FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
A Spanish wine tasting will be held at the Toad Hall Shop & Gallery, Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. 5:30 PM; $10 will be applied toward dining at Rat’s following the tasting. Reservations: 609-584-7800.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22
Johnny "Meatballs" DeCarlo and Megin DeCarlo of Johnny Meatballs Catering will be at Chef Central, 240 Route 17, Paramus, as part of the Festa Italiana. “Johnny’s Meatballs In Sunday Gravy,” will be for sale, along with other food items. There will also be a pizza, sausage, pasta, and fresh mozzarella demonstrations. Noon to 3 PM. Everything Italian will be 20-percent off all day. For information call chef Central at 201-576-0100.
The Ultimate Tasting, Beer, Wine and Food will be held at Schooley’s Mountain Lodge, 54 Camp Washington Road, Long Valley to benefit land conservation and historic preservation projects of the Washington Township Land Trust of Morris County, Inc. 4 to 7 PM;$35 in advance, $40 at the door. Information: 908-832-9603.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Fourth Summit Wine and Food Festival 2012 will be held at the Grand Summit Hotel, 417 Springfield Ave, Summit. For information, call 908-277-6565.
Greek food, pastries, souvlakia, gyros, dancing and much more will be featured at the Greek Festival that will be held at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road, Toms River. Friday, noon to 11 PM; Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 7 PM. Free admission. Information: 732-255-5525.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
The Annual Oktoberfest Celebration with activities for the whole family, including lumberjack contests, pie eating contests, magic show, pony rides, and more will be held at the Red Tail Lodge, Crystal Springs Resort, Vernon. One-day admission $5; two-day $7.50; one-day preferred parking $20. For information, call 973-827-5996 ext 3.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
A Southern Tea Party will be held at Sickles Market, 1 Harrison Ave, Little Silver. Noon to 2 PM; $35. For information or tickets, call 732-741-9563.
The Third Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival with Guinness, oysters and 25 Red Bank restaurants will be held in downtown Red Bank in the White Street parking lot to benefit the John and Jane H. Booker Cancer Center at Riverview Medical Center, The Cancer Institute of NJ Foundation and Red Bank River Center. Noon to 7 PM; rain date 9/30/2012.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
A Culinary Tour of Sardina, 10-course dinner, will be held at Brian’s, 9 Klines Court, Lambertville. 6:30 PM; $70; BYO. Reservations: 609-460-4148
A five-course wine dinner with wines from Beekman’s, Glen Rock will be held at Rocca, 203 Rock Road, Glen Rock at 6:45; $80 all inclusive. Call 201-670-4945 for more details and to reserve your spot.
The 21st Annual Culinary Classic, featuring a taste of the Jersey Shore’s best restaurants and wineries will be held at The Mill at Spring Lake Heights, 101 Old Mill Road, Spring Lake Heights to benefit The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. 5 to 9 PM; $75. Tickets may be purchased by calling 732-918-2600 or online at www.foodbankmoc.org.
An Emiliana Organic Vineyards tasting with savory snacks will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Route 27, Kingston. 6 PM; $35. Reservations: 609-497-1777.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
A handmade pasta class followed by a three-course lunch, featuring recipes from the demonstration and served with a glass of wine, will be held at Eno Terra, 4484 Route 27, Kingston. 10:30 AM; $65. Reservations: 609-497-1777.
A five-course Brewmaster’s Dinner will be held at Iron Hill Brewery, 124 East Kings Highway, Maple Shade. 7 PM; $75. Reservations: 856-273-0300.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
A Fall Fun cocktail class with complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be held at Liberty House, Liberty State Park, 78 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City. 7 PM; $40. RSVP at 866-683-3586 and save $5.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28 TO SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30
A Greek Fest will be held at SS Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Laurel Ave, Roseland. Information: http://roselandgreekfest.com/
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
A Wine, Art, Music and Gourmet Fare Tasting will be held at the Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. 6 to 9 PM; $65. Information: 732-747-2266, ext 5.
A Craft Beer Festival with over 200 beers and food will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel, Atlantic City. Saturday, 7PM to 10PM; $49. For information log onto goldennugget.com or call 866-746-5336.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
A Walk-Around Wine Tasting will be held the Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster. 3:30 to 5 PM; $30. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
Oktoberfest on the Deck will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel, Atlantic City with food and craft beer; Noon to 6 PM. For information log onto goldennugget.com or call 866-746-5336.