Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay

Event Details

FOOD & DRINK

Food vendors from throughout the region will be offering a variety of savory food selections! At the Tacocat Food Truck, you can savor a diverse array of tacos, seafood, and more, while South Jersey Smoke House serves up mouthwatering smoked sausage with peppers and onions, alongside BBQ favorites like pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and burnt ends. Tommy T’s brings sweet treats with funnel cakes, lemonade, and strawberry smoothies, and The Muffin Top (Dew’licious Café) offers a Vietnamese twist with Boba tea, egg rolls, spring rolls, fried rice, beef bao buns, and more. For a nostalgic sip, head to Tin Cup Soda Company, where 32 oz. sodas are served in old-fashioned mountain brew tin cups. Philly Pretzel Factory has your snack cravings covered with pretzels, mini dogs, and a variety of dipping sauces. Sherri’s Crab Cakes of NJ delights with fresh crab cakes, crabcake sandwiches, a Captain’s Platter, Crabby Mac & Cheese, and Cream of Crab Soup. Cool down with California Frozen Yogurt and Shakes, or indulge in seafood delights like lobster rolls, crab cakes, scallops, and shrimp at Betty’s Seafood Shack. WaterDog Smoke House rounds out the feast with their BBQ pulled pork, ribs, and burnt ends, offering a true taste of BBQ heaven. Vagabond will be there with delicious burgers and more. We can’t forget about the beer garden and Tito’s Bloody Mary tent that will offer plenty of opportunities to quench anyone’s thirst.

LIVE MUSIC

Talented musical bands and performers will be featured on the main stage, playing everything from rock, blues, country and Broadway.

VENDORS & CRAFTERS

Crafts from over 65 juried artisans offering a wide variety of handmade crafts including: wood designs, pottery, fall décor, culinary artisan products and unique jewelry. Funfest is known for its highly touted crafters and artisans. Dozens of juried artists offering a wide variety of handmade crafts including pottery, photography, fall décor, culinary artisans, handmade candles, wood working, soaps, and unique jewelry will be at Funfest.

FREE ACTIVITIES

Sponsor tents will feature exciting FREE activities and giveaways. New this year!!! A beautiful 2026 Lexus luxury vehicle will be on site to browse and imagine yourself behind the wheel; Tomberlin Golf Carts will also be available. Visit their booth at Amherst and Washington Avenues and test drive their awesome street legal golfcarts and see if one fits your active lifestyle. Must be 21 or older.

NEW at Funfest 2026 is Shore Axes Mobile Axe throwing trailer. Check out their safe, enclosed trailer on Washington Ave. and try to get a handle on the latest in lumberjack skill games. There are regulation axes for adults and a plastic version for kids under age 14.

KIDS ACTIVITIES

Entertainment this year on the Kid’s Stage will include mind boggling magic and mentalism in the Street Sorcery Show and the Wild Thrill Stunt Extravaganza featuring, juggling with knives, object balancing, fire eating and plenty of audience participation. A character parade with a variety of characters and Miss New Jersey in a procession down Amherst Ave. The excitement continues with performances by students from Blake’s Gymnastics.

Scott’s Dock ‘Wetland Wonderland’ will be hosting a myriad of activities including salt marsh and shore education, a native butterfly display, terrapin turtles, “what’s on the beach?”, and Sustainable Downbeach information with a variety of presentations featuring ocean and bay life.

Free