An entire expo devoted to food comes to New Jersey this weekend

Here's something most of us can get behind. An entire expo all about food. We're talking hot foods, cold foods, creative foods, guilty pleasure foods, beverages, and more. It's all here.

I personally have never been to a food expo before. Sure, I've been to food festivals throughout the state. Especially Italian ones. This is, after all, New Jersey.

But I'm intrigued by this. Up until now, I never knew a food expo like this was a thing (let alone this being the tenth annual). So if you feel like you've missed out, you're not alone. I think this is awesome, and do plan to head on out to it myself.

And in my opinion, it's the perfect way to spend a chilly November weekend.

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Great Food Expo 2026

According to greatfodexpo.com, you'll experience "the very best new emerging brands, experts, chefs, resources and products designed to fulfill your love of cooking & eating!" It's all about delicious foods, amazing desserts, cocktails, snacks, refreshing beverages, and very creative creations. And yes, you can even shop too.

This really looks like it'll be a mouth watering time, and I sure hope you consider checking it out. I know I will.

The tenth annual Great Food Expo is coming to the New Jersey Expo Center in Edison this weekend, happening Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

More on the expo, including how you can win a trip to Italy (yes, a vacation all about delicious food and Italy), can be found here.

The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 weekend host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.