We are getting into prime festival season here at the Jersey Shore. Check out these 5 local food fests that you really can't miss.

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    Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Fest - Sunday April 24th

    25 Red Bank restaurants will be serving up their best from noon until 7 at the White Street parking lot. Gaetano's, The Molly Pitcher Inn, Temple Gourmet Chinese, Runa Peruvian Cuisine and Tony's Italian Sausage and others will be on hand. While you eat, listen to live music on two stages, check out unique vendors, activities for the kids and more. Proceeds benefit Red Bank River Center and Red Bank Education Foundation.

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    Allaire BBQ & Brew Fest - Farmingdale - Saturday April 30th

    BBQ, food trucks and a beer garden. Sounds good, right? There will also be live music, crafts and "19th century games." It is historic Allaire Village after all. $5 gets you in and the event is 11-5.

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    Laurita Winery’s BaconFest - New Egypt - April 30th & May 1st

    Did somebody say bacon? This is the first year Laurita is doing this event and they are pulling out all the stops. Events include fireworks, camel rides, a mechanical pig, craft vendors, wine tastings and a petting zoo. There will also be over a dozen food trucks that specialize in bacon. It's $8 to enter and that will also get you a cool wine glass.

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    New Jersey Seafood Festival - Belmar - May 14th & 15th

    This is one of the Jersey Shore's most anticipated food fests. The tradition continues this year at Silver Lake Park in Belmar. Hours are 11am-8pm on Saturday May 14th and 11am-6pm on Sunday May 15th. Admission is free.

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    Von Thun Farm’s Strawberry Festival - Monmouth Junction - June 5th & 6th

    Pick your own strawberries! If you don't want to do any heavy lifting, enjoy all things strawberry. Jams and jellies are just the beginning. Hayrides will be going all weekend as well. Von Thun's is at 505 Ridge Rd. in Monmouth Junction. Admission starts at $5.

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