15+ NJ Wine Festivals to Look Forward to in October!

What’s a better way to celebrate Fall then a Wine Festival in New Jersey! There are lots of great events going on in October throughout the state, including events that are fun for the whole family and even some that are free.

15+ NJ Wine Festivals to Look Forward to in October:

Sky Acres Winery Open House
Taste the wines made by the innovative, patented, GOfermentor. Get a behind the scenes glimpse of winemaking process using the GOfermentor. Two demonstrations and tours of the winery at 4pm and 6pm. The $10.00 charge to attend the Open House includes a complimentary Reidel wine glass engraved with the Sky Acres Winery logo. Tickets will be available for pickup at the winery entrance just prior to the event.
Date: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 3:30pm to 7pm
Address: 1680 Black River Rd, Far Hills, NJ
Cost: $10

Pasta Perfection at Alba Vineyard
Enjoy seasonal handmade pastas from Osteria Morini, estate wines from Alba Vineyard, and live music under the arbor.
Dates: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Address: 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Village of Finesville, Pohatcong Township, NJ
Cost: $15

Cape May Wine & Music Fest 2018
The Cape May Wine & Music Fest at Hawk Haven Winery will feature live music from world class performers, wine tastings from some of New Jersey’s finest wineries, a craft beer garden that will blow your hops off, and a variety of tasty street food vendors.
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm
Address: Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery; 600 S Railroad Ave, Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: $10 – $25

Grand Harvest Wine Festival
This 2-day festival will feature, delicious eats from the always loved food trucks, artisan crafters, entertaining live music and that’s not all; they’ll have 12 of NJ’s BEST Wineries for you to sample and purchase wine from! Grab your family and friends, layer up in your favorite sweater, and have your glass holding hand ready, because they’re celebrating the trendiest time of year with tasty wines. You’re bound to “fall” for this event.
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: 73 Kahdena Rd. Morristown, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Under 21 Free

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits – 1!
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Date: October 6th & 7th, 2018 | Saturday, October 6 11am from 9:45pm and Sunday, October 7 11am from 8pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance

Clean Water Action Charity Auction Wine & Chocolate Tasting
The event will benefit Clean Water Action’s local programs to protect drinking water and reduce single-use disposable plastic and foam pollution that harms our oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, and communities. Autumn Toast is a fun-filled day featuring: Wine Tastings with Sommelier Louis Fontenell, Chocolate Tastings with J. Emanuel Chocolatier, The Sandy Sasso Jazz Quartet, Savory Hors D’oeuvres, Silent and Chance Auction, and a 50/50 Raffle. Guests can win amazing gifts, raise money for a good cause, while relaxing at the golf club’s Adirondack-style club house and beautiful outdoor patio! Come out and support Clean Water programs in the Garden State!
Date: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 from 1pm to 4pm
Address: Pine Barrens Golf Club, 540 S Hope Chapel Rd, Jackson, NJ
Cost: $60 per person before 9/21; $75 per person after

Jersey City Wine Fest
Wine Fest is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines from around the world. Travel the world of wine at Harborside’s waterfront property. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018; from 6pm to 9:30pm
Address: Harborside JC; Christopher Columbus Dr – Hudson River Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Tickets, use code NJISNTBORING for $15 off

Run the Vineyards 2018 – The Laurita Winery 5k!
An Amazing Run Through the Scenic Property of Laurita Winery! (Complimentary Glass of Wine after the Run) Awards for Overall and Age Category Winners, All Ages, Paces, and Walkers Welcome!
Date: October 13th & 14th, 2018 from 10am to 5pm
Address: Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $42

Stafford Fall Wine Festival
It’s a celebration of Fall at the Jersey Shore! Sample nearly 100 wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries at the 7th Annual Stafford Fall Wine Festival, October 13 and 14 at Manahawkin Lake Park, Manahawkin. Enjoy the beautiful lake-front setting while sampling an array of wines from some of New Jersey’s leading wineries, browsing crafters, vendors and food. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the music.
Date: October 13th & 14th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Manahawkin Lake Park; 31 Route 9 (North Main Street), Stafford Township, N
Cost: $12 to $15, Under 21 Free

SIP with Spirit-Evening of Wine Tasting & Spirit Messages
International Medium Colby Rebel is excited to return to NJ for a fun-filled evening of Spirit Messages at Auletto’s in Almonessan, NJ. This will be an evening starting with an hour & half of wine tasting from the wine cellar of over 300 wines from around the world, mixed cheeses and cold hors d’oeuvres. Then join Colby in the Terrace Room as she connects to your loved ones in Spirit delivering undeniable evidence, personality and messages of healing, hope & closure. Colby is an evidential medium with an astounding ability to blend with the spirit world to bring through personality, memories & undeniable evidence. She is a certified master teacher, radio host, and professional psychic medium to the stars in Los Angeles, CA. She is proudly from NJ and is excited to come home to deliver messages to your loved ones in spirit!
Date: Thursday, October 18th, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm
Address: Auletto’s 1849 Cooper Street Deptford, NJ
Cost: $55, $100 for 2 tickets

Grape Gallop at Alba Vineyard
The event that pairs exercise & wine tasting! Choose to run or walk the course through our picturesque Vineyard. After the race, grab a glass and stimulate your taste buds by sampling Alba’s estate wines! Participants in Grape Gallop are also invited to stay for Alba’s Food Truck Festival for FREE!
Date: Saturday, October 20th, 2018, 8:30am Registration/Check-in Opens, 10am Race Start
Address: 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Village of Finesville, Pohatcong Township, NJ
Cost: $53 – $55

Harvest Food Truck & Wine Festival at Alba Vineyard
Join Alba Vineyard for their last festival of the year and celebrate the end of another great harvest. This event will feature cuisine from the region’s best food trucks, Alba’s estate wines, and live music by The VooDUDES. Food prices vary by truck. So put on the comfy sweater and gather your wine, food, and music loving friends for a great time!
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Village of Finesville, Pohatcong Township, NJ
Cost: $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and Children 12 and under complimentary

Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits – 2!
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Date: October 20th & 21st, 2018 | Saturday, October 20 11am from 9:45pm and Sunday, October 21 11am from 8pm
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance

Bellview Winery’s Italian Festival
For one weekend a year, Bellview Winery celebrates thier Italian heritage with an annual Italian Festival. With the sounds of traditional music, plus a spread of local Italian food, they’re ready to celebrate in true form! Top it all off by sampling some of their wines from the tasting tent, or checking out the numerous vendors that will be showcasing their wares. Whether you’re Italian or not, come be Italian for the day at Bellview Winery!
Date: October 20th & 21st, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Bellview Winery; 150 Atlantic Street, Landisville, NJ
Cost: $15

Red Bank, Food, and Wine Walk
Three hours of top tastings at some of Red Bank’s upscale restaurants and casual eateries. Enjoy the walkable downtown district an explore picturesque Red Bank on the third Sunday of the month while enjoying food and/or beverage samples from participating restaurants, bars & eateries.
Date: Sunday, October 21st, 2018 from 2pm to 5pm
Address: Downtown Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $35

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation’s 22nd Annual “Wine Tasting”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation is hosting its 22nd Annual “Wine Tasting” benefitting Camp Nejeda, serving children with Type 1 Diabetes since 1958. The event was held Thursday, October 25 starting at 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover. The Wines, Spirits and Beers were provided by Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor, 799 Route 46. Cost is $65.00 per person includes a Dinner Buffet, Fine Wines, Gourmet Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Hors d’oeuvres, Dessert Station, Silent Auction, Much, Much More.
Date: Thursday, October 25th, 2018 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: Hanover Manor; 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Cost: $65

HallowWine Weekend
Join for a weekend full of Halloween fun! Cellar Tours, Complimentary Wine Tastings, a Costume Parade, Tractor-drawn hay rides, & much more! PYO Pumpkins and take a walk through beautiful acres through the farm. WINE not wear a costume?? Join the fall frenzy! Anyone who dresses up in costume will receive a goody bag filled with halloween treats.
Date: October 28th & 29th, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm
Address: Four Sister’s Winery; 783 North Bridgeville Road, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend