New Jersey is known for its tomatoes, white corn, peaches, and cranberries, but did you know it also has over 50 wineries? New Jersey wines are fast becoming internationally recognized as premium wines.
The Garden State wine industry has received countless awards locally, nationally, and internationally, and is now a significant part of the New Jersey agricultural sector.
While there are over 40 varieties of wine grown in New Jersey, the top ten NJ wines produced are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Syrah, and Concord.
Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
Saturday, Sunday, July 27th, 28th, 2024
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
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Cost: admission is $6. Kids 12 and under are free. General parking is free
This event features Italian wine tasting with participation by some of the area's top restaurants, delis, and food trucks, Attendees will get to enjoy live music both days, plus free family fun day activities in the picnic area on Sunday. The event begins with Food trucks at 11am, followed by live racing.
International Winefest
Friday, August 23rd, 2024; 7pm until 10pm
Golden Nugget
Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ
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Cost:
$79
Features a summer evening under the stars as you mingle amongst wine enthusiasts with delicious international wines, live jazz music, and award-winning cuisine.
Bent Wine Polo Classic
Saturday, August 24th, 2024; 12 - 7pm
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds
1638 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor Township, NJ
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This event by the black owned winery Bent Wine Co feaures a day out for friends and family joining in their most chic outfits and summer attire for a day of music, fashion, photo installations, games, and prepared to GET BENT!
Wine Down Summer at Riverwinds
Saturday, Sunday, August 24, 25, 2024
Riverwinds Community Center
00 Riverwinds Drive
West Deptford, NJ
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Event Cost: $20 admission
This event features an end of summer celebration with
many of New Jersey's best wines, tantalizing food trucks, talented crafters, and electrifying live music from the 80’s, 90’s, and today from 99 Reasons on Saturday and Naughty Humphrey on Sunday.
Wine on the Beach Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2024; 12pm until 5pm
Grant Avenue Beach
Seaside Heights, NJ
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This annual event features
an afternoon of samplings from NJ wineries, crafters, local cuisine, and live bands performing on the Beach Stage.
WineFest 2024
September 21 & 22, 2024
Valenzano Winery Festival Grounds
1318 Old Indian Mills Rd
Shamong, NJ
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This event features 175 locally produced wines from local wineries showcasin their new vintages.
They will also feature
food trucks, a craft bazaar with over 50 local crafters and artists, and entertainment and live music on two 2 stages.
Bellview's Fall Fest
Saturday, Sunday, September 28, 29, 2024
Bellview Winery
150 Atlantic Street
Landisville, NJ
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Cost:
$5, 20 years old and younger are free.
This event features celebratIon of the end of our Harvest Season along with the crisp season of Fall. Come hang out and unwind with your family and friends as you enjoy live music, specialty sangria, grape stomping, tractor tours of the vineyard, local craft vendors, and much more.
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
October 12, 13, 2024: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
73 Kahdena Rd
Morristown, NJ
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Cost:
$5 (cash only at the gate)
This
fall event features a wine festival in a picturesque setting. Attendees will get to enjoy food trucks, artisan crafters, entertaining live music, and wines from over 12 New Jersey Wineries for you to sample and purchase.