Spring is here in New Jersey and that means festival season is upon us. We got you covered with the best NJ food festivals happening this spring. From empanada contests to food truck and music fests, these are the NJ food festivals to keep an eye out for this spring.
Touch a Truck Food Truck & Vendor Fair
When
April 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where
Manchester Twp. Elementary School – 101 North Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ
What To Expect
Local food trucks and vendors, big trucks, kid-friendly, cash only
Latin Food Festival
When
April 14, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Garden State Plaza – 1 Garden State Plaza Dr., Paramus, NJ
What To Expect
Street tacos, arepas, empanadas, music, games and more
2nd Annual CHALL Food Truck Festival
When
April 14, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
470 E. Evesham Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ,
What To Expect
Hands Down BBQ food truck, Buddha Belly Waffles, baseball, softball, fundraisers
Morristown Restaurant Week
When
April 15-19
Where
Morristown, NJ
What To Expect
35 participating restaurants and businesses, special promotions, events, price fixe menu specials and more
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Whole Lotta Empanada Food Truck and Music Festival
When
April 20, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
20th Century Field – 75 Elizabeth St, Garfield, NJ
What To Expect
15 separate empanada vendors, People’s Choice Best Empanada Awards, additional food trucks, lobster rolls, garlic knot sliders, music and more
Jersey City Night Market
When
April 20, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
Journal Square – 136 Magnolia Landing, Jersey City
What To Expect
Local food vendors, shops, artists, music, family-friendly events, drinks, fundraisers and more
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The Original NJ Empanada Fest
When
April 27, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Rustic Mall – Main St, Manville, NJ
What To Expect
A variety of empanadas, BBQ trucks, Asian cuisine, trampolines, henna tattoos, face painting, beer and wine, live music and more
Randolph Food Truck and Music Festival
When
April 27 11 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
County College Of Morris – 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ
What To Expect
18 NJ food trucks, local NJ beer, sangria, margaritas, rock wall, bounce house, hatchet throwing, can/food drive, live music from Nikki Briar Band, Wind Up Monkey and Uncle John’s Band
Paramus Food Truck Festival
When
April 28, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Paramus Park Mall-North – 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ
What To Expect
23 NJ food trucks, NJ beer, Lomo Truck, Cold Stone Creamery, Uncle Sal’s Gourmet Egg Rolls, Johnny Zeppoli, pony riding, mini golf, live music and more
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Run the Vineyards Renault Winery 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival
When
April 28 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where
Renault Winery – 72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ
What To Expect
Race, after party, NJ’s oldest winery, live music from Matt Noffsinger Band, local NJ food trucks, Buon Viaggio Wood Fire Pizza, Wicked Grill, Mannino’s Cannoli Express, complimentary glass of wine and more
New Jersey Wine & Food Festival
When
May 3-5
Where
Crystal Springs Resort – Sussex County, NJ
What To Expect
Winemaking class, VIP Grand Tasting, Friday dinner, tasting menus, wine, brunch, after party, cabaret, top NJ chefs, seminars, sample bites from NJ’s best chefs and more
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Chester Food Truck and Music Festival
When
May 4, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where
Municipal Field – 177 Main St, Chester, NJ
What To Expect
20 NJ food trucks, local NJ beer, sangria, margaritas, rock wall, bounce house, can/food drive, live music from Country Comfort, Rock Bottom and Mad Slap Tones
Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival
When
May 18, 11 a.m. – May 19, 5 p.m.
Where
Bradley Park – 101-199 5th Ave Asbury Park, NJ
What To Expect
Vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, vegan fashion, plant-based products, live music, food from Cinnaholic, Freakin Vegan, How Delish HD, Twisted Potato and more
Keyport Food Truck & Music FEASTival
When
May 25, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where
Keyport Waterfront Park, Keyport, NJ
What To Expect
17 NJ food trucks, Angry Archie’s, The Rolling Pita, Twisted Steaks and more. Live music from Eddie Testa Band, Only Human and Pure Petty