Shouldn’t Dad get a day off on Father’s Day? Instead of having the dads in your life grill up steaks and hot dogs—let some of the great wineries of the Garden State host your crew.
Several wineries are pulling out all the stops this Father’s Day. Take a peek at the thirst quenching menu of options below. You’re sure to find one that will appeal to the special people you want to honor.
Father’s Day Pig Roast Buffet at Angelico
20 Hamp Road, Lambertville, NJ
A feast fit for a king: 14-hour Asado smoked whole hog, wine, all the fixings. Served up for you at Angelico Winery from 1-4 pm. Tickets are $73 for adults, children $30, kids under 4 eat free. Live music from Henry Wieczorek!
Father’s Day Beefsteak Dinner at Brook Hollow Winery
594 State Highway 94, Columbia, NJ
Brook Hollow throws an epic bash for dad every year. This one is set for Sunday, June 18. The entire family will be treated to all-you-can-eat steaks with table side service, and live music. Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under.
This is a meal fit for kings: dinner consists of beef tenderloin cooked in butter, served on thin-sliced Italian bread, with sides of French fries and coleslaw. Experienced beefsteak dinner guests (the annual event has become a tradition for many and often sells out) make towers of the bread on their tables to track just how many slices of beef they’ve eaten.
The party kicks off at 4 pm.
Father’s Day Barbecue and Luau at Bellview Winery
150 Atlantic Street, Landisville, NJ
If you want to fete the fathers in your life with a blowout complete with a side of fun and whimsy, head over to Bellview Winery. Dad will love getting Luau-ed at Bellview Winery from 12-5 pm on Sunday. Grounds open at 11:30, and the party happens 12-5 pm. There will be two sangrias on tap, plus great live music from the Rit Mo Collective Trio. Come hungry for the food trucks, and keep the little ones busy with a bounce house and Kona Ice!
Bust out your craziest Hawaiian shirt and toast to the dads in your life with tropical sangria and delicious barbecue from Jersey Bill’s BBQ and Top Shelf food truck, all while grooving to the live steel drum music. Samples of eight of Bellview’s incredible wines will be available for $5 each. The barbecue and luau kick off at 11:30 am on June 18, and wind down around 5 pm.
Father’s Day Pig Roast at Four Sisters Winery
783 County Route 519, Belvidere, NJ
Give the grill-master a day off at Four Sisters Winery with an epic pig roast. The party happens from 12-4:30 p.m., with live music from the Uptown Boogie Band and roasted pulled pork and BBQ ribs on the menu, along with Italian baked ziti and all the fixings. Tickets are $40.
Father’s Day Live Music at Sharrott Winery
370 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ
If the main man in your life loves live music and wine, head over to Sharrott Winery for a great lunch and performance by Mike Beck. Sharrott Winery welcomes all, and offers a bucolic setting suitable for families with kids of all ages—although it should be noted that pets aren’t allowed at this one.
General admission is free, and a wine tasting is $8 a person. The tasting includes six samples of Sharrott’s line of award-winning wines, and the tasting comes with a souvenir glass. There will also be a food truck on site serving up delicious wine-friendly lunch fare.
The party kicks off at 10 am, and runs until 1 p.m.
Father’s Day Winery Weekend at Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ
Visit the wine orchard for a celebration with Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery to celebrate dad June 15 and June 16. What better way to treat him than an afternoon of wine tasting with $2 off for dads this weekend. The whole family is welcome here at Terhune Orchards. Kids can have fun visiting the barnyard of animals and playing on the tractors. We will have music and light fare to satisfy the whole family. After wine tasting, take a walk on the farm trail and farm store.
Father’s Day at White Horse Winery
106 Hall Street, Hammonton, NJ
Treat Dad to the day he really wants: Pelleschi Pizza, great vino, excellent tunes, with a side of you. The show goes from 12-5 pm on Sunday at White Horse Winery, and you can hang at picnic tables, by the fire pit, or play yard games.
Father’s Day Fiesta All Weekend Long at Alba Vineyard
269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Village of Finesville, NJ
Alba Vineyard is pulling out all the stops for dads all weekend long at Alba Vineyard. All of the events are 21+.
On Friday night, Alba is offering a special Prime Rib night with live music from 5-9 pm, with self-guided wine flights of their award-winning wines, priced at $22, $27 and $34. If you opt for a flight, the cover charge is waived. If not, it’s $10 a person.
On Saturday and Sunday, Alba is offering steak specials, meatballs, wood-fired pizza and other options a la carte. Music is $15 a person on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-4:30 pm.
The party kicks off at 11 am on June 16, and winds down on Sunday, June 18 at 5 p.m. Seating is first come first served for 2-4 adults, but for larger groups, it’s reservation only. Call (908) 995-7800 to reserve a table.
Father’s Day Tastings and Tour at Balic Winery
6623 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ
If you’re looking for a great party with a side of wine education, hit up Balic Winery. Musician R. Douglas Jennings headlines the live music at Balic’s always epic and generous Father’s Day bash.
The event is free of charge to enter. Wine tastings, desserts and optional winery and vineyard tours will also be available a la carte. The party starts at 1 pm on June 18 and winds down at 5 pm.
No matter how you celebrate, remember that Father’s Day + New Jersey wineries make a delicious pairing. Cheers to the dads in your life!
