5 Can’t-Miss Food Festivals Happening in Jersey City + Beyond

With small bites, big vibes, and plenty of ‘OMG, you have to try this’ moments, you’ll want to clear your calendar (and maybe pack some Tums).


Whether you’re a local foodie or someone who just really hates doing dishes — these events are your golden ticket. Jump to your favorite food festival below:

Dream Asia Food Festival

AMERICAN DREAM MALL, EAST RUTHERFORD

MARCH 28 – 30 | 12PM – 11PM

This is your passport to Asia without ever leaving Jersey. With 90+ vendors serving up everything from Korean BBQ skewers to Japanese mochi donuts, this fest is a full-on feast for your taste buds and your camera roll.

MUST TRY BITES!

  • Chinese soup dumplings
  • Thai street noodles
  • Indian chaat
  • Korean corn dogs

Tickets start at $12 · VIP access available for $45 🍜

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Jersey City Pizza Fest

ALL OVER JERSEY CITY

MARCH 29 | 1PM – 5PM

It’s like a bar crawl, but for pizza — and yes, it’s as magical as it sounds. You’ll sample slices from some of the best pizza spots in JC, with fun extras like hot honey tastings and desserts — all for a good cause.

MUST TRY BITES!

  • Tony Boloney’s “I Will Smash You” burger pizza
  • Prato Bakery’s prosciutto + arugula pie
  • Stella’s Elote Pie with tajín and corn

Use code JCC at checkout to save $5!

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Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival

ALL OVER HOBOKEN

APRIL 5 | 1PM – 5PM

If you’ve ever wanted to eat your way through Hoboken armed only with a fork and a dream — this is your moment. This food crawl features nothing but mac & cheese from top local spots. Comfort food has never looked (or tasted) this good. Yes, it’s gooey. Yes, it’s glorious. Yes, you’ll need a nap.

MUST TRY BITES!

  • Wicked Wolf’s Buffalo Chicken Mac
  • The Lola’s Chicken Pesto Mac
  • RAD Kitchen’s pulled pork-topped mac magic

Tickets are $45

Jersey City Night Market: Latin Food & Music Festival

CITY HALL LOT, JERSEY CITY

APRIL 5 | 5PM – 10PM

This is the Night Market kickoff and it’s bringing fuego. Expect flavors from across Latin America, music that makes your hips move, and enough street eats to ruin your “just one bite” promises.

MUST TRY EXPERIENCES!

  • Dishes from the Caribbean, Mexico, and Colombia
  • FREE salsa lessons at 5:30PM
  • Live DJ sets playing reggaeton, bachata, and more
  • Craft beer from 902 Brewing Co. + Latinx artisan market
  • Dog friendly, kid friendly, friend-group chaos encouraged

This event is free!

Asbury Park Spring Disco + Night Market

GRAND ARCADE AT CONVENTION HALL, ASBURY PARK

APRIL 6 | 6PM – 11PM

It’s a dance party, night market, and foodie paradise wrapped into one sparkly, disco-ball-lit package. Come for the music, stay for the snacks, and leave with a handmade candle you bought while eating dumplings.

MUST EXPERIENCE VIBES!

  • DJ sets spinning 70s disco + dance classics
  • 5+ curated food vendors
  • Craft cocktails + bars throughout the venue
  • Vintage shopping, handmade goods, and a glowing photo wall

Tickets are $25 in advance · $30 at the door 🎟️

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