Almost Fomo by Nomo | Grape Stomps to Sky-High Kites! | NJ's Coolest Events 10/08 - 10/14

Here's a Quick Rundown of our Top Picks for the Week:

• 🍇 Barefoot Grape Stomping - Channel your inner vintner and get squishing

• 🧙‍♀️ WitchCraft Fest - Brew-tiful mayhem with 60+ magical potions

• 🪁 LBI FLY INVITATIONAL - Sky's the limit at this kite flying beach extravaganza

• 🌲 Surviving the Pine Barrens - Wildly wonderful wilderness walkabout in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

• 🍣 Japanese Food Festival 2024 - Unleash your inner sushi aficionado

Spread the Autumn Love!

Before we get into it, crafting this newsletter is our labor of love – we scour NJ for the quirkiest events so you don't have to! If our picks add some spice to your life, we’d really appreciate passing this along to friends, family, or your Halloween-obsessed neighbor. Let's grow our event loving squad and keep Jersey buzzing!✨ A referral link is included at the end of the newsletter.

LBI Fly Invitational: Sky's the Limit Kite Fiesta! 🪁

Friday, October 11th 12 pm to 5 pm and Saturday, October 12th 10 am to 8:30 pm

🌎 Ship Bottom (18th-22nd St), NJ

Attention, cloud chasers! 🌬️ This isn't your average day at the beach. We're talking a kite-tastic extravaganza that'll have you looking up all day long!

Why This Event is Soaring High:

• 🪁 Kite Kaleidoscope! Witness extraordinary kite displays that'll make the sky look like a Picasso painting!

• 🌙 Night Fly Magic! Experience the flying vibes on Saturday with a DJ dance party to end the night. It's like fireworks, but eco-friendly!

The Breezy Details:

• ⏰ Two-Day Wind Fest: Friday afternoon for the early birds, full day Saturday for the wind warriors

• 🏖️ Beach Bonanza: Enjoy the serene LBI beaches while gazing at the colorful sky spectacle

• 🆓 Price is Right: It's FREE! Just bring your sense of wonder (and maybe sunscreen)

Pro Tips: 👓️ 

• Bring a picnic and make a day of it - you won't want to miss a single soaring moment

• Camera is a must - these views are insta-gold!

• Consider bringing your own kite to join in the fun (but leave the giant inflatables to the pros)

Grab your shades, slather on some sunscreen, and get ready for a high-flying adventure that'll leave you on cloud nine. See you there, and may the wind be ever in your favor! 🪁🌈

Barefoot Grape Stomping🍇👣

Sunday, October 13th, 4 PM to 7 PM

🏙️ 783 County Road 519, Belvidere, NJ

🍷 This isn't your average wine tasting.👀 We're talking barefoot grape stomping, gourmet dining, and vibes straight from a Tuscan vineyard!

Why This Event is Fantastic:

• 🍇 Stomp Like a Pro! Channel your inner Lucy and get those toes a-squishing! An hour of pure, squishy fun awaits.

• 🥂 Sip in Style! Guided wine tasting featuring native American and French-American varieties. Learn the 5 S's and impress your friends at your next dinner party!

• 🍽️ Feast Like Royalty! Indulge in a delicious dinner that'll make your taste buds do the happy dance.

Some Juicy Details:

• ⏰ 3-Hour Experience: Wine tasting, stomping, dining - it's a triple threat of fun!

• 🍷 40 Years of Tradition: Four Sisters Winery knows how to throw a grape party!

• 📸 Insta-Worthy Moments: Step into a barrel for the perfect photo op. #WineNotPose

The Grape Seeds of it All:

• Tickets are $51.58 + tax per person (cheaper than a flight to Napa Valley!)

• Reservations are required to attend. Call 908-475-3671 to secure your spot

• There are only 40 lucky stompers allowed, and 10 are already booked!

Get ready for a wine-derful adventure that'll leave you grape-ful for the little things (and fruits) that make life special. 🍷🍇

Surviving the Pine Barrens: Wilderness Adventure 🐻

Saturday, October 12th at 10 AM

🌲 Highway Route 72 East Mile Marker #1, New Lisbon, NJ

Nature ninjas and forest fanatics! 🍃This isn't your average stroll in the woods. We're talking a 3-mile adventure where you'll learn to dodge bears, sidestep snakes, and become a semi-professional survivalist (Get ready Survivor)!

Learn if Trees Fall:

• 🐍 Danger Decoded! Learn about rattlesnakes, bears, and other Pine Barrens perils. Spoiler: They're probably more scared of you!

• Bear Necessities: Learn what to do if you encounter a bear (hint: don't offer them picnic baskets)

• Cranberry Trail! Trek down the Cranberry Dot Trail. It's like following the yellow brick road, but more... natural.

• 🌿 Wilderness Wisdom! Gain survival skills that'll make you the coolest camper at your next family outing.

Insider Tips:

• Wear comfy shoes especially if you don’t do hikes often (I would but… work and stuff)

• Bring water and bug spray - stay hydrated and pest free

• Pack a snack - in case you need to bribe a squirrel for directions

This adventure will leave surly you tree-mendously excited about nature. If you make it onto any gritty shows after be sure to tag or email us the show names 🌲🐾

WitchCraft Fest: Mayhem in the Moonlight! 🧙‍♀️

October 11th or Saturday, October 12th, 7 PM to 11 PM

🌎️ US-206 & W Mills Rd, Hammonton, NJ

Warlocks and Witches gather. The time is now to… party like there’s no tommoeow at this Halloween extravaganza with breweries and distilleries casting their liquid spells! Join in on a night of magic.

Why you should Feel Spellbound:

• 🧪 Magical Mixology! Sample potions from 60+ brewmasters and distillery wizards. Forget Hogwarts, this is where the real magic happens!

• 🎃 Hauntingly Hip Decor! Tents decked out in mysterious haunt or corny charm. Vote for your favorite and crown the "best dressed" tent!

• 🕯️ Eerie Entertainment! From live séances to fortune-telling, it's like Hocus Pocus meets Oktoberfest!

• ⏰ 4-Hour Enchantment: Stroll along an enchanted path, sampling magical brews and spirits

• 🏕️ Camping Option: Brave souls can spend the night in the haunted woods. Who needs sleep anyway?

Quick Look at the Fun:

The Charms:

• Brew Tasting Extravaganza: Sip on classics and seasonal debuts from 60+ magical vendors

• Interactive Mayhem: Try your hand at apple bobbing, scream in the queen scream-off, or bust a move at the silent disco

• Costume Contest: Dress to impress – or terrify. Either works!

• Mixology Demo: Learn to brew your own potions (alcohol-based, of course)

• Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest: Because why not add some delicious chaos to the mix?

Baba Yaga Says:

• Standard Tickets: $80 for general admission (includes free parking and shuttle)

• VIP Parking: $25 for closer parking (for those who prefer brooms to shuttles)

• Group Discount: $70 per person for covens of 10 or more

• Camping Option: $200 for 2 people or $400 for 4 (includes festival tickets)

• 🚐 Jitney Package: $1500 for 13 people (includes round-trip transportation within 50 miles)

Sounds like your mistifying? Don your most enchanting attire, and get ready for a night of mayhem and snag your tickets here.🍺🎃

Japanese Food Festival 2024 🍣🎭

October 12th, 10 AM to 5 PM - mark your calendars, food warriors!

🌾 Overpeck County Park Amphitheater Area, Ridgefield Park, NJ

This isn't your average food fest. 🍜 We're talking authentic Japanese eats, cultural performances, and vibes straight from Tokyo! This, Godzilla level, popular event is happening for the first time in Jersey This year!

Why Get on the Bullet Train:

• 🍱 Vendor Variety Overload! Over 30 food stalls serving up everything from takoyaki to matcha ice cream. Your taste buds won't know what hit 'em!

• 🎌 Culture Central! J-Pop beats, traditional performances, and cosplay galore. Embrace your inner otaku!

• 🎏 Festival Games Galore! Try your hand at yo-yo fishing or watch candy artists work their magic. It's like a Japanese carnival exploded in NJ!

The Green Tea Scoop:

• Free Admission: More cash for trying every single food item (challenge accepted?)

• 🍽️ Diverse Dining: From street food to gourmet options, there's something for every palate and wallet

Best Tips

• Arrive as early as possible to beat the crowds and get first dibs on the most popular dishes. This event gets thousands of visitors in New York so schedule well or you might miss out.

• Bring cash - some vendors might not accept cards

• Come with an empty stomach(for the Mt. Fuji of food ahead of you) and an open mind - it's time to expand your culinary horizons!

Channel your inner Godzilla appetite, and get ready for a day of Japanese delights that'll make your grandma's sushi rolls look like amateur hour. 🍣