The Wildwoods Irish Fall Festival
2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Erin Go Bragh—everyone’s Irish at this fest with dancing, music, food, and craft vendors daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, a 5K run and 1-mile walk, a pipe exhibition, a food court, and a parade.

Margate Fall Funfest By the Bay
2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-27 08:00 - 17:00
Visit over 125 booths and activities loaded with music, games, back-bay nature tours, live music, and educational exhibits. Check out crafts from over 65 juried artisans, a Cornhole Tournament, a dog show, parades, and more.

Oktoberfest in Cape May
2026-09-26 09:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the famous Bavarian tradition as Cape May transforms into a German promenade with authentic music and food. There will also be a Beer Garden, Food Court, and artisans’ tables selling crafts, antiques, and collectibles. The rain date is September 27.

Wildwood Crest Seafarers’ Celebration
2026-09-26 09:00 - 17:00
This huge bayfront street festival will cap off the summer with live music, craft vendors, food, family entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Fireworks go off at dusk.

2026 Run/Walk/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness (Mt. Laurel)
2026-10-03 08:30 - 12:00
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey (BIANJ) will hold its 24th Annual 5K/Walk/Roll for Brain Injury Awareness on Saturday, October 3 at Laurel Acres Park in Mount Laurel. The annual event brings together survivors, families, caregivers, friends, healthcare professionals, and community members to support individuals affected by brain injury while raising funds for BIANJ’s statewide programs and services.
The Mount Laurel event is one of three regional Brain Injury Awareness events taking place across New Jersey this fall. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend the statewide series, which also includes a walk in Paramus on September 26 and a 5K run and walk in Bradley Beach on October 10.
Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, visit www.bianj.org/5KWalk.

Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival
2026-10-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 12:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the beauty of fall at the Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival, returning to Heritage Park in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This can’t-miss autumn tradition blends award-winning New Jersey wines, live entertainment, delicious food, artisan shopping, and crisp fall vibes in one picturesque setting.
Nestled at the gateway to Long Beach Island, Heritage Park provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing fall weekend with family and friends. Make it a full day of fall fun! Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pop-up tents to create their own comfortable spot to relax throughout the festival. Settle in with a glass of your favorite New Jersey wine, enjoy live music, savor delicious food, and spend the day soaking in the beautiful autumn atmosphere at one of the most anticipated events of the season!
Sample and discover a variety of wines from New Jersey wineries located throughout the Garden State before purchasing your favorites by the bottle to enjoy at the festival or take home. Participating wineries include Angelico Winery, Chestnut Run Farm, DiMatteo Vineyards, Plagido’s Winery, Terra Nonno Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, and Wagonhouse Winery.
Complement your wine tasting with delicious food available throughout the festival. From fresh seafood to festival favorites, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Seafood Station will be serving up crowd-pleasing coastal favorites all weekend long.
Be sure to explore the artisan marketplace featuring unique handmade goods, gourmet treats, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind gifts from talented local vendors, including:
Art of Olive Oil – Premium and gourmet infused olive oils
B Baths – Luxurious handmade bath and body care products
Cynful Bliss – Decadent alcohol-infused desserts and sweet treats
Hoffman Bread – Freshly baked artisan breads and baked specialties
Island Talk USA – Coastal-inspired apparel, gifts, and hats
Keystone Cheese Farm– Award-winning handcrafted Wisconsin cheeses and specialty flavors
Mimi’s by the Sea Gourmet Mixes – Flavor-packed gourmet dips, seasonings, and mixes
Shore Links Permanent Jewelry – Custom-fit permanent jewelry
The Bacon Jams – Savory bacon jams and gourmet specialty spreads
The Mustard Indigo Tales – Handcrafted organic, vegetable-dyed textiles, accessories, home linens, and more!
Sea Spirit Design Co. (Sat Only) – Beachy, boho macramé purses, bags, bottle totes, accessories and gifts.
Live music will fill the park throughout both days, creating the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable autumn weekend with Local Honey taking the stage on Saturday and Goldenseal on Sunday. Whether you’re discovering a new favorite winery, shopping for handcrafted treasures, or simply relaxing with a glass of wine under the fall sky, the Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival offers something for everyone.
Advance tickets are on sale now and offer the best value for this popular fall tradition. Gather your friends and family and raise a glass to another memorable season at one of South Jersey’s favorite wine festivals.
*Note: Vendors, food trucks, and wineries are subject to change.
Event Tickets:
• Samplers (Must be 21+) $20 in advance
o Ticket price goes up to $25 CASH ONLY at the gate.
• Non-Samplers and guests under 21 are FREE

Barnyard Buddies
2026-10-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-07 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for this special event focused on connecting your children with nature and the fruits of our labor one select Monday a month April through December. When you arrive at the farm at 9am, check in at the Farm Market where each ticket holder will receive their picking container included with their paid ticket (guests under the age of 2 free ticket, no picking container included). Additional containers can be purchased if you wish at check in. Hayrides will be departing to the picking field at 9:30am. After indulging in the fun of picking, our hayride will take you back, where a cozy corner in the back of our farm market turns into a storytelling haven at 10:30am. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of our farm, lose yourself in tales of wonder, with coloring pages to ignite the creative spark in young ones. Feel free to pack a little snack that your kids love or purchase a sweet treat from our Farm Market. For the little ones that would prefer to stay outside and enjoy the animal farm, coloring pages can be taken home with you. The Farm and Animal Farm will close at 12pm at the conclusion of the event.
Itinerary:
9AM: Check In At The Farm Market Where Picking Containers Will Be Handed Out
9:30AM: Hayride Departs to the Picking Field
10:15AM: Hayride Returns From the Picking Field
10:30AM: Storytime & Coloring With Your Favorite Farmer
12PM: Closure of Farm & End of Event
Dates | Storytime | Crop-Activity
APRIL 6th: Egg Hunt Hayride
JUNE 1st: Strawberries
JUNE 15th: Sugar Snap Peas
JULY 13th: Blackberries
AUGUST 3th: Farm Activity
SEPTEMBER 14th: Farm Activity
OCTOBER 19th: Pumpkins
NOVEMBER 2nd: Farm Activity
DECEMBER 7th: Holiday Activity
Terms & Conditions of Ticket Sales
All Sales Are Final.
All guests 2 years old and above are required to have a ticket.
If you are not able to make it to the event you will have up to 6 hours prior to your event arrival time to exchange your tickets for a future date of the event. Use the Change Event Time link near the bottom of confirmation email.
Any other questions or change requests: PLEASE REPLY TO THIS TICKET CONFIRMATION EMAIL, that will be addressed to Support@JohnsonsLocustHallFarm.com, and we will have all your ticket information for promptly/efficiently processing of your request.
If the Event is cancelled or rescheduled by the Farm for any reason, (ex. unsafe weather, fields or crop predicaments) you will be updated via email as soon as information is available. You will have the option to reschedule your visit, or receive a credit towards a future Johnson’s Locust Hall event. Email notices of event changes will be sent from clientservices@simpletix.com.
Before traveling to an activity at the Farm, if you are unsure of the status of the activity, please check our Facebook page, or call the Farm @609-353-9000.
No Shows: Refunds or Event Credits of any kind will not be given to No-Shows.
Pets: Pets are permitted on leashes (at all times) on the Farm. However, NO PETS permitted in the Strawberry, Radish or Pea patches, nor in any of the Buildings. Pet owners are responsible for water and cleanup after their pets.
