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Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival to Take Place October 12-13

originally published: 09/02/2024

(MANAHAWKIN, NJ) -- Get ready to toast to the many joys of Autumn at The Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival. This can't miss event at Heritage Park in Manahawkin, NJ on October 12-13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm each day is the perfect blend of seasonal ambiance. This festival features 9 amazing NJ wineries, great live music Saturday and Sunday, 4 delicious food trucks, and talented artisan crafters. So, be ready to sip, savor, and soak up the essence of fall!

Sip, learn, and ask about each of the wines brought from 9 different vineyards across the state of NJ. Find one or ten you like, no worries, you can purchase by the bottle directly from each winery onsite. Participating wineries include: Angelico Winery, Chestnut Run Farms, DiMatteo Vineyards, Plagido’s Winery, The Vintner’s Wife, Tomasello Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, and Wagonhouse Winery.

Balance out the wine samples with tasty plates from 4 different food trucks. From savory BBQ and burrito bowls to pretzels and waffles, your palate will be covered! Food trucks onsite include: Big Papa Jais BBQ, Dan's Waffles, Philly Pretzel Co., and Wholly Bowls.

Tickets are $20 for those 21 and over who are drinking. Tickets are available for purchase online.  Tickets are $25 (cash only) at the event.  All spectators and guests under 21 are admitted for free.

Live music will set the tone, with Blue Abyss performing on Saturday and 99 Reasons on Sunday. Get your advanced tickets today for a celebration that brings together the best of what New Jersey has to offer. Raise a glass with family and friends while creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.




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Take a stroll through the artisan crafters tents to see their talents and do some shopping. Crafters include: American Made Craft, B. Baths, Carolyn Smith jewelry, Coffee Goddesses, Colours of Raine hand painted glass wear, Cynful Bliss alcohol infused desserts, For Goodness Cakes, Gracie Moo Candles, Jerky James, Keystone Farm Cheese, Mimi's by the Sea Gourmet Mixes, Poppa B's salsas and sauces, and The Bacon Jams.

New Jersey Wine and Beer Events is a collection of festivals and events produced by GPS, Inc. - a full-service Event & Production Management Company having produced an extensive array of festivals, events, concerts and productions over the last 20+ years. From large scale outdoor concerts, food truck rallies, BBQ competition festivals, fundraising galas, national celebrations to championship parades and major music festivals, GPS, Inc has led the way in producing outstanding live events. Among these we have produced more than 250 wine related festivals and events in the last 21 years. Our staff’s experience and background in event design, planning, production and management is unmatched in the industry.




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