Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 04/24/2026
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a limited-time $17.76 ticket promotion for its upcoming event, Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution, taking place Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the War Memorial in Trenton.
This special-priced ticket offer, available only through May 1, 2026, invites guests to experience New Jersey's wine scene in a uniquely patriotic setting, blending local tastings with live Revolutionary War reenactments. In honor of 1776 and America's 250th anniversary, 250 tickets are being released at a special $17.76 price point.
In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture and RevolutionNJ, the NJ wine community is preparing to celebrate America 250 at a landmark one-day only event.
Guests are invited to attend Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution, an immersive wine and cultural experience highlighting New Jersey's growing wine community and historic legacy.
Tickets are available for purchase online. The War Memorial is located at One Memorial Drive in Trenton, New Jersey. The event is open to 21+ only (Designated Driver Tickets Available at the Door ONLY)
Features wineries include Amalthea Cellars, Angelico Winery, Auburn Road Vineyards & Winery, Autumn Lake Winery, Bellview Winery, Blue Cork Winery & Vineyard, Cedar Rose Vineyards, DiMatteo Vineyards, Federal Twist Vineyard, Kennedy Cellars Winery, Rebel Sheep Wine Company, Saddlehill Cellars, Salem Oak Vineyards, Tomasello Winery, Unionville Vineyards, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, Wagonhouse Winery, White Horse Winery, and more.
EVENT EXPERIENCE AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMMING
This once-on-a-lifetime spring event will honor both the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history of New Jersey's wine industry.
Set within the State Capital Complex, just miles from Washington's Crossing, the event takes place near one of the most significant sites of the Revolutionary War.
Guests will experience live Revolutionary War reenactments and historical interpretations from Washington's Crossing Historic Site and the Old Barracks in Trenton.
An authentic encampment will be staged on the War Memorial's front lawn, including appearances by George Washington and Continental Army soldiers. The event will open with fife and drum performances, followed by opportunities for guests to engage with historical interpreters while enjoying wine tastings throughout the venue.
Participating wineries are encouraged to incorporate the historical theme into their presentations, creating an immersive cultural experience for attendees.
The Garden State Wine Growers Association looks forward to hosting a historic celebration that brings together New Jersey's wine community and the spirit of America's 250th anniversary.
The Garden State Wine Growers Association is a nonprofit organization representing New Jersey-based wineries, vineyards, and allied businesses. It serves as a centralized resource and unified voice for the state's wine industry, supporting branding, marketing, public relations, education, and legislative advocacy for the advancement of New Jersey's vineyard and wine sector.
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