Rain or Shine - there will be Wine!

Let the Memorial Day festivities begin as we unofficially start summer! 

Join us this weekend at

The Garden State Wine Growers

Wine & Blues Festival

Natirar Park, Peapack-Gladstone, Somerset NJ

Saturday & Sunday, May 26  & 27, 11:30 to 5

Rain date Monday May 28

$25 admission includes wine glass and all the wine sampling you'd like.  Under 21 is free.

Free if you are not sampling wines. Cash only if purchasing tickets at the admission tent.

Come on out and enjoy fabulous music in the amazing Natirar Park. 

Kick back with some wine from one of the 25 New Jersey vineyards present, grab something to eat, do a little shopping at the fine vendors 

(like Celtic Chairde Creations!).

 It's a great way to kick off summer with out stressing.

Mention this blog post while shopping at our booth, and receive a free lip balm!

Pirates and Oysters and Guinness - Oh my!

Last weekend turned into a bit of a muddled mess. Iffy weather forecasts and a touch of nasty cold kept our scheduled events from proceeding as planned. BUT this weekend we shall prevail! So join us, won't you, for a weekend of pirates, oysters, Guinness, music, food and lots of fun!

Toms River Pirate Festival
Saturday, October 1
10 am to 5 pm
415 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
Christ Episcopal Church
$10 for adults, $5 for under 18 and Seniors, under 3 is free
Live pirate music and shows all day. Imaginative and magical crafters and food vendors. This is such a fun event for children of all ages. Feel free to come in costume - although not required. Check out they're website for more details and the days schedule.

But wait... there's more...

Rescheduled from last week - the one and only

Red Bank Guinness and Oyster Festival
Sunday, October 2
Noon to 7 pm
White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank, NJ
$5 donation suggested for all those over 13
Live music from 2 stages all day, savory and creative food from over 20 restaurants, beer, intriguing information booths, vendors with fascinating wares (including yours truly). and did I mention beer.
Come celebrate the season with us!

The Guinness Oyster Festival is a fundraiser for the Jane H. Booker Cancer Center at
Riverview Medical Center, The Cancer Institute of NJ Foundation and Red Bank River Center.

Mention this post or one of our Facebook posts when you come to our booth at the festival and we'll present you with a token of our esteem and thanks.

Now - get to the festivals me hearties!

Back To The Beach - the Beach Plum Festival that is!

This is probably one of the best events we attend each year. The event takes place at the
#1 bathing pavilion in gorgeous Island Beach State Park.

14th Annual Beach Plum Festival
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 9am- 4pm
Island Beach State Park Seaside Heights, NJ
There is park admission of $5 per car.

There will be

• A craft show and sale
• Kayak tours, nature hikes
• Beach plum picking and jelly making demonstrations
• Fly tying & casting demonstrations
• Many environmental organizations
• Children's games & activities
• Food
• Live entertainment
• And Lots more

Summer is winding down - but it's the best time to enjoy the beach and the beauty of nature. Stop by and visit with us. Mention this post - and you'll receive a free gift!

Celebrate September at the Jazz It Up Wine Festival

It's been a tough, windy, soggy week. But Labor Day weekend is here and it's time to get out and celebrate! Join us at the States Largest Wine Festival!

Saturday and Sunday, September 3 & 4, 2011
Noon to 5 pm
(raindate Monday September 5)

Admission is $25 and includes a glass for wine tasting. With over 20 vineyards in attendance - that could take you quite a while! If you are not tasting or are under 21 - it's free! Shop among the crafters and shops, check out the history of Allaire Village, dig the jazz music, and kick back!

Remember, summer isn't really over yet. So take advantage and bring a lawn chair. Stop by our booth and chat for a while. Mention this post and we'll give you a gift!

So celebrate September and enjoy the lingering summer with us. We're jazzed - hope you are too!