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NJ's Ultimate Dessert Festival Is Coming To Morristown

The event will include a specialty dessert drink at the adult beverage bar, vendors, a DJ, face painting, and a variety of desserts.

The event will include a specialty dessert drink at the adult beverage bar, vendors, a DJ, face painting, and a variety of desserts.
The event will include a specialty dessert drink at the adult beverage bar, vendors, a DJ, face painting, and a variety of desserts. (Courtesy of Baked Bear)

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Got a sweet tooth? Grab your friends, slip into your stretchiest pants, and get ready for the ultimate sugar rush—Dessertopia, New Jersey’s largest dessert festival, is coming to Morristown.

This event, happening Saturday, will be held at the Morristown Armory, located at 430 Western Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

You might be wondering, what exactly is Dessertopia? It’s an event featuring an adult beverage bar, a specialty dessert drink, vendors, a DJ, face painting, and—most importantly—a mouthwatering variety of desserts.

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Courtesy of Mani.pops

Organized in collaboration by Just Jersey Fest and Two Girls Media, two female-owned businesses from Morris County, Dessertopia promises fun for the entire family.

Featuring over 100 dessert varieties, including gluten-free and vegan options, Dessertopia has something to satisfy every sweet tooth. And because no one can live on dessert alone, attendees can also enjoy savory offerings from local favorites like Angry Archie’s, Bearded One BBQ, Kielbasa N More and Rolling Pita.

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For the adults in attendance, there will be a beer, sangria, and margarita bar, along with a limited supply of the signature “Coco Kiss” cocktail, available for purchase with a keepsake branded glass.

Here’s a sneak peek at the featured desserts you can expect to indulge on this Saturday:

  • Cheesecake Jars
  • Cupcake Jars
  • Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Funfetti, Double Chocolate Chip, Gooey Buttercake, Cookie Monster)
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Chocolate Lasagna
  • Chocolate-Covered Bacon
  • Rice Krispy Treats
  • 30+ Flavors of Gourmet Fudge
  • Hot Mini Donuts
  • Tres Leches Cake
  • Rice Con Leche
  • Cinnamon Churros
  • Tiramisu
  • Cannoli
  • Macarons (Creme Brulee, Strawberry Crunch, S’mores, and Character Designs)
  • Gelato
  • Hand-Squeezed Lemonade
  • Over-the-Top Milkshakes
  • Bubble Teas
  • Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan Cookies & Bars
  • Cat and dog treats
Courtesy of Steph’s Macarons

General admission tickets are $5 per person, with free entry for children under five. Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.dessertopianj.com or purchased at the door.

This indoor event offers plenty of free parking and is open to the public.

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