Best South Jersey Fall Festivals 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn Fun
Discover the top South Jersey fall festivals in 2025! From pumpkin patches to food trucks, live music, Oktoberfest, and family-friendly fun. Use this guide to plan your perfect fall weekends today.
Looking for the best South Jersey fall festivals in 2025? Whether you’re into pumpkins, apple cider, food trucks, Oktoberfest beer, or scenic small-town charm, South Jersey comes alive each fall with unforgettable weekend events. This guide covers the top fall festivals across the region, sorted by date, and includes travel tips, family-friendly picks, and can’t-miss seasonal treats.
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September 2025: Fall Festivals To Kick Off the Season
South Jersey Apple Fest (Millville)
September 7–8
Welcome the season with apple butter demos, pies, contests, crafters, and live music at the South Jersey Apple Fest. Held at the Shoppes at Dragon Village, it’s a must-visit for foodies and families alike.
Mount Holly Car Show (Mt. Holly)
September 6
The 21st Annual Main Street Mount Holly Car Show will feature classic cars, free live music on 2 stages, vendors, local food, beer, and wine, and activities extending from the Historic Prison on High Street throughout downtown
Wildwood Food & Music Festival (Wildwood)
September 6
Two stages of music, beer garden, local vendors, and family games — all right by the beach. The fall Wildwood festival combines food trucks and boardwalk vibes.
Atlantic City Latino Festival (Atlantic City)
September 6
Experience Latinx culture through vibrant food, art, dance, and community performances. A free event that turns the AC Boardwalk into a multicultural celebration.
Hill Creek Farms – Final Season (South Harrison)
Starts September 6
Hill Creek Farms is open for one last season! We’re keeping it simple — pick-your-own apples varieties, Asian pears, sunflowers and time in the orchard! In addition to the orchard fun, they’ll have hayrides for everyone and barrel train rides for the kids. Enjoy the scenic views while taking a leisurely ride through the farm! Learn More at HillCreekFarms.com
The Wood Street Fair (Burlington)
September 6
Brought to you by the Colonial Burlington Foundation, this popular event draws over 25,000 visitors and is comprised of more than 175 of the areas Finest and Most Talented Artisans and Crafters.
Cowtown Rodeo (Pilesgrove)
Thru September 27
See live bull riding, lassoing, bronc riding, barrel racing and more every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. throughout the rodeo season. Mark your calendar for a special Professional Bull Riding event happening on October 4, too.
Six Flags Fright Fest (Jackson)
September 12 – November (select dates)
Thrill seekers get ready for scream-worthy haunted mazes, roaming ghouls, frightfully fun live entertainment, scare zones and wildly wicked rides in the dark. Got little ones? Check out Kids Boo Fest on weekends starting Sept.13.
Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival (Medford)
September 13
Whether you’re a bacon enthusiast, a bourbon connoisseur, or a beer lover, there’s something for everyone at this festival held at the Flying W Airport & Resort! Bring your own lounge chair and get ready to enjoy lots of fun, including: Live bands all day, Bourbon, Beer, Wine Tastings (along with either cocktails and specialty drinks), Food Trucks, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting) Kid-friendly and family-friendly activities
Downbeach Seafood Festival (Ventnor)
September 13 – 14
Seafood lovers — savor coastal flavor and local pride! Be there as restaurants, seafood purveyors, and culinary artisans dish out fresh-from-the-sea fare ranging from lobster rolls to grilled octopus and oysters on the half shell.
City Boardwalk in Burlington (Burlington Waterfront)
September 20
City Boardwalk is a traveling boardwalk style festival and our first stop is Burlington New Jersey!
Lumberton Twp Emergency Services Night (Lumberton)
September 26
2nd Annual Lumberton Emergency Services Night. Live Demonstrations, Interactive Kids’ Activities – Fun and learning for the little ones, Informational Booths, Food Trucks – Tasty local eats and Live Music
Mount Holly Fall Fest and Howl-O-Ween Pet Pawrade (Mt. Holly)
September 27
Celebrate the magic of the season at Mount Holly Fall Fest and Howl-O-Ween Pet Pawrade, a town wide celebration of all things autumn and a Halloween-themed parade for the WHOLE family
Evesham Harvest Fest (Evesham)
September 27
Cape May Oktoberfest
📅 September 27
Authentic German beer, bratwurst, and music transform historic Cape May into a Bavarian village.
Swedesboro Woolwich Day
September 30
From a 5K and car show to Revolutionary War reenactments and kids’ zones, this town-wide fest offers something for everyone.
🎃 October 2025: Prime Time for Fall Events
Bordentown Cranberry Fest
October 5–6
One of NJ’s largest craft shows with cranberry-themed snacks, live entertainment, and a beer garden.
Fall Float Festival (Smithville Park)
October 6
Enjoy peaceful canoe floats through peak foliage, face painting, food vendors, and live music. Ideal for families and nature lovers.
Medford Apple Festival (Medford)
October 11
Over 120 craft vendors, apple treats, cider, and live bands in historic Kirby’s Mill — a top choice for a rustic fall weekend
South Jersey Pumpkin Show (Woodstown)
October 12–13
Pumpkin carving contests, a massive weigh-off, haunted hayrides, and even a dog costume parade. One of the most iconic fall events in the region.
Mount Laurel Food Truck Festival (Mount Laurel)
October 19
Halloween themed festival with car show, live music, food trucks, breweries , kids activities and more.
Autumn Lands Festival (Smithville Park)
October 25
A free Halloween-themed fall celebration with trick-or-treating, fantasy cosplay, crafts, and spooky storytimes.
Fall Festival Tips: Plan Like a Pro
When’s the Best Time to Go?
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Early October for peak foliage
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Weekends for the full festival experience
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Arrive early for parking and smaller crowds
Travel Tips
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Many towns offer free shuttles or local parking lots
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Bring cash for small vendors
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Check town websites for weather reschedules
Family-Friendly Picks:
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South Jersey Pumpkin Show
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Fall Float Festival
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Pennsauken Harvest Festival
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Kirby’s Mill Apple Festival
Best for Foodies:
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Wildwood Food Truck Festival
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Apple Fest (Millville)
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Bordentown Cranberry Fest
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Oktoberfest (Cape May & Somerdale)
Can’t-Miss Photo Ops
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Pumpkin arch at South Jersey Pumpkin Show
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Fall foliage canoe ride at Smithville
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Oktoberfest beer steins with Cape May’s Victorian backdrop
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Costume parade at Autumn Lands
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