At WineFest 2007 you can taste their premium grapes right off the vine. WineFest is a fun, family-friendly, day long event. From wine tasting to helicopter rides, WineFest 2007 has something for everyone. Uncork a bottle of Valenzano's vintage wine, relax under the giant walnut tree, and enjoy a days worth of activities which include the following.
Music
Jazz and Blues Concert on Saturday, Oldies and Classic Rock on Sunday. Jersey Gold, a 10-person doo-op band, will headline the 'oldies concert' and always puts on a great show. They also have just booked Whiskey Train. This is a local band that performs their own original music. Their following and appreciation is growing tremendously and it looks like these young guys are on their way to signing a significant record deal. Friends Classic Rock will be performing on Sunday. South Saturn Delta and 5th Edition Jazz Band will open the stages on Saturday.
Restaurants
Restaurants that will be present at WineFest 2007 include:- Murphy's Market Catering
- Best of Show
- Upper Crust Italian Restaurant
- King Fish
- J-Dogs
- Tarentalla Restaurante
- La Campagnola
- Pic-A-Lilli
Complimentary Cheese Tasting
Complimentary cheese tasting will be offered by Cabot Creamery and Crawford Family Farm's Vermont Ayr.
Helicopter Rides
Helicopter Flight Services, Medford, NJ, will be offering 10 minute rides for a charge of $25.00 per person. This is a great deal and a lot of fun. View the surrounding vineyards and farmland of Shamong Township.
Wines
All of Valenzano's limited production wines and new releases will be available for sampling - including our 2004 Old Indian Mills Blend, 2004 Cynthiana and our 2001 Chambourcin.
Crafts
Over 40 local crafters and vendors will provide a days worth of shopping under the Market Canopy.
Kids Activities
Kids activities include free pony rides and a kids sing along and concert by the HoneyBabes.Ticketed activities include face painting, instrument building, costume closet dress-up and photography, moon bounce, jewelry making, bottle painting, and pumpkin painting.
Fundraisers
Last year's Winefest raised over $4,000 with help of the local community to support Alex's Lemonade Stand. Alex's Lemonade Stand raises money for children's cancer research and is one of the most efficient and effective centers at providing these funds.Their goal this year is to generate of $8,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand so come in and enjoy a free, ice cold, glass of lemonade. WineFest 2007 will also help to raise funds for CrossRoad's Missions, Greyhound Adoption, Deborah Hospital Foundation and others.
Classic Car Show
On Sunday from Noon to 4:30 p.m. over 75 of South Jersey's coolest automobiles will be on display. Check them all out and submit your vote for 'Best of Show' and other categories. Your vote decides who wins. Feel free to bring your own lawn chairs and picnic supplies. Relax and enjoy the fun.
Location
Valenzano Winery1320 Old Indian Mills Road
Shamong, NJ 08088
phone: 609 268-6731
Directions to Valenzano Winery
From the Philadelphia area:- From the Walt Whitman (76) take 295 north to Route 70 East. Follow Route 70 to route 206 south. (at the Red Lion Circle) Follow Route 206 South to the third traffic light. Turn left onto Tuckerton Road. Go to the first stop sign and make a right onto Old Indian Mills Road. The vineyard and sales room are 1/4 mile on left.
From North Jersey:
- Follow the NJ Turnpike south to exit 7. Take Route 206 south past Route 70 (at the Red Lion Circle) Follow Route 206 South to the third traffic light. Turn left onto Tuckerton Road. Go to the first stop sign and make a right onto Old Indian Mills Road. The vineyard and sales room are 1/4 mile on left.
