The wait is almost over! Grand Harvest Wine Festival at the idyllic and beloved Fosterfields Living Historical Farm returns on October 4 and 5, 2025 from 12 noon to 5pm each day. The excitement for this annual event is always astonishing, with ticket inquires coming in months in advance of this 2-day festival. It is time to mark your calendar, send out the group text, and secure your tickets!

The feeling of crisp fall air as you sit back surrounded by autumnal leaves, while sipping on wine only means one thing…Grand Harvest Wine Festival is here! The New Jersey wineries embrace this event as a time to unveil some of their newest offerings and seasonal fall favorites. So, make the rounds to sample from each winery and stock up on your favorite bottles! Have a question about a specific wine? Ask the wine makers themselves from these onsite wineries: Angelico Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Federal Twist, Old York Cellars, Plagido’s Winery, Salem Oak Vineyards, Terra Nonno Winery, The Vinters Wife, Tomasello Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villa Milagro Vineyards, Villari Vineyards, and Wagonhouse Winery.

Need a bite to pick you up in the midst of wine sampling? Choose from a selection of gourmet food trucks Cas’ Pierogi & Kielbasa Food Truck, Ms. Fu’s’ Yummy Food Truck, Nomad Pizza, G’Day Gourmet, and Cinna Bean Coffee Co. Good luck narrowing down from their delicious menus!

We are excited to bring you some of the most creatively talented local artisans during this festival weekend. These artisans are selling products that range from unique hand-made works to crowd favorites such as jewelry, candles, desserts, and more. Check out the products from B. Baths, Bacon Jams, Carolyn Smith Creations, Colours of Raine, Cynful Bliss, Drunken Fruit, Gracie Moo Candles, Jerky James, Jersey Girl Chocolate, Macarons by Marla Mae (Saturday only), Mimis by the Sea, Odd Jobs Salvage, Shirley Sews, Sweet Delights & Savory Bites, Sweet Stuff Bakery (Saturday only), The Hangover Pretzel Company, The Kind Vine, and Tia B’s Hot Sauces. Plus, make sure to enjoy the live music from Rosewood performing on Saturday and Naughty Humphrey performing their set on Sunday.

Pumpkin spice and apple cider are nice, but nothing compares to a fall afternoon surrounded by great people and even greater wines. So, grab your family and friends, put on your favorite cozy sweater, and get ready, because we’re celebrating the trendiest time of year with the tastiest wines.