Hey Weekenders β€”


It’s Thursday morning, your weekend just got planned. We’ve got another jam-packed fall weekend ahead in South Jersey! πŸ‚ From food trucks and beer fests to live music, pumpkins, and even a ghost train β€” it’s officially peak β€œsweater weather + cider” season. So grab your crew, plan your route, and let’s make it a good one.

πŸ”₯ Top Weekend Events (Oct 17th–19th)

🍺 Gloucester Twp Food & Craft Beer Fest

Sat, Oct 18 β€’ 2:00–7:00 PM β€’ 15 S Black Horse Pike, Gloucester Twp, NJ
Calling foodies and beer lovers: Gloucester Township is throwing down a feast. Local food trucks, craft breweries, live music, and artisan vendors will line the route. Stroll easy, sample widely, and soak up good vibes. If you’re into tasting your way through autumn, this one’s for you.

πŸ’ Chatsworth Cranberry Festival πŸ’

Sat & Sun, Oct 18–19 β€’ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM β€’ Chatsworth, NJ (Rt. 563 area / White Horse Inn vicinity)
This is a marquee South Jersey tradition. You’ll find arts & crafts, live music, cranberry pies, fruit tasting, food vendors, kids’ games, and more. Set in the Pines, it has that autumnal sweetness that makes you want to linger. If you’ve never been, this is your chance to experience cranberry season at its best.

🚚 Mount Laurel Food Truck Festival

Sun, Oct 19 β€’ 12:00–5:00 PM β€’ 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ
One afternoon, one place β€” and dozens of food trucks to sample from. Bring your appetite for everything from Cajun spice to Sicilian savory. Live music (Go Go Gadjet), bounce houses for the kids, Halloween flair, and a mellow stroll through foodie heaven. Bring friends, bring family, bring a list of things you have to try.

πŸŽƒ Voorhees Harvest Festival

Sat, Oct 18 β€’ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM β€’ 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ
Fall is in full swing at the Voorhees Harvest Festival. Pull on your boots and wander through pumpkin patches, decorate your own gourd, bounce around in inflatables, get hayrides rolling, enjoy DJ tunes, meet farm animals, shop local vendors, and fill up on seasonal eats. Perfect afternoon with family or friends β€” and it’s free to attend.

πŸŽƒ Laurel Springs Great Pumpkin Night Market

Fri, Oct 17 β€’ 4:00–8:00 PM β€’ 823 W Atlantic Ave, Laurel Springs, NJ
Start your weekend in a glow. The Great Pumpkin Night Market mixes autumn magic with maker vibes: lit pumpkin displays, local artisans, food vendors, music, and cozy night-market energy under strings of light. A charming kickoff to your fall weekend.

🐴 Iron Ranch Fall Fest

Sat, Oct 18 β€’ 11:00 AM–3:00 PM β€’ Iron Ranch Stables, 401 Ehrke Rd (Winslow / Hammonton area)
Step back to the simpler side of fall. At Iron Ranch Fall Fest, you’ll find hayrides, pony rides, barn tours, games for the kids, craft vendors, and cozy fall food. No pressure, no fuss β€” just a low-key country day in the fields. Great option for smaller crowds or families wanting fall charm without the chaos.

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πŸ™Œ Honorable Mentions

Croft Farm Harvest (Cherry Hill, NJ)
πŸ“… Sun, Oct 19 β€’ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (rain or shine)
πŸ“ Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Fall vibes with pumpkins, crafts, live music, vendors & family fun.

Pennsauken Fall Festival
πŸ“… Sat, Oct 18 β€’ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (rain date: Sun, Oct 19)
πŸ“ Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, Bethel & Westfield Avenues, Pennsauken, NJ
A full community festival with activities for kids, food vendors, games, and family fun.

Salem Ghost Train (Woodstown / Salem County)
πŸ“… Fri & Sat, Oct 17-18 β€’ 6:30 PM – ~9:00 PM
πŸ“ South Woodstown Station β†’ Fenwick Grove (Salem City), NJ
A spooky, nighttime train ride with ghost stories and storytelling stops β€” a seasonal favorite for families and fans of fall chills.

Corvette Show (Galloway / Smithville, NJ)
πŸ“… Sun, Oct 19 β€’ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (rain date following Sunday)
πŸ“ Historic Smithville & the Village Greene, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ
Hundreds of Corvettes on display, from classics to modern models, plus car show energy, vendors, and charity support.

18th Century Field Day & Fall Festival (Red Bank Battlefield, National Park, NJ)
πŸ“… Sun, Oct 19 β€’ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (rain date: Sun, Oct 26)
πŸ“ Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ
Travel back in time with Revolutionary War reenactors, colonial crafts, artillery demonstrations, kids’ activities & vendor booths. Free admission.

🌱 Farmers’ Markets This Weekend (Oct 17–19)

🍏 Burlington County Agricultural Center Market
πŸ“ Moorestown, NJ
πŸ•£ Saturday | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Shop fresh farm produce, baked treats, and handmade items at this community hub.

πŸ… Bordentown City Farmers’ Market
πŸ“ 207 Crosswicks St, Bordentown
πŸ•£ Sunday | 9 am – 1 pm
Small but mighty β€” fresh produce and local vendors every Sunday.

πŸ‚ Haddon Heights Farmers’ Market
πŸ“ Station & Atlantic Aves, Haddon Heights
πŸ•£ Sunday | 9:30 am – 1 pm
Great local vibe with produce, specialty foods, and live music on Station Ave.

πŸ₯¨ Berlin Farmers’ Market
πŸ“ 41 Clementon Rd, Berlin
πŸ•£ Open Sat & Sun | 8 am – 8 pm
South Jersey’s long-running β€œeverything market” with fresh goods, food vendors, and plenty of bargains.

πŸ₯¦ Collingswood Farmers’ Market
πŸ“ Collings & Irvin Ave, Collingswood
πŸ•£ Saturday | 8 am – 12 pm
One of the region’s largest farmers’ markets β€” fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and local artisans.

πŸ₯› Williamstown Farmers’ Market
πŸ“ Williamstown, NJ
πŸ•£ Saturday | 8 am – 4 pm
An indoor/outdoor Amish market with produce, meats, baked goods, and prepared foods.

🌻 Rancocas Woods Farmers’ Market
πŸ“ Mount Laurel, NJ
πŸ•£ Sunday | 10am - 2pm
A seasonal market with local vendors, crafts, and rotating special events.

🌟 Local Spotlight: JC Pop + Design

Meet JC Pop + Design β€” your go-to for fun, eye-catching dΓ©cor that literally pops. Based in Barrington, NJ, Jessy Clark runs this creative business specializing in custom balloon setups, event styling, and party dΓ©cor that turns ordinary celebrations into memorable moments.

From mini balloon stacks for photo ops to full balloon arches and setups for birthdays, showers, or milestone events, JC Pop + Design brings the festivity. Want a last-minute β€œpop of fun”? They’ve got you.

That’s all for this week’s roundup!
If you find something fun from this list, tag @southjerseyweekender in your pics β€” we might feature you in next week’s issue.

See you out there,
– Tyler

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