyard, Elmer

ring your flashlight and try out Coombs Barnyard’s 2018 Corn Maze! This is a night that is fun for the entire family. The maze is not scary so it is perfect for all ages. Pumpkins and snacks will be available to purchase during the event. The cost is $6 per person.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/flashlight-fridays-4/
Link: http://www.coombsbarnyard.com/events/

Wine & Music Series: Live Music
Friday, October 19 | 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 Gary Orr is on Saturday!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-music-series-live-music-10/
Link: https://summitcityfarms.com/events/#scheduled

Fear in the Forest
October 19 & 20 | 7 PM - 10 PM
182 City Line Road, Pemberton

Enter at your own risk! This family-owned blueberry farm transforms into one of the top haunted attractions around. This event opens at dark and closes at 10pm. Visitors will walk down an extremely scary and more than half a mile long trail! If you survive, there is live music and food available at the Haunted Shed.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fear-in-the-forest/
Link: https://fearintheforest.weebly.com/2018-information.html

DiggerFest
October 20 & 21 | 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-3/
Link: https://www.diggerlandusa.com/2018/posts/diggerfest-2018/

Witchy Weekends
October 20 & 21 | 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-6/
Link: https://valenzanowine.com/event/witchy-weekends-2018/all/

Pitman Festival That Must Not Be Named #PPF2018
Saturday, October 20 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Uptown Pitman

The Pitman Festival That Must Not Be Named #PPF2018 is a fan-created, non-profit event that celebrates the spirit of magic in everyday life and promotes the local community and its arts. Activities include trivia, Defense Magic Class, Magic Chess, flying broom games, scavenger hunt, and more! There will also be a Vendor's Village and gourmet food trucks. Wristbands are required to enter the main events of the festival.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/pitman-potter-festival-2/
Link: http://uptownpitman.com/ppf/

Italian Festival
October 20 & 21 | 12 PM - 5 PM
Bellview Winery, Landisville

For one weekend a year, Bellview Winery celebrates their Italian heritage with an annual Italian Festival. With the sounds of traditional music, plus a spread of local Italian food, they're ready to celebrate in true form! Top it all off by sampling some wines from the tasting tent, or checking out the numerous vendors that will be showcasing their wares. Whether you’re Italian or not, come be Italian for the day at Bellview Winery!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/italian-festival-5/
Link: http://www.bellviewwinery.com/event/italian-festival-2/

Spellbound's 4th Anniversary
Saturday, October 20 | 12 PM - 8 PM
Spellbound Brewing, Mount Holly

Spellbound Brewing is turning 4! Come out and celebrate with them and expect 30+ beers on tap with exclusive one-of-a-kind brews tapping all day long! They will also be bringing out some of the vintage stock!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/spellbounds-4th-anniversary/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/269779723749488/

Double Nickel 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 20 | 12 PM - 10 PM
Double Nickel Brewing Company, Pennsauken

Tickets are now available for Double Nickel’s 3rd Anniversary Party! They will have 30+ beers on tap and four limited releases including three variants of the Anniversary Russian Imperial Stout: neat, oak-aged, and bourbon barrel-aged. Stay tuned for the fourth release announcement. There will be three bands who will be jamming throughout the day.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/double-nickel-3rd-anniversary-celebration/
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/double-nickel-third-anniversary-party-tickets-51051211548

18th Century Field Day
Sunday, October 21 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Red Bank Battlefield Park, National Park

Come by Red Bank Battlefield Park for 18th Century Field Day! The day will feature battle reenactments, kids’ activities, performances, and vendors! The Whitall House will be open for tours and hearth cooking demonstrations will be available in the kitchen.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/18th-century-field-day-3/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/157401521633196/

Country Living Fair
Sunday, October 21 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Batsto Village, Hammonton

Enjoy crafts, exhibits, music and more at the Batsto Country Living Fair! Guests can see old-time engines and cars, as well as other farm equipment and antiques from the village. There will be pony rides for kids, chainsaw art, quilting, and more!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/country-living-fair-2/
Link: http://www.batstovillage.org/country-living-fair.htm

Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 21 | 12 PM - 4 PM
Croft Farm, Cherry Hill

The Harvest Festival features a farmers market, beer garden, live music, food trucks, and much more! There is also plenty of activities for kids including crafts, face painting, moon bounce, petting zoo, pony rides, and a pumpkin patch. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Croft Farm Arts Center to view the Fall Into the Arts juried photography show.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/harvest-festival-at-croft-farm/
Link: http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/981/Harvest-Festival

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