Stafford Fall Wine Festival Returns This Weekend

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The eighth-annual Stafford Fall Wine Festival returns this weekend. You can sample nearly 100 wines from the of New Jersey's leading wineries Saturday and Sunday at Manahawkin Lake Park.

The festival runs from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The event costs $12 per person in advance and $15 at the gate. But it's free for designated drivers and people under 21.

There will be wineries, browsing crafters, vendors and food. This year's festival will welcome Auburn Road Vineyard, Chestnut Run Farm, Coda Rossa Winery, Cream Ridge Winery, DiMatteo Winery, Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Plagido's Winery, Wagonhouse Winery and Villari Vineyards.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to sit and enjoy the music. The festival will run rain or shine.

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Here are the FAQs listed on the event page:

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

Free parking is available in A. Paul King Park on West Bay Ave., which is connected to Manahawkin Lake Park by a small pedestrian bridge. On street parking is also available in the neighborhood across the street from the park.

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

Dogs are permitted, as long as they are leashed and comfortable in large crowds.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Tickets will be honored for either day of the festival. 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.

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