Mark your calendars and whet your appetite as we announce the first round of vendors for our biggest festival yet!

The fifth episode of NJ.com’s “Jersey Eats: A Taste of New Jersey” will take place on Saturday, October 26 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus.

We are pleased to announce our first 15 providers:

• Boddie Foods, a hot sauce company based in West Orange
• Chava’s Empanadas, food company offering handmade Colombian empanadas that are gluten free
• Cheesecakes by Diamond, an online bakery based in Bloomfield
• Empabake Empanadas, a cafe in North Arlington that sells Argentine-style empanadas
• Gustosa, food truck in Union offers Venezuelan street food
• Happy Hour Gummies, alcohol-infused gummy bear company in Howell
• Hills of Herat, restaurant serving authentic Afghan cuisine with locations in Basking Ridge and Martinsville
• Hoboken Farms, a local and family-run business in Hoboken that sells homemade sauces
• Juicee smoothies
• Lily & Sparrow, a chocolate and candy shop based in Cranford
• Little Sicilian Rice Balls, a food truck with Sicilian street food
• Strawberry & Me, Jersey City-based pop-up shop sells luxurious Belgian chocolate treats
• Tenmomi, a handmade, chef-inspired ramen experience based in Nutley
• TO’s Hot Spice, a company that sells hot spices and seasonings directly from the producer
• Wholly Bowls, a food truck based in Brick that offers burrito bowls

These vendors set the stage for guests to dine at over 75 of the Garden State’s hottest restaurants, food trucks and eateries.

Would you like to become a seller at Jersey Eats?

There is still time to apply! Be part of New Jersey’s premier culinary experience and showcase what you have to offer as one of our 75+ vendors! Meet new faces and promote your business to over 3,000 foodies.

Apply to be a vendor now and receive 20% off your booth price with code EARLYBIRDJE – valid through Labor Day. Applications will be accepted until October 4th.

Guests also have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, a sports lounge, children’s activities, a local arts and crafts market and much more – fun for all ages is guaranteed.

Get your tickets online now and take advantage of a limited early bird discount through Labor Day. Choose between general admission, VIP access, or our special Jersey Eats FAN-ATIC ticket option.

With the Jersey Eats FAN-ATIC ticket, you’ll enjoy perks like an exclusive Jersey Eats gift bag, Fast Pass, 25% off merchandise and two drink vouchers. VIP ticket holders also receive perks like one hour early entry and 10% off merchandise. View all perks online.

Jersey Eats FAN-ATIC and VIP access tickets are extremely limited, so try to grab yours before they run out!

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