On Monday, August 29, an end-of-summer social, celebrating the bounty nature provides in New Jersey, will be hosted by The Nature Conservancy at Ninety Acres, Natirar, 2 Main Street, Peapack-Gladstone. At this roaming cocktail-style dinner, attendees will follow a “trail map” through dining and drinking stations and learn about nature conservation in New Jersey. The local and sustainable menu will offer something for everyone, and experts from The Nature Conservancy will be on hand for casual conversation throughout the evening. Enjoy a themed cocktail, wine and beer, and take a walking tour of the Natirar farm. Collect a stamp at each of the conservation stations on the trail map, and then enter to win amazing prizes, including an incredible grand prize of Ninety Acres’ chef, David Felton, personally cooking for you and 7 guests at your home. Free swag bags for all guests. 6 to 9 PM; $60. Tickets at this website.
OTHER NJ FOOD EVENTS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
WHOLE SUCKLING PIG DINNER
A whole suckling pig dinner along with shrimp and grits, chicken gumbo, fried cat fish and bourbon bread pudding will be held at Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton; 5:30 and 8 PM. For reservations and information call 609-584-7800.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
PEAY VINEYARD WINE DINNER AT THE PLUCKEMIN INN
The Pluckemin Inn, 359 Route 206 South, Bedminster will host a Peay Vineyard wine dinner with special guest Andy Peay. 7 PM; $125. Reservations: 908-658-9292.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
WEST CAPE MAY TOMATO FESTIVAL
Everything tomato will be featured at the West Cape May Tomato Festival which will be held at Wilbraham Park, West Cape May. This event will benefit the West Cape May Shade Tree Commission. 9 AM to 5 PM; Rain date September 4.
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