Discover the Many Sides of Laurita Winery

Wine is just one part of the experience at Laurita Winery, where food trucks, live entertainment and seasonal festivals fill the calendar. We visited for its Oktoberfest celebration, which featured German-inspired food and strolling polka music.

There were plenty of food trucks, including vendors serving German favorites such as bratwurst, knockwurst, Bavarian pretzels, and German potato salad. Other trucks offered empanadas, lobster nuggets, Greek specialties, and sweet treats.

Visitors could enjoy Laurita wines by the glass or bottle, take wagon rides through the vineyard and go pumpkin picking at neighboring Dancer Farm. The vineyard also provided an Instagram-ready backdrop for photos.

More Reasons to Visit Laurita Winery

Oktoberfest is just one of several events on Laurita’s calendar. The winery hosts festivals, musical performances, hands-on workshops and holiday-themed entertainment throughout the fall and winter.

Fall Festivals

Fall Fest — October 24–25, 2026

Laurita’s Fall Fest features live music, food trucks, local vendors and seasonal activities. Admission prices vary depending on when tickets are purchased.

Food Trucks, Fire Pits and Fireworks — November 7–8, 2026

This event offers more fall festival fun, with food trucks, live music and fire pits, plus fireworks scheduled for Saturday, November 7. Vineyard wagon rides and seasonal farm activities are also planned.

Give Thanks Festival — November 21–22, 2026

Laurita’s Give Thanks Festival features live music, food trucks, local vendors and fall activities. The event is scheduled to benefit Lunch Break, a nonprofit serving individuals and families experiencing hardship in Monmouth County and beyond.

Music and Entertainment

Check out Laurita’s upcoming calendar musical styles.

A Decades Dance Party on October 30 features music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. November brings a tribute to Billy Joel on November 6, country line dancing on November 13 and Piano Dudes on November 20. The winery also schedules singing competitions and other live entertainment throughout the season.

December’s lineup includes a holiday-themed Dueling Pianos performance on December 4, followed by Walking the Line, a tribute to Johnny Cash, on December 5. On December 19, Christmas with the King celebrates the music of Elvis Presley.

Hands-On Experiences

Laurita also offers interactive classes throughout the fall and holiday season.

Scotty’s Stretching the Mozz teaches participants how to make fresh mozzarella from scratch. Classes are scheduled for November 15, December 6 and December 20. Participants take home a pound of mozzarella, and the listed ticket price includes a complimentary glass of wine.

Holiday craft workshops provide another option. A shell ornament class on November 5 invites participants to create decorative ornaments from oyster and clam shells. Additional seasonal activities are listed on the winery’s event calendar.

Planning a Visit

Laurita Winery is located at 85 Archertown Road in New Egypt, New Jersey. Its regular fall hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m., although individual events may have different schedules and admission requirements.

For current event dates, ticket prices, hours and updates, visit Laurita Winery.

Until next time, peace.