(RINGOES, NJ) -- Old York Cellars is bringing the laughs back to Hunterdon County as the award-winning winery kicks off the 11th season of its popular Wine & Comedy Nights. The popular event pairs nationally touring stand-up comedians with Old York Cellars wines and chef-driven cuisine in an intimate setting inside the winery's heated vineyard tent.
Held two Saturdays each month from April through November, Wine & Comedy Nights have built a loyal following and regularly sell out. Drawing guests from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, it's a night that blends professional comedy with a relaxed winery experience.
Each show features a different rotating headliner, drawing from comedians who regularly perform in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and New York City, many with television credits and stand-up specials. The season opens on April 11th with Philadelphia-based comedian Chris Coccia, known for his sharp crowd interaction and national club appearances, followed on April 25 by Chris Monty, a longtime winery favorite whose credits include an Amazon Prime stand-up special and numerous television appearances.
Wine & Comedy Nights are hosted by Helene Angley, a Mercer County–based comedian who performs regularly at comedy clubs nationwide and on cruise ships around the world. Angley also books local featured and opening comics to round out each show.
"Wine & Comedy helped shape how we think about experiences at the winery," said David Wolin, Owner of Old York Cellars. "Guests come here for well-made wines, thoughtful food pairings, and experiences they can build a visit around - from the Hunterdon Wine Express to our chef-curated wine pairing dinners and our Cabana Village."
Upcoming shows include:
Saturday, April 11 - Headliner: Chris Coccia - he delivers sharp stand‑up and quick crowd work, performing nationwide and opening for legends like Jon Lovitz, Norm Macdonald, and Dennis Miller. Feature: Becky Vedducio; opener: Mike Celona
Saturday, April 25 - Headliner: Chris Monty - he brings 20+ years of worldwide laughs with a Rat Pack‑cool, modern‑edge style seen on Amazon Prime, HBO, Netflix, CBS, and Sony Pictures. Feature: Tony Rogers; opener: Sam Hendrickson
Saturday, May 9 - Headliner: Jay Black - he has headlined top comedy clubs nationwide—from the MGM Grand to the Tropicana—and toured Europe as host of the U.S. Army’s “I Am Strong” tour. Feature: Kevin Israel; opener: Andy Glaser
Saturday, May 23 - Headliner: Richie Bryne - he brings 20+ years of comedy, serving as Dr. Oz’s longtime warm‑up and appearing on major TV shows. Feature: Mike Keegan; opener: Cisco Hernandez
Saturday, June 13 - Headliner: Tommy Gooch - he is a Brooklyn‑born Staten Island comic known for his self‑deprecating, off‑the‑cuff style, with credits including the Borgata, SiriusXM, and NYC’s Broadway Comedy Club. Feature: Susan Golden; guest hoster & opener: Troy Moore
Saturday, June 27 - Headliner Joey Callahan - seen on Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, and the BBC, Callahan delivers clean, high‑energy comedy and has opened for icons from Weird Al Yankovic to B.B. King. Feature: Monty Mason; guest host & opener: Troy Moore.
Saturday, July 11 - Headliner: Billy Garan - he delivers high‑energy comedy and spot‑on celebrity impressions, highlighted by his Hollywood High routine and credits opening for Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Robert Klein. Feature: Scott Brennen; opener: Suzanne Stein
Saturday, July 25 - Headliner: Taylor Mason - since winning Star Search, Taylor Mason has brought his blend of comedy, ventriloquism, and music to stages worldwide, from Carnegie Hall to Disney cruises. Feature: Chip Chantry; opener: Mollie Sperduto
Saturday, August 8 - Headliner: Keith Purnell - he delivers high‑energy, quick‑witted comedy nationwide, earning wins on Howard Stern’s Kill or Be Killed, Last Comic Standing, and Sierra Mist’s Next Great Comic. Feature: Vince Valentine; guest host & opener: Troy Moore
Doors open at 7:00pm, with the show beginning at 8:00pm, giving guests time to enjoy Old York Cellars wines and wine-driven cuisine from Chef José Diaz before the performance. Seating is limited, and reservations for the season are now open. For tickets, reservations, and the full Wine & Comedy schedule, click here.
Located in the heart of Hunterdon County with sweeping views of the vineyard and the Sourland Mountains, Old York Cellars is less than an hour from both New York City and Philadelphia and is known for its wine tastings, food-and-wine pairing experiences, live music, and seasonal events throughout the year.
