Seton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival returns

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Village Committee will be kicking fall into high gear with the return of its highly successful Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on Irvington Avenue on Friday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 10 p.m. Back for its fourth year, the festival will spotlight more than 20 area food trucks, two live bands and local restaurant specials, as well as a craft beer garden featuring a broad collection of local craft brews.

“The Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is one of the highlights of South Orange’s calendar, and we’re thrilled at the community’s response to the event,” Seton Village Committee Chairman Doug Zacker said in a press release, noting that attendance at the event has climbed steadily, reaching a total of an estimated 5,000 in 2016. “We expect an even larger crowd this year, and our truck lineup will reflect that. We’ll be showcasing the largest number of food trucks in our history, with offerings featuring everything from barbecue to tacos, cupcakes to waffles, and even international foods and farm to truck options that offer healthier alternatives.”

A craft beer garden, hosted by South Orange’s Gaslight Restaurant and Brewery, will also make a return to the festival.

“Our festival features a great selection of NJ craft beers, so it’s a must for connoisseurs of the state’s local brews,” Zacker said. The beer garden, which will be open to adults 21 and older, will offer more than 25 local NJ craft beers, as well as the Gaslight’s own locally-brewed selections.

Food and drink are only part of the festivities. This year’s festival continues the tradition of live music on Irvington Avenue, with two local bands — Bullshark and Flip da Skrip — as well as a DJ entertaining participants.

Residents are reminded that Irvington Avenue will be shut down between Ward Place and Tichenor Avenue on Friday, Oct. 20, between 2 and 11 p.m., and detours will be set up to redirect traffic. All attendees are encouraged to walk to the event if possible, as parking will be limited.

  Seton Hall University, Seton Village