Manahawkin To Host Annual Fall Harvest And Wine Festival

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The 14th annual Fall Harvest and Wine Festival returns to downtown Manahawkin on Oct. 9 and 10 from noon to 5 p.m. both days.

This year the festival will span two parks. Manahawkin Lake Park will host the Fall Harvest Festival and the Wine Festival will take place on the grounds of historic Heritage Park with the Old Stone Store and Manahawkin Train Station museums open both days.

Each site will feature entertainment, food and vendors.

The weekend's festivities include the Halloween parade, hayrides, scarecrow making, a pumpkin patch, the jalapeno eating contest, classic car show, crafters, food trucks and live entertainment.

The Halloween parade lines up on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at the firehouse at 133 Stafford Ave. The parade is open to adults and children of all ages. Prizes will be awarded to all age groups.

More details about the Halloween parade on Saturday and Classic Car Show on Sunday are on the event page.

Tickets to participate in the wine tasting can be found here.

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