Harvest festivals
Sat OCT 17 · 10 AM–5 PM
3rd Mushroom Harvest Festival at Zell's Farm
“A rare chance to see a working mushroom farm and stock up for the holiday table.”
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October 16 to 22
This Weekend in the Skylands
Food events worth planning around, Friday to Thursday, across Sussex, Morris, Warren, Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Every listing was checked at the source; plans change, so confirm before you go. Updated .
Editor's picksOur picks this weekend
Farm & wine dinners
Sat OCT 17 · 6 PM
Harvest Dinner at Unionville Vineyards
“A rare chance to taste a library Syrah alongside a chef-driven harvest menu in the vineyard.”
$175; $160 wine club members
Classes & tastings
Sat OCT 17 · 1 PM
Pinot Party at Unionville Vineyards
“First taste of what the winery calls its finest Pinot Noirs since 2015, from a standout 2024 vintage.”
$45; $35 wine club members
Harvest festivals
Sun OCT 18 · 1 PM
Annual Autumn Harvest Festival at Genesis Farm
“Pull carrots with the growers who feed the CSA, then eat together by the fire.”
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Classes & tastings
Sun OCT 18 · 4 PM
Intro to Sourdough at Dismal Harmony Distilling
“Learn sourdough over a craft cocktail and leave with a starter to keep baking.”
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More this weekend
Saturday, October 17
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Wine, beer & cider
Fall Foliage Helicopter Rides at Alba Vineyard
a complimentary glass of Alba wine in the arbor after your flight · food for purchase from Reverie Kitchen · music
$65 per person + tax
Harvest festivals
Flannel Fest at Conclave Brewing
Free, no RSVP needed
$40 per person, tickets sold on the day only, first come first served
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Free admission
Classes & tastings
Midnight at the Masquerade: Murder Mystery at Claremont Distillery
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Harvest festivals
JarlFest: Half Way to VikingFest at Descendants Brewing
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Sunday, October 18
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Also open this weekend
- Windy Brow Farms Wood-Fired Pizza Nights (final weeks)
- Harvest Moon Nights at Alstede Farms
- Fall Fest and Haunted Hayrides at Lentini Farms
- Fall Festival at Snyder's Farm (final weekends)
- Harvest Boozy Tea at Pendry Natirar
- Fall Fest Weekends at Tranquillity Farms
- The Cooking School at Ninety Acres: October classes
- Farm of Horrors at Schaefer Farms
- Scare Farm: The Final Ride at Norz Hill Farm
- Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm
During the week
Wednesday, October 21
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Classes & tastings
Flounder's House: Story of a Song, a 90s Unplugged Experience
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Classes & tastings
Ghost Hunting: A Beginner's Guide at Czig Meister
$35, includes one beer ticket
Classes & tastings
Mozzarella Cheese Making Class at Fromage
$55
Thursday, October 22
Classes & tastings
Adult Workshop: Highland Cow Fall Wreath at Doyle's Farm
$55
Classes & tastings
Beer and Cheese Pairing with Main Street Cheese at Flounder Brewing
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