
Hey Weekenders —
Fall weekends are officially in full swing, and South Jersey has a little bit of everything happening this weekend. From Oktoberfests and wine festivals to live music, markets, races and more, there’s plenty worth getting out of the house for.
Let’s get into it this weekends events!
Main Events This Weekend
WineFestNJ
Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20 | Valenzano Winery | Shamong
Wine lovers have a pretty good reason to head to Shamong this weekend. WineFestNJ 2026 takes over the grounds at Valenzano Winery for a huge weekend celebrating New Jersey wine.
The festival features 175+ wines from award-winning wineries, along with live entertainment and a sprawling outdoor festival atmosphere. Bring your chairs, gather the group and make an afternoon of discovering some new favorite NJ wines.
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19 | Freedom Park | Medford
Medford is breaking out the beer steins for one of its biggest fall weekends! Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival returns to Freedom Park for two days of live music, food, drinks and Oktoberfest fun.
Expect a lively festival atmosphere with plenty happening throughout the park as the celebration carries from Friday evening into Saturday. Grab some friends, enjoy the music and kick off fall festival season in Medford.
Haddon Ave Street Festival
Saturday, September 19 | Haddon Avenue | Camden
Haddon Avenue turns into one big street party Saturday! The Haddon Ave Street Festival brings together live music, food and shopping for an afternoon of entertainment along one of South Jersey’s busiest downtown corridors.
Come hungry, check out the local businesses and vendors, and spend some time enjoying the music as the festival takes over Haddon Ave.
West Deptford Family Fun Day Car Show
Saturday, September 19 | 1–4:30 PM | RiverWinds Community Center | West Deptford
Car lovers, this one’s for you. The West Deptford Family Fun Day Car Show welcomes all makes and models to RiverWinds for a judged show featuring Top 35 awards, People’s Choice and specialty trophies.
Along with the cars, there will be food trucks, vendors, music and door prizes. Vehicle entry is $20 with no pre-registration required, and proceeds support local animal shelters, veterans and children in need.
Run the Vineyards – Saddlehill 5K
Sunday, September 20 | Saddlehill Winery | Voorhees
Run, walk, wine! Run the Vineyards – Saddlehill 5K takes runners through the vineyard at Saddlehill Winery before turning the morning into a post-race celebration.
Stick around afterward for wine, food trucks and live music at the winery. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy a glass of wine afterward, this is a fun way to spend your Sunday.
Cherry Hill Tattoo Expo
This Weekend | Cherry Hill
Looking for something a little different? The Cherry Hill Tattoo Expo returns for its sixth year, bringing tattoo culture and artists together for a full weekend in South Jersey.
Whether you’re looking to add some new ink, meet artists, check out different styles or simply see what the tattoo scene is all about, this is one of the more unique events happening around the area this weekend.
This Week’s Sponsor

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🎶 LIVE MUSIC | SOUTH JERSEY
WXPN XPoNential Music Festival
Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20 | Camden Waterfront
Three days of live music take over the Camden Waterfront as the WXPN XPoNential Music Festival returns with another stacked lineup.
Dawes headlines Friday, followed by Portugal. The Man on Saturday and Little Feat on Sunday. The weekend also features St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Devon Gilfillian, Rebirth Brass Band, S.G. Goodman, Sierra Hull, Couch, Langhorne Slim and plenty more.
With three days of music and a waterfront setting, this is one of South Jersey’s biggest live music weekends of the year.
Merchantville Music Festival
Saturday, September 19 | 3–9 PM | Merchantville
Merchantville is turning up the volume Saturday. The Merchantville Music Festival brings six hours of live music and festival energy to town, making it an easy stop for anyone looking to spend Saturday afternoon and evening outside.
Grab some food, find a spot near the stage and settle in for an evening of live music in the heart of Merchantville.
Note: Live music schedules are subject to change.
Be sure to check with the venue for the latest updates.
Mark Your Calendars
(Upcoming Events)

Glassboro Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, September 26 | Glassboro Town Square
Beer lovers, this one’s for you. The Glassboro Craft Beer Festival returns to Glassboro Town Square for a Saturday packed with craft beer, live music, food trucks and vendors.
Shot of Southern will provide the live music while festivalgoers sample their way through the event and enjoy everything happening around the Town Square. It’s an easy pick for a group outing and another reason to spend a fall Saturday in Downtown Glassboro.

Oktoberfest in Historic Cape May
Saturday, September 26 | 9 AM–5 PM | Historic Cape May
Cape May is bringing a taste of Bavaria to the shore for its annual Oktoberfest celebration! Jackson Street, Carpenter Lane and Decatur Street will transform into a lively outdoor festival filled with crafters, food, beer and live music throughout the day.
Spend Saturday strolling the streets of historic Cape May, grabbing something to eat, enjoying a cold beer and browsing local vendors while taking in one of the shore’s biggest fall celebrations.
🌽 FARMERS MARKETS
🌿 Farmers Market Season Is In Full Swing
Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, coffee, local vendors, and community vibes—farmers market season is one of the best parts of summer in South Jersey.

Clover Market – Collingswood
Sunday, September 20 | 10 AM–4 PM | 735 N. Atlantic Ave. | Collingswood
Clover Market returns to Collingswood Sunday with more than 100 vendors filling the day with handmade goods, vintage finds and plenty to browse.
Come hungry too — food trucks and live music round out the market, making it an easy Sunday afternoon outing. Admission is FREE, and the market is happening rain or shine.
Collingswood Farmers Market
Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM | Collingswood
One of the region's most popular markets featuring local produce, baked goods, coffee, flowers, specialty foods, and artisan vendors.
Haddonfield Farmers Market
Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM | Fresh Finds Lot | Haddonfield
Shop seasonal produce, fresh flowers, prepared foods, baked goods, and locally made products in the heart of downtown Haddonfield.
Haddon Heights Farmers Market
Sunday | 9:30 AM–1 PM | Station Avenue | Haddon Heights
A neighborhood favorite featuring local farms, fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade goods, and live music throughout the season.
Burlington County Farmers Market
Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM | Burlington County Agricultural Center | Moorestown
Browse one of the area's largest farmers markets with dozens of local farms, fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, meats, artisan foods, and handcrafted products.
Bordentown City Farmers Market
Sunday | 9 AM–1 PM | 207 Crosswicks Street | Bordentown
Spend a Sunday morning exploring historic Bordentown while shopping for fresh produce, baked goods, artisan foods, flowers, handmade crafts, and specialty vendors from across the region.
Rancocas Woods Farmers Market
Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM | Rancocas Woods | Mount Laurel
A unique outdoor market featuring local artisans, specialty foods, produce, handmade goods, live music, and the charming shops throughout Rancocas Woods.
Real Estate Corner

Classic Charm in Cherry Hill
77 Park Drive, Cherry Hill | $579,000
3 Bedrooms | 1 Full + 2 Half Baths | 1,618 Sq. Ft.
Here’s one to watch in Cherry Hill’s Erlton neighborhood. This classic brick home was built in 1939 and has plenty of the character you’d hope to find in an older home — arched doorways, hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, crown molding and wainscoting — along with a finished basement that adds even more usable space.
The kitchen features upgraded countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area, while the home also offers a family room, dining room and recreation room. Outside, there’s a fully fenced 8,255-square-foot lot, patio, attached one-car garage and two additional driveway spaces.
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That’s a wrap for this week’s edition.
Whether you’re heading to a festival, catching some live music, or just looking for something different to do, there’s plenty happening close to home.
Enjoy the weekend, South Jersey — we’ll see you Tuesday!
– Tyler and the SJW Crew
Please note: event dates, times, entertainment schedules, and details can occasionally change, so we always recommend checking directly with event organizers before heading out.








