Calendar of NJ Events - August 2011 Event Date: 8/19/2011 CULINARY CLASSIC III JERSEY FRESH SEAFOOD & PRODUCE Description: A five-course dinner, Culinary Classic III: Jersey Fresh Seafood and Produce, will be held at Renault Winery. 6:30 PM; $75. Address: Renault Winery, 72 North Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ Phone#: 609-965-2111 Event Dates: 8/20/2011 and 8/21/2011 Fifth Annual Crab Cake Festival & Shore Chef Cook-Off Description: The Fifth Annual Crab Cake Festival & Shore Chef Cook-Off will be held at Monmouth Park. The event will feature New Jersey crab cakes and seafood from NJ restaurants, with chefs competing for Best Crab Cake and Best of the Rest. Along with thoroughbred racing there will be live entertainment and crafts to buy. Noon to 5 PM; $3 grandstand admission allows admission to the Cook-Off area. Advance tickets are not required, and food prices will range from $5 to $15. Address: Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ Phone#: 732-222-5100 Event Dates: 8/24/2011 until 8/28/2011 12th Annual Hunterdon County Agricultural Fair Description: 12th Annual Hunterdon County 4-H & Agricultural Fair, Aug. 24 - 28, 2011. Hours Wed. - Sat. 10 am - 10 pm and Sun 10 am - 6 pm. Free admission, just $10 to park. Address: 1207 Rt. 179 Lambertville, NJ Phone#: 908-782-6809 Event Date: 8/25/2011 Four-Course Dinner Description: A four-course dinner paired with tequilas will be held at Morton's the Steakhouse. 6 PM; $125 including tax and gratuity. Address: Morton's the Steakhouse, Riverside Square Mall, 1 Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ Phone#: 201-487-1303 Event Date: 8/27/2011 Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure Description: Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for an afternoon of lighthouse viewing. The cruise includes a lavish complimentary cold luncheon buffet including shrimp, finger sandwiches, cheese and fruit trays and dessert. A cash bar is available. 10 am. Admission $99. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (MAC) and the Cape May Whale Watcher. Address: Third St. Cape May, NJ Phone#: 609-884-5404 Event Dates: 8/27/2011 and 8/28/2011 Chocolate & Vanilla Family Festival Description: A delicious daytime event dedicated to two of natures most flavorful plants. Vote for your favorite ice cream flavor and take a tropical smell test. Join us for crafts, educational activities and our Flavors of the Forest concession stand. Enjoy chocolate and vanilla treats as you learn about these tropical flavors. Camden Childrens Garden Second & Fourth Weekend Series, held 1 pm - 4 pm. Address: 3 Riverside Dr. Camden, NJ Phone#: 856-365-8733 Event Date: 8/27/2011 and 8/28/2011 Sharrott Winery's Harvest Festival Description: Join us for our Harvest Festival in the Vineyard to celebrate the coming harvest at one of the Outer Coastal Plain's most highly regarded nj wineries. 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Cost: Free admission. Wine tastings: $10 ($8 in advance) and includes souvenir glass. Address: Sharrott Winery, 370 S. Egg Harbor Road, Blue Anchor, NJ Phone#: 609-567-Wine Event Date: 8/30/2011 E. Guigal French Wine Dinner Description: A five-course Sicilian wine dinner will be held at Eno Terra. 6 to 9 PM; $80. Address: Eno Terra, 4484 Rt 27, Kingston, NJ Phone#: 609-497-1777   The first balloon flight in America was made by Jean-Pierre Blanchard. On January 9,1793, he landed a balloon at Deptford carrying a letter from George Washington. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events