Hey Weekenders —
It’s Thursday morning, your weekend just got planned. We’ve got a handpicked list of the top events happening Oct 3–5 across SJ — music, food, community fun, and more. So whether you’re looking to get out, try something new, or just avoid doing nothing, this email’s got you.
🔥 Top Weekend Events (Oct 3–5)
🎶 Pike Jam Food & Music Festival
📍 Runnemede | 📅 Saturday, Oct 4 | ⏰ 2 pm – 8 pm
The annual Pike Jam is back and bigger than ever! Expect a full lineup of live bands, food trucks, bounce houses for the kids, and a lively community vibe. Whether you’re in the mood for a craft beer, local eats, or just soaking in some good tunes, this is the perfect Saturday afternoon hang.
🍺 Smithville Oktoberfest
📍 Historic Smithville | 📅 Sat & Sun, Oct 4–5 | ⏰ 10 am – 5 pm
Grab your steins — it’s time for Oktoberfest at Historic Smithville! With 150+ crafters and vendors, an international food court, kid-friendly attractions, and live entertainment all weekend, this is one of South Jersey’s most iconic fall events. Bonus: the shops and restaurants in the village will all be open, so you can make a full day of it.
🎆 Salem City 350th Anniversary Celebration
📍 Historic District, Salem | 📅 Saturday, Oct 4 | ⏰ 11 am – 8 pm
Celebrate 350 years of Salem City with a jam-packed day of fun. Explore artisan vendors, glassblowing demos, carriage rides, and even historical reenactors bringing the past to life. Stick around into the evening for fire performers and a spectacular drone light show at 7 pm lighting up the sky over the Delaware.
🍂 Haddonfield Fall Festival
📍 Tanner Street, Haddonfield | 📅 Saturday, Oct 4 | ⏰ 10am-4pm
Haddonfield’s streets transform into a festive fall marketplace with 50+ vendors, local artisans, and community groups. Plus, don’t miss the giant book sale at the Masonic Temple — a tradition locals love. Stroll the charming downtown, grab a bite, and stock up on everything autumn.
🍒 Bordentown Cranberry Festival (35th Annual)
📍 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown | 📅 Sat & Sun, Oct 4–5 | ⏰ 11 am – 5 pm
For 35 years, Bordentown’s Cranberry Fest has been the place to be. Expect 100+ artisans and vendors, great food, a beer garden, and live music all weekend. The best part? Free parking and shuttle service make it easy to come spend the day. A must-do for craft lovers and anyone looking for a small-town festival with big energy.
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🙌 Honorable Mentions
William Heritage Winery – Harvest Weekend — Sat, Oct 4
Vineyard pours, live music, food trucks at Mullica Hill tasting room.Summit City Winery – Wine & Oldies Night — Sat, Oct 4, evening
BYO food + local band; mellow vibes for wine lovers.Garden State Appaloosa Breed Horse Show (DREAM Park) — Oct 3–5
Multi-day equestrian showcase in Logan Twp — watch the horses, attend clinics, see prizes.Mullica Hill Ghost Walk — Sat, Oct 4, evening
Explore haunted stories and spooky legends on Main Street with a guided tour.·Collingswood Book Festival — Sat, Oct 4, 10 AM–4 PM on Haddon Ave
Meet authors, browse books, enjoy street music + coffee shops.Movies in the Park: Mean Girls — Fri, Oct 3, 6 PM–9 PM at Haddon Lake ParkBring a blanket, some popcorn, and watch Mean Girls under the stars.
BassetFest (Riverview Park, Pennsville) — Sat, Oct 4, 12 PM–4 PM
Dog lovers’ delight: basset hounds, contests, vendor booths, pet fun.Cowtown PBR Challenger — Sat, Oct 4, gates 6 PM / show 7:30 PM
Bull riding and all the action at Pilesgrove Arena.Jailhouse Rock Concert (Mount Holly) — Sat, Oct 4, 6 PM–10 PM
Janis Joplin tribute + DJ at the Vintage Jailhouse site — expect a rockin’ night.
🌱 Farmers’ Markets This Weekend (Oct 4–5)
🍏 Burlington County Agricultural Center Market
📍 Moorestown, NJ
🕣 Saturday, Oct 4 | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Shop fresh farm produce, baked treats, and handmade items at this community hub.
🌽 Columbus Farmers Market
📍 Columbus, NJ
🕣 Sat, Oct 4 (8 am – 8 pm) & Sun, Oct 5 (8 am – 5 pm)
A massive indoor/outdoor market with produce, flea market finds, and tons of food vendors.
🍅 Bordentown City Farmers’ Market
📍 207 Crosswicks St, Bordentown
🕣 Sunday, Oct 5 | 9 am – 1 pm
Small but mighty — fresh produce and local vendors every Sunday.
🍂 Haddon Heights Farmers’ Market
📍 Station & Atlantic Aves, Haddon Heights
🕣 Sunday, Oct 5 | 9:30 am – 1 pm
Great local vibe with produce, specialty foods, and live music on Station Ave.
🥨 Berlin Farmers Market
📍 41 Clementon Rd, Berlin
🕣 Open Sat & Sun, Oct 4–5 | 8 am – 8 pm
South Jersey’s long-running “everything market” with fresh goods, food vendors, and plenty of bargains.
🥦 Collingswood Farmers’ Market
📍 Collings & Irvin Ave, Collingswood
🕣 Saturday, Oct 4 | 8 am – 12 pm
One of the region’s largest farmers’ markets — fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and local artisans.
🥛 Williamstown Farmers Market
📍 Williamstown, NJ
🕣 Saturday, Oct 4 | 8 am – 4 pm
An indoor/outdoor Amish market with produce, meats, baked goods, and prepared foods.
🍞 Greater Bridgeton Amish Market
📍 2 Cassidy Ct, Bridgeton
🕣 Saturday, Oct 4 | 9 am – 6 pm
Known for homemade baked goods, fresh produce, and Amish specialties.
🌻 Rancocas Woods Farmers Market
📍 Mount Laurel, NJ
🕣 Saturday & Sunday, Oct 4–5 (check times)
A seasonal market with local vendors, crafts, and rotating special events.
🥧 Local Spotlight:
Johnson’s Corner Farm (Medford, NJ)
Fall isn’t complete without a trip to Johnson’s Corner Farm 🍂. This family-run farm is all about classic autumn fun — hayrides, pumpkin picking, apple orchards, and a giant corn maze. It’s a perfect weekend stop whether you’re bringing the kids or just looking for that cozy fall vibe.
Their farm market is stocked with fresh-baked pies, apple cider donuts, and seasonal produce (yes, the donuts are worth the trip alone 😋).
📍 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ
🕒 Open daily | Hayrides & fall fest activities on weekends
Support local farms, soak up the fall weather, and don’t forget to grab a bag of cider donuts for the ride home. 🍎
Phillies Fans Unite! ⚾
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That’s all for this weekend’s lineup 🎉. From 🍺 Oktoberfests and 🎶 live music to 🍂 fall festivals and 🌱 farmers’ markets, South Jersey is packed with ways to make the most of your days off.
If you found this helpful, forward it to a friend who’s always asking, “What’s going on this weekend?” — and let’s keep building a community that knows how to have a good time.
See you out there,
– SJW Team
P.S. 👻 Keep an eye on your inbox Tuesday… we’re dropping a special October issue packed with local farms, haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and everything spooky season. You don’t want to miss this one. 🎃