20+ NJ Food, Wine & Beer Events To Warm Up Your February

January 23, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Don’t hide inside this February, there’s plenty of things to do in New Jersey! Get out and explore foodie festivals, indoor farmers markets, beer festivals, wine weekends and more!

20+ NJ Food, Wine & Beer Events To Warm Up Your February:

Hudson Restaurant Week
January 28 – February 8
Bi-annual celebration of dining in Hudson County with prix-fixe discounted menus.
Hudson County, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Restaurant

Jersey City Whiskey and Spirits Festival
February 1, 7:30PM – 10:30PM
Come enjoy a session of incredible Whiskey’s and spirits this February at the Harborside Atrium. Beautiful skyline views, live music, interactive games and incredible food for purchase. Try exotic whiskies from around the world and local spirits from some of your favorite distillers.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60

Great Beer Expo
February 2, 2 Sessions
The biggest names in brewing are getting ready for New Jersey’s biggest pre-game tailgate party. Selected as one of the “TOP TEN NJ EXPOS” by BestOfNJ.com, the Great Beer Expo is a pay-one-price beer tasting extravaganza showcasing more than 70 breweries—local hometown Jersey favorites, award-winning American craft breweries, and international trend-setters—offering tastings of more than 150 beers in all.
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $10 – $46

Three 3’s Third Anniversary Party
February 2, 12PM – 10PM
Save the date and tell your friends! Three 3’s is celebrating theirThird Anniversary and want you to join them! Special beer releases + Just Fork It will be there with their exceptional sandwiches and snacks cooked with beer (of course).
50 13th St (corner of 13th and Washington), Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market’s Indoor Farmer’s Market
February 2 & 16, 10AM – 1PM
Now in its 13th year, the Indoor Farmers Market attracts folks from far and wide around amazing local food and producers. Meander throughout the rooms of the Windsor Athletic Club to find winter produce, pastured meats and poultry, fresh seafood, mushrooms, artisan cheeses, sauces, jams, chocolates, wine and much more. Plan on a morning filled with good food, live music and positive vibes!
Windsor Athletic Club-USAWAC; 99 Clarksville Rd, West Windsor, NJ

Hunterdon Land Trust’s Winter Farmers’ Market
February 3 & 17, 11AM – 1PM
Join the Hunderdon Land Trust’s Winter Farmers’ Market which runs the first and third Sundays of every month from December to early May. New participants this year include seafood vendor, Local 130 Seafood; Aquasprouts Farm, an aquaponics farm with lettuce and kale; Oak Grove Angus Farms with beef; Picklelicious, who offers an incredible assortment of pickles and olives; and Will’s Amazing Vegan Burgers. They’ll also host a number of returning farmers and vendors including Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, Comeback Farm, Sandbrook MeadowFarm, WoodsEdge Farm, Fired Up Flatbread Co., Purely Farm, Fieldstone Coffee Roasters and River Lea House.
111 Mine St, Flemington, NJ

Denville Farmer’s Market
February 3 & 17, 10AM – 1PM
In its tenth year, the market will feature 25+ vendors ranging from artisan products and food vendors to local farms.
Downtown Denville, Bloomfield Ave Parking Lot, Deniville, NJ

2019 Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 1PM – 6PM
Indoor Farmer’s Market and Craft Market hosted in the Bellworks Atrium in Holmdel, NJ. Featuring local farmers, crafters, and food purveyors.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free

Princeton Farmer’s Market
February 7 & 21, 10AM – 3PM
Join the Princeton Farmers’ Market in the Community Room, located on the first floor of the Princeton Public Library. Offering a variety of goods including local, organic fruits and vegetables, free-range beef, poultry, pork, eggs, cheese, pickles, honey, baked goods, linens, nut butters, and more!
Princeton Family YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place Princeton, NJ

Midnight Market Jersey City
February 8, 6:30PM – 11:59PM
Midnight Market Jersey City offers a one of a kind Night Market experience for foodies. This 21 and older event features the area’s hippest foodie trends. Vendors bring small bites for a small price! Every vendor has menu options for $5 or less and prices are capped at $7! Dance all night to our DJ and take advantage of amazing specials at the bar.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $5 advance, $7 at the door

Sweetest Night in Pitman
February 9, 4PM – 8PM
Join in on the fun Theatre Avenue to sample a variety of chocolates and other sweet treats from local chocolate and dessert makers! Also look for specialty items from Pitman businesses Uptown! This is a perfect opportunity for a romantic evening out in Pitman and a chance to buy some sweet treats for your Valentine.
Theatre Ave, Uptown Pitman, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Bare Foot Grape Stomp Dinner at Four Sisters Winery
February 9, 1PM – 4PM
It’s Stomping Time! Yes, it’s Barefoot Grape Stomping. A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, something to do with friends for a special time! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea. An educational wine cellar tour describes the processes of wine making and then off with the shoes and socks for the ever-popular Barefoot Grape Stomping. Complimentary wine glass included
783 North Bridgeville Road (County Route 519), Belvidere NJ
Cost: $37 per person, tax included. Tickets required by calling 908-475-3671.

3rd Annual Heldrich Craft Beer & Spirit Festival
February 9, 5PM – 8PM
Enjoy samples from over 50+ local craft beer and spirit vendors, a commemorative tasting glass, live music, all-you-can-eat snacks and food provided by our award-winning culinary team, and fun raffle prizes like a three-day two-night stay with breakfast at a Four Diamond resort in Orlando, Florida! The event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties.
The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $42 in advance, $46 at the door

Fork & Cork Wine and Beer Tasting
February 9, 6PM – 10PM
This is a charity event at the beautiful Nottingham Ballroom,hosted and catered by Rosa’s of Hamilton NJ. There will be various wine and beer vendors(local and national).There will be great food, unlimited tasting (wine & beer), music, and more..(stay tuned for the updates), plus a portion of your ticket will be supporting CHSofNJ
Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer St, Mercerville, NJ
Cost: $5

GSWGA’s Wine and Chocolate Weekend
February 9 & 10
Enjoy Valentine’s Day Weekend by checking out GSWGA’s Annual Wine and Chocolate Trail Weekend! This year the trail will take place Feb 9-10 at wineries throughout the state.
At Participating Wineries
Cost: Varies Per Location

Asbury Fresh Valentine’s Vendor Pop-up
February 10, 12PM – 5PM
2019 Valentines Pop-Up. Shop with 25+ locally curated artisans and food makers.
Porta Asbury Park | 911 Kingsley St, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free

Somerville Taste of Romance Food Tour for Valentine’s Day
February 16, 3:30PM – 6:30PM
Whether you’re a couple or you’re just a group of friends looking for some amazing food, the Somerville Taste of Romance tour will make for an amazing afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 16! Visitors will sample cuisine from some of the most romantic restaurants in Somerville, serving up an upscale vibe alongside cocktail demonstrations, wine tastings and more. In this food tour, visitors will experience the best of four Somerville restaurants as well as learn some information about the downtown in a walking tour led by local resident and MyCentralJersey.com, Courier News and Home News Tribune food writer Jenna Intersimone.
81 Main St #1, Somerville, NJ
Cost: $89

Hops for Hearts
February 16, 4PM – 7PM
Join for good food, great brews, and a great cause! All net proceeds from this event will be used to support innovative research that give these Heart Hero’s a fighting chance by The Todd & Karen Wanek Family Program for HLHS. Tickets are $30/ea and include two (2) pint vouchers and food. Additional beer can be purchased at the event for $5/ea. Must be 21 or older to drink.
Hidden Sands Brewing Company, 6754 Washington Avenue #B, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: $30

Cape May Wine Trail
February 16, 11AM – 5PM
Includes lunch and a brief tour and wine tasting at Willow Creek Winery, plus a wine tasting, cheese and crackers and a souvenir glass at Natali Vineyards. Trolley leaves the Physick Estate.
Physick Estate, Cape May, NJ
Cost: $75

9th Annual Cape May Chili & Chowder Cookoff
February 17, 12PM – 3:30PM
Just $10 per person to taste approximately 20 tastings from the Chili & Chowder participants. Plus a sash Bar with your favorite cocktails, beers, wines. Make sure you try the Cook Off special drink of the day. There will also be crafters and other local vendors offering wonderful handmade gifts and other cool stuff!
The Grand Hotel of Cape May, 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ
Cost: $10

Asbury Park Vegan Pop Up: Snow Ball at the Shore
February 17, 11AM – 5PM
The Asbury Park Vegan Pop Up Shop returns with plenty of yummy vegan food! Join for a cozy food festival inside Asbury Park’s iconic Convention Hall and for a toasty warm celebration with amazing food, fancy drinks and fun times with awesome people! Speed Dating & Speed Friending Sessions are happening at this event!
1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $5 – $15

Pier Village Restaurant Week
February 20 – 28
Luxurious and located on an iconic stretch of the Jersey shore, the year-round destination of Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ will host its second annual Restaurant Week from February 20th though February 28, 2019. The event celebrates some of the region’s finest flavors and will feature special 3-course, pre-fix meals at participating Pier Village restaurants for $25 or $35. Participating restaurants in Pier Village Restaurant Week include The Avenue,Beach House, Faustini Wines, Oni Ramen House, McLoones Pier House, Sirena Ristorante and The Wine Loft. Reservations
Pier Village, Long Branch, NJ
Cost: $25 – $35

Wine and Chocolate Networking
February 21, 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Join the Salem County Chamber of Commerce and Salem Oak Vineyards for an evening of great networking. At the event you’ll have have the opportunity to pair Salem Oak Wines with Sweet Mary’s famous chocolates. Wine by the glass & bottle are available for purchase.
Salem Oak Vineyards, 60 N Railroad Ave, Pedricktown, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

9th Annual Dinner for the Doggies
February 23, 6PM – 10PM
On February 23rd, 2019 American Rescue Dog will host their 9th annual “Dinner for the Doggies”. This event is the biggest fundraiser of the year and includes a dinner and gift auction with live music! All profits from this event go directly to the organization so we can rescue more dogs throughout the year. All of the money raised at this event will be used directly on the doggies, like food, healthcare, and transportation costs…not a single dollar of your donations go towards salaries! Your ticket includes a cocktail hour with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, buffet-style dinner (vegetarian option available upon request ), 3 hour open bar (beer, wine, and sangria), dessert and tea/coffee. All guests will all receive admission to the gift auction, a starter pack of gift auction tickets and a door prize ticket.
The Spring Lake Manor, 415 State Route 71, Spring Lake, NJ
Cost: $85

9th Annual Cooked and Uncorked
February 25, 6PM – 9PM
Cooked and Uncorked is an annual event sponsored by the New Jersey State FMBA to benefit the Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. The event is a culinary extravaganza where participants can experience the tastes and flavors of more than 40 of New Jersey’s finest restaurants, caterers and dessert shops all in one location. In addition, sample the delicious creations of 25Fire Departments, competing in Gourmet, Firehouse and Dessert categories!! This year’s Ultimate Fire Department Cook-off is sure to be the best yet!
Pines Manor, 2085 State Route 27, Edison, NJ
Cost: $60 in advance, $65 at the Door

Ideas of Things You Can Do this February!