Gov. Murphy during a press conference today announced another vaccine incentive – a free glass of wine.
“Any New Jerseyan (age 21+) who gets their first COVID-19 vaccine dose in the month of May and takes their vaccination card to a participating winery will receive a free glass of wine,” Murphy stated.
Earlier this month, Murphy announced the “Shot and a Beer” program, in which any 21+ New Jerseyan will receive a free beer upon getting their first vaccine dose in the month of May.
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Governor Phil Murphy today announced several new vaccination incentives as part of “Operation Jersey Summer”, the statewide public awareness campaign aimed at vaccinating all eligible individuals who live, work, or study in New Jersey against COVID-19. The new incentives include a State Parks Vax Pass, providing free access to New Jersey’s 51 state parks and facilities including Island Beach State Park; a free glass of wine at participating New Jersey wineries; and dinner with Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy.
“Millions of New Jerseyans have rolled up their sleeves and received a vaccination to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19, but there is still much work to be done in order to reach our goal of 4.7 million fully vaccinated New Jersey adults by June 30,” said Governor Murphy. “In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Garden State Wine Growers Association, we are giving New Jerseyans more reasons to step up and visit one of our 1,700 vaccination sites to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. We are determined to reach our vaccination goals and make this the best Jersey summer yet.”
“With continually improving public health indicators, we want every New Jersey resident to get a State Parks Vax Pass and get out to enjoy our incredible State Parks with their families and friends,” said Shawn LaTourette, Acting Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. “From High Point in the northwest to Cape May Point in the southeast, our state parks provide a great place for New Jerseyans to connect with one another and with nature. A free State Parks Vax Pass is just one small way that we can thank our fellow residents for taking good care of themselves and each other by getting vaccinated against COVID-19.”
“New Jersey state parks are second to none and offer a great diversity of outdoors recreational experiences,” said New Jersey Parks and Forestry Director John Cecil.“We look forward to welcoming everyone this summer and truly hope many people take advantage of this opportunity to save money while doing the right thing to help end the pandemic.”
“The Garden State Wine Growers Association is proud to have nine of our member wineries join in raising awareness for the Covid-19 vaccination program by offering a free glass of wine to all those of age that show they’ve received their first vaccination dose this May,” said Tom Cosentino, Executive Director, Garden State Wine Growers Association. “We encourage all New Jersey residents to get vaccinated so they can come out this summer to our vineyards and enjoy the award-winning wines New Jersey vintners are producing.”
Vax and Visit with the State Parks Vax Pass
Beginning Thursday, May 27, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will offer a free State Parks Vax Pass under the new “Vax and Visit” campaign to all New Jersey residents who receive at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccination by July 4, 2021. The State Parks Vax Pass, which will be of the same value as the Annual State Parks Pass, will allow free access to all of New Jersey’s 51 State parks and forest facilities that charge daily walk-in or parking fees, from Thursday, May 27 through December 31, 2021. New Jersey residents who have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to request a State Parks Vax Pass upon entry at any one of the state’s 51 parks, including Island Beach State Park. The Department of Environmental Protection will also provide refunds to residents who already purchased Annual State Park Passes this year and have been fully vaccinated.
Uncork the Vaccination
In partnership with the Garden State Wine Growers Association, New Jerseyans ages 21 and over who receive their first COVID-19 vaccination in the month of May can visit one of New Jersey’s participating wineries and receive a free glass of wine. Participating wineries include Amalthea Cellars, Auburn Road Vineyards, Bellview Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Salem Oak Vineyards, Terhune Orchards, Tomasello Winery, Villa Milagro Vineyards in Pohatcong, and White Horse Winery.
Dinner with the Governor and First Lady
Beginning May 19, individuals age 18 or older who have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination in New Jersey since the roll-out of the state’s program in December, can enter to win dinner along with a guest with Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy. The winner will have the choice between dinner at Drumthwacket, the official Governor’s residence located in Princeton, or the Governor’s residence in Island Beach State Park. Entries must be submitted by May 31. To enter, visit covid19.nj.gov.
my wife and I were recently vaxxed and want to know how we go about and get our red wine. Preferably a Napa Cabernet, will travel for free wine.
Is this normal!!!???
Sounds like “wine bias” to me. What about the people who prefer beer? Only kidding……
A glass of wine?? Unbelievable. How this guy got elected is anyone’s guess
Pathetic. If you believe the vaccine is more of a benefit to you than a risk, then take it; and if you believe that the vaccine is more of a risk than a benefit for you, than don’t take it. What’s up with this bribery?
I wouldn’t get the Covid shot for $1,000,000! I really wouldn’t. My health and well being are worth more than that
How about just allowing vaccinated ppl to remove their masks???? Still less cheesy than De Blasio’s fries…
It’s not fair! If I had known they were going to give out free wine, I would have waited for the free wine deal instead of going for the free beer deal! I plan on suing the New Jersey State government. All I’m suing for is a free case of wine. A glass of wine will not suffice anymore due to the mental anguish I have suffered, and the embarrassment I have endured as a result of falling for this conniving free beer offer. The attorney who represents me will get half the case of wine if he wins the case, and a can of beer if he doesn’t win the case. Win or lose, I will not shortchange the attorney for his efforts!
I just found out that those who received one dose of the vaccine can enter a drawing online to win a free dinner with Governor at his residence. I suppose the aforementioned online drawing is a desperate attempt to mollify me and others who fell for the cheap beer/vaccine deal and missed out on the lavish glass of wine/vaccine deal. But I won’t be mollified! As I stated previously, I am going to sue the NJ state government for a free case of wine, whether I win the free dinner with the Gov. or not. It’s a matter of principle! Moreover, nothing can replace the feeling of a glass of smooth wine after getting a shot in the arm. So, see you in court, New Jersey!……
Correction! It is my understanding, that I can still get the free glass of wine if I present my vaccine card to participating wineries. Unlike the NY Times, I openly admit my mistake and make the necessary correction. However, does the State of New Jersey really think I’m going to trudge over to one of those wineries to get my wine?! I’m not that kind of drunk! The wine should have been presented to us when we got our vaccines, not the cheap beer. So the my suit is still on. See in you court, New Jersey!