Garden State Wine Festival Pours Into Schooley's Mtn. Park Memorial Day Weekend

LONG VALLEY, N.J. – Winos rejoice: The Garden State Wine Growers Association is coming back to Schooley’s Mountain Park in Long Valley for Memorial Day Weekend, bringing 21 New Jersey-based wineries and plenty of food and fun.

The event will be held May 28 and 29 from noon to 5 p.m., with an additional rain date of Monday, May 30. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on site, and can be purchased by clicking here.

Samplings will take place from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day, and anyone 21 and over will receive a wine glass and wristband with their admission. Those not wanting to sample will pay a $5 admission fee. Admission tent will open at 11:30 a.m.

The 21 wineries will bring with them more than 200 wines for sampling. Not to be outdone, the food options will be just as plentiful.

Ben’s BBQ; Texas Smoke; Spanky’s BBQ & Catering; Lost In The Woods; Oink and Moo BBQ; Nomad Pizza; and Cherries On Top will all be available at the event.

Artisan crafters and live music will also be part of the two-day event, and satellite parking will be available at the Benedict A. Cucinella School with shuttle buses transporting event-goers to Schooley’s Mountain Park.