Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 12/04/2025
Photos by PNDA Creative
(HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- The Garden State Wine Growers Association – a coalition of 60+ wineries and vineyards across New Jersey – invites you to indulge the state's flourishing wine country through unique events and experiences happening every week, but most importantly, during the holiday season!
There's no doubt that New Jersey's award-winning wineries and vineyards offer something truly special for everyone to enjoy. This holiday season, New Jersey wine country invites you to sip, savor, and explore weekends among the vines. Discover new wineries you've never visited before, or unwind with a glass of your favorites. You never know, your next favorite bottle might be just a tasting away. You can even wrap one up to take home for the perfect holiday gifting. No matter how you choose to celebrate the season, there's always a reason to raise a glass to New Jersey wine!
Plus, Saddlehill Cellars now has a beautifully curated setup inside the Cherry Hill Mall, perfect for picking up holiday gifts, local wines, and seasonal treats while you shop.
Photo by PNDA Creative
Sip, savor, and stroll your way through the vines this week!
Visit www.NewJerseyWines.com to explore their interactive winery map.
Featured Events week of December 5, 2025 - December 11, 2025
Friday, December 5th
* Wine and Live Music with Acoustic Soul at Summit City Farms and Winery - Summit City Winery is serving up live music with Acoustic Soul, and wine, this Friday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Kick off your weekend in chill mode!
* Sips and Sounds at Tomasello Winery Cranford - Enjoy live music by Brittany Hadley-Storm, delicious tapas, and your favorite wines at Tomasello Winery, Cranford, this Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Saturday, December 6th
* Port Release Weekend at Unionville Vineyards - Grab a taste of the holiday staple, Unionville Vineyards' exclusive holiday port wine release! In honor of Unionville's VAT #31, there will be complimentary pours of Port at the end of every tasting from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
* Holiday Market at Autumn Lake Winery - Kick off the season with Autumn Lake Winery's festive holiday market. Spend the afternoon browsing a lively lineup of local vendors with one-of-a-kind holiday finds. Sip on specialty holiday drinks, grab a bite, and enjoy live music drifting through the tasting room as you shop from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Sunday, December 7th
* Sea Glass Trees Workshop at Working Dog Winery - Get your craft on, and create a gorgeous gift for the holidays. The Sea Glass Tree Craft Workshop will give you everything you need to design and craft a one-of-a-kind tree using shimmering sea glass and natural accents from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
* Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Bellview Winery - Learn how to pair Wine and Chocolate at Bellview Winery from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Owner Jim Quarella will be joined by chocolate enthusiast Kerry will discuss the history of chocolate and why wine + chocolate = pairing heaven. The experience will include four wines with five different chocolates.
Wednesday, December 10th
* Sips and Psychics Holiday Bash at White Horse Winery - Celebrate the season with friends, fine wine, and festive vibes! Enjoy Psychic Readings, get creative with ornament decorating, or add a touch of sparkle with permanent jewelry, a perfect gift or keepsake! Grab your tickets now, which include a complimentary glass of White Horse wine from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Thursday, December 11th
* Sip, Wick and Win, Candle Making, Bingo Night at Saddlehill Cellars - Head over to Saddlehill Cellars from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for Sip, Wick and Win, Candle Making, Bingo Night. It will be a night filled with creativity and luxe candles. As the candle cools, the Bingo begins! You can win prizes like candles, discounts, and class coupons.
View the full calendar of winery events to find out what's happening at New Jersey wineries near you, and plan your next escape today!
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.
EVENT PREVIEWS
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(RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) -- County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen 250 Initiative are excited to announce that Bergen County's 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular will return July 4, 2026 at Overpeck County Park. All are invited to attend this patriotic afternoon of family fun which will include live music, children's activities, over 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, carnival attractions, and stunning fireworks to conclude the evening over Overpeck Creek.
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SOPAC presents Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much? on July 16th
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stewart Copeland brings his first American spoken-word tour (Have I Said Too Much?) to the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. Copeland is the founding drummer of The Police and one of rock's most inventive forces.
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(CARTERET, NJ) -- Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment are proud to announce Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a new live tour kicking off at URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling.
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(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, is a new live tour kicking off this summer where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling. The tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.
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