What food & drink happen in Highlands?

Highlands hosts 3 food & drink throughout the year. Browse our list for dates, locations, and details.

When are the best food & drink in Highlands?

Food & Drink in Highlands happen throughout the year, with peak activity during the summer months. Check our event calendar for specific dates.

Seafood festivals, wine tastings, restaurant weeks, and culinary events in Highlands, New Jersey.

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Browse food & drink in Highlands, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.

2nd Saturday of March

📍 Downtown Highlands

2nd Saturday of March

FREE

July 31-2

31st annual edition of the Highlands Clam Fest

📍 Huddy Park

FREE

October 3

German menu prepared by Bahrs Landing

📍 Veterans Park

•Festival food vendors are mostly cash-friendly but lines at the ATM get long — bring cash for faster ordering.
•Go hungry but pace yourself: tasting-style events reward sampling small portions at many stands over filling up at the first one.
•Wine and beer festivals at the shore usually require ID at the gate regardless of age, and many issue tasting wristbands you'll need for every pour.
•Parking in Highlands: Free street parking in town. Twin Lights has free parking. Bay beach areas have small lots.