2025 Down and Derby Wine Festival

2025 Down & Derby Wine Festival
Featuring GoodMan Fiske Band & The Lally Brothers Band
May 3, 2025
Veterans Island on Cooper River Park
2 PM – 7 PM
South Jersey’s Best Wineries | Live Music and Performers | Food Trucks | Games and Fun
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And they’re off…
Pinot Noir is in the lead, Syrah and Chardonnay making a run to pass on the turn…
Saturday May 3rd, on Veterans Island at Cooper River Park, sample delicious wines from South Jersey’s leading wine producers while immersing yourself in Derby themed fashion and festivities at the Fourth Annual Down And Derby Wine Festival presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey.
Enjoy a great day with music, food, games and of course, some of the best wines from our South Jersey Wineries. You’ll have a blast discovering your next favorite wine while dressed in your best Derby attire. More surprises to be announced!
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Music and ENTERTAINMENT


GoodMan Fiske Band:
GoodMan Fiske is a professional, passionate, and cutting edge cover band based in New Jersey. Their diversity and talent has coined them as one of the top cover bands on the East Coast, playing anything from Top 40, Dance, Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B, Country, Oldies, to – you name it! With 10+ years experience and a song list ranging in the hundreds, this band knows how to entertain a crowd, for a guaranteed good time.
The Lally Brothers Band:
The Lally Brothers Band consists of 5 lifelong musicians who have been performing together for over 20 years. Performing songs from every genre and era, The Lally Brothers Band brings their own flavor to the songs and creates fun, unexpected setlists sure to please any crowd. Led by brothers Mike and Matt Lally (vocals/guitar and drums), the band consists of Brendan Cain (Lead Guitar/Vocals) Steve Nakovich (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals) and Sean Reiter (Bass/Vocals). Starting their first band, 23 Kings, in 2009 and going strong until 2020, the band has regrouped and joined forces again in 2023. The Lally Brothers Band have a collective love for music and truly enjoy performing together to produce the best experience possible for everyone involved!https://www.secretserviceonline.com





PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Listings of our award winning wineries. Check back for updates!




Best Food Trucks Around
Listings of our award winning food trucks. Check back for updates!
DRESS YOUR BESt FOR PRIZES
Find your best derby outfits and hats! Winners will be selected throughout the day for those coming to the festival wearing their best!
Have your outfit ready? take a selfie and hashtag us!
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Festival FAQ’s
Are tickets available at the door?
General Admission tickets are only available at the door day of the event. No VIP tickets will be sold.
Will I be able to get a refund?
Tickets are not refundable, sorry. If the event is canceled due to weather on both the event date and rain date, tickets will be refunded.
Can I bring my own chairs, tents and coolers?
You are more than welcome to bring your own chairs, although we will have plenty of seating all around. No tents will be allowed due to space limitations. No coolers or outside food allowed. There will be plenty of food options available!
Will I be able to get a refund?
Tickets are not refundable, sorry. If the event is canceled due to weather on both the event date and rain date, tickets will be refunded.
Can I purchase wine bottles?
Yes you can! you will be able to purchase single bottles to drink responsibility at the event. You can also take home your favorite cases of wine. Staff members will be available to assist you to your car.
Do the food trucks accept credit cards?
Most do, some do not. We strongly encourage you to bring extra cash so you’re not disappointed.
What if it rains?
Weather related decisions are not made until the morning of, announcements will be made via emails, social media postings and website updates.