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SubscribeFoodeesFest, the touring food festival, is coming to Rockaway Townsquare from Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026, bringing more than 40 food vendors, dozens of crafters and artisans, and free admission to Morris County. The festival sets up at the mall at 301 Mount Hope Avenue in Rockaway, giving families a full weekend of food, shopping, and fall fun.
What to expect at FoodeesFest
The weekend is built around the food. Organizers promise more than 40 food vendors serving everything from savory street eats to sweet treats, plus dozens of local and regional crafters and artisans with goods for sale. It is a family friendly, all ages event, and leashed, well behaved pets are welcome too.
Most vendors take both card and cash, though it is smart to carry a little of each. Seating is set up in common areas, and the festival suggests bringing a lawn chair if you want a guaranteed spot to sit and eat.
When and where
FoodeesFest runs three days at Rockaway Townsquare, 301 Mount Hope Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 07866. Hours are Friday from 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parking is free and on site, the venue is ADA friendly, and the event happens rain or shine.
Admission is free
There is no charge to get in. FoodeesFest is a vendor supported festival, so tickets are free, and organizers ask guests to register in advance so vendors can plan for the crowd. Registering also enters you into a drawing for a free meal, a swag bag, and more. You can reserve free tickets on Eventbrite or find the full lineup on the official FoodeesFest Rockaway page.
Make a day of it in Rockaway
The late October date lands right in the heart of Morris County’s fall season. If you are traveling in for the weekend, see our guide to hotels in Rockaway. Turn it into a full day out with pumpkin picking and corn mazes nearby, or catch up on the new restaurants and stores opening across Morris County.
Featured image courtesy of FoodeesFest.
