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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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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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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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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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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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An Amazing Experience – Elevated

Any time spent at Willow Creek Winery is a memorable experience. Our estate and public buildings set on 50-acres with gorgeous gardens and vineyards that you can explore create the perfect backdrop to any time you spend in Cape May. This is why we have become a must-see destination in New Jersey.

We love when you make us part of your vacation itinerary. We are also grateful for the groups that come through here to celebrate bachelorettes (did you see us featured in a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article?!), birthdays, reunions and showers (just to name a few).

While a visit here to get together with friends and family will already be special, we offer a variety of exclusive a la carte and add-on packages that can be added to your reservation to enhance your experience. 

Options include:

  • pre-ordering a cheese board and sparkling wine for the table
  • adding more time to your reservation (reminder, our standard table reservation is 90 minutes)
  • renting out one of our 2 covered porches to make a private space for you for 3 hours
  • private yoga and meditation class in the vines or gardens

We have so many more options to make your time fully customized. If you are interested in enhancing a planned celebratory trip to Willow Creek, email: events@willowcreekwinerycapemay.com and someone from our Events Team will be in touch. If your event will have 25+ people, instead of email, please fill out our event inquiry form.

Cheers to a fall filled with your special moments and to celebrating them at Willow Creek Winery.

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August Live Music Schedule

Yes, our giant pretzels, beautiful cheese boards and fresh salads pair perfectly with our wines and sangrias. But do you know what else does – live music!

Sitting back on our beautiful property listening to some wonderful local artists is an ideal way to send your long Cape May weekends.

This August we have a variety of performers to provide a great backdrop to your winery excursion.

August 2023
Friday, August 4 from 4 – 8pm with Matt Mass
Saturday, August 5 from 1 – 4pm with Funky Brewster
Sunday, August 6 from 1 – 4pm with Dion Paci
Saturday, August 12 from 1 – 4pm with Mike Tobin
Sunday, August 13 from 1 – 4pm with Ear Candy Duo
Friday, August 18 from 4 – 8pm with Matt Freedman
Saturday, August 19 from 1 – 4pm with Mark Fisher
Sunday, August 20 from 1 – 4pm with Mike Cali
Friday, August 25 from 4 – 8pm with John Heffren
Saturday, August 26 from 1 – 4pm with Roots in Blue Stone

Performers and performances subject to change so please be sure to check our social media sites for any updates.

If you’d like to get a jump on upcoming live entertainment scheduled – you can check out the Live Music Calendar.

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