2025 Down and Derby Wine Festival

SAVE THE DATE!

2025 Down & Derby Wine Festival
Featuring Secret Service 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

#downandderbywinefestival #camdencountynj #visitsouthjersey

And they’re off…

Pinot Noir is in the lead, Syrah and Chardonnay making a run to pass on the turn…

Saturday May 3rd 2025, 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 Fifth 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.

This year there will be a larger festival site with extra space to enjoy the wine tasting! More food options to try and plenty of games for entertainment!

More surprises to be announced

Down & Derby Wine Festival
Down & Derby Wine Festival
Down & Derby Wine Festival
Down & Derby Wine Festival
Down & Derby Wine Festival
Down & Derby Wine Festival

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!

#downandderbywinefestival #camdencountynj #visitsouthjersey

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.