Enjoy Fall With Wine Festival In Stafford

STAFFORD, NJ — Looking for a great way to celebrate fall? Head to Heritage Park in Manahawkin for the 10th Annual Stafford Fall Wine Festival.

On Oct. 8 and 9, sample wines from some of the best New Jersey wineries, enjoy live music, browse vendors and chow down on delicious food.

The wineries present will be Chestnut Run Farm, Cream Ridge Winery, DiMatteo Winery, Monroeville Vineyard & Winery, Plagido's Winery, Salem Oak Vineyards, Villari Vineyards, Wagonhouse Winery and White Horse Winery.

Live music will be provided by the Pennington Station Band on Saturday and the Matt Noffsinger Band on Sunday. Bring a chair or blanket to relax.

Food trucks Shark Bait and BBQ On Wheels Catering will be there along with Keystone Farms Cheese in case you get hungry.

Tickets can be bought online through Eventbrite and cost $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. Each paid ticket includes a commemorative wine glass. People under 21 and designated drivers get in for free. The festival is rain or shine.