Festivals - FAQ’s About Our Festivals:


Is there an admission price?
If you are interested in sampling, there is an admission fee. Everyone who pays the admission price will receive a wine glass and a wristband. With this wristband and wine glass, you can sample each of the wines that the wineries have at the festival.

I am not drinking - do I still have to pay the admission price?
If you do not wish to partake in the wine tasting, the admission price is waived. Please note that once you pay the admission fee and receive your wristband and glass – no refunds will be given. You must indicate you are NOT sampling upon entry.

When and where can I buy tickets?
Tickets can be purchased IN ADVANCE of a festival at www.newjerseywines.com for a discounted rate. Tickets will no longer be available for purchase or reprinting starting at 11:59pm on the Friday of a festival. Please make sure to print your tickets in advance.

Tickets will be available at the Admissions Tent at the festival from 11:30 am until 4:30 pm (CASH ONLY at the Admissions Tent). Advance Tickets are valid either Saturday or Sunday. Not all venues have ATM’s – please plan accordingly.

Do you offer a two-day pass?
We do! We now offer a two-day pass for a discounted fee. Passes can be purchased in advance at www.newjerseywines.com or at the Admission Tent on Saturday. You can upgrade your ticket on Saturday until 4:30pm. You will obtain a "Sunday" ticket when you receive your wristband on Saturday which you will need to redeem for a NEW GLASS and a NEW WRISTBAND on Sunday.

Do you accept Credit Cards?
Majority of the wineries accept credit cards for purchase of bottles and cases. Credit Cards are not accepted for purchasing your wrist band and wine glass for sampling.

Are kids permitted?
Kids are welcome to join! Our festivals make for a great family outing! We even offer a small kids area with crafts.

Are kids free?
Anyone who is under the age of 21 is free.

What time do ticket sales end?
Discounted online ticket sales end at 11:59 pm the Friday night before a Festival.

Ticket sales end at 4:30 pm each day of the festival.

Are coolers and outside food/alcohol allowed at the festival?
Picnic baskets and outside coolers are permitted at the festival however NO outside alcohol is allowed. We will ask you to have your coolers open so we can check for any outside alcohol.

Will there be food available?
Food and beverages (non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase at our festivals.

What is there besides wine?
Our festivals are great for the entire family - Music adds a great ambiance to our festival. Each day of a festival will feature a band. We also have a great artisan crafter area and kids area.

Can I bring an umbrella or tent?
Pop-up style tents and large beach or patio style umbrellas are NOT PERMITTED. This includes umbrellas that attach to chairs, strollers, wagons etc. These items can act as a sail and launch which puts other patrons at risk. Due to liability issues we unfortunately can no longer allow such items at our festivals. Whenever possible, we set up shade tents at the festivals.

What can I bring?
Blankets, camping or beach chairs, camping or portable tables, etc are all permitted.

Are pets allowed?
Pets ARE permitted at events taking place on State Property: The following festivals permit pets - Jazz It Up at Allaire Village and Cape May Wine Festival in Cape May. All pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

Festivals located on other properties DO NOT permit pets. Assisting animals are permitted however you must provide proof.

How do I get a group rate?
Groups consist of 16 or more people. Please contact the GSWGA in advance to make arrangements to receive the group rate – wineinfo@newjerseywines.com for more details and to make arrangements. Group rate tickets will not be sold at the door - all group rate tickets must be purchased in advance. In order to receive this discounted group rate ($18/person) you entire group must enter the festival at the same time.

Other questions?
Leave a message on our wine line at (609) 588-0085 or e-mail us at wineinfo@newjerseywines.com. Please note that emails or calls received after 5 pm Friday of a festival weekend will not be returned until after the festival. We look forward to seeing you at any of our upcoming wine festivals!



  

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