Alright, Jersey crew, buckle up because this week is absolutely bursting with awesome ways to kick off your April 30th and roll right into a fantastic May! We’re talking everything from live tunes to unique culinary experiences, and even some wrestling and wine trains. Get ready to shake off those weekday blues and dive into a packed schedule of local fun, especially as we head into the weekend!
Kicking things off tonight, Thursday, April 30th, you’ve got a ton of options to ease into the week:
- Trivia & Brain Games: Test your smarts with Free Trivia Night at Needle Creek Brewery, Trivia Revolution at Czig Meister Brewing, Trivia Night at Train Wreck Distillery, or just regular Trivia at Rebel Sheep Wine Co. For something different, Zed’s Beer is hosting Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Solving! And if you’re feeling competitive, Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. has a Thursday Night Poole Party.
- Arts, Crafts & Culinary Fun: Get creative with a Candle Making Class at Seven Tribesmen Brewery or a Plant and Sip instructed by Barnyard Friends at Bellview Winery. Magnify Brewing Company – Medford has a Chocolate Molding and Dipping Class with Brooks Collins Chocolates – yum! Needle Creek Brewery is serving up a Sourdough Bread Tartine Night, and Saddlehill Winery is hosting a Cookie Decorating Fiesta!🪇 For art lovers, Bull N Bear Brewery has a Qaasim Munoz Art Opening, with music by Cassidy Rain joining in. Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard is holding their Book Club. And Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar (we’re looking forward to their Summer 2025 opening!) is putting on a Crafted for Spring: A Cheese + Cocktail Pairing experience.
- Live Music & More: Catch some Live Music at Somers Point Brewing Company. Asbury Park Brewery is featuring Malingerers, and Wild Air Beerworks has a lineup with Never The Name, Maid, Wickham Falls, and Tom Dunphy.
As we roll into Friday, May 1st, the weekend vibes are officially ON, and there’s no shortage of places to be:
- Live Music Galore: Hopewell Valley Vineyards is hosting the JERSEY SURECATS (Rock/Pop). Tony Kennette (or Toney Kennette, we hear!) will be playing at The Druery Brewery. Catch Live Music at Cedar Rose Vineyards and with David Falcone at Willow Creek Winery & Farm. Jim Brennan will be at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard, and Bakes Brewing Co. has LIVE MUSIC: P Dub Assassins Acoustic. The Second Line Social Club is playing at both Tonewood Brewing – Barrington and Tonewood Brewing – Oaklyn. Jimmy Dunn is at Salem Oak Vineyards & Winery, and Anthony Walker will be at Flounder Brewing. Man Skirt Brewing features Tony Caggiano. Wild Air Beerworks has a stacked bill with Hunchback, Either Either, The Long Defeats, and Johnny Nameless. Michael Mazza presents an Evening of Live Music at Asbury Park Brewery. Summit City Farms & Winery offers Wine and Live Music with Gina and Steve, and Bull N Bear Brewery has Touch of Grey.
- Festivities & Fun: Get ready for the Annual Maifest Celebration at Readington Brewery, where you can also grab some grub from Los Compadres Authentic Taco Truck. Bolero Snort Brewery is kicking off their Steer Wars Weekend. Beneduce Vineyards has their Locals Night, and Czig Meister Brewing is hosting their Meister Market: Spring into Summer. The Tide @ Slack Tide Brewing is having Line Dancing – get your boots ready! Anglesea Aleworks is testing your music knowledge with Name That Tune. And for something completely unexpected, Magnify Brewing Company – Medford is bringing the heat with Outlaw Pro Wrestling With Tommy Dreamer! Don’t forget Bellview Winery has their Friday Spring Happy Hour(s) all afternoon.
Then on Saturday, May 2nd, keep the good times rolling:
- Sunken Silo Brew Works is throwing a Cinco de Silo Party! Sounds like a blast.
- Villa Milagro Vineyards is starting their 2026 season with their popular Wine train. All aboard!
- For a healthy and fun start to your weekend, Tomasello Winery, their Village Greene location, and the Tasting Room at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm are all hosting a Zumba Mimosa Brunch. Get your dance on, then sip a mimosa!
Phew, what a week! As you can see, New Jersey is absolutely buzzing with places to be and things to do. This is just a taste of all the local awesomeness happening. Head over to NJDrinks.com for more details, directions, and to discover even more incredible spots. And hey, while you’re out enjoying these fantastic local businesses, don’t forget to leave a review and share the love! See you out there, Jersey!
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