17 Beer and Wine Events to Check Out this July
July is the perfect time for an outdoor beer or wine festival! Here are some celebrations going on in New Jersey you should check out!
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17 Beer and Wine Events to Check Out this July:
Sunday Music Series at Terhune Orchards – Every Sunday in July
Come to the brand new wine production barn for Terhune wine, light fare, relaxing music, and friend-filled afternoons every Sunday this summer. Grab a glass of award-winning wines, sit back, relax and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from jazz and blues to folk and rock. Music from 1pm to 4pm. Wine and light fare including cheese platters and chips and homemade salsa are available. It’s the perfect way to round off your weekend! It is a rain or shine event, there is no cover charge. Families are welcome; please no outside food.
Dates: Sundays July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018; 1 to 4pm
Address: Terhune Orchards; 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: No Cover Charge
Warren County Winery Train – Weekends in July
Enjoy a beautiful journey along the scenic Delaware River behind New Jersey’s only operating steam locomotive. Visit one of New Jersey’s most beautiful Wineries. The train will take you to the end of our line where you will board a bus for the short trip to the winery which is located in Finesville, New Jersey. The Warren County Winery Train is operated by the Delaware River Railroad Excursions located in Phillipsburg. After a Steam Train ride along the Delaware and a short bus ride through rolling farmlands, you will arrive at Villa Milagro Vineyards. There you will learn how grapes are grown and made into wine. Then you will sample their delicious wines and have an opportunity to purchase them at the source.
Dates: Sundays July 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2018; 1 to 4pm
Address: Delaware River Railroad Excursions; 99 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: $35 all inclusive
Wine It Down Wednesdays at Natali Vineyards – Every Wednesday in July
4 – 8 pm live entertainment by Bill Caterini. Wine by the glass or bottle, tastings, tours, sangria, wine slushies. Local vendors will be on hand with food and crafts. Bring your own food for a picnic in the vines or order from our new menu. Free admission.
Dates: Sundays July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018; 4-8pm
Address: 221 N. Delsea Dr., Rt. 47 N., Cape May Court House, N
Cost: No Cover Charge
Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards – Every Friday in July
Come for Terhune wine, light fare, relaxing music and friend-filled evenings every Friday this summer from 5 to 8 pm at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery. Grab a glass of one of our award-winning wines, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music from local artists each week. Styles range from Jazz and Blues to Folk and Rock. Wine and light fare including cheese platters and chips and homemade salsa are available. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Rain or shine event, no admission fee. Individual glasses of wine can be purchased. Families are welcome. Please, no outside food.
Dates: Friday July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018; 5pm to 8pm
Address: Terhune Orchards; 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Cost: No Cover Charge
Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery – Every Friday in July
Enjoy a wine tasting, glass of wine, or sangria prior to taking a seat and ordering delicious tapas while listening to incredible live music. When you’re finished, grab a seat outside by the fire pit, and take in the vineyard sky above with all those that you love. Live music is from 6 – 9 pm inside the winery, and seats fill up very fast!
Dates: Friday July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018; 6pm to 9pm
Address: 168 Stevens St., West Cape May, NJ
Cost: No Cover Charge
Sussex Taps & Trucks Festival – July 7th
Food! Beer! Music! Festivals! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 25 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some incredible bands, make for an enchanting and fulfilling afternoon. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, 4 legged friends and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden along with the amazing sounds. Dogs are welcome! Spectacular Fireworks show at 9:30pm
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 11 AM – 10 PM
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 10 free
Cypress Brewing 3rd Anniversary Celebration – July 7th
3rd anniversary celebration at the brewery! Release of new beers!
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018; 12pm to 10pm
Address: Cypress Brewing Company; 30 Nixon Ln Unit 1E, Edison, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery – July 7th
Four Sisters Winery has the perfect opportunity for you to embrace any season with their barefoot grape stomping events held on select dates throughout the year! Kick off your shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience with some barefoot grape stomping fun! Spend the afternoon enjoying good company and of course, some delicious wine!
Date: Saturday, July 7th, 2018; 5-8pm
Address: 783 North Bridgeville Road (County Route 519), Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $37.50 per person plus tax, reservations required
Good Karma Festival – July 7th
Join for a day of joy and good juju as Cream Ridge Winery celebrates all things holistic, natural and compassionate! From Psychic readers to organic foods to holistic services and cruelty-free products. Show your FLOWER POWER!!! Wear flowers in your hair, your mood rings, bell bottoms, tie-dye, peace symbols, peasant blouses and/or skirts for our Good Karma Festival on July 7th and get a free treat!
Date: Saturday, July 7th, 2018; 11am – 6pm
Address: Cream Ridge Winery; 145 Route 539, Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Cost:ONLINE PRE-SOLD TICKETS $10 ($15.00 at door)
Saturdays on the Crushpad at Hawk Haven Vineyard – Every Saturday in July
Warm up your palate with an educational wine tasting, then head to the “crushpad” with a glass of your favorite where you’ll kick back and enjoy the vineyard views. Or try one of our new wine flights featuring four small glasses of red or white wines. Then pair that wine with something from our Barrel Room Cheese Shop menu featuring gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. A variety of musical performances by local singer-songwriters rounds everything off into a perfect getaway.
Dates: Saturday, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018; 11am to 7pm
Address: 600 S Railroad Ave., Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: No Cover Charge
Sangria Sundays at Hawk Haven Vineyard – Every Sunday in July
It’s time to mix up the wine! Celebrate summer at the vineyard with award-winning wines, live music by local musicians, and of course, our famous house-made sangrias. Sangria Sundays are every Sunday from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. The festivities begin at noon and live music starting at 1 pm. The wine tasting bar is open for tastings and sales at 11 am and everything closes at 7 pm
Dates: Sunday, July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018; 11am to 7pm
Address: 600 S Railroad Ave., Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: No Cover Charge
Paint & Sip BEACHY Mason Jars! – July 11th
Join Devil’s Creek and Spotted Frog Art Studio for a “Wet Your Whistle Wednesday” night at the best brewery in town! Guests will be painting an adorable beach scene on Mason jar mugs. EACH GUEST will receive TWO 16 OZ. MASON JAR MUGS as well as all supplies and instruction for creating their own masterpiece with Tracey Joy, the owner of Spotted Frog Art Studio, LLC. No experience necessary, just grab friends and come on out for a fun evening. Ticket purchase ALSO includes a pint of beer, (8% ABV or higher beers served in a chalice) Food from outside restaurants may be ordered or brought in.
Seating is limited so grab yours soon!
Date: Wednesday, July 11th, 2018; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Address: 1 Powell Lane at the corner of Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: $32
Jersey Fest – July 14th
Join in for a summer evening wine festival featuring New Jersey food, musicians, artists, a screening by the state’s premier film festival and more, all while supporting local charities!
Date: Saturday, July 14th, 2018; 5pm to 10pm
Address: Old York Cellars; 80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $20
Unionville Vineyard’s Lobster Bake – July 14th
Unionville Vineyards, celebrating 25 years of NJ Fine Wines in 2018, invites you to their annual lobster bake! Sturday, July 14th, at 6pm. Watch the sun set over the vineyard while feasting on Maine lobster, raw bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and Unionville wines. Live music by the Darla Rich Jazz Quartet. Guests will also enjoy a special tasting of not-yet-released Unionville Vineyards wines. Full menu to be published June 1st. Ticket price includes dinner, entertainment, and open bar selection of Unionville wines.
Date:Saturday, July 14th, 2018; 6pm
Address: 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: $95
GSWGA’s Barrel Wine Trail Weekend – July 14th & 15th
Ever wonder what your favorite wine tastes like straight out of the barrel? Join GSWGA’s annual barrel wine trail weekend! Visit different wineries and vineyards throughout the state!
Dates: July 14th & 15th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: At Participating Wineries
Cost: Varies Per Location
Cheers in Chester Beer & Wine Fest – July 21st
Morris County’s first Craft Beer & Wine Festival taking place in beautiful Historic Chester BoroughJoin for one 4 hour Session with over 100 styles of craft beer & wine, fantastic music, delicious food & wonderful vendors. Plus it’s a Benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad!
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2018; 3 PM – 7 PM
Address: Municipal Field, 134 Main St, Chester, NJ
Cost: $55+, Use code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING for $20 off
Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery – July 22nd
It’s not a typical who done it….It’s the guests in the audience that create a witty, weaving story line. As the plot thickens, the victim falls prey and the detectives investigate with deductive reasoning to reveal the murderer. Formal wine tasting, buffet style dinner of salad, pasta dinner with meatballs bread and dessert. Dessert wines will be served back in the winery after an educational tour of the wine cellar.
Date: Sunday, July 22nd, 2018; 5pm
Address: 783 North Bridgeville Road (County Route 519), Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $37.50 per person plus tax. Reservations Required
