Celebrate Fall at the Jersey Shore! Try something new at the 10th Annual Stafford Fall Wine Festival, October 8 and 9 in Heritage Train Park, Manahawkin (49 West Bay Ave.) Sample and learn about the wines being created by some of New Jersey's leading wineries, enjoy live music from the Pennington Station Band on Saturday and the Matt Noffsinger Band on Sunday while sampling an array of wines from some of New Jersey's leading wineries and browsing crafters and vendors. Food trucks Shark Bait and BBQ on Wheels Catering will be on hand as well as Keystone Farms Cheese.

This year we are pleased to welcome Chestnut Run Farm, Cream Ridge Winery, DiMatteo Winery, Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Plagido's Winery, Salem Oak Vineyards, Villari Vineyards, Wagonhouse Winery, and White Horse Winery. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the music. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Each paid admission includes a commemorative wine glass. Under 21 years of age and designated drivers are free. Festival is rain or shine, but please check this page or our Facebook page in the event of extreme weather.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: Two tickets for $35! Offer expires September 11, 2022.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Free parking is available in A. Paul King Park on West Bay Ave, right across the street. Additional free parking with free shuttle service available at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex, 260 East Bay Ave. On street parking is also available in the neighborhood across the street from Manahawkin Lake Park on Main Street.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Outside alcohol is not permitted to be brought to the event.

Leashed dogs that are comfortable in a crowd & around other animals are permitted.

Personal/pop-up tents are not permitted as per the Township's ordinance.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Tickets should be used on the designated day. You may transfer your ticket(s) to another individual as long as they are 21 years or older. All ticket sales are FINAL, NO REFUNDS will be given after October 7, 2022. 

Covid-19 Information:

The health and safety of our festival attendees and vendors is our top priority. Individuals who have tested positive or have been deemed presumptively positive with Coronavirus; sought coronavirus testing but have not received results; been informed that they may have been exposed to Coronavirus or have experienced any symptoms of Coronavirus should not purchase a ticket nor attend the festival.

There is no guarantee that you will not be exposed to Coronavirus when attending the festival. By coming to the festival you acknowledge and agree that you assume the inherent risks associated with attendance. By purchasing a ticket and attending the festival you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to abide by this policy.