New Jersey Wine Events and Festivals
For wine lovers, New Jersey is a fantastic destination. The state hosts numerous events where you can sample various wines, expand your knowledge, and enjoy yourself. Picture yourself in picturesque vineyards, savoring exceptional wines, and creating memorable moments with friends or new acquaintances. These events offer unique opportunities to explore the captivating wine scene of New Jersey, making each experience a special adventure into the world of wine.
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New Jersey Wine Events and Festivals 2025:
MAY
NJ Wine & Food Festival
May 2 – 4
Crystal Springs Resort is proud to host New Jersey Food & Wine Fest — the king of all New Jersey wine events. The festival’s events are designed to allow food and wine connoisseurs to meet and mingle with the world’s finest chefs and winemakers and sample the best food and wine around.
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
Down & Derby Wine Festival
May 3, 2 pm – 7 pm
Join the fun on Veterans Island at Cooper River Park to sample delicious wines from South Jersey’s leading wine producers while immersing yourself in Derby themed fashion and festivities at The Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival presented By Visit South Jersey And Camden County.
Veterans Island, Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ
Cost: $15 – $95
A Day of Wine, Romance, and More!
May 3 & 4, 12 pm – 4 pm
The largest book signing event of its kind in New Jersey! Over 45 local authors representing a wide range of genres will be on hand for this unique event. Grab a glass of Brook Hollow’s excellent wine and take a stroll. Meet the actual authors and peruse their books. Whether you’re looking for your next book boyfriend, a heart-racing thriller, or something for your child or grandchild, you’ll find it here! Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day with the authors.
Wine tastings are optional.
Brook Hollow Winery, 594 Highway 94, Columbia, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Garden State Wine Growers Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Trail
May 9 – 11
Celebrate with Mom while discovering all that Garden State wine country has to offer. A journey on the Mother’s Day Wine Trail promises to honor the extraordinary ladies in your life. What to expect on the Garden State Wine Growers Association Mother’s Day Wine Trail:
– Gorgeous vineyards with outdoor seating and live entertainment
– Special Mother’s Day drinks and tastings with commentary by expert sommeliers
– Food trucks, fire pits, market umbrellas, flowers, and Mother’s Day wine glasses
– Candle making and succulent planting
– Brunch, lunch, specialty desserts and wine flights
Participating Wineries in NJ
Cost: Varies per event
JUNE
Uncork Summer
June 7 & 8, 12 pm – 5 pm
Attendees can sample wines from ten esteemed New Jersey wineries, including Valenzano Winery, Tomasello Winery, and Old York Cellars. The festival also features gourmet food trucks like G’Day Gourmet and Meat Wagon BBQ, artisan vendors such as Jersey Girl Chocolate and Gracie Moo Candles, and live music performances by Naughty Humphrey on Saturday and Zaire on Sunday. Tickets a souvenir wine glass and access to both the festival and the Red Mill Museum Village. Spectator tickets are $10 at the gate for those aged 18 and over who choose not to sample wine, while admission is free for guests under 18.
Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton, NJ
Cost: Sampler tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the gate (cash only)
Medford Art, Wine & Music Festival
June 8, 11 am – 5 pm. Rain or Shine!
Medford Village’s flower-lined Main Street comes alive each 2nd Sunday in June as tents are filled with creative arts, colorful crafts, fine wine, and good food. Jersey wineries and Medford’s local breweries are interspersed between the arts and crafts booths while local bands play music throughout the afternoon. The whole family can enjoy a variety of entertainment activities and performers.
Main St, Medford, NJ
Cost: Free
Blues, Wine, and BBQ
June 21 & 22, 12 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy some of the area’s best BBQ, the soulful live blues music, and the finest wines New Jersey has to offer. Join top NJ wineries, BBQ from pit masters, dessert and more. Enjoy live blues performances, shop from artisan vendors, and more.
Town Square, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: $20 for Guests 21+ in advance. The price goes up to $25 at the door. Guests under 21 are FREE
Asbury Park Beer Wine and Spirits Fest
June 28, 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Enjoy an entire session at Bradley Park with your favorite local brew or exotic wine. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and spirits samples paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
Bradley Park, 101-199 Fifth Avenue Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $15 – $60
Meadowlands Wine Fest
June 28, 4 pm – 9 pm
Wine fest-goers on Saturday, June 28, will experience an evening of great wines from around the world, live harness racing, music by DJ Alx, and food. Over 30 wineries are participating, offering a global wine experience at the racetrack. Guests will sample wines from Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Australia, California, South Africa, and New Zealand. The festival will feature a diverse selection of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Rosè, Sangrias, Pinot Noir, and much more.
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – The Backyard, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $50 – $70. DD $15