Event Description

Join Jersey City Happy Hours for the 2nd Annual Jersey City Pizza Fest on Saturday, March 28th, 2026 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm.

This isn’t your average food festival - it’s a citywide pizza crawl. Think bar crawl, but for PIZZA.

So, round up your crew, bring the family, and explore Jersey City one bite at a time. You''ll sample everything from signature slices to bold new creations from some of the best pizza spots in town… or dare we say, New Jersey?

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:

• &pizza -  American Honey (spicy tomato sauce, mozzarella, cup-and-char pepperoni, goat cheese, arugula, hot honey, red pepper flakes), Lil Roni (classic sauce, mozzarella, cup-and-char pepperoni), Maverick (classic sauce, mozzarella, bacon, cup-and-char pepperoni, italian sausage), New G (classic sauce, special "t" sauce, mozzarella, basil), CBR (parm-romano sauce, mozzarella, grilled onions, chicken, bacon, ranch), Dirty Bird (parm-romano sauce, mozzarella, chicken jalapeno peppers, buffalo sauce, ranch, crumbled blue cheese)
• The Ashford - BBQ Chicken Flatbread
• Carmines Pizza Factory - Tomato Pesto
• Helen’s Pizza - Margherita Pizza
• Luna Restaurant - Personal Detroit Style Pizza
• Pizzeria Las Americas (301 8th St.) - La Mexicana (pork), NYC (square pepperoni), Chipotle Chicken, and Margherita
• Porta - Margherita Pizza
• Rustique - Margherita Pizza, The “Kathy” Pizza (housemade vodka sauce, mozzarella, pecorino romano, pepperoncino flakes), Four Cheese Pizza (mozzarella, fontina, pecorino romano, shaved parmesan), The “Marc” Pizza (italian sausage, hot cherry pepper, caramelized onions), The “Mike” Pizza (white truffle honey, prosciutto di parma, roasted garlic oil, pepperoncino flakes), The “Tammy” Pizza (spinach, roasted garlic, caramelized onions)
• Stellas 24-Hour Eatery - Plain Cheese and Trinity Slice (marinara sauce, pesto sauce, vodka sauce)
• Studio Jersey City (Inside Canopy by Hilton) - BBQ Chicken Pizza and a Wild Mushroom Pizza
• Tino's Artisan Pizza Co - Tino's Margherita, American Pie, and Raffaella
• Tony Boloney's - TBD
• Two Boots Jersey City - The V for Vegan (artichokes, red onions, shiitake mushrooms, sweet red pepper pesto, basil pesto & Daiya non-dairy cheese) and Pork Store (sweet Italian sausage, hot cherry peppers, pecorino, mozzarella & tomato sauce)
• Wonder - Detroit Brick Veggie Pizza, Alanza Vodka Pizza, DiFara Pepperoni Square Pizza
• & MORE TO COME!

Continue to check back as more participating locations and their offerings are added!
*Pizza vendors & varieties are subject to change

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES: 

• A half slice of pizza from EVERY participating restaurant
• A delicious free sweet treat from Downtown Yogurt
• A free sample of Hive House Hot Honey
• A portion of each ticket will benefit a local Jersey City non-profit

VIP TICKET INCLUDES:

• Skip the line ability
• A complimentary Jersey City Pizza Fest event t-shirt
• A free sample of house-made mozzarella from Porta
• A free mini mocha pizza cake (vegan) from Jam Cakery
• A half slice of pizza from EVERY participating restaurant
• A delicious free sweet treat from Downtown Yogurt
• A free sample of Hive House Hot Honey
• A portion of each ticket will benefit a local Jersey City non-profit
• & MORE TO COME!

HOW IT WORKS:

• Check in at the designated check-in location (stated at the time of purchase) and receive your punchcard (required to participate).
• Check-in ends promptly at 3:00 PM.
• Once checked in, head to the participating restaurants in any order of your choosing and at your own pace.
• Your punchcard will be marked at each location—one punchcard and one sample per guest.
• Enjoy your slices (and sweet treat) as you walk around and explore the Jersey City.
• Please avoid congregating into large groups outside restaurants; if a line is already long, head to another spot and then circle back.
• This event will be held rain or shine.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Due to the limited amount of seating restaurants have, please do not sit at a table at a participating location unless you are planning to order more food/drinks.
• Please throw away any trash inside the restaurant or in trash cans along the sidewalk.
• Please be kind & patient as there may be lines or wait time to receive your slices.

OFFICIAL PIZZA FEST T-SHIRTS

Available as an add-on during checkout or purchased separately through our store.

• Pre-purchasing is strongly recommended - quantities may be limited and day-of availability isn't guaranteed.
• Pre-ordered shirts can be picked up at the event during check in.
• T-shirt purchase does not include event entry. Be sure to purchase the appropriate ticket for admission.
  
  

WHERE YOU BUY MATTERS: Tickets are sent via email as a PDF attachment and includes the order confirmation number (we will accept mobile tickets at the door). The only way to know your ticket is the real deal is to buy through us directly on our Jersey City Pizza Fest page. We will NOT accept tickets that are purchased outside of us and will NOT be responsible for refunds.

A huge THANK YOU to all our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and local restaurants!

Interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor?
Contact us at hello@lokelgroup.com 

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