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Toms River Food Fest Vendor Applications Available

The annual food truck smorgasbord and street festival for the family is scheduled, so mark your calendar.

Toms River Food Fest attendees have lots of options, from Italian favorites to gyros to skewered meats.
Toms River Food Fest attendees have lots of options, from Italian favorites to gyros to skewered meats. (Karen Wall/Patch file photo)

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The ninth annual Toms River Food Fest has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4, in downtown Toms River on Washington Street.

The festival, which draws thousands of visitors each year, will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be food trucks, arts, crafts and vendor booths, free children’s rides and live music.

Toms River Fire Company 1 sponsors a beer and wine garden, the proceeds of which go to support the volunteer company.

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"As we want to provide a fun, safe, family friendly environment, we will not permit pets into the festival grounds. Pursuant to NJAC 8:24, live animals shall not be permitted on the premises of a retail food establishment. Properly authorized service animals are allowed," the township said in an announcement about the festival.

If you are a vendor who would like to participate, the application can be found here.

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