Summer’s coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Stop by these South Jersey fall activities for some festive fun.
Harvest Brew Fest
September 14
Spend the day celebrating your fall favorites in Cape May during Harvest Brew Fest at the Emlen Physick Estate. The free festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm, with food and beverage vendors, live entertainment (did someone say magic show?) and local craft vendors. For more information, visit the website.
Haddon Township Fall Fest
September 14
Games and rides and a wing eating contest – oh my! The Haddon Township Fall Fest brings loads of fun to West Park Boulevard with artisans and crafters, special character visits, live music, kids’ entertainment and so much more from noon to 6 pm. Plus, the Jam Fest at Crystal Lake Pool Complex runs from noon to 9 pm with food trucks, music, ping-pong, cornhole and more. For more information, visit the website.
Cornhole Tournament
September 14
Put your skills – cornhole skills, that is – to work aboard the country’s most-decorated Battleship. Teams will compete in a round robin tournament for a cash prize, and a free tour of the Battleship is included with each player’s registration. For more information, and to register, visit the website.
Seafood Festival
September 14 & 15
There’s no such thing as too much seafood, so we’re heading down the Shore once again for plenty of tasty seafood, cooking demonstrations, a chowder cook-off and more at the Downbeach Seafood Festival. The festival runs at Ventnor’s Ski Beach from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 day of (children 12 and under are free). For more information, visit the website.
Medford Oktoberfest
September 20 & 21
Head to Medford’s biggest party of the year at Freedom Park, featuring kids’ activities, German dancing, cornhole tournament, trivia, Medford breweries, German foods and live music. The free festival runs from 5 to 9 pm on Friday and 1 to 9 pm on Saturday. For more information, visit the website.
Autumn with the Animals Festival
September 22
Get wild with a day packed with wildlife programs, live music, canoeing, food, campfires, games and more at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge’s Autumn with the Animals Festival. The event runs from 10 am to 3 pm. Tickets cost $13 for adults ($15 day of) and $10 for children ages 4-12 ($12 day of). For more information, visit the website.
Harvest Festival at The Olde Stone House Historic Village
September 28
Harvest Festival features costumed artisans and volunteers demonstrating historic crafts, including a weaver, a blacksmith, and a basket-maker. At the main house, there is open-hearth cooking, candle-dipping, cornhusk doll-making, and an heirloom garden. The event is free and donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit the website.
Oktoberfest
October 5 & 6
Dive into fun with an international food court, kids’ activities, live music, paddle boats, antique arcades, crafters and so much more at Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest. The free festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days. For more information, visit the website.
Pumpkin Festival
October 14
Pumpkin season is here, and Lower Township is following suit with its annual Pumpkin Festival at Historic Cold Spring Village. Check out fun for the entire family, including hayrides, pumpkin painting, a Halloween parade, haunted barn, vendors, food and more. The free festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit the website.
