The Highlands Business Partnership (HBP) will host its Fall Taste of Highlands Saturday, October 8, from noon to 5:00 PM., a rain or shine date for the event. This is the first of two major October events sponsored by the Business Partnership this year. Oktoberfest will be celebrated Saturday , Oct. 22, at Veterans Park from noon to 7 p.m.
Tickets for the Fall Taste of Highlands, which can be purchased online, are $45.00 per person, and include a Fall Taste of Highlands map of participating businesses and free parking.
Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event from 11AM to 1 PM. At Huddy Park, Bay and Waterwitch avenues where the Farmer’s Market is held..
The Fall Taste will feature an autumn theme and offers food-lovers five hours to enjoy delicious samples of diverse cuisine as well as cocktails at 21 establishments throughout the town. Patrons must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
Participating establishments include Absolute Audio , U.N. Owens Musicafe, Bahrs Landing, Bridge Marina, Café La De Da, Dock Donuts at Captains Cove Marina, Chilangos Authentic Mexican, Chubby Pickle, Et Al Fine Food, Feed & Seed, Franny’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Fresh, Gert’s Snacks & Spices, Hinlickity’s Ice Cream Parlor, Inlet Café, Moby’s, Off the Hook, Porcini, Proving Ground, Sandbox at Seastreak Beach, Seafarer Bar and Spiritual Beauty.
Visit ALL stops and be eligible to win $200 in BID Cards, good at any participating establishment. All maps stamped by the establishments must be returned to Huddy Park by 5 pm. To be eligible for the award.
To purchase tickets online or for further information on the Partnership visit Highlandsnj.com. Participation ID bracelets are included in the ticket price.
Oktoberfest will also feature contests together with German foods, German bands, German beers and plenty of music and activities.
Two popular contests during Oktoberfest are the Steinholding Contest, a traditional Bavarian feat of strength. Entrants must hold a one liter stein of German beer in front of them in outstretched arm parallel to the ground., The holder who maintains the feat the longest will be declared the winner. Less stressful and strenuous are the costume contests for men, women and children, with prizes in each category for German finery from lederhosen to dirndls. Registration forms for the contests are available at the above links.
The Highlands Business Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Programs and events are made possible through sponsors including the NJ State Department of Travel & Tourism, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Bahrs Landing, Bridge Marina, Captains Cove Marina, Char-Ron Construction, Feed & Seed, Fleur La Fete/Dovetail Vintage Rentals, Hufnagel Tree Experts, In the Garden, Inlet Café, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Seafarer, Sandbox at Seastreak Ferry and WRAT, 95.9.
For directions or any additional information on the Partnership’s events, please visit www.highlandsnj.com or call (732) 291-4713.
