2010 January Wine Festivals |
Vintage Port 2007 Release Weekend
January 16 & 17, 2010 Noon – 5:00 PM
Alba Vineyard & Winery
269 Route 627
Village of Finesville
Milford, NJ
908-995-7800 |
Celebrate the release of Alba Vintage Port 2007. Aging for two years in small French Oak barrels has melded the rich, lush cherry character of the ripe fruit with the warming touch of the pot still brandy. This Port bursts with a warm, jammy texture on the attack and finishes with a hint of sweetness. Samplings of our Port will be paired with fine chocolates and robust cheeses. Wine tastings that include wine samples, light hors d’oeuvres and an etched Alba wine glass that is yours to keep, available throughout the day for $10 per person. |
“Old World Farm Winery” Kick The Winter Blues Wine Festival
January 23, 2010 Noon – 5:00 PM
Natali Vineyards
221 North Delsea Drive (North Route 47)
Cape May Courthouse, NJ
609-465-0075 |
Free Admission During this fantastic annual event guest will enjoy live music from Blues Legend “Frank Bey”, enjoy vineyard & barrel room tours, shop with one of our many unique “LOCAL” vendors. Enjoy foods from bakery’s to restaurants as well our own holiday gift baskets and ideas. But don’t forget the best part the wine! Sample & purchase some of our seasonal wines like beach plum, blueberry or the award winning Cabernet Sauvignon or take home one of our aged classics. Enjoy this month’s special release Strawberry Wine! |
2010 March Wine Festivals |
Cape May Wine Trail
Saturday, March 12, 2010
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cape May, NJ
For more information or to make reservations, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 |
Spend the day visiting Cape May County's wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. First enjoy lunch at one of Cape May's restaurants and the board the trolley, which will take you the wineries where you'll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms.
Admission is $75 per person and includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. Limited event, reserve early! |
2010 April Wine Festivals |
Wine Tasting Fundraiser to Benefit Camp Quality™ New Jersey
April 30, 2010, 7 pm –10 pm
Royal Order of Hibernians
2419 Kuser Road
Hamilton Square, New Jersey
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Taste some of the world’s finest wines while supporting children with cancer and making a difference in a child’s life.
For Ticket Information go to: http://www.squidoo.com/CampQualityNJWineTasting or call 732-501-2428 |
The 2nd Annual New Jersey Food & Wine Festival
April 30 - May 2, 2010
Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort
Hardyston, NJ
973-827-5996, ext. 3 |
A celebration of the world's best wines and top local chefs. The weekend's events are designed to allow connoisseurs to meet and mingle with chefs, winemakers, sommeliers and fellow wine aficionados. The events will include a grand tasting, exclusive dinners with vertical wine pairings, seminars with winemakers and chefs and a celebrity chef golf tournament. |
2010 May Wine Festivals |
The Summit Wine and Food Festival
May 7, 8, 2010
417 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ
(908) 277-6565 info@summitwineandfood.com |
The Wine and Food Festival will showcase the talents of the nation's most renowned culinary personalities. Come join us for a gathering of chefs, winemakers and sommeliers that represent the summit of the epicurean arts in America. |
Blues & Wine Weekend
May 29 & 30, 2010
(Noon to 5:00 p.m.) Rain Date: May 25th
Natirar Park
Peapack-Gladstone
festivaldirector@newjerseywines.com.
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Sponsored by the Garden State Wine Growers Association
Admission is free for anyone under 21 years of age. No pets are allowed
Ticket sales end at 4:00 pm each day |
2010 July Wine Festivals |
Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival
July 15, 20010
609-343-2463 |
The Festival promises to be the premier event of Atlantic City’s summer season with four jam-packed days of events, tastings and celebrity appearances. Chefs from the Food Network and Bravo will host, demonstrate, mix and mingle with guests at more than 20 events filling the schedule throughout the weekend. |
2010 October Wine Festivals |
Delaware River Food and Wine Festival
October 1-3, 2010
Events take place in the New Jersey towns of Finesville, Riegellsville, Delaware, Blairstown, and Milford, and towns along the PA side of the Delaware.
www.delawareriverfoodandwine.com |
DRF&W festival features a series of boutique events spread out throughout the Delaware River region highlighting artisans, chefs, farmers and brewers. Although every event is different, most feature a unique food in nature experience accompanied with wine, micro brew and artisan coffee pairings. The main event, Foodie Fare Along the Delaware is a 30+ course stroll along tasting menu with libations pairings along the bank of the Delaware River.DRF&W festival features a series of boutique events spread out throughout the Delaware River region highlighting artisans, chefs, farmers and brewers. Although every event is different, most feature a unique food in nature experience accompanied with wine, micro brew and artisan coffee pairings. The main event, Foodie Fare Along the Delaware is a 30+ course stroll along tasting menu with libations pairings along the bank of the Delaware River. |
Past Events |
2009 April Wine Festivals |
A Spring Wine Tasting
Friday, April 24, 2009
Hilton Short Hills Resort & Spa
41 John F. Kennedy Parkway
Short Hills
866-811-4111 |
Enjoy the smooth sounds of LIVE jazz while The connoisseurs from The Wine Library will be selecting wines for every palette’s pleasure. 100+ wines for tasting. And to
accompany the wine, the hotel’s culinary experts will provide a first class selection of light hors
d'oeuvres...plus antipasto, cheese, bread and pasta stations.
Tickets $69.00 |
2009 June Wine Festivals
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East Coast Slow Food & Wine Festival
June 27 & 28, 2009
Hopewell Valley Vinyards
46 Yard Road
Pennington, NJ
866-HVV-WINE
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Featureing the best restaurants and the most celebrated professional wineries of the area. Attendees can sample dishes prepared with the season's locally grown vegetables, fruits, seafood, chicken, meats and more dished up by some of the most exciting chefs in the State.
Attendees can pick up locally made cheeses, salami, organic produce, honey, flowers, fresh baked breads and much more to enjoy at the festival or to take home with them.
There will also be cooking demonstrations, cook book authors, seminars on organic farming, bee keeping and honey making; cheese making demonstrations, wine seminars, winery tours, and more.
New this year: Wine-maker and chef dinners will take place on Friday and Saturday.
Tickets for the festival are $25 if purchased in advance or $30 if purchased the day of the event at the door. This year, a two day ticket can also be purchased as well as tickets to the winemaker and chef dinners. The entrance fee includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, parking, winery tours and entrance into the cooking demonstrations and wine seminars. |
2009 July Wine Festivals |
Walk in the Vineyard Wine Trail Weekend
July 11 & 12, 2009
At participating wineries
609-588-0085
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A great event for a day trip or to complement a weekend getaway. Wine enthusiasts who take the trails will also have the opportunity to pick up the popular New Jersey Wine Country Passport at participating wineries. Visitors who have their passport stamped at all participating wineries can mail it back to the Garden State Wine Growers Association and receive a free gift, a beautiful, insulated wine bag holder that cradles two bottles of wine. |
2009 August Wine Festivals |
2009 Annual Harvest Kick Off Party
August 1, 2009
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bacchus Winemaking Club
1540 Rt 37
W Toms River, NJ 08755
732-505-6930
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A day of fun, food including a roasted pig, entertainment and of course Wine!!!
An opportunity to taste the different wines they offer to help you to make and to get your order in for the upcoming winemaking season starting in September. Call to RSVP
Cost- $25 members / $35 non members |
The Jersey Fresh Wine & Food Festival
August 8 and 9, 2009
(Noon to 5:00 p.m.)
Heritage Vineyards
Richwood, NJ festivaldirector@newjerseywines.com
609-588-0085
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Features hundreds of award-winning New Jersey wines with gourmet, fresh food produced in the state. The festival will be held at Hopewell Valley Vineyards in Pennington, a picturesque winery nestled in the northwest corner of Mercer County. Sponsored by the Garden State Wine growers Association and SLOW Foods of NJ, an organization of restaurants in the state that encourages slow eating and fine food over fast food. |
| 9th Annual Seafood Festival and 4th Annual American Car Show
August 15, 16, 2009
11am to 5pm
Bellview Winery
150 Atlantic St.
Landisville, NJ
856-697-7172
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This is a two-day celebration of seafood of all kinds, freshly prepared by several local vendors, with all 27 of Bellview Winery's wines available to be poured for sampling under the wine tent, and offered by the glass or bottle to pair with the seafood and other foods available for purchase.
The Philadelphia band, The Blue Method will return by popular demand to rock the crowd with their rollicking funky style. Select crafters and gourmet food vendors will join the festivities, and there will also be pony rides and activities for the kids. Saturday’s schedule features an American Car Show (rain date 8/16) in addition to the festival, which is included in the $5 admission fee. |
Grape Stomping Festival and Craft Fair
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Renault Winery Resort
72 N. Breman Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2111
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Begin the Harvest Season with a famous Grape Stomping. Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled day that has become a celebrated local tradition! Features artisans displaying handmade creations, and a spread og BBQ food and drinks for purchase.
Sunday, 12 NOON - 5 PM. |
2009 September Wine Festival |
Jazz IT Up Festival
September 5 & 6, 2009
(noon-5:00pm)
Location: Allaire State Park
Farmingdale, NJ
(609) 588-0085
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Spend Labor Day weekend soaking up history, listening to great jazz and sipping New Jersey wine. Artisan vendors and crafters will be selling hand made products, wine related items and other quality goods. There will be kids activities including arts and crafts, face painting and games.
Over 25 participating wineries. |
Wine & Cheese of the Mediterranean
Thursday, September 17, 2009
5:30 to 8 p.m.
One Giralda Farms, Madison (former Schering Plough building)
(973) 267-0206 |
Spend a delightful evening sampling wines of the Mediterranean countries, including France, Italy, Spain and others, all carefully selected by Gary’s Wine and Marketplace of Madison. Enjoy cheese and other delicacies of the region provided by Divine Catering and live music provided by the Moonlight Duo. All proceeds will support the New Philharmonic of New Jersey. Dress: casual. Tickets are $55 in advance and $60 at the door |
WineFest 2009
Valenzano Winery
Shamong, NJ
September 19 - 20, 2009
609-268-6731
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
This 2 day event includes; Wine Tasting,entertainment,
Children's activities, Free Pony Rides,
a variety of South Jersey restaurants, and Local and unique crafters.
Cost: Advanced Tickets $8.00, Tickets at Gate $10.00, Children Enter For Free!
Free Parking |
The Great Grape Harvest Celebration
Friday September 25, 2009
Renault Winery Resort
72 N. Breman Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2111 |
An Exclusive Grape Tasting, Juice Tasting and Wine Tasting in our Wine Cellar. Cocktails 6:30 PM. Dinner 7:30 PM.
Make Your Reservations Early. Call 609.965.2111. |
SIPtemberfest Wine Festival September 26 & 27, 2009
Essex County Brookdale Park Bloomfield, NJ
(609) 588-0085 |
Sample more than 250 locally produced wines from more than 25 New Jersey wineries. The two-day festival features award-winning wines, live band performances throughout both days, gourmet food vendors, crafters and kids activities. Admission is $25 a person. Five dollars from each admission will be donated to the Essex County Parks Foundation of the Essex County Department of Parks. |
2009 October Wine Festivals |
Octoberfest & Grape Stomping
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Renault Winery Resort
72 N. Breman Ave.
Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2111 |
Sunday, 12 Noon - 4 PM.
Celebrate the end of the Grape Harvest Season. Features a German "Wurst" Festival with Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Kielbasa, Sauerbraten and Beef Stroganoff. |
Cape May Wine & Food Festival
October 10 & 11
Rain Date: October 12
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal
609-884-5404
or 800-275-4278
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Chefs from some of the finest Cape May restaurants participate in the Gourmet Market Place's Chefs Cook-off at the Cape May Winery. Includes winery tours and tasting's, gourmet luncheons, Chef's Dine-Around's, a beer tasting dinner, and many other edible activities. This annual event is presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), in conjunction with Cape May's restaurant community. |
Grand Harvest Wine FestivalOctober 3 & 4, 2009
from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Alba Vineyard Village of Finesville, Milford, NJ
609-758-5400
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Features hundreds of award-winning New Jersey wines and an array of culinary delights. The aroma of fermenting and aging wine fills the air at Alba's winery and tasting room, housed in an historic barn built in 1805 as well as the Musconetcong Art Gallery. Artisan vendors will be on hand with related items and quality goods. There will be kids activities including arts & crafts, face painting and pony rides.
Admission is $20 and includes tasting's of as many as 200 varieties of top-quality wines. Admission is free for anyone under 21 years of age. Gates open at 11:30 and wine tasting will be available from Noon until 5:00 p.m. both days, rain or shine. |
2009 November Wine Festivals |
10th Annual YCS Festival of Flavors
Monday, November 2, 2009
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Secaucus, NJ
201-678-1312 |
Festival of Flavors Wine and Food Tasting Benefit
Heal the hearts of NJ's defenseless children. Over 30 restaurants and wine vendors will showcase their signature dishes and delicious wines for you to sample while you listen to live music and participate in our elegant raffle. |
8th Annual Wine Tasting Event
November 21, 2009
7 pm
Vermeule Mansion
614 Green Brook Road
North Plainfield, NJ
908-561-5636
thelabetes@aol.com |
A taste of Italy and beyond! Sample and learn about a wonderful array of wines.
Enjoy a variety of foods including antipasto, butlered hot and cold d’oeuvres, with multiple food and wine pairings throughout the evening. Coffee and dessert will be served. $45 per person, all-inclusive.
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of North Plainfield. Beneficiaries include the Optimist Club Scholarship Fund, Camp Quality New Jersey, and the NPHS Intervention Program. |
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend
November 27, 28 & 29, 2009
(609) 588-0085
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A great event for a day trip or to complement a weekend getaway. Wine enthusiasts who take the trails will also have the opportunity to pick up the popular New Jersey Wine Country Passport at participating wineries. Visitors who have their passport stamped at all participating wineries can mail it back to the Garden State Wine Growers Association and receive a free gift, a beautiful, insulated wine bag holder that cradles two bottles of wine.
Wine Trail Weekends give you the opportunity to plan special day trips to New Jersey's wineries. Create your own New Jersey Wine Trail! Start and finish wherever you like, and visit the wineries in the order that you choose. Please check to make sure each winery you plan to visit is participating in the event before you start out. Click here for maps and winery listings |
