(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards supporting the Garden State's wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy – runs its popular New Jersey Holiday Wine Trail Weekend from November 28 (Black Friday) through November 30, 2025.
The Garden State Wine Growers Holiday Wine Trail Weekend is always scheduled Thanksgiving weekend, just when we all need a change of scenery, a chance to be entertained and feted, and an opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping. This event is the perfect conclusion to 2025 New Jersey Wine Month, which takes place from November 1 through November 30.
Wineries across the state have compiled a diverse lineup of events and activities designed to cater to a wide range of interests and tastes. For the full list of New Jersey wineries and to learn more about the 2025 Holiday Wine Trail Weekend events taking place, please visit their website for a calendar of events at New Jersey wineries.
"The holiday season is all about meaningful moments shared with loved ones, " says Devon Perry, Executive Director of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. "Every New Jersey winery is family-owned, so what better place to spend time with family and friends as you support local growers and small businesses by visiting one of our Garden State wineries? The New Jersey Holiday Wine Trail Weekend offers a conveniently located festive weekend that provides the perfect opportunity to uncover the hidden treasures of New Jersey's wine country!"
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Featured Holiday Wine Trail Weekend Events:
Holiday Kick-Off Party: Villa Milagro Vineyards - Kick off the holidays South of the Border–style! Join them for our Holiday Kick-Off Party as they light up the Cantina with glowing luminarias, festive Mexican Christmas music, and sweet buñuelos (cookies!) Sip delicious wines perfect for your holiday table or gift a few bottles to friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
Sparkling Wine Weekend: Saddlehill Winery - Join them as they celebrate the release of their sparkling wines! Featuring sparkling wine flights, sparkling wine food pairing specials, and sparkling wine cocktail specials.
Bellview's Holiday Wine Trail Weekend - Bring your friends and family out to celebrate this special time of the year as you enjoy some warm Red Wine Hot Chocolate by a fire pit on the vineyard lawn. There is live music each day and a food truck on Saturday.
3-Day Holiday Weekend and Holiday Wine Trial: Ventimiglia Vineyard - Following their tradition, they will host visitors with “finger snacks” and wine tasting during the 3-day “Holiday Weekend”.
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend at Valenzano Winery - As always, they’re ringing in the holiday season with their favorite traditions: their biggest case sales of the year and shopping with craft vendors!
Wooden Snowman Centerpiece Workshop: Working Dog Winery - Celebrate the season with a fun and festive Wooden Snowman Centerpiece Workshop at the winery! Join them for a creative afternoon of crafting as you build and decorate your own charming wooden snowman—perfect for adding a cozy winter touch to your home décor. They’ll be hosting three small-group sessions throughout the day to keep the experience personal and enjoyable. All materials are provided, and no crafting experience is needed—just bring your holiday spirit and creativity!
The Garden State Wine Growers Association is a non-profit organization of New Jersey-based wineries, vineyards, and allied businesses. It serves as a centralized information repository, resource, and clearing house for industry members, and offers a unified voice advocating for issues important to the entire range of New Jersey winery and vineyard operations. Central to this mission are efforts toward branding, marketing, public relations, education, and legislation and regulation for the furtherance of the vineyard and wine industries in the Garden State.
