FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
A Fall Wine Tasting of more than 100 wines along with hors d’oeuvres will be held at The Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville.6:30 to 8:30 PM; $50 ($25 credited towards the purchase of wine). Reservations: 908-766-0002.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Attention beer aficionados! The 3rd Annual Jersey City Homebrew Competition will be held at the 4th Street Arts & Music Festival, 377 4th St, Jersey City, from 4 to 8 PM. The competition is sponsored by the Jersey City Brew Club and Jersey City Ties, a professional organization promoting community development through service and social events. A portion of proceeds will benefit 4th Street Arts, Inc. To compete, judge, or just to attend, visit the event website or Facebook page for more information. Tickets are $20, advance tickets available here.
The Sixth Annual Seafood & Music Festival will take place along Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger avenues in Wildwood. 10 AM to 8 PM; free. For additional information, visit the Wildwoods website or call 800-992-9732.
A Champagne Master Class will be held at Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster. 3 PM; $35. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
The LBI Chowderfest will be held rain or shine at the Taylor Avenue ball field, Ninth St and Taylor Ave in Beach Haven 11 AM to 4 PM; $20; children 4 to 12, $10; VIP tickets, $50, includes a T-shirt and exclusive early admission at 10 AM. Tickets and information are available at the event website.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 6
A Cranberry Festival will be held on Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown featuring food, crafts Jersey wines and more; 11 AM to 5 PM. For information, visit the event website.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
Executive chef Ryan DePersio of Fascino, 331 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, will welcome executive chef Anthony Bucco of The Ryland Inn into his kitchen for an exclusive five-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. 7 PM; $75 plus tax, gratuity and beverages; BYO.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8
A Heitz Wine Dinner will be held at Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster; 7 PM. For pricing and reservations, call 908-658-9292.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
A Bodegas Riojanas Wine Dinner will be held at Stage Left, 5 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 7 PM; $139, plus tax and service. Reservations: 732-828-4444.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
An Italian Wine dinner featuring Marchesi de Frescobaldi Wines of Tuscan will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Reservations and information: 609-584-7800.
A Farm-to-Fork dinner featuring chef Max Hansen, will be held in the field at Fernbrook Farms, Route 545, Chesterfield Township to benefit the Fernbrook’s Environmental Education Center. 6 to 9 PM; $150. Tickets: 609-298-4028 or e-mail [email protected].
A Winemaker Dinner with Michaela Schlink will be held at Rosemary & Sage, 25 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale. 6:30 to 8:30 PM; $74. Reservations: 973-616-0606.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11
A South Jersey Oktoberfest will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Glassboro, 325 Rowan Boulevard, Glassboro to benefit the American Red Cross. 7 to 10 PM; $20 in advance and $30 at the door.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
A Fall Walk-Around Wine Tasting with hors d’oeuvres will be held at Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster. 2:30 PM; $30. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Executive chef Anthony Bucco of The Ryland Inn, 115 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse Station, Whitehouse (908-534-4011) will be welcoming executive chef Ryan DePersio of Fascino in Montclair into his kitchen for an exclusive 5-course Chef’s Tasting menu. 6 PM; $75 plus tax, gratuity and beverages.
The Green Valley Farms at Crystal Springs Resort will host a Harvest Festival at 135 Route 94 Vernon featuring farm-fresh produce, local artisan food producers, hay rides, pumpkin carving, bobbing for apples and more. The 56-acre Green Valley Farm provides fruit and vegetables for the resort’s restaurants. The festival is being held in conjunction with the Sparta Farmer’s Market and will feature about 40 farmers and local food vendors. A petting zoo, a cider press for apples, as well as cooking demonstrations from Crystal Spring chefs are among the festivities.11 AM to 4 PM; free admission.
A Harvest & Music Festival hosted by Witherspoon Grill, Princeton, will be held at the Hinds Community Plaza adjacent to the Princeton Public Library on Witherspoon Street to benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). Foods will be available for purchase from Witherspoon Grill, Tico’s Eatery & Juice Bar, Button’s Creperie and Sweet Mama’s desserts. 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM; free admittance. In addition to the Festival, through October 21, the Witherspoon Grill and Blue Point Grill will be collecting food and hygiene donations, and monetary contributions for TAS. Items can be dropped off at either restaurant.