Hey Weekenders โ
Itโs Thursday morning, your weekend just got planned. Weโve got another jam-packed fall weekend ahead in South Jersey! ๐ From food trucks and beer fests to live music, pumpkins, and even a ghost train โ itโs officially peak โsweater weather + ciderโ season. So grab your crew, plan your route, and letโs make it a good one.
๐ฅ Top Weekend Events (Oct 17thโ19th)

๐บ Gloucester Twp Food & Craft Beer Fest
Sat, Oct 18 โข 2:00โ7:00 PM โข 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 youโre into tasting your way through autumn, this oneโs for you.

๐ Chatsworth Cranberry Festival ๐
Sat & Sun, Oct 18โ19 โข 9:00 AMโ4:00 PM โข Chatsworth, NJ (Rt. 563 area / White Horse Inn vicinity)
This is a marquee South Jersey tradition. Youโll find arts & crafts, live music, cranberry pies, fruit tasting, food vendors, kidsโ games, and more. Set in the Pines, it has that autumnal sweetness that makes you want to linger. If youโve never been, this is your chance to experience cranberry season at its best.

๐ Mount Laurel Food Truck Festival
Sun, Oct 19 โข 12:00โ5:00 PM โข 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ
One afternoon, one place โ 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.

๐ Voorhees Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 18 โข 11:00 AMโ5:00 PM โข 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 โ and itโs free to attend.

๐ Laurel Springs Great Pumpkin Night Market
Fri, Oct 17 โข 4:00โ8:00 PM โข 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.

๐ด Iron Ranch Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 18 โข 11:00 AMโ3:00 PM โข Iron Ranch Stables, 401 Ehrke Rd (Winslow / Hammonton area)
Step back to the simpler side of fall. At Iron Ranch Fall Fest, youโll find hayrides, pony rides, barn tours, games for the kids, craft vendors, and cozy fall food. No pressure, no fuss โ just a low-key country day in the fields. Great option for smaller crowds or families wanting fall charm without the chaos.
๐ Honorable Mentions
Croft Farm Harvest (Cherry Hill, NJ)
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Sun, Oct 19 โข 12:00 PM โ 4:00 PM (rain or shine)
๐ Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Fall vibes with pumpkins, crafts, live music, vendors & family fun.
Pennsauken Fall Festival
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Sat, Oct 18 โข 12:00 PM โ 4:00 PM (rain date: Sun, Oct 19)
๐ 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)
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Fri & Sat, Oct 17-18 โข 6:30 PM โ ~9:00 PM
๐ South Woodstown Station โ Fenwick Grove (Salem City), NJ
A spooky, nighttime train ride with ghost stories and storytelling stops โ a seasonal favorite for families and fans of fall chills.
Corvette Show (Galloway / Smithville, NJ)
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Sun, Oct 19 โข 8:00 AM โ 3:00 PM (rain date following Sunday)
๐ 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)
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Sun, Oct 19 โข 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM (rain date: Sun, Oct 26)
๐ Red Bank Battlefield, 100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ
Travel back in time with Revolutionary War reenactors, colonial crafts, artillery demonstrations, kidsโ activities & vendor booths. Free admission.
๐ฑ Farmersโ Markets This Weekend (Oct 17โ19)
๐ Burlington County Agricultural Center Market
๐ Moorestown, NJ
๐ฃ Saturday | 8:30 am โ 1:00 pm
Shop fresh farm produce, baked treats, and handmade items at this community hub.
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Bordentown City Farmersโ Market
๐ 207 Crosswicks St, Bordentown
๐ฃ Sunday | 9 am โ 1 pm
Small but mighty โ fresh produce and local vendors every Sunday.
๐ Haddon Heights Farmersโ Market
๐ Station & Atlantic Aves, Haddon Heights
๐ฃ Sunday | 9:30 am โ 1 pm
Great local vibe with produce, specialty foods, and live music on Station Ave.
๐ฅจ Berlin Farmersโ Market
๐ 41 Clementon Rd, Berlin
๐ฃ Open Sat & Sun | 8 am โ 8 pm
South Jerseyโs long-running โeverything marketโ with fresh goods, food vendors, and plenty of bargains.
๐ฅฆ Collingswood Farmersโ Market
๐ Collings & Irvin Ave, Collingswood
๐ฃ Saturday | 8 am โ 12 pm
One of the regionโs largest farmersโ markets โ fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and local artisans.
๐ฅ Williamstown Farmersโ Market
๐ Williamstown, NJ
๐ฃ Saturday | 8 am โ 4 pm
An indoor/outdoor Amish market with produce, meats, baked goods, and prepared foods.
๐ป Rancocas Woods Farmersโ Market
๐ Mount Laurel, NJ
๐ฃ Sunday | 10am - 2pm
A seasonal market with local vendors, crafts, and rotating special events.
๐ Local Spotlight: JC Pop + Design

Meet JC Pop + Design โ your go-to for fun, eye-catching dรฉcor that literally pops. Based in Barrington, NJ, Jessy Clark runs this creative business specializing in custom balloon setups, event styling, and party dรฉcor 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 โpop of funโ? Theyโve got you.
Thatโs all for this weekโs roundup!
If you find something fun from this list, tag @southjerseyweekender in your pics โ we might feature you in next weekโs issue.
See you out there,
โ Tyler
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