Summer’s heating up, and so is the lineup of awesome stuff happening all across New Jersey this week! From lively music sets and festive “Christmas in July” celebrations to delicious food and chances to get your zen on, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy our amazing state. Get ready for a jam-packed weekend starting Friday, July 24th with music from Cape May to the hills, and keep that party going into Saturday, July 25th with some cool holiday-themed fun.
Thursday, July 23rd
Today is just loaded with good times!
- Over at Needle Creek Brewery, it’s Ladies Night with tons of vendors and live music, perfect for a mid-week unwind.
- If you’re looking for a great deal, hit up Buck Hill Brewery & Restaurant for their Thursday Happy Hour Special at the bar.
- Wine lovers can catch Vino & Vibes with Gene Shepard at both William Heritage Winery and their Haddonfield Tasting Room.
- For some art and atmosphere, Bull N Bear Brewery is hosting an Art Opening featuring Mira Sassoon, Rob Talo, and Rondal Scott.
- Craving something sweet? Cedarvale Winery has a unique Cake & Sip Event on tap.
- Music-wise, you’ve got options: Live Music Night at Somers Point Brewing Company, Jazz Night with Joe Rizzolo at Pallet Brewing, and bands like Whiskey Ginger, Redhead Redemption, and Candy Cavity rocking Asbury Park Brewery. You can also catch Thaddeus MacBryde at Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar.
- Feeling funny? Sharrott Winery is putting on a Comedy Night!
- If you’ve got a competitive streak, there are multiple Trivia Nights: at Train Wreck Distillery, Somers Point Brewing Company (DJ Trivia), Czig Meister Brewing (Trivia Revolution), and Fort Nonsense Brewing Company (Trivia Revolution).
- For the performers out there, grab the mic at Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. for their OPEN MIC: Thursday Night Poole Party, Readington Brewery for Liquid Courage Open Mic, or Double Tap Brewing for their Open Mic Night.
- And for something totally different, check out the Car Meet Up at Slack Tide Brewing.
Friday, July 24th
The weekend starts NOW, and Friday is packed!
- Music is everywhere! Catch Gordon Vincent at Willow Creek Winery & Farm, Essence of 2 & Bittersweet Duo at Terra Nonno Winery, Andy Dimacale at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard, Rob Muller at Needle Creek Brewery, and Larry Corban at Alba Vineyard & Winery.
- Sharrott Winery has their Friday Live Music Series with She Said-He Said, and Flounder Brewing hosts Maddox Gipko.
- Over at Asbury Park Brewery, you can catch Fake Pockets, Beauty, Classic Traffic, and Bounce House, while Bull N Bear Brewery has TOE, and Cricket Hill Brewing Co. brings you SONIC RECALL.
- It’s a Fiesta Friday at Bellview Winery, which sounds like just the right way to kick off the weekend!
- For some active fun, join Yoga in the Vineyard or Ladies Night: LINE DANCING at Beneduce Vineyards (they have both!). Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard offers Pilates & Wine, and Salem Oak Vineyards & Winery and Czig Meister Brewing both have Country Line Dancing with “Aunt Lynn” at Salem Oak.
- Foodies, don’t miss Rhythm & Ribz BBQ at Double Tap Brewing or Filet Friday at Alba Vineyard & Winery. Plus, Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery is getting into the “Christmas in July” spirit with the LaTradizione Pasta food truck.
- Test your wits at Trivia at Blue Rascal Distillery, or belt out your favorite tunes at Karaoke at Summit City Farms & Winery.
Saturday, July 25th
Get ready for some jolly good times, because “Christmas in July” is a big theme this Saturday!
- River Horse Brewing Company is hosting a Christmas in July Vendor Market, perfect for finding unique gifts.
- Screamin Hill Brewery is celebrating with The Mighty Tree Toppers for their “Christmas in July” event.
- Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery continues their festive weekend with the Dawghouse food truck.
- For some great brews and a good cause, head to Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. for Pints for the Pines.
- Pizza lovers, Icarus Brewing Company has a Killsboro Pizza Party on deck.
- And if you’re looking for some more relaxed vibes, enjoy Live Music – Once Upon a Full Moon Night at Balic Winery or Music at Milagro with Ed Wall at Villa Milagro Vineyards.
Phew! That’s a whole lot of fun packed into just a few days. New Jersey never disappoints when it comes to keeping things interesting. Make sure to check out NJDrinks.com for more details, directions, and even more events coming up! And hey, if you hit up any of these spots, don’t forget to leave a review and let everyone know what you thought. Your local insights help everyone find their next favorite spot!
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