Pork Roll Palooza

Norwescap is proud to host the 8th Annual Pork Roll Palooza on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11am-5pm, in partnership with the Phillipsburg Downtown Association.

Join us at Shappell Park in the center of our downtown area for a family friendly day of live music, games, and great food. And what makes this event so special is YOU! We invite you to join as a vendor for this signature event. This is your opportunity to market and sell your gourmet creations, arts, and crafts, products, and services to a crowd of more than 3,000 people from around the region.

Please note, rain date is October 12. Follow our Facebook Page for up-to-date information!

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Vendors

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View all vendor forms above. Please read them for rules and regulations that must be followed. All vendor forms must be completed and submitted to Norwescap (350 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, 08865) with payment no later than Friday, September 19.

Fees to participate are $125 for for-profit food vendors, and $50 for non-food vendors.

Special discount pricing pricing for Phillipsburg-based businesses with a 08865 Zip code: $100 for food vendors, $25 for non-food vendors.

Vendors are responsible for providing evidence of appropriate filling of required paperwork such as Cerficicates of Insurance, State of NJ Fire Inspection, Warren County Board of Health, etc.

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Whether you call it Taylor Ham or Pork Roll, this is your opportunity to unleash your creativity and share your artistic talents with the community. The event promises a vibrant and fun atmosphere to celebrate this beloved New Jersey staple.

Event Details:

• Art Show Date: Friday, October 10, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Location: 140 South Main Street, Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865
• Hosted by: Phillipsburg Arts Association
• Free Entry!

Register today by filling out this Google Form: Access the form here
Don’t miss out on being part of this engaging and culturally iconic festival. Submit your artwork, gather your friends, and enjoy an evening filled with creativity, community, and delicious food culture! More Information About the Art Show Here

Question about the art show? Contact Phillipsburgartsassociation@gmail.com

Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us for a Family Friendly Bike Ride hosted by Tailor Fit Cycles at Pork Roll Palooza! This casual, ~2-mile route starts at Shappell Park, winds through Delaware River Park, and loops back along local side streets, perfect for riders of all ages.

Tailor Fit Cycles staff will be on site to provide a quick helmet check and safety talk before the ride begins, ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone. Don’t forget to bring your bike and helmet!

Start Location: Shappell Park, Phillipsburg
Date & Time: Saturday, October 11th at 10AM

Register on Facebook: Here

Kick off Pork Roll Palooza in an active, family-friendly way while exploring downtown Phillipsburg by bike.

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Volunteer

Become a part of the fun here! The Pork Roll Palooza Committee is seeking day-of event volunteers for the 2025 Pork Roll Palooza. Email: Communitydev@norwescap.org

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Live Music & Entertainment

2025 Pork Roll Palooza Bands:

Live music is one of Pork Roll Palooza’s best traditions! After you indulge in your favorite Pork Roll treat, you’ll burn off those calories dancing to the tunes of some of our favorite local bands, playing all afternoon right in Shappell Park!

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Contests

There’s fun to be had for everyone at Pork Roll Palooza! Join us at the Family Pig Pen, sponsored by McWane Ductile, for plenty of family fun; or get competitive with costume contests, Quoits, and pigs-on-wheels!

Family Pig Pen – Sponsored by McWane Ductile
Arts and crafts, games and prizes
OMG Bubbles
Face painting
“Pork Roll Pig” races
…and so much more!

Pork Roll Palooza Welcomes Every Child with a Sensory-Friendly Space

Families can enjoy:

• Quiet, low-stimulation activities
• Access to noise-canceling headphones
• Comfortable, cozy seating
• Gentle sensory tools for relaxation

Free and open to all, this sensory-friendly zone ensures every child can experience Pork Roll Palooza with comfort and joy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this cost?

Pork Roll Palooza is a FREE event! Admission to the street festival is open to all. Food and beverages have various costs associated, so we encourage you to bring along cash and credit card for convenient purchasing. We also encourage the ‘shop local’ sentiment as many vendors will be available and selling great items.

Do your vendors take credit cards?

Good question. They may. Or they may not. I wouldn’t want to have empty pockets in the presence of a hot Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese sandwich, and a grumbly tummy, with a “Cash Only” sign hanging. It’s not a chance I personally would take so I advise you that way. Come prepared! There are ATM machines convenient to our location: Town Market at 135 South Main Street and Family Financial Centers at 437 South Main Street.

Where do I park?

A public parking lot is available across the street from Joe’s Steak Shop, and on-street parking can be found on the surrounding roads around Shappell Park. Note that there is NO PARKING along the Shappell Park curbs, and that Sitgreaves and Jersey Street will be closed to traffic. Additionally, there are multiple private and public lots within walking distance of Shappell Park. Parking will also be available at Riverside Way next to the “free bridge” between Phillipsburg and Easton. There is on-street metered parking within walking distance.  View the map with locations by clicking the link above, or using your navigation system on a smart phone.

Is the park handicap accessible?

Yes. With proper handicap documentation, access to a limited number of handicap parking will be permitted at the event entrance.  Fire Police will be at the entrance of the event to escort your car.  These spots are first come, first serve.

Will Emergency Responders be on-site?

In the event of an emergency and for overall public safety, Fire, Police, and EMS will be on-site throughout the event.

Where is the MOST fun to be had at this event?

We leave that for you to determine. You are sure to enjoy delicious street-festival food, or a chill beer while walking around this great downtown of P-burg. That’s all included in your free admission. Be sure to visit the Selfie Station and cast your vote for ‘Pork Roll’ or ‘Taylor Ham’ and we will tally the social media hashtags to determine a winner at the end of the day. Additionally, there are family crafts and fun activities and vendors throughout the event sure to please each attendees varied interests.

I want to help! How can I get involved?

Great question and thank you!  We need a lot of day-of volunteers to ensure all runs smoothly for this incredible event.  Reach out to our Community Development team at communitydev@norwescap.org for information on volunteering at Pork Roll Palooza. If you’d like to learn more about how you can get involved with Norwescap, visit norwescap.org for information on supporting, volunteering and more!

Do you know how it feels to be “hangry”?

Yes! We understand the bad-tempered feeling as a result of being hungry, and this event has the remedy! You will find food trucks and food vendors at Pork Roll Palooza ready to please your tastebuds. Be sure to have cash on hand as we do not know which vendors can accept credit cards or not. Come ready to eat but before the “hangries” set in. Bring your big smile and enjoy.

What exactly is Pork Roll?

Pork Roll is an amazing, somewhat magical, delicious pink meat product processed and formed into a cylindrical log shape before being smoked. Ingredients are part of brand trade secrets, but made up of: pork, salt, sugar, and spices. It’s very strongly a “New Jersey thing”, where it’s produced and often served as breakfast meat. Depending on where you are located, pork roll may be referred to by the name, Taylor ham. It’s best paired with fried eggs, melty cheese, a hard roll and FRIENDS at Pork Roll Palooza!

Isn’t it called Taylor Ham?

The only way to truly know, is to attend the event and ask around.

I like beer with this breakfast food. Is that weird?

Not at all. We understand and we are here to please. Let all those Mimosa sipping eggs-benedict eaters have their foo-foo banquets and bridal showers while you fill up at the ‘Beer Booth’ for some great local brews provided by Invertase. We think Pork Roll and Brews pair well! Have fun, our thirsty friend, just don’t leave the street festival area marked off by the closed streets with your drink.

How can I stay up to date with information?

Updates, posts and general Pork Roll fun are regularly seen on our Facebook page: Pork Roll Palooza Facebook Page. Please “like” or “follow” us there.

Also, you’re welcome to visit this website for any new Pork Roll Palooza news.

Norwescap is proud to host the 2025 Pork Roll Palooza! Norwescap is a comprehensive nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for low-income individuals, families and communities by providing programs, strategies and services in Education, Employment, Financial Empowerment, Health & Nutrition, Volunteerism/Civic Engagement and Housing & Community Development. All proceeds from the festival will benefit Norwescap and will be re-invested in the Phillipsburg community, supporting local families, area small businesses, and neighborhood improvements to benefit all who live, work, and visit here.

We are grateful to The Phillipsburg Downtown Association (PDA) for its ongoing partnership and support of Pork Roll Palooza and our community development work throughout the Phillipsburg area. The PDA is a non-profit organization with the exclusive purpose to benefit the public and the business community, particularly, but not solely, in and around Phillipsburg, New Jersey.