Weekend Chronicles: Oddities, Fine Craft, and Creative Triumphs

Prepare for a captivating weekend in South Jersey as we embark on a journey through the peculiar world of the Oddities Show at the Carnival, the exquisite craftsmanship at the Festival of Fine Craft, and the artistic marvels of the Fall Annual Juried Competition. This weekend promises a fascinating blend of the unusual, the refined, and the creatively inspiring. Join us as we unravel the mysteries, appreciate fine artistry, and celebrate the triumphs of creative minds in this unique tapestry of events.

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Miller Farms Haunted Woods and Maze

624 South Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton

 Miller’s Haunted Attraction is in the heart of South Jersey, home of the Jersey Devil, and only a few miles away from an infamous psychiatric facility. We invite you on a mile long walk-thru the haunted woods and trails located on the Miller property. ​​

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October 6 

SJ Pumpkin Show & Carve

735 Harding Highway Woodstown, Salem 08098

South Jersey Pumpkin Show & Carve $20 carload Join us for a spooktacular event at the SJ Pumpkin Show & Carve! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of …

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October 6

South Jersey Pumpkin Show

Salem County Fairgrounds

Prepare yourself for a fun family event with the whole family.  Pumpkin carve and carriage rides need to be pre registered.South Jersey Pumpkin Show is a pumpkin festival and pumpkin …

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October 6 

Grounded: The Here and Where of Being by Cheryl Patton Wu Movement-Texture-Spirit by Bea Stenta

Perkins Center for the Arts - Collingswood 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Grounded: The Here and Where of Being by Cheryl Patton Wu Movement-Texture-Spirit by Bea Stenta September 6 - October 27 Main Gallery, Perkins Center, Collingswood Cheryl Patton Wu weaves intricate …

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October 6 

Somewhere in South Jersey by Michael Terenik

Perkins Center for the Arts - Collingswood 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Somewhere in South Jersey by Michael Terenik September 6 - October 27 Loft Gallery, Perkins Center, Collingswood Michael Terenik, born to Russian immigrants in 1966, found his artistic passion early, …

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October 6 

Fall Annual Juried Competition

Perkins Center for the Arts - Moorestown 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ, United States

September 13 - October 27 Perkins Center, Moorestown During this annual Fall competition, dozens of artists from the region typically submit more than 100 works for consideration. Juror Henri Meillier, …

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October 6 

“Something Rotten!” Musical

Haddonfield Plays and Players 957 East Atlantic AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08033

SOMETHING ROTTEN!” MUSICAL OPENS SEPTEMBER 29 IN HADDONFIELD South Jersey’s Haddonfield Plays & Players Presents Tony-Nominated Broadway Show Haddonfield, NJ (September 12, 2023) – “Something Rotten!” is coming to South …

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October 6 

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Auburn Road Vineyards 117 Sharptown Road, Pilesgrove, NJ, United States

Join us for a Chocolate & Wine Flight! available everyday Our Chocolate & Wine Flight includes 4 local artisan chocolates from the Candy Jar in Collingswood paired with a flight …

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October 6 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 

Adventure Aquarium | Free Pre-K Pass for Kids Ages 2-5

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ, United States

Adventure Aquarium’s Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass is back! With an activated Adventure Pass, children ages 2-5 can enjoy FREE, unlimited admission to the Aquarium for an entire year. Parents and …

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October 6 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT 

Hope in the Darkness: Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit

Cottage Gallery 501 N High Street, Millville

The Village on High and An Octopus's Garden has graciously facilitated the return of "Hope in the Darkness : A Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit" for the month of October, Thursdays …

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October 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT 

Merchantville Market Off Centre

Downtown Merchantville Merchantville, NJ, United States

Merchantville Market Off Centre offers fresh produce, hand crafted items, baked goods and more! Merchantville's Market Off Centre provides an active and entertaining family oriented atmosphere offering a variety of …

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October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT 

Live Music @ Salem Oak Vineyards

Salem Oak Vineyards NJ, United States

Join us for wine, food, and live music every Friday and Saturday night 6-8pm at Salem Oak Vineyards, 60 N. Railroad Ave. Pedricktown, NJ, 08067. We have indoor and outdoor …

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October 7 

Grounded: The Here and Where of Being by Cheryl Patton Wu Movement-Texture-Spirit by Bea Stenta

Perkins Center for the Arts - Collingswood 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Grounded: The Here and Where of Being by Cheryl Patton Wu Movement-Texture-Spirit by Bea Stenta September 6 - October 27 Main Gallery, Perkins Center, Collingswood Cheryl Patton Wu weaves intricate …

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October 7 

Somewhere in South Jersey by Michael Terenik

Perkins Center for the Arts - Collingswood 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Somewhere in South Jersey by Michael Terenik September 6 - October 27 Loft Gallery, Perkins Center, Collingswood Michael Terenik, born to Russian immigrants in 1966, found his artistic passion early, …

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October 7 

Fall Annual Juried Competition

Perkins Center for the Arts - Moorestown 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ, United States

September 13 - October 27 Perkins Center, Moorestown During this annual Fall competition, dozens of artists from the region typically submit more than 100 works for consideration. Juror Henri Meillier, …

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October 7 

SJ Pumpkin Show & Carve

735 Harding Highway Woodstown, Salem 08098

South Jersey Pumpkin Show & Carve $20 carload Join us for a spooktacular event at the SJ Pumpkin Show & Carve! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of …

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October 7 

“Something Rotten!” Musical

Haddonfield Plays and Players 957 East Atlantic AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08033

SOMETHING ROTTEN!” MUSICAL OPENS SEPTEMBER 29 IN HADDONFIELD South Jersey’s Haddonfield Plays & Players Presents Tony-Nominated Broadway Show Haddonfield, NJ (September 12, 2023) – “Something Rotten!” is coming to South …

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October 7 

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Auburn Road Vineyards 117 Sharptown Road, Pilesgrove, NJ, United States

Join us for a Chocolate & Wine Flight! available everyday Our Chocolate & Wine Flight includes 4 local artisan chocolates from the Candy Jar in Collingswood paired with a flight …

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October 7 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT 

Haddonfield Farmers Market

Downtown Haddonfield 200 Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ

Enjoy a friendly market experience that’s fun for the whole family. There's always something different and exciting. You will just need to show up to find out for sure - …

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October 7 @ 9:00 am - October 8 @ 11:00 am EDT

Family Weekend Arts Retreat

Appel Farm Arts and Music Center 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ, United States

Perfect for families who want to spend a weekend creating art together, building relationships, and having fun! The overnight experience includes 4 arts workshops in different disciplines including visual arts, …

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October 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Collingswood Book Festival

Downtown Collingswood 601 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ

The Collingswood Book Festival has been called the most quiet fun experience thousands of people can have! Every year, Haddon Avenue comes alive with readers connecting with over 60 presenting …

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October 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 

Adventure Aquarium | Free Pre-K Pass for Kids Ages 2-5

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ, United States

Adventure Aquarium’s Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass is back! With an activated Adventure Pass, children ages 2-5 can enjoy FREE, unlimited admission to the Aquarium for an entire year. Parents and …

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October 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

Oddities Show at the Carnival

Carnival of Collectables 368 Berlin Cross Keys Rd, Ste B, Sicklerville, NJ, United States

The Oddities Show features purveyors of the weird and strange: Art, objects, taxidermy, jewelry, medical devices, memento moiré, horror, funeral objects and more! Join us outdoors for dealers galore! See …

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October 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT

The 25th Annual Elmer Harvest Day Festival

Elmer Borough Elmer Borough, Salem County, New Jersey

Saturday, October 7th, 2023 Registration Information Harvest Day Car Show Information Annual 5K - Mayor's Mile Walk Local businesses participate with extra special deals for you! Bring your appetite!  Local …

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October 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT 

Festival of Fine Craft

WheatonArts 1501 Glasstown Rd, Millville, New Jersey

Now in its 24th year, the Festival of Fine Craft at WheatonArts is your ultimate fall destination! 125+ Juried Artists Craft Demonstrations Beer & Wine Garden* Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser …

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October 7 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Food Truck and Craft Fair Fall Festival

Camden County Technical School - Gloucester Township 343 Berlin - Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville

Camden County Technical Schools will be sponsoring a Food Truck and Craft Fair Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7th from 11 am to 5 pm. The school is located in …

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October 7 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Fall Food Truck & Craft Festival

Camden County Technical Schools will be sponsoring a Food Truck and Craft Fair Fall Festival on Saturday, October 7th from 11 am to 5 pm. The school is located in …

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October 7 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT 

Hope in the Darkness: Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit

Cottage Gallery 501 N High Street, Millville

The Village on High and An Octopus's Garden has graciously facilitated the return of "Hope in the Darkness : A Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit" for the month of October, Thursdays …

SAT7

October 7 @ 3:00 pm EDT 

“Something Rotten!” Musical

Haddonfield Plays and Players 957 East Atlantic AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08033

SOMETHING ROTTEN!” MUSICAL OPENS SEPTEMBER 29 IN HADDONFIELD South Jersey’s Haddonfield Plays & Players Presents Tony-Nominated Broadway Show Haddonfield, NJ (September 12, 2023) – “Something Rotten!” is coming to South …

SAT7

October 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT 

Live Music @ Salem Oak Vineyards

Salem Oak Vineyards NJ, United States

Join us for wine, food, and live music every Friday and Saturday night 6-8pm at Salem Oak Vineyards, 60 N. Railroad Ave. Pedricktown, NJ, 08067. We have indoor and outdoor …

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October 8 

Grounded: The Here and Where of Being by Cheryl Patton Wu Movement-Texture-Spirit by Bea Stenta

Perkins Center for the Arts - Collingswood 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Grounded: The Here and Where of Being by Cheryl Patton Wu Movement-Texture-Spirit by Bea Stenta September 6 - October 27 Main Gallery, Perkins Center, Collingswood Cheryl Patton Wu weaves intricate …

SUN8

October 8 

Somewhere in South Jersey by Michael Terenik

Perkins Center for the Arts - Collingswood 30 Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ, United States

Somewhere in South Jersey by Michael Terenik September 6 - October 27 Loft Gallery, Perkins Center, Collingswood Michael Terenik, born to Russian immigrants in 1966, found his artistic passion early, …

SUN8

October 8 

Fall Annual Juried Competition

Perkins Center for the Arts - Moorestown 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ, United States

September 13 - October 27 Perkins Center, Moorestown During this annual Fall competition, dozens of artists from the region typically submit more than 100 works for consideration. Juror Henri Meillier, …

SUN8

October 8 

SJ Pumpkin Show & Carve

735 Harding Highway Woodstown, Salem 08098

South Jersey Pumpkin Show & Carve $20 carload Join us for a spooktacular event at the SJ Pumpkin Show & Carve! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of …

SUN8

October 8 

Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Auburn Road Vineyards 117 Sharptown Road, Pilesgrove, NJ, United States

Join us for a Chocolate & Wine Flight! available everyday Our Chocolate & Wine Flight includes 4 local artisan chocolates from the Candy Jar in Collingswood paired with a flight …

SUN8

October 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT 

Mount Laurel Farmer’s Market

Mount Laurel Farmers Market 200 Creel Rd. Mt. Laurel NJ, NJ, United States

Farmers Market in Rancocas Woods Every Sunday, June 4 - Oct 15, 2023 10am - 2pm, RAIN OR SHINE Our mission is to support & promote an economically sustainable, localized …

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October 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT 

Adventure Aquarium | Free Pre-K Pass for Kids Ages 2-5

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ, United States

Adventure Aquarium’s Pre-K Kid’s Adventure Pass is back! With an activated Adventure Pass, children ages 2-5 can enjoy FREE, unlimited admission to the Aquarium for an entire year. Parents and …

SUN8

October 8 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT 

Festival of Fine Craft

WheatonArts 1501 Glasstown Rd, Millville, New Jersey

Now in its 24th year, the Festival of Fine Craft at WheatonArts is your ultimate fall destination! 125+ Juried Artists Craft Demonstrations Beer & Wine Garden* Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser …

SUN8

October 8 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT 

Hope in the Darkness: Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit

Cottage Gallery 501 N High Street, Millville

The Village on High and An Octopus's Garden has graciously facilitated the return of "Hope in the Darkness : A Domestic Violence Awareness Exhibit" for the month of October, Thursdays …

SUN8

October 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Live Music at Willow Creek Winery with Gordon Vincent

Willow Creek Winery & Farm 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May, NJ, United States

Chill out your Sunday with live music from Gordon Vincent.

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October 8 @ 3:00 pm EDT 

“Something Rotten!” Musical

Haddonfield Plays and Players 957 East Atlantic AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08033

SOMETHING ROTTEN!” MUSICAL OPENS SEPTEMBER 29 IN HADDONFIELD South Jersey’s Haddonfield Plays & Players Presents Tony-Nominated Broadway Show Haddonfield, NJ (September 12, 2023) – “Something Rotten!” is coming to South …

As the weekend unfolds, you'll find yourself enthralled by the oddities showcased at the Carnival, mesmerized by the intricate craftsmanship at the Festival of Fine Craft, and inspired by the creative brilliance of the artists in the Fall Annual Juried Competition. South Jersey's ability to seamlessly blend the strange, the sophisticated, and the artistic has left an indelible mark on your heart. Carry the spirit of this extraordinary weekend with you as you venture forward, letting these unique experiences inspire your own creative endeavors. Until we gather again for the next weekend of wonders, may your fascination for the peculiar, your appreciation for fine craft, and your love for artistic triumphs continue to thrive, guided by the ever-vibrant spirit of South Jersey. Enjoy the weekend to the fullest!