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 2026:
Jersey City Cocktail Fest
October 3, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Jersey City Cocktail Fest is your all-access pass to emerging and renowned whiskies and spirits from around the corner to across the globe. Guests will enjoy samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games. With over 100 different samples to try, it’s a great place to discover new spirits and speak to representatives and master distillers. Beer, Wine, and Spirits Fest will also feature amazing local food vendors.
Harborside Atrium, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Tickets
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
October 3 & 4, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Grand Harvest Wine Festival returns to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm for a weekend of fall fun, wine tasting, and artisan shopping. Sample wines from top New Jersey wineries, grab bites from gourmet food trucks, and browse unique hand-made goods from local artisans. It’s the perfect autumn outing for wine lovers and festival fans alike.
73 Kahdena Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
Cost: $25 for Guests 21+ Ticket price goes up to $30 CASH ONLY at the door. All Spectators and Non-Samplers are $5 Guests under 21 are FREE
Fall Festival at Laurita Winery
October 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 24 & 25
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Laurita Winery, surrounded by vibrant vineyard views, seasonal favorites, and the warmth of fall in wine country! Live music, vendors, fall activities, food trucks, and more.
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of
Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival
October 10 & 11, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival returns to Heritage Park in Manahawkin offering the perfect autumn celebration along the foot of Long Beach Island. Guests can sample and purchase wines from nine New Jersey wineries, including Tomasello, Valenzano, and Wagonhouse, while enjoying live music, local food trucks, and artisan crafters. With delicious bites ranging from BBQ to seafood and Cuban cuisine, plus handmade goods like candles, soaps, desserts, and cheeses, the festival combines seasonal flavors, shopping, and entertainment into one of the region’s most anticipated fall events.
49 West Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance $25 at the door. Free for non-samplers
Oktoberfest at Laurita Winery
October 17 & 18
PROST TO FALL! Join Laurita Winery for a spectacular German-inspired OktoberFEST celebration filled with delicious food, fantastic music, beautiful vineyard views, and all your favorite fall fun. Live music, vendors, fall activities, food trucks, and more.
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of
Run the Vineyards Bellview Winery 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival
October 24, 8 am – 1 pm
Participate in this popular 5 Mile course and conclude your experience with a premier food truck festival showcasing notable vendors from New Jersey. The course is on (3.5 miles) flat country paved roads and 1.5 Miles on hard packed dirt trails in the vineyard. After the race, attendees can enjoy live music performed by TJ Fry and sample exceptional handcrafted wines at Bellview Winery. Each participant will receive a complimentary drink ticket, a souvenir wine glass, and an event shirt. Complimentary photography services and parking are also provided.
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ
Cost: $50
Oktoberfest at Laurita Winery
October 24 & 25
PROST TO FALL! Join Laurita Winery for a spectacular German-inspired OktoberFEST celebration filled with delicious food, fantastic music, beautiful vineyard views, and all your favorite fall fun. Live music, vendors, fall activities, food trucks, and more.
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of
HalloWine Fest
October 31, 12 pm – 7:30 pm
HalloWine is back this year, and it’s bigger and better than ever! The event features 20+ craft vendors, two live musical acts, food trucks, wine, activities, and more. Come dressed for the occasion! This year, they’ll be hosting both a Human Costume Contest and a Pet Costume Contest. Bring the kids in costume and let them join in on the Halloween fun! Participating vendors will be handing out candy throughout the festival, so kids can make their way around the vendor area and trick-or-treat at each participating booth. The event ends with a fireworks finale at 7:15 PM
Cedar Rose Vineyards 431 Kenyon Avenue Millville, NJ
Cost: $15