Sip, Savor, Celebrate: At The Best New Jersey Wine Festivals

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.

Upcoming New Jersey Wine Festivals, Events, and Vineyard Tours

Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
November 2, 3, 2024; Noon until 5pm
Veterans Park
489 Bill Zimmerman Jr Way
Bayville, NJ
Event Cost: Advanced Tickets $20 for Guests 21+
Toast to the beauty of autumn together as they feature excellent NJ wines, music, artisans, and food. Meet the winemakers and learn about the passion and process that goes into their unique blends. There will also be music, food, and crafters.

The Winemakers Co-op Fall Portfolio Tasting
Sunday, November 3, 2024; 11:30am until 5pm
Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
600 South Railroad Avenue
Rio Grande, NJ
Cost: $45-$85
This event features the Winemakers Co-Op fall portfolio tasting as Hawk Haven Vineyard unveils their new Open Source release, Open Source Pinot Blend 2023. There will be a Winemakers VIP Tasting and Panel Discussion where guests will taste through all six our member's interpretations of their collaboratively made wines. Meet the winemakers and proprietors of the Co-Op wineries, gain insight into the fine wine movement in New Jersey and be a part of the burgeoning local wine scene. All wines poured at this event will be proudly 100% New Jersey-grown and made from vinifera grapes in dry or classically sweet styles

NJ Wine Expo
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
Bell Works Ballroom
101 Crawfords Corner Road
Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $30-$50. Early access and two additional sessions. Includes exclusive souvenir stemless wine glass
This event features more than 30 New Jersey wineries and vineyards coming together to showcase their wines. Wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers will meet the winemakers and to stroll between winery tables sampling more than 130 hand selected wines. There will presentations from leading wine experts with tips on how to plan your next trip through the NJ Wine Country.

Jersey City Wine Fest
November, 23, 2024
Harborside Atrium
210 Hudson St
Jersey City, NJ
This event features wine samples from local and intrnational wineris, for the session paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games.
100% of the net profits go to charity.

The New Jersey Wine & Food Fest
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, May 2 - May 4, 2025
Crystal Springs Resort
1 Wild Turkey Way
Hamburg, NJ
This popular event features both food and wine connoisseurs an opportunity to meet and mingle with the world's finest chefs and winemakers and to sample their creations.