NJ Spring Wine Festivals and Events to Look Forward to!
This season is a perfect time to visit and support your local vineyards and wineries! There are plenty of fun events going on from this weekend throughout Spring. Be sure to put these New Jersey Spring Wine Festivals and Events on your Calendar!
Barefoot Grape Stomp at Four Sisters Winery – March 24th
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
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018; 2-5 pm
Address: Four Sisters Winery, 783 N. Bridgeville Rd (CR 519), Belvidere NJ
Cost: $35 pp, plus tax & service fee. Tickets required by calling 908-475-3671.
The Wild Chocolate and Wine Festival – March 24th & 25th
The Wild Chocolate & Wine Festival is set for Downtown Wildwood’s new Byrne Plaza, a two-day event that will take place Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25. The event will feature some New Jersey wines, great chocolate vendors, crafters, food, and family fun. The creators of the Sea Isle City Food Truck Festival, which is in its 5th year, and favorite local event, the Anglesea Night Market, are bringing this festival to life.
Dates: March 24th & 25th, 2018
Address: Byrne Plaza in Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
2nd Annual Wine and Blossom Festival – April 7th
Monroeville Vineyard & Winery and Summit City Farms Winery invite you to their Second Annual Wine and Blossom Festival. Take a wagon ride thru Summit City Farms Peach and Nectarine Orchards in full Bloom! This Event will be educational and fun! The Last Peach Blossom Festival was in Glassboro NJ in 1934. Learn about both NJ Peach Production and Wine Production. Both Owners will be available for questions about their Farms and their Wines. Wine Tasting from both Wineries is also included! Each guest may sample 7 wines from each Winery and will receive a souvenir wine glass. Monroeville Vineyards will also have a self guided walking tour thru their 4 acre Vineyard which will be in the early stages of bud break. Live Music by Acoustic Soul, playing a variety of Rock, Pop, Country and Oldies. Ticket Price Includes: Wine Tasting from both Wineries, a souvenir Wine Glass, Wagon Ride thru the Orchards, Walking Tour thru the Vineyard, Live Music, mini presentations about Peach & Wine Production, Photo spots and genuine South Jersey Hospitality!
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Monroeville Vineyard & Winery; 314 Richwood Road, Upper Pittsgrove, NJ
Cost: $20
An Evening of Wine and Chocolate – April 7th
At An Evening of Wine and Chocolate, guests will enjoy sampling various wines paired with chocolates and learning from wine expert Dr. Gary Pavlis, Rutgers University Professor, Member of the American Wine Society, and contributor to edible jersey with his wine column Liquid Assets. Guests will also enjoy door prizes and a tricky tray. The event benefits Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey.
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018; 8 pm to 10 pm
Address: The Haddon Fortnightly, 301 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: $25
Around the World Wine Tasting Experience – April 13th
Taste your way around the globe when our popular Around The World Wine Tasting experience returns on April 13 and enjoy samples from over 100 wines from some of the most celebrated wine regions in the world. The event will be hosted by Terri Baldwin, Wine Director and Sommelier, and held in the Fenwick Ballroom where light hors d’oeurvres will be served. Many of these extraordinary wines are not available in stores and all wines will be available for retail purchase. Stock your wine cellar for all of your entertaining and gift-giving needs. Reservations are $55 per person and include a $20 credit toward the purchases of retail wine over $100.
Date: Friday, April 13th, 2018; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Address: 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ
Cost: $55
Morristown Wine Fest – April 21st
Morris County’s Best Wine Event is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines from around the world. Travel the world of wine! Enjoy unlimited wine samples, delicious food, seminars, live entertainment. Easy to get to, minutes from the Morristown Train Station and a FREE large parking lot. Several local New Jersey Breweries in attendance too! (Jersey Girl Brewing Company & Czig Meister Brewing Company)
1 Session – 6pm – 9:30pm
Great Live Music from the Stereo Junkies Band, Excellent Food provided by The Bearded One BBQ, The Guac Spot, Angry Archie’s & The Belgian Plate by Waffle It & Co.. Plus great vendors & merchandise
Benefit for Netcong Hilltop Fire Company No. 2
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: Morristown Armory; 430 Western Ave, Morristown, New Jersey
Cost: $15 – $60 Get $20 off with code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING
Barrels for Badges Wine Festival – April 21st & 22nd
Details coming soon!
Dates: April 21st & 22nd, 2018
Address: Owens Park, Washington Twp, NJ
Cost: TBD
Alba Vineyard’s Spring Food Truck & Wine Festival – April 21st and 22nd
Welcome Spring in a picturesque estate vineyard while enjoying a wine tasting, music, and food trucks! Admission includes entrance to the event, parking, and music.
Dates: April 21st & 22nd, 2018
Address: Alba Vineyard; 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Rd, Milford, New Jersey
Cost: $10 for adults 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, complimentary for children 12 and under.
Laurita Winery’s Baconfest – April 28th & 29th
Bacon lovers will converge at Laurita! Don’t miss out! Everything bacon! Three bands daily. Free vineyard wagon tours. Family friendly activities. Fireworks Saturday evening
Date: April 28th & 29th, 2018
Address: 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, New Jersey
Cost: $8+
Waretown Spring Wine Festival – April 28th & 29th
On Saturday, April 28, through Sunday, April 29, festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors, food vendors, and a children’s play area. The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. ET., rain or shine.
Dates: April 28th & 29th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Wells Mills County Park – 905 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, New Jersey
Cost: $20 to $40
New Jersey Wine & Food Festival – May 4th – 6th
For its milestone 10th anniversary taking place May 4 – 6, the 2018 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival, one of largest independent wine and food festivals in the U.S. is partnering with ment’or to jointly celebrate 10 years of both organizations. Guests will have the opportunity to attend events with this years’ guests of honor Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud, along with renowned chefs including Michael White, Gavin Kaysen, Top Chef’s Bryan Voltaggio, Justin Cogley (Aubergine; Carmel, CA), James Kent (formerly of Eleven Madison Park), and more.
Dates: May 4th – 6th, 2018
Address: Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
Cost: Tickets
Bellview Winery’s Cinco De Mayo Party – May 5th
Great food, dancing, wine and carafes of sangria… It’s the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Bellview Winery! For the first time this year they’ll be serving up our famous sangria in two different flavors. Savor the taste of delicious Spanish cuisine with either of our festive sangria wines or a glass of your favorite. So bring your lawn chair and some sunglasses and come salsa!The celebration will be held at the winery from 12pm to 5pm. Carafes of sangria will be available for $18 each and require a deposit for the container.
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Bellview Winery; 150 Atlantic Street, Landisville, NJ
Cost: Admission to this event is $5, optional wine tasting is $6 per person and includes 8 tastes of wine as well as a souvenir glass to take home.
Vine to Wine Spring Festival – May 5th & 6th
Old York Cellar’s annual spring festival!
Date: May 5th & 6th, 2018
Address: 80 Old York Rd, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: TBD
Avalon Wine & Spirits Festival – May 11th
The Avalon Chamber of Commerce and Fred’s Avalon Liquor Stores presents the annual Wine & Spirits Festival!
More than 200 high-end wines and spirits from around the world
Delicious hors d’oeuvres from the island’s finest restaurants
Gourmet cheese presentation by Avalon Market
Fresh seafood raw bar by Oceanside Seafood and Yacht Club of Stone Harbor
Live music by Black Dandelion
Extensive Silent Auction featuring home decor, restaurant gift certificates, golf packages, beach items and more!
Date: Friday, May 11th, 2018; 6:30pm to 9pm
Address: Avalon Community Hall; 3001 Avalon Avenue, Avalon, New Jersey
Cost: $45
Sip Into Spring Festival – May 12th
It’s the season of new growth! Celebrate spring’s rebirth with exciting outdoor gardening and nature demonstrations,live music, food, wine, beer, Bloody Marys and mimosas, crafts and collectibles, and more!
Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2018; 10am to 4pm
Address: Cape May, NJ
Cost: TBD
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife – May 19th
Spend the afternoon with us at the Flying W Airport & Resort sampling delicacies from local restaurants, caterers and beverage establishments while enjoying live music and meeting our wildlife ambassadors. Participate in a raffle and come prepared to place a bid on fabulous auction items and experiences to support the refuge!
Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2018; 5-9pm
Address: Flying W Airport & Resort; Medford, NJ
Cost: See Website
South Jersey Arts Fest – June 2nd & 3rd
Music by known regional artists
Student-based performers, theatre, choral and dance troupes
Crafters & artists
Delicious fare from gourmet food trucks, craft brews and wine
Date: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018
Address: Appel Farm, Elmer, NJ
Cost: $15 – $50
Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival – June 2nd & 3rd
Wine festivals are sprouting up all over the Garden State, due to their incredible popularity these past few years, especially some of the most popular throughout the state, the Jersey Shore and Waretown Wine Festivals. The organizers of those two have now announced the launch of a new one for the state and South Jersey, the Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3. The two-day wine festival will feature samplings of dozens of varieties of wine from a selection of award-winning New Jersey wineries. Attendees can enjoy live musical entertainment from local musicians, as well as peruse booths by crafters and retail vendors. There will also be an assortment of food available for purchase.
Date: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018
Address: Cuisine On The Green Restaurant; 261 Country Club Boulevard, Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance or $25 at the gate for those over 21. A two-day ticket will also be available for $25 in advance, $30 at the gate.
Sharrott Winery’s Wine and Music Festival – June 2nd & 3rd
Sharrott Winery is proud to announce our Wine and Music Festival. Our biggest event of the year featuring non-stop live music, local food and craft vendors and of course some of the best wines New Jersey has to offer with over 100 local wines.
Dates: June 2nd & 3rd, 2018
Address: Sharrott Winery; 370 South Egg Harbor Road Hammonton, NJ
Cost: TBD
8th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival – June 9th & 10th
On Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, June 10, festival goers can look forward to sampling wines from a nice variety of award-winning Garden State wineries. In addition to wine tastings, there will also be live entertainment, as well as crafters, retail vendors and food vendors. The festival will be held each day from 12 p.m. noon to 5 p.m. ET., rain or shine.
Dates: June 9th & 10th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: FirstEnergy Park; 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ
Cost: $20 to $40
Makers in the Vines Festival at Balic Winery – June 16th
Come celebrate DAD at one of the largest winegrowers (with 57 acres) and the third-oldest active winery in New Jersey with our Makers in the Vines Festival. Our open air market will host a selection of craft artisans overlooking the sprawling vineyard. Balić Winery makes over 27 award-winning wines and does not sell to distributors. This means that the winery is the only place you can sample and buy Balic wine! FREE TO ATTEND. FAMILY & DOG FRIENDLY!
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2018
Address: 6623 Harding Hwy, Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: Free
