Cranberries, Italian food, wine and food trucks make up the menu for a delicious Saturday and Sunday.
THE CHATSWORTH CRANBERRY FESTIVAL
This 32nd annual event celebrating New Jersey's cranberry harvest is the third largest of its kind in the United States. Free-to-attend, the festival will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, with more than 160 arts and crafts vendors expected. Assorted jams, jellies, breads, baked goods and cranberry ice cream are all on the menu for a weekend that also includes as antique and classic car show. Downtown Chatsworth, Route 563.
Like food trucks? Well, the Mercer County Festival Park Grounds is where you are going to want to be, as nearly 30 are expected this weekend for the Fall Food Truck Fiesta. Among the offerings will be French crepes, Brazilian barbecue, brick oven pizza along, gourmet beef, pork and crab sliders and much more. The event is taking place rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 with 50 percent of the proceeds benefiting One Simple Wish -- a nonprofit that makes wishes come true for children who have been victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment. Food and drink are pay as you go, but children's activities, fire pits, music and free giveaways are included in the entry fee. Old Trenton Road in West Windsor.
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STRAFFORD TOWNSHIP FALL WINE FESTIVAL
With the word "wine" in the event name, some may be questioning the family-friendly factor. No worries, as there will be plenty for the underage crowd to do, including hayrides, a Halloween parade, scarecrow making, a costume contest and pumpkin picking. The adults will be able to check out the food and craft vendors along with the jalapeno eating contest, if they dare. Wine tasting tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the gate. Noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Manahawkin Lake Park, Route 9 and Lakeshore Drive.
Wine and Italian food make a perfect pairing, so it seems the Bellview Winery Italian Festival, which is taking place noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday would be a delicious combination. Food vendors will provide samplings of local fare, and there will be a wine tasting tent along with live music. Tickets are $15 (which includes wine tasting); designated drivers pay just $10. (20 and under are free.) 150 Atlantic St., Landisville.
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