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Egg-cellent Easters are Spent at Willow Creek

Head to Willow Creek Winery in Cape May, NJ on Sunday, April 20 for a delightful Easter celebration among the picturesque vineyards and gardens. The annual Easter Brunch promises a delectable feast, exquisite wines, and a charming ambiance perfect for the whole family.

🥂 Savor Gourmet Delights: Indulge in a lavish spread of gourmet dishes prepared by our talented culinary team. From savory appetizers to mouthwatering main courses, the Easter Brunch buffet menu features something for every palate.

🍷 Wine Tastings: Elevate your dining experience by pairing a carefully curated wine tasting flight to your meal.

🌸 Scenic Vineyard Views: Relax and unwind in the rustic post-and-beam tasting room set back among the serene beauty of the vineyard estate. This picturesque setting provides the perfect backdrop for a memorable Easter gathering (and the perfect family photo opp).

🌼 Easter Festivities: Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Easter with themed decor, colorful spring flowers, and cheerful ambiance. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or creating new memories with friends, this Easter Brunch is sure to delight.

Seating times from 9am to 3pm, taking parties of up to 12. Parties of 13+ must be booked between two reservations, seated at separate tables. Adults are $79 and children are $32. Reservations are required, so book your table today.

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Friday Nights are Heating Up at Willow Creek Winery with Fire Pit Fridays!

Cape May, NJ – Get ready to sip, savor, and soak in the sounds of live music as Fire Pit Fridays return to Willow Creek Winery starting Friday, April 4!

Join us on scheduled Friday evenings from 4–8 PM on the Vineyard Bar patio, where talented local musicians will set the mood for a perfect night out. Cozy up with a glass of wine, delicious bites, and great company as you enjoy sunsets and live performances in our beautiful vineyard setting.

🔥 First come, first served seating – arrive early to grab the best spot
🔥 Fire pits lightings are weather permitting
🔥 Performances are subject to change – stay updated by visiting our website or following us on social media.

Mark your calendar and gather your friends—Fire Pit Fridays are the perfect way to welcome the weekend! 🍷🎶

Upcoming Schedule:

April 4 – David Falcone
April 11 – Matt MacPherson
April 18 – Gordon Vincent
May 2 – David Falcone
May 9 – Cacy Thomas
May 16 – Matt MacPherson
May 23 – The Morovans
June 13 – Cacy Thomas
July 11 – David Falcone
July 18 – Gordon Vincent
July 25 – The Morovans
August 8 – Cacy Thomas
August 15 – David Falcone
August 22 – The Morovans
August 29 – Gordon Vincent
September 5 – David Falcone
September 12 – Cacy Thomas
September 19 – Gordon Vincent
September 26 – Matt MacPherson

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The Ultimate Girl Gang Getaway: Springtime at Willow Creek

When the beach crowds thin and the flowers start to bloom, spring in Cape May becomes the ultimate season for unforgettable girl gang getaways! Whether you’re planning a bachelorette bash, a mommy escape, or a much-needed girls’ weekend, Willow Creek Winery is the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.

Why Willow Creek Winery is a Must-Visit for Girl Groups

🌸 Breathtaking Beauty: Stroll through acres of lush vineyards and vibrant gardens, including our whimsical Alice in Wonderland-inspired art installations—perfect for your next Insta-worthy moment.

🍷 Sip & Savor: Indulge in handcrafted wines, our famous Willow Whips, and an elevated menu featuring more than just charcuterie (though, of course, that’s a must!).

📸 Insta-Worthy Everything: Every corner of our vineyard is aesthetic goals, whether you’re toasting in the tasting room, posing by the vines, or unwinding by the fire pits.

Easily Accessible, Yet Totally Transporting

📍 Just 90 minutes from Philadelphia, under 3 hours from NYC, and a quick ferry ride from Delaware, Willow Creek Winery feels like a world away—without the hassle of a long trip.

Plan the Perfect Girls’ Escape

Soon enough, the winery will come alive with early spring blooms and the first signs of vineyard growth—setting the perfect vibe for a fresh, fun, and fabulous getaway. Whether you’re toasting to bride-to-be bliss, celebrating friendship, or just escaping the everyday, Willow Creek Winery is your go-to spring destination.

Fire up your girl gang group chat, book your trip, and let the wine-filled memories begin!

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Host the Ultimate Bachelorette Party at Willow Creek Winery

Your bachelorette party deserves nothing less than an extraordinary experience, and Willow Creek Winery is the perfect place to celebrate in style. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed afternoon sipping wine with your closest friends or a lively evening filled with laughter and toasts, we have everything you need to create unforgettable memories.

Elevate Your Celebration with Exclusive Enhancements

To add a touch of bespoke charm to your visit, we offer enhancements designed to make your bachelorette party truly special:

Extended Table Reservation
Savor every moment with your crew by extending your table reservation to two full hours (a standard reservation is 90 minutes) for just $10 per person.

Sparkling & Charcuterie Package
Start the festivities in style with a curated selection of sparkling wine and artisanal charcuterie, delivered to your table as soon as you arrive.

Celebration Table or Porch Rental (In Season)
Make your gathering even more exclusive with a porch (in season) or a celebration table (year-round)—perfect for laughs, toasts, and all the Instagram-worthy moments.

Stay the Weekend in Our Charming Cottages

Why stop at just one night of fun? Extend your celebration with a stay in our chic on-site cottages or nearby Cape May-area accommodations. Whether you prefer a cozy, private retreat or a lively group getaway, we can help you find the perfect lodging to complete your experience.

Plan Your Perfect Bachelorette Bash

The Willow Creek Winery team will help you design a custom experience tailored to your group. Explore all our bachelorette enhancements or reach out to us directly to start planning your dream celebration. From elegant wine tastings to picture-perfect moments, your unforgettable bachelorette party awaits at Willow Creek Winery.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🍷💃

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Holiday Cheer Coming to Willow Creek Winery

Every season is beautiful at Willow Creek Winery & Farm, but the holidays bring out a little extra sparkle. From our gorgeously decorated facilities, to seasonal treats, and traditional holiday outdoor markets there is something for everyone at Willow Creek.

You will be able to get in the holiday spirit the week of November 18th as our facility transforms into a Winter Wonderland by Saturday, November 22.

This year, our popular Holiday Sip & Shops will be back – this time for 4 weekends in a row. Each weekend will feature something special from Seasonal Willow Whips, food specials, and a variety of vendors at the Open Air Artisan Market. See the schedule below. These events are very popular, so book your table today.

Sleigh the Holidays Sip & Shop at Willow Creek Winery
November 30 – December 1
11:30 – 5pm

Kick off the holiday season at our annual Holiday Sip & Shop.

Visit the Winery in all of its festive glow while shopping through stalls of local artisans. Enjoy food and drink specials, including seasonal Willow Whips and mulled wine.
Current Vendors and Specials  

Christmas in Cape May Sip & Shop at Willow Creek Winery
December 7 – 8
11:30 – 5pm

Get in the holiday spirit at our annual Holiday Sip & Shop.

Visit the Winery in all of its festive glow while shopping through stalls of local artisans. Savor our food and drink specials, including seasonal Willow Whips and mulled wine.  

Enjoy the holiday cheer with a live performance from Petya String Heart on Sunday, December 8 from 1 – 3pm.
Current Vendors and Specials

Holiday Traditions Sip & Shop at Willow Creek Winery
December 13 – 15
11:30am – 5pm 

Get in the holiday spirit at our annual Holiday Sip & Shop.

Visit the Winery in all of its festive glow while shopping through stalls of local artisans. Savor our food and drink specials, including seasonal Willow Whips and mulled wine.  

Enjoy the holiday cheer with a live performance from Petya String Heart on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15 from 1 – 3pm.
Current Vendors and Specials

Merry & Bright Sip & Shop at Willow Creek Winery
December 21 – 22
11:30am – 5pm

Don’t miss your last chance to enjoy our annual Holiday Sip & Shop.

Visit the Winery in all of its festive glow while shopping through stalls of local artisans. Savor our food and drink specials, including seasonal Willow Whips and mulled wine.  

Enjoy the holiday cheer with a live performance from Petya String Heart on Saturday, December 21 from 1 – 3pm.
Current Vendors and Specials

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Special Events for a Great Month Ahead

Cape May is so much more than a beach town as you can tell by all the fun events and activities here on the island after Labor Day weekend. Some might say we’re even busier now! Willow Creek Winery has some amazing events lined up for all our fall visitors.

Veterans Weekend Celebration
Saturday, November 9 – Monday, November 11
Willow Creek Winery and the NJ Farmers Cooperative will be hosting a weekend long celebration that includes an open-air artisan market and food and drink specials.
15% food discount for active and retired military persons with a valid ID through the weekend.
See the list of participating vendors and the specials HERE

Holiday Sip & Shop
Saturday, November 30 – December 1
The first of 4 Sip & Shops will start right after Thanksgiving to help you tackle your holiday shopping list. “Sleigh the Holidays” will feature local area artisans and vendors in our open air market. Shop through the vines will enjoying seasonal treats.
More details coming soon.

Both of these events are expected to draw a large crowd. We strongly encourage booking a table today so you can enjoy some lunch or dinner after shopping. BOOK YOUR TABLE

Early Closures
November is wedding month at the winery, so please be aware of upcoming early closures as you plan your visit to us.

Friday, November 1
Tasting Room: closing at 4pm
(last seating/service at 2:15pm)
Vineyard Bar closes at 2pm

Saturday, November 2
Tasting Room: closing at 4pm
(last seating/service at 2:15pm)
Vineyard Bar closes at 2pm

Saturday, November 16
Tasting Room: closing at 4pm
(last seating/service at 2:15pm)
Vineyard Bar closes at 2pm

Friday, November 22
Tasting Room: closing at 3pm (last seating/service at 1:30pm)
Vineyard Bar closes at 1pm

Thursday, November 28
Closed all day for Thanksgiving

Reservations are always recommended – we strongly encourage them for our special weekend to ensure you get a service table for wine and food. BOOK TODAY

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Lots of Live Music for Locals’ Summer

Summertime down at the Jersey Shore is amazing, and we have had one for the books this season. Thank you for all who have visited Willow Creek Winery this summer.

Now, since we’re all friends here we are going to let you in on a little secret — September might be the best month in Cape May. Us locals enjoy this month as our “summer” (don’t forget technically summer lasts until September 21), and we are keeping the good vibes good at the winery with live music through the end of the month.

We have a great line-up of performers in September:
Sunday, September 1 from 2 – 6pm with Rob Lipkin
Friday, September 6 from 4 – 8pm Fire Pit Friday and live music with Doug Kelley
Friday, September 13 from 4 – 8pm Fire Pit Friday and live music with David Falcone
Sunday, September 22 from 2 – 6pm with Gordon Vincent
Friday, September 27 from 4 – 8pm Fire Pit Friday and live music with Doug Kelley
Sunday, September 29 from 2 – 6pm with Carbo

Performances are on the Vineyard Bar patio (weather permitting) where seating is first come first serve.

For the month of September we will continue to offer lunch and dinner daily in our Tasting Room to pair with our wines, and our Vineyard Bar will be open from Thursdays – Sundays. Please keep an eye on our socials as it’s also wedding season and we have private events on some weekends that require us to close early (early closures are 4pm, with last seatings at 2:15pm). Make your reservations today.

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Willow Creek Winery is the Place for Makers this Fall

Artisans, Creators, Vendors (and those who love to shop them) – this fall Willow Creek Winery in Cape May, NJ will be hosting a variety of open air artisan markets to showcase local vendors and help area residents and visitors alike shop local through the holiday season.

The first market will be in October (arguably the most beautiful season in Cape May), running from Saturday, October 12 through Monday, October 14. Themed the Hunter’s Moon Weekend, this event, co-hosted by the NJ Farmers Cooperative (NJFC, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help NJ farmers, artists, and artisans survive and thrive through shared use of resources, education, and cooperative marketing), will kick off the fall harvest vibes at Willow Creek.

Veterans Day weekend Willow Creek Winery will hold a Veterans Weekend Celebration at the second market of the season co-hosted with the NJFC from Saturday, November 9 – Monday, November 11.

Willow Creek Winery’s popular holiday Sip & Shop markets will run for 4 weekends in November and December this year, with a different theme each weekend:

Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 1: “Sleigh the Holidays”
Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 8: “Christmas in Cape May”
Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15: “Holiday Traditions”
Saturday, December 21 – Sunday, December 22: “Merry & Bright Holiday”

All of the markets will take place from 11:30am – 6pm rain or shine in an open air marketplace at Willow Creek Winery. Each weekend will feature Winery menu specials and surprises making all of the events a wonderful time to come visit Cape May and Willow Creek Winery.

If you are a local artisan or vendor interested in participating in any of the marketplaces, applications will be available soon. Email gladys@willowcreekwinerycapemay.com to request an application.

Want more information about the NJFC? It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help NJ farmers, artists, and artisans survive and thrive through shared use of resources, education, and cooperative marketing. The NJFC is creating a regional network of farmers, artists, and artisans in underserved communities in South Jersey and beyond to make our community more economically viable, save farmland by preserving historic properties. and reinvigorate our community as a whole by making farming and small business more accessible to people of color, women, and youth. Learn more at: https://www.njfarmerscoop.com.

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August Sounding Good at Willow Creek Winery

Summertime sounds great at Willow Creek Winery with an amazing line-up of live music in August leading all the way into Labor Day weekend.

Friday, August 2: Fire Pit Friday featuring David Falcone from 4 – 8pm
Saturday, August 3: Doug Kelley from 4 – 8pm
Sunday, August 4: Stephanie Owens from 2 – 6pm
Friday, August 9: Fire Pit Friday featuring Thom Piecara from 4 – 8pm
Saturday, August 10: Carbo from 4 – 8pm
Sunday, August 11: Camille Peruto from 3 – 7pm
Friday, August 16: Fire Pit Friday featuring Doug Kelley from 4 – 8pm
Saturday, August 17: Samantha Irwin from 4 – 8pm
Sunday, August 18: Jay Laboy from 2 – 6pm
Friday, August 23: Fire Pit Friday featuring Doug Kelley from 4 – 8pm
Saturday, August 24: Carbo from 4 – 8pm
Sunday, August 25: Brooke DiCaro from 2 – 6pm
Friday, August 30: Fire Pit Friday featuring Carbo from 4 – 8pm
Saturday, August 31: Doug Kelley from 4 – 8pm
Sunday, September 1: Rob Lipkin from 2 – 6pm

Live music is performed on the patio by the Vineyard Bar (weather permitting, in the case of inclement weather, performers may be moved into the Tasting Room). Seating on the Vineyard Bar patio is non-reserved, first come-first serve. Wine, Willow Whips, Sangria Slushies and our full menu are available to order at the Vineyard Bar.

Prefer to sit at a reserved table? Live music performances are broadcast throughout the property on our speaker system.

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