Flights & Bites/Restaurant Week: South Jersey Events

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

Food Truck Third Thursday
July 18 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Main Street, Medford

Please join Medford Township for their monthly Food Truck Third Thursday! The event features more than ten unique food trucks, live music, and easy parking. Many local shops and restaurants will have specials, sales, and events going on as well. This event runs monthly from March through December.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-third-thursday-5/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/555330248283620/

Glassboro Summer Fest
Tonight! July 18 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Glassboro Town Square, Glassboro

Join Glassboro for its 3rd Annual Summer Fest, every Thursday in June and July! Enjoy live entertainment with a variety of bands and activities, as well as food trucks and local craft beer and wine.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/glassboro-summer-fest-7/
Link: https://www.glassboro.org/summer-fest

Collingswood Cruise Night
Tonight! July 18 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Collingswood

Enjoy the region’s best classic cars and motorcycles at Collingswood’s Cruise Night along Haddon Avenue! On the third Thursday of the month from April to October, beautiful autos line up and guests can enjoy live music, food, and fun. Best of all, the event is free! It’s an excellent family event, date night, or evening out for the auto enthusiast.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/collingswood-cruise-night-3/
Link: http://www.collingswood.com/things_to_do/arts_and_events/cruise_night.php

Mike Boone Jazz Quintet: Cooper River Twilight Concert Series
Tonight! July 18 | 8 PM - 10 PM
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken

The Camden County Board of Freeholders welcomes you to the Cooper River Twilight Concert Series! Legendary bassist, Mike Boone, has been in the Philly jazz scene for over 30 years. He has worked with countless musicians such as guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel and pianist Orrin Evans. All concerts are free to attend.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mike-boone-jazz-quintet-cooper-river-twilight-concert-series/
Link: http://www.camdencounty.com/event/cooper-river-twilight-concert-series-4/

Flights & Bites Pairing
Friday, July 19 | 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Cape May Winery, Cape May

Experience an in-depth exploration of the sensory world of Cape May Winery! A knowledgeable tour guide will lead your group. After the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to create descriptions for each wine flight, as well as learn how to pair each varietal with the chef’s seasonal bites. Then you will be given a glass of your favorite wine from the flight to enjoy. Tickets are $45 per person.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/flights-bites-pairing-3/
Link: https://capemaywinery.com/tours.php

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

Experience the great food, fine wine, and relaxed Enoteca atmosphere at Auburn Road Vineyards! This week’s featured entree is Penne Abruzzi! The talented chef prepares Botto’s sweet Italian sausage and roasted red peppers served in signature marinara sauce over Severino’s penne. Tastes great with a glass of Classico! Reservations are required.

VSJ Link:
Link: https://www.auburnroadvineyards.com/event/whats-for-dinner-friday-penne-abruzzi-5/

Food Truck Friday
Friday, July 19 | 6 PM - 9 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Start your weekend off right at White Horse Winery's Food Truck Friday! This week's featured food truck is Beach Shack Food Cart and performing live is Sara James. White Horse Winery's live music performances take place on the outdoor patio or inside their rustic Tasting Room, depending upon weather. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus standing room around the spacious tasting bar.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-at-whw-19/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/live-music-calendar

Sunflower Festival
July 20 & 21 | 9 AM - 6 PM
Hill Creek Farms, Mullica Hill

Bring your loved ones to Hill Creek Farms for their annual Sunflower Festival, and get amazing pictures while you’re there! Enjoy live music, free wine tastings from Auburn Road Vineyards, barrel train rides, hayrides through the sunflower field and vegetable patches, inflatable moon bounces, face painting, a playground and so much more! Sunflowers are 4 for $10. There will also be delicious food from the farmers market and BBQ from The Grill at Hill Creek Farms.

VSJ Link:
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/772989803095683/

Saturday on the Crushpad
Saturday, July 20 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Hawk Haven Winery, Rio Grande

Warm up your palate with an educational wine tasting, then head to the crushpad with a glass of your favorite wine and enjoy the vineyard views. Be sure to try one of Hawk Haven’s wine flights featuring small glasses of red or white wines. Then pair that wine with something from the Barrel Room Cheese Shop menu featuring gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. A variety of musical performances by local singer-songwriters rounds off everything into a perfect getaway.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/saturday-on-the-crushpad-16/
Link: http://hawkhavenvineyard.com/events/saturday-on-the-crushpad/

Borough of Glass Art Walk & Night Market
Saturday, July 20 | 5 PM - 10 PM
Downtown Glassboro

This inspiring festival features dozens of local and area glassblowers, sculptors, painters, metal-smiths, and woodworkers, plus a multitude of other handcrafters that will offer their items for sale and be demonstrating their skills right before your eyes! The night market offers visitors the chance to browse a variety of goods, while basking in a festival atmosphere full of food and other al fresco fun!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/borough-of-glass-art-walk-night-market/
Link: https://www.glassboro.org/borough-of-glass-festival

Wine & Music Series: Oldies Night
Saturday, July 20 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro

Things are always hopping at Summit City Winery during Oldies Night! Come by for a glass or two and some great oldies tunes with DJ Jim Tighe. There is a $10 cover charge and you are welcome to bring your own food. Summit City’s Wine and Music Series takes place every Friday and Saturday evening.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-and-music-series-oldies-music-with-dj-jim-tighe-2/
Link: http://www.summitcityfarms.com/

Farm to Fork Restaurant Week
July 21 - July 26 | Times Vary
Downtown Collingswood

Collingswood is excited to host their Farm to Fork Restaurant Week from July 21st through the 26th! Participating restaurants will offer specials highlighting Jersey produce, as well as other Jersey grown products. Guests should RSVP directly to the restaurants. Visit Collingswood’s website for a list of participating eateries.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/farm-to-fork-restaurant-week/
Link: http://www.collingswood.com/things_to_do/shopping_and_dining/restaurant_weeks.php

Sunday Live Music Series
Sunday, July 21 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

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

VSJ Link:
Link: https://sharrottwinery.com/events/sunday-live-music-series-jeff-kessler-duo-july-21/