Food Trucks, Festivals & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As summer comes to an end, there's still plenty of events happening along the Jersey Shore.

Whether you're looking to try some new food, go to a local festival, or celebrate the start of fall, here are five local events you can check out this weekend:

Food Trucktemberfest

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Monmouth Park (Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport)
• Details: Check out over a dozen of the area's best food trucks at Monmouth Park's Food Trucktemberfest, with live music from 12-4 p.m.

Hazlet America 250

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Veterans Park (1776 Union Avenue, Hazlet)
• Details: Join the nationwide celebration of America's 250th anniversary with Hazlet Township's community celebration, featuring a parade, food trucks, rides, fireworks and more. In case of rain, the event will take place on Sunday.

Yappy Hour at Bar Bella

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Join Bell Works for their monthly Yappy Hour at Bar Bella with your furry friends, featuring music, treats for pups and more.

2026 Fall Fun Fest

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Location: Maple Leaf Farms (525 U.S. 9, Manalapan)
• Details: Enjoy the opening weekend of Fall Fun Fest at Maple Leaf Farms with pumpkin picking, a corn maze, family activities and more. Ages 2 and up require admission.

Taste of Atlantic Highlands

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Throughout Atlantic Highlands
• Details: Taste some of the best restaurants and establishments Atlantic Highlands has to offer. A trolley will shuttle attendees around town to the 25+ participating businesses. Tickets required.