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Laurita Winery
New Egypt · Ocean County
Wine tastings; gift shop, gourmet food, pergolas; weekend vineyard tours; events; Inn at Laurita nearby
At a Glance
- Location
- New Egypt · Ocean County
- Wine Tastings
- Tastings; free weekend tours listed
- Food
- Gourmet foods noted
- Events
- 26 upcoming
- Website
- lauritawinery.com
About Laurita Winery
Wine tastings; gift shop, gourmet food, pergolas; weekend vineyard tours; events; Inn at Laurita nearby
Wine Tastings & Tours
On-Site Food
Events at Laurita Winery
View Full CalendarLaurita Idol
Laurita turns its stage over to singers competing for a $150 grand prize across four Thursday nights. Contestants 18 and older must preregister; spectators are welcome free and can arrive early for dinner.
Decades Dance Party
A stand-alone dance night at Laurita celebrating the music of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Guests are encouraged to dress for their favorite decade.
Run the Vineyards Laurita 5K
Chip-timed 5K through Laurita vineyard paths and around a horse track, with awards, an event shirt, commemorative wineglass and a drink ticket. Music from Matt Noffsinger and food trucks follow the finish. Proceeds support Mary’s Place by the Sea.
Laurita Idol
Laurita turns its stage over to singers competing for a $150 grand prize across four Thursday nights. Contestants 18 and older must preregister; spectators are welcome free and can arrive early for dinner.
Shell Ornament Class
A one-night Farmhouse Craft Series workshop using decoupage to turn one oyster shell and two clam shells into handmade ornaments. Materials and a glass of Laurita wine are included; class limited to 50.
Wade Preston: A Tribute to Billy Joel
Wade Preston, who portrayed the Piano Man in the Broadway production of Billy Joel’s Movin’ Out, performs Joel’s best-known songs at Laurita. Guests can arrive early for dinner and wine.
Food Trucks and Fire Pits
Laurita’s November outdoor weekend with food trucks, fire pits, live music, local makers, wagon rides and seasonal treats. Saturday adds fireworks; Sunday keeps the fall setting without the advertised fireworks. Also includes apple and pumpkin cannons, wagon access to Dancer Farm, cider drinks, cider donuts and a souvenir wineglass.
Laurita Idol
Laurita turns its stage over to singers competing for a $150 grand prize across four Thursday nights. Contestants 18 and older must preregister; spectators are welcome free and can arrive early for dinner.
Wine and Pine Rustic Ornament Class
Guests decorate three live-edge wood-slice ornaments, each with its own natural shape and grain. The fee includes all supplies and one glass of Laurita wine; beginners welcome; class maximum 50.
Laurita Idol
Laurita turns its stage over to singers competing for a $150 grand prize across four Thursday nights. Contestants 18 and older must preregister; spectators are welcome free and can arrive early for dinner.
Piano Dudes
Tony T. and Wildman Joe bring their request-driven piano show to Laurita for singing along and revisiting familiar hits. Doors open an hour before the performance for dinner, wine, sangria and specialty cocktails.
Give Thanks Festival at Laurita Winery
Pre-Thanksgiving vineyard festival weekend with live bands, food trucks, local vendors, wagon rides and pick-your-own pumpkins and flowers, with proceeds supporting Lunch Break.
D.O.A. Mysteries Presents Santa's Slay!
An interactive holiday murder mystery set at the annual party of the fictional Grinch International Factory of Toys. Guests become part of the story as they work out who delivered a very unwelcome present.
Sushi Making Class with The Sushi Class
A chef-led demonstration followed by guests rolling their own California and vegetarian sushi rolls. No previous experience needed; admission includes a glass of Laurita wine.
Dueling Pianos Holiday
The seasonal edition of Laurita’s dueling-piano entertainment mixes audience requests with Christmas music and holiday sing-alongs. Guests can arrive early for food, wine, sangria or a specialty cocktail.
Walking the Line: Tribute to Johnny Cash
The Johnny Cash tribute Walking the Line presents two separate performances on December 5, recreating the look, sound and progression of a Cash concert with signature hits and deeper cuts. Choose the afternoon or evening show when purchasing tickets.
Christmas in Red — Atlantic Brass Band
The Atlantic Brass Band returns with Christmas in Red, a concert of carols, seasonal favorites and traditional brass-band sound. Founded in 1984 and ensemble-in-residence at Rowan University, the group gives Laurita a concert-hall afternoon.
D.O.A. Mysteries Presents Murder at the Kringle Variety Hour
D.O.A. Mysteries returns with a different holiday whodunit set during Kris Kringle’s annual variety show. The interactive production borrows old-time radio atmosphere and blends comedy, audience involvement and a mystery that interrupts the festivities.
Wade Preston: A Tribute to Billy Joel
Wade Preston, who portrayed the Piano Man in the Broadway production of Billy Joel’s Movin’ Out, performs Joel’s best-known songs at Laurita. Guests can arrive early for dinner and wine.
New Jersey Chamber Singers — The Weary World Rejoices
The New Jersey Chamber Singers present a holiday concert of beloved seasonal texts and choral arrangements, from We Three Kings and Away in a Manger to Betelehemu and O Holy Night. Led by artistic director Matthew Zabiegala with pianist Karen Hill-Miske.
Christmas with the King — An Elvis Tribute
Christmas with the King brings Elvis-inspired holiday rock ’n’ roll to Laurita, returning after earlier sold-out holiday shows.
Bacon Festival at Laurita Winery
Spring bacon-themed food truck and wine weekend at the winery, opening its festival season, with fireworks on Saturday per the ticket listing.
PIcklepalooza at Laurita Winery
Pickle-themed food truck and wine weekend at the winery in mid-May.
Latin Food Truck Festival at Laurita
Summer weekend of Latin food trucks at the vineyard, with street tacos, empanadas, pupusas and churros, sangria, a live DJ, vendors and free wagon tours.
Grape Stomping Festival at Laurita Winery
Harvest-season weekend at the winery with barefoot grape stomping, live music, food trucks, vendors and free vineyard wagon tours.
La Dolce Vita at Laurita
Italian-themed food, wine and music weekend among the vineyards, branded 'La Dolce Vita' in 2026, with Italian food trucks and vendors, a DJ playing Italian favorites, grape stomping and mozzarella stretching.
Tastings & Tours
Tastings; free weekend tours listed
Food & Drinks
Gourmet foods noted
Plan Your Visit
Address
85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Food
Gourmet foods noted
Location & Directions
Do not drink and drive — not even one glass. Always have a designated driver who drinks nothing. We cannot be responsible for your bad decisions.