Alright, NJ crew, it’s Thursday, June 25th, and you know what that means – the unofficial start to another epic weekend! We’ve got a jam-packed lineup of good times rolling in from tonight right through Friday, so let’s get you in the know on where to kick back, have a laugh, and enjoy some seriously good vibes at our local spots.
Okay, let’s talk about the main event – Friday, June 26th! You’ll find live music, delicious eats, and more across the state:
- Live Tunes: Joselyn & the Sweet Compression are hitting up both Tonewood Brewing locations (Barrington and Oaklyn). You can also catch Jim Doran at Cape May Winery & Vineyard, and Gordon Vincent over at Willow Creek Winery & Farm. Terra Nonno Winery will have B&B Concessions & The Rollers.
- Foodie Fun: Double Tap Brewing is hosting a King of the Wings night – get ready to feast! Readington Brewery has the New World Pizza Truck rolling in, while Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery welcomes Latradizione Pasta. And don’t miss FIRKIN FRIDAY + STOP DROP & EGGROLL at High Point Brewing Company.
- Brewery & Winery Shenanigans: Bellview Winery is throwing a Fiesta Friday, and you can get your stretch on with Pilates in the Vineyard at DiBella Winery. Cape May Brewing Co. is celebrating big with 15 YEARS OF BEER: DAY #1 and also has a SAMPLING AT SPRINGFIELD BEVERAGE.
- World Cup & Brunch: While Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. is closed for their World Cup: USA v Turkey event, Cape May Winery & Vineyard is serving up a Sunday Brunch (on a Friday – gotta love NJ!).
But hold up, the fun starts tonight, Thursday, June 25th, with a ton of options to get your week winding down right!
- Test Your Brains: Trivia is everywhere! Hit up Cedar Rose Vineyards, Cape May Brewing Co. (for their WEEKLY: THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA), Rebel Sheep Wine Co., Needle Creek Brewery (for Free Trivia), Ludlam Island Brewery (with Music Bingo w/ DJ Bingo), Train Wreck Distillery, Somers Point Brewing Company (for DJ Trivia Night), Autodidact Beer (TRIVIA NIGHT), Czig Meister Brewing (Trivia Revolution), and Fort Nonsense Brewing Company (also Trivia Revolution).
- Live Music & Open Mics: Get your groove on with Back Creek at William Heritage Winery (and their Haddonfield Tasting Room). Somers Point Brewing Company has Live Music AND a Live Music Night. Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. hosts an Open Mic: Thursday Night Poole Party, and Readington Brewery has their Liquid Courage Open Mic. Sharrott Winery features the Big House Duo for their Thursday Live Music Series. Wild Air Beerworks is rocking with Dig-A-Revel, Cur, Carousel, Blue Claw Drive. Flounder Brewing offers an Irish Seisiún, Asbury Park Brewery has Reggae Night, and The Michigans are playing at Bull N Bear Brewery.
- World Cup Action: Catch the FIFA World Cup matches! Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room is showing Ecuador v. Germany. Pallet Brewing is screening USA vs. Türkiye, and Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar is also hosting a USA vs Turkiye Watch Party. Czig Meister Brewing has Summer Soccer on.
- Get Creative or Active: Saddlehill Winery is hosting a Rockbox Fitness Class, and Balic Winery offers Rooted & Spirited – Vinyasa flow in the Vineyard. Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard has a Book Club meeting. If you’re feeling crafty, Slack Tide Brewing has a Paint and Sip – Surfs Up event, and Magnify Brewing Company – Medford is teaching a Sourdough Class.
- More Unique Fun: Cape May Brewing Co. (Rio Grande) continues their celebration with 15 YEARS OF BEER: DAY #2, plus the FOOD TRUCK: HIT THE ROAD JACK. Double Tap Brewing is putting on a Murder Mystery Party, Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar has their Survey Says! Game Night: Revolution Rivals, and Zed’s Beer challenges you with Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Solving!
Phew! That’s a whole lot of awesome happening right here in our backyard. So grab your friends, pick your poison, and make some memories this week. Head over to NJDrinks.com for all the details, links, and even more events popping up daily. And hey, while you’re out there, snap some pics and leave a review for your favorite spots on our site – let everyone know what’s good!

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