The Lakewood BlueClaws will host the second Jersey Shore Wine Festival on June 2-3 at FirstEnergy Park, New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues, Lakewood. The festival will help promote New Jersey wines and the many varietals produced in the area.
The event’s hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily, and admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate for adults 21 years and older. Atwo-day ticket option is also available. Those under 21 years of age or those serving as designated drivers will be admitted free.
The festival will also feature live musical entertainment, crafters, vendors, food, and Dr. Bernard’s Kids Zone for children. Each paid admission includes a commemorative wine glass to use for the tasting.
The centerpiece of the festival will be wine tasting by 10 New Jersey wineries from around the state; participating wineries include Auburn Road Vineyards, Cava Winery, Cream Ridge Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Four Sisters Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Tomasello Winery, Unionville Vineyards, Valenzano Winery and Wagonhouse Winery.
Attendees can sample each of the varieties the wineries have available and purchase individual bottles or cases on the spot. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit and enjoy the live bands lined up for the event.
The Saturday stage will feature Dave Clive and the Nawlins Funk Band.
Performing Sunday will be singer-songwriter Eryn Shewell and her five-piece band. Sunday afternoon will feature the blues/soul sound of the Christopher Dean Band.
The Jersey Shore Wine Festival is sponsored by TD Bank and O’Meara Financial Planners .
Advance tickets are now on sale and can be purchased in person at the BlueClaws box office or by phone at 732-901-7000, option 2.
Aportion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit Sylvia’s Children, a 501(c)3 organization that supports the Mbiriizi Primary School in Masaka, Uganda, Africa.