Pumpkin Festival/Barnyard Bash: South Jersey Events

Here's a look at some upcoming events in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

Featured Event:
Collingswood Book Festival
Saturday, October 5 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Downtown Collingswood

The Annual Collingswood Book Festival is the largest, longest-running literary festival in the Delaware Valley, now in its 17th year. Come out and enjoy this street festival celebrating books and reading. Stroll six blocks along Haddon Ave. in downtown Collingswood and enjoy over 200 authors/speakers, as well as booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, exhibitors, activities and entertainment for all. Collingswood is where you want to read! MORE>

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Link: www.collingswoodbookfestival.com

Friday Evening Happy Hour
Friday, October 4 | 5 PM - 8 PM
Cape May Winery, Cape May

Come to the tap room for Happy Hour this Friday evening! On special are two rotating 1 liter carafes as well as a featured food and wine pairing. Wine is available by the bottle and carafe or try a flight or glass from our tap room selection. Enjoy ordering from our tapas menu while listening to live music. MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/friday-evening-happy-hour-19/
Link: http://www.capemaywinery.com/

What’s For Dinner Friday
Friday, October 4 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove

Come experience great food, fine wine, and a relaxed Enoteca atmosphere! This week's featured entree is Pasta ai Quattro Formaggi! Enjoy fontina, parmesan, pecorino romano, and goat cheese with mushrooms and a heavy cream sauce over our Chef’s choice of Severino’s pasta. Pair with Gaia! Special music will be provided by Ray Gervato. Reservations are required. MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/whats-for-dinner-friday-69/
Link: http://www.auburnroadvineyards.com/event/whats-for-dinner-friday-pasta-ai-quattro-formaggi-5/

Flashlight Friday
Friday, October 4 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM
Coombs Barnyard, Elmer

Explore the Coombs Barnyard corn maze in the dark! The maze is not scary and is perfect for families of all ages. The maze opens at 6:30pm and the last entrance to the maze will be at 8:30pm. Please be sure to bring a flashlight – it’s going to be dark out there! Food and pumpkins will be for sale at the event as well. MORE>

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Link: http://www.coombsbarnyard.com/events/

Kilt Fest 2019

October 5 & 6 | Times Vary

Liberty Lake, Bordentown

Kilt Fest NJ is a celebration of Celtic sports, music, food, drink and fun. It starts with Highland Games featuring some of the best Highland athletes in the tri-state area and a Kilted Fun Run in the morning. The fun continues with a kid’s Highland Games, kid's Gaelic sports instruction, Irish music, Gaelic football, bagpipers, Irish dancing and so much more! MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/kilt-fest-2019/
Link: http://www.kiltfestusa.com/

Legally Blonde The Musical
October 5 & 6 | Times Vary
Bridge Players Theater, Burlington

A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. "Legally Blonde The Musical" follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this show is so much fun, it should be illegal! MORE >

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Link: http://www.bridgeplayerstheatre.com/2019-2020-season

The Alpine Trio at Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 5 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Riverview Restaurant, Burlington

Riverview Restaurant’s “Oktoberfest” isn’t just about great beer and better food. While you socialize and sip, get into the German spirit with The Alpine Trio– an ‘Om Pah Pah’ Band led by Gene Tirpak, an accordionist who has been entertaining audiences, playing German Festivals, Polish, Italian, Irish, Jewish and special events in the tri-state area for years. MORE>

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Link: https://riverviewlivenj.com/the-alpine-trio-at-oktoberfest/

Fall Float Festival
Sunday, October 6 | All Day
Smithville Lake, Easthampton

Canoe or kayak down 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. Enjoy the park on a fun-filled autumn day! MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fall-float-festival-3/
Link: http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/573/Annual-Festivals

Festival of Fine Craft
October 5 & 6 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Wheaton Arts, Millville

Throughout the WheatonArts campus, artists working in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, wearable art, wood, and more will exhibit and sell their unique works of art. Visitors can interact with demonstrating artists working in a variety of mediums, listen to live music, relax in the Beer & Wine Garden, engage in family art activities, and enjoy refreshments from gourmet food trucks. “WheatonArts Glass Pumpkin Patch” will be displayed at the center of WheatonArts’ campus with over 6,000 handcrafted glass pumpkins for the picking! MORE>

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Link: http://www.wheatonarts.org/calendar-eventon/festival-of-fine-craft/

Cranberry Fest
October 5 & 6 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Downtown Bordentown

Throughout the WheatonArts campus, artists working in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, wearable art, wood, and more will exhibit and sell their unique works of art. Visitors can interact with demonstrating artists working in a variety of mediums, listen to live music, relax in the Beer & Wine Garden, engage in complimentary family art activities, and enjoy refreshments from gourmet food trucks. The crowd-favorite “WheatonArts Glass Pumpkin Patch” will be displayed at the center of WheatonArts’ campus with over 6,000 handcrafted glass pumpkins for the picking! MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/cranberry-fest-2/
Link: http://btowncranfest.com/

Food Truck & Craft Festival
Saturday, October 5 | 12 PM - 6 PM
Camden County Technical Schools, Sicklerville

Everyone is invited to Camden County Technical Schools’ free Food Truck and Craft Festival! More than 50 artisans and crafters from near and far will be exhibiting a wide variety of handmade fine art including jewelry, florals, textiles, woodworking, iron work, ceramic, personal care items, candles, and more. The food trucks will be cooking up their specialities, and there will also be a children’s section with pumpkin painting, face painting, a dress up photo booth, sand art, and more! MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-craft-festival/
Link: http://www.ccts.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=407288&type=d

Harvest Weekends
October 5 & 6 | 12 PM - 5 PM
William Heritage Winery, Mullica Hill

Take in the beautiful fall foliage and enjoy wine by the glass, bottle or flight in the outdoor seating area every weekend in October at William Heritage Winery! Delicious food from visiting food trucks will be available for purchase. Apple and pumpkin picking will be available as well as hayrides around the vineyard. MORE>

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Link: http://www.heritagewinenj.com/events/harvest-weekends/

Giro Del Vino at White Horse Winery
Sunday, October 6 | 10 AM - 5 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Join us for a fun end of year bike ride event: The Giro del Vino II. The Giro del Vino II bike ride takes place in Atlantic County, NJ where you will ride on lightly travel flat roads and lots of straightaways. It starts from the absolutely stunning White Horse Winery one of the newest wineries in Hammonton, NJ. There will be various mileage options to choose from including family friendly 15 miles, to a more experienced 30 and 45 miles. The ride routes are marked, and the ride will be fully SAG supported. MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/giro-del-vino-at-whw/
Link: http://www.whitehorsewinery.com/live-music-calendar

Sangria Saturday!
Saturday, October 5 | 12 PM - 5 PM
Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

Come out to Tomasello Winery every Saturday for $7 glasses of seasonal sangria! While you’re there enjoy a wine tasting and some deliciously paired snacks. No reservations required. Sangria available while supplies last. For more information, call 1-800-MMM-Wine. MORE>

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Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/451332208798470/

Fall Festival Parade
Saturday, October 5 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Broad Street, Woodbury

Get your super suits ready, the Fall Parade theme is Superheroes! The Woodbury Parade Committee invites you to join in the fun of the 69th annual Fall Festival Parade down Broad Street this October by sporting your own capes and superpowers! MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fall-festival-parade/
Link: http://woodbury.nj.us/event/fall-festival-parade

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
Sunday, October 6 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Mainstage Academy Hall, Blackwood

Enjoy a day filled with fun at the 27th annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival, presented by Mainstage Center for the Arts around Mainstage’s Academy Hall, 27 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ. The rain date is Sunday, October 13th. This festival offers food, games, moon bounces, live music and entertainment, rides, pumpkin carving contest, talent contest, face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building and more than 200 vendors. MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/blackwood-pumpkin-festival-4/
Link: http://mainstage.org/pumpkin-festival/

Barnyard Bash
Sunday, October 6 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Coombs Barnyard, Elmer

This year’s Barnyard Bash at Coombs Barnyard will be open house style! Come to the barnyard on October 6th, 13th, 20th, or 27th between the hours of 1pm and 4pm for a hayride, pumpkin picking, barrel train rides, visits with the barnyard animals, and exploring the 2019 corn maze! It will take about 2 hours to complete all of the activities. MORE>

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Link: http://www.coombsbarnyard.com/events/

Harvest Opera Gala
Sunday, October 6 | 2 PM - 6 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. For a sensory experience to savor, the music is complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner prepared by excellent Executive Chef, Jason Hall, who expertly pairs his creations with Tomasello’s wines. Reservations required. MORE>

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Link: http://shopwine.tomaselloproducts.com/index.cfm?method=storeproducts.showList&productcategoryid=D03E66BE-D8F6-CEC4-DB59-857E16AA7D6D

Camden County History Month
October 1 - 31 | Times Vary

The Camden County History Alliance invites the public to join them for Camden County History Month from October 1 to October 31, 2019, when thirty participating historic sites and history organizations throughout Camden County will be open with special exhibits, reenactments, and guided tours for adults and children. The vast majority of the more than fifty events and activities during the month are free. MORE>

VSJ: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/camden-county-history-month/
Link: http://www.camdencountyhistoryweek.com/