What’s Happening in New Jersey This Week – June 18 to June 24

What an awesome time to be in New Jersey! The sun is shining, the days are long, and we’ve got a jam-packed lineup of good times heading into the weekend. Get ready for some fantastic live music, delicious eats, and plenty of laughs starting today and rolling right into a stellar Friday across the state.

Thursday, June 18th – Let’s Get This Party Started!

Today is looking absolutely stacked, folks! If you’re ready to kick off your long weekend early, you’ve got options from open mics to trivia showdowns and plenty of tunes. Down south, Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) is keeping their 15 Years of Beer celebration going strong with Day #9, plus a Hit the Road Jack food truck and their WEEKLY: THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA. Meanwhile, over in Somers Point, Somers Point Brewing Company is pulling double duty with both Live Music and a DJ Trivia Night on the schedule. Fancy some tunes with your vino? William Heritage Winery (and their Haddonfield Tasting Room) hosts Vino & Vibes with Steph Owens.

For those who love a good brain-teaser, Trivia is popping up all over: you’ll find it for free at Needle Creek Brewery, a Trivia Night at Train Wreck Distillery, Trivia Revolution at Czig Meister Brewing, and TRIVIA NIGHT at Autodidact Beer. Double Tap Brewing is also getting in on the trivia action, and Ludlam Island Brewery is hosting Music Bingo w/ DJ Bingo. If you’re looking for something a little different:

• Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. is hosting an Open Mic: Thursday Night Poole Party and their Muttini Mixer 2026.
• Get some Jazz Night with Joe Rizzolo at Pallet Brewing.
• Catch Jeshua Marshall and The Flood, Shoreline Howlers, Brendon Vatovec at Wild Air Beerworks.
• It’s OPEN MIC NIGHT at Flounder Brewing.
• Laugh it up at Comedy Night at Sharrott Winery.
• Enjoy some live sounds from Johnny Knollwood at Asbury Park Brewery or Low Break at Bull N Bear Brewery.
• Join the Brewery Thirty-Three Book Club at Brewery Thirty-Three.
• Head to Saddlehill Winery for some Country Line Dancing.
• Test your knowledge at Name That Tune at Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar.

Friday, June 19th – The Weekend Officially Begins!

Happy Friday, NJ! We’ve got a fantastic day lined up to roll right into your weekend plans. If you’re a soccer fan, you’re in luck! There are a couple of places to catch the FIFA World Cup – USA vs. Australia match, including Pallet Brewing, Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co., and Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar for a World Cup Watch Party. Plus, with Father’s Day just around the corner, many spots are celebrating early:

• Alba Vineyard & Winery is kicking off their Father’s Day Weekend Celebration.
• Sharrott Winery is also hosting their Father’s Day Weekend festivities.

Food trucks are out in full force to satisfy your cravings. Check out Fiesta Friday at Bellview Winery, FIRKIN FRIDAY + SLIDERZ N’ BOWLZ at High Point Brewing Company, Dumpling Factory at Double Tap Brewing, Cooley’s BBQ at Seven Tribesmen Brewery, and a Chick-fil-a food truck at Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery. You can also find the Got Pizza? Food Truck & John Brennan at Terra Nonno Winery and the Viva Mexico Food Truck on the Farm at Readington Brewery. Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) continues their celebration with 15 YEARS OF BEER: DAY #8 and a PINT NIGHT AT TRAPPE TAVERN.

And of course, it wouldn’t be Friday without live music to set the vibe! Here’s where to find some great tunes:

• William Heritage Winery (and their Haddonfield Tasting Room) brings back Vino & Vibes – with Steph Owens.
• Catch Live Music – Jim Doran or Live Music – Gordon Vincent at Cape May Winery & Vineyard.
• Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) features LIVE MUSIC: JILL BALDASSARI.
• Enjoy Live Music with Medicine Man at Willow Creek Winery & Farm.
• Ludlam Island Brewery hosts Live Music – Rachel & Ty.
• Hopewell Valley Vineyards has A Little Bit Off ‘Albo’.
• Listen to Live Music with Harraay at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard.
• Needle Creek Brewery welcomes Sean Cox.
• Explore the Crossroads of the American Revolution Wine Trail at 4JG Orchards & Vineyards.

This is just a taste of all the awesome stuff happening around our state! Don’t miss out on any of the fun. Head over to NJDrinks.com for more details, check out venue pages, and leave a review for your favorite spots. See you out there, NJ!

Author: New Jersey Drinks