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Solar Eclipse at Willow Creek Winery

Cape May will be in 87% totality of next Monday’s solar eclipse – and what better place to sit and enjoy this solar show than Willow Creek Winery’s beautiful and spacious patio areas?

Join us on Monday, April 8 to experience this once in the next 20 years event. We will be open starting at 12pm – and if you place a beverage or food order between 1 – 4:30pm you will receive a pair of viewing glasses (while supplies last). In addition to wine, cheeseboards and small plates we will be featuring our Solar Sangria Spritz. 

Don’t miss your chance to experience this natural wonder at Cape May’s Wonderland.

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Fire Pit Fridays are Back

Whether you are a local that needs to decompress from the week, or a weekend visitor looking for the ideal start to your Cape May weekend (and maybe a chance to chill from a drive down the parkway), Willow Creek Winery’s Fire Pit Friday is the perfect weekend warm-up.

Our beautiful Vineyard Bar patio is set with scattered fire pits and seating for you to sit back and enjoy a Cape May sunset while sipping some wine or sangria and snacking on a cheeseboard or other small plate options from our menu. It’s a perfect pre-dinner plan before having dinner at the Winery in our Tasting Room.

Fire pit patio seating is first come-first served. Fire Pit Friday is currently scheduled every Friday from 4 – 7pm until Memorial Day weekend. Lighting the fire pits is weather dependent so call the winery to confirm, 609-770-8782.

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3rd Annual Saint Patrick’s Celebration

When you think Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Cape May, the first thing that comes to mind needs to be Willow Creek Winery. So much to do, and so much fun that we can’t just celebrate it in one day.

Come to Willow Creek Winery on Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17 for our 3-day, 3rd annual Saint Patrick’s Weekend celebration.

This long weekend features Irish cultural events including dance performances from the Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance, local pipe and drum corps and local musicians; a local artisan open air market, Irish food specials and a full bar with Guinness, Whiskey and Irish Willow Whips, in addition to Willow Creek Winery’s renowned wines and sangrias.

This event will benefits the New Jersey Farmers Cooperative (NJFC).

Check out the full schedule of events, participating vendors, food specials and make your reservations HERE to secure your table today.

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Cookies and Wine at Willow Creek

What could be sweeter then spending a few hours learning how to decorate sugar cookies? How about doing it in Cape May at a winery and pairing it with a glass of wine?

Come to Willow Creek Winery on Sunday, March 3 from 12 – 2pm and join Mallory Stetter of Mallory’s Eats to decorate wine-themed cookies while enjoying a glass of Wilde Cock Red or Wilde Cock White wine in the beauty of the Winery’s Tasting Room.

In this event:
– Class will begin with a brief introduction with tips and tricks for creating the perfect sugar cookie dough, royal icing, and prepping to decorate your cookies.
– You will learn step by step how to replicate your own set of decorated sugar cookies.
– Participants will have the opportunity to use prepared royal icing to decorate 4 pre-baked sugar cookies.
– No baking is done in class, and all materials used to fully decorate sugar cookies are provided.

This is a fun, and tasty chance to learn about cookie decorating – perfect for any skill-level, but must be 21+ to attend. Cookies will be pre-made and ready to decorate during the guided workshop

Cost: $45 includes – 4 pre-baked cookies, materials and 1 glass of Willow Creek Wilde Cock Red or Wilde Cock White wine

Tickets Required. Must be 21+ to attend this workshop.

Seating is extremely limited, so purchase your tickets today.

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Valentine’s at the Vineyard 2024

As one of the most romantic places in Cape May, where else would you want to spend Valentine’s Weekend but at Willow Creek Winery?

Join us on Friday, February 16 or Saturday, February 17 for a special evening of wine and dinner in front of the fireplace. We will be featuring a special Prix Fixe dinner ($79) with optional wine pairing (+ $30) in addition to our standard menu and gorgeous setting – perfect for romance and fun.

Our dinner seating on Saturday, February 17 will also include a live musical performance by Thom Piecara from 4 – 8pm.

Reservations are strongly encouraged, especially if you would like to have our Prix Fixe Valentine’s Dinner special (whole table must participate). More information HERE.
Ready to make your reservation? Secure your table today.

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Happy Sangria Day

What better way to celebrate the day before the Winter Solstice than to honor the summery drink we enjoy all year here at Willow Creek Winery – Sangria. December 20th is National Sangria Day.

We feature a rotating blend of our exclusive red and white sangria made from great wines, sweet fruit nectars and pure pressed juices. Our sangria is available to purchase by the glass, flight or in Grolsch or Growler bottles year-round. If you buy a Grolsch or Growler you can bring the bottle back and get it refilled – making the purchase not only wallet-friendly, but also eco-friendly.

Speaking of those Growlers and Grolshes, did you know that these bottles are not just refillable, but they are collectable. Every year we change the label color. Did you pick up this year’s special Blue Label? Come in before we launch the 2024 label.

A reminder our sangria’s shelf-life is 5 days, and it needs to stay refrigerated, so come in this weekend for your Christmas celebrations.

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Holiday Hours at Willow Creek Winery

These next few weeks will be a beautiful whirlwind of holiday festivities. And whether we are part of your family and friends’ must do destination or you need a little me-time break at your favorite winery, we’ve got you covered. Our halls are decked and our wine educators are serving up the holiday cheer through now through the New Year.

Week of December 18
Monday, Dec 18 – Thursday, Dec 21: 12 – 5pm
Friday, Dec 22 – Saturday, Dec 23: 11:30am – 9pm (Dinner specials beginning 4pm)
– Fire Pit Friday and Live Music with Gordon Vincent on the 22nd from 4 – 8pm
– Saturday, Dec 23 Live Music with Perry Curcio from 1 – 4pm
Sunday, Dec 24: 11:30am – 4:30pm (last seating 3pm)

Week of December 25
Monday, Dec 25: CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec 26 – Thursday, Dec 28: 12 – 7pm (Full kitchen menu offered)
Friday, Dec 29 – Saturday, Dec 30: 11:30am – 9pm (Dinner specials beginning 4pm)
– Fire Pit Friday and Live Music with Mike DiEleuterio on the 29th from 4 – 8pm
– Saturday, Dec 30 Live Music with Mark Fisher from 1 – 4pm
Sunday, Dec 31: 11:30am – 9pm
– 4 – 7pm Seating for NYE Dinner Specials + Regular menu (Dining Room closes 8:30pm)
– Tasting Room Bar will be open until 9pm to sell takeaway bottles for your NYE celebrations

Week of January 1
Monday, Jan 1: 12 – 5pm (Full menu available)
Tuesday, Jan 2 – Thursday, Jan 4: 12 – 5pm
Friday, Jan 5: 11:30am – 4pm (closing early for a Private Event)
Saturday, Jan 6: 11:30am – 9pm
Sunday, Jan 7: 11:30am – 6pm

Week of January 8
Monday, Jan 8 – Thursday, Jan 11: CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK
Friday, Jan 12 – Saturday, Jan 13: 11:30am – 9pm
Sunday, Jan 13: 11:30am – 6pm

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December Live Music

Of all the pairings of our wine and food – pairing those with live music might be one of our favorites here at Willow Creek Winery. And Friday nights have the added bonus of being our Fire Pit Fridays (weather permitting).

We’re finishing up the 2023 season with a great music line-up for you. Who will you be coming out to see?

DECEMBER 2023
Friday, December 1 from 4 – 8pm with Gordon Vincent
Friday, December 8 from 4 – 8pm with Perry Curcio
Friday, December 15 from 5:30 – 8pm with Shaun LaBoy
Friday, December 22 from 4 – 8pm with Gordon Vincent
Saturday, December 23 from 1 – 4pm with Perry Curcio
Friday, December 29 from 4 – 8pm with Mike DiEleuterio
Saturday, December 30 from 1 – 4pm with Mark Fisher

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2023 Annual Holiday Market Sip & Shop

Sip while you shop local this holiday season.

Dozens of local vendors will be in the vineyard helping you finish up your holiday shopping at Willow Creek Winery’s annual Holiday Market Sip & Shop on Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 from 11:30am – 6pm.

CLICK for the list of participating vendors.

In addition to a weekend filled with fun and holiday cheer – we will be serving up some surprise drink specials, perfect pairings for our delicious lunch and dinner menu. Make your table reservations today.

If you are a local vendor interested in participating, your application and fee must be in to the winery by December 5 to ensure your spot (you can drop it off at the Hostess Stand, Attn: Gladys. If you need an application, email gladys@willowcreekwinerycapemay.com).

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Local Vendors Coming to Willow Creek Winery for Harvest Sip & Shop Nov 11 – 12, 2023

The New Jersey Farmers Cooperative (a 501c3) is hosting a weekend of shopping on Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12 to celebrate and benefit the beloved Borough of West Cape May Community Christmas Parade.

On Saturday, November 11 – Sunday, November 12 from 11:30am – 6pm there will be an open air artisan market Sip & Shop to benefit the Borough of West Cape May Community Christmas Parade featuring more than 25 local artisans and vendors on the grounds of the beautiful Willow Creek Winery in West Cape May, NJ.

Scheduled vendors include:
Onymari
Blossoms Collections by Jen
Shelli Bay LLC
My Derby
Mallory’s Eats
Faces of Fun
Baker’s Bounty
JMAC Brands LLC
Fabulous Mosaics
Busy Bees
Incandescent Gifts Soy Candle Company
Bonnie’s Artful Designs
Making Waves
Moore to Love
Shop Sanctuary
Meraki Farm LLC
Tides & Tails
With Love Mikala
Ledwon’s Sauce Company
Hook and Needle Knits
Monster Joes Sauces
Beachy Keen Salsa & Jams
Scuttlebutt’s Boutique
Cherry’s Natural Foods
Gypsea Caravan
Sweet Treats by Mary
Moran Made Studio LLC
Nonna Lisa’s
Fused Connection Permanent Jewelry
Sinful Smells
Wick Witch Candle Company
Whiskey Wicks NJ

Celebrating our island traditions is what makes this community so special and events like the Community Christmas Parade need your support to continue. So mark your calendars to join in on these amazing celebrations and support this beautiful island Borough and its special community-building traditions.

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