Uncorked and Uncapped 2026, The Arc of Essex County’s food, wine, beer and spirits tasting, took place Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936. Proceeds benefit The Arc of Essex County’s work with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Photo: Jonathan Guerrero / JGuerrero Photography
What does The Arc of Essex County do?
The Arc of Essex County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, and their families. Its event page describes help at every age: early steps for young kids, the move from school into adult life, and care for seniors.
The West Essex Tribune reported that the agency serves more than 1,500 children and adults in New Jersey. Its office is in Livingston, and the phone number is 973-535-1181.
The Arc of Essex County is one of several county chapters of The Arc in New Jersey. Readers in Morristown may know ArcMorris, which serves Morris County and holds its own fall fundraiser, Walktoberfest. The two are separate chapters.
Watch our interview with The Arc of Essex County on The Pulse YouTube: The Arc of Essex County: Changing Lives Through Community.
Uncorked and Uncapped 2026 at a glance
What: Uncorked & Uncapped, a tasting night and fundraiser
When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936
Host: The Arc of Essex County, based at 123 Naylon Ave. in Livingston
Tickets: $100, according to the organizer’s ticket page. Advance sales closed before the night, and the page said tickets would be sold at the door.
The Arc says 2026 was the event’s eighth year. East Hanover is nearby in Morris County.
What was on the tasting tables?
According to The Arc’s recap, restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and non-alcoholic drink makers ran the sampling tables, a mix of returning vendors and first-timers.
The organizer’s preview, posted ahead of the night, listed barbecue, Italian dishes and Ethiopian plates among the food. Desserts on that list included pastries and baked goods, gelato and custom ice cream sandwiches. Drinks covered wine and sangria, craft beer, spirits and cocktails, plus smoothies and juices for anyone skipping alcohol.
The Arc’s recap credits the evening’s live music to Songbird. The full vendor list is posted on UncorkedAndUncapped.com.
Photo: Jonathan Guerrero / JGuerrero Photography
Photo: Jonathan Guerrero / JGuerrero Photography
Photo: Jonathan Guerrero / JGuerrero Photography
Auction, raffle and sponsors at Uncorked and Uncapped 2026
Guests had two more ways to give besides the ticket. The Arc’s preview said an online auction on ArcAuction.com would open before the event and close during it, and its recap calls it a silent auction. The recap also lists a 50/50 raffle.
Photo: Jonathan Guerrero / JGuerrero Photography
PSEG was the Platinum Sponsor. Gold Sponsors were Walsh, Pizzi, O’Reilly, Falanga; Verizon Connect; and Marsh Agency. Bird Pharma Consulting and Primepoint were Silver Sponsors, and Glen Taylor Real Estate was the Promotional Sponsor.
The Bronze Sponsors were Benefit Management Solutions, Philadelphia Insurance, NisiVoccia, My Limousine Service, Britcher Leone & Sergio, Avcom Communications LLC, TD Bank and Glen Taylor Real Estate. Local businesses also bought ads in the night’s virtual tasting guide.
The Arc of Essex County has not posted a fundraising total for Uncorked and Uncapped 2026. We’ll add it if the organizer shares one.
Will Uncorked and Uncapped come back next year?
The Arc’s recap says to watch for a date announcement for the next one. No date had been posted when we checked on Oct. 20, 2026. UncorkedAndUncapped.com and The Arc of Essex County’s site are the places to look.
Upcoming events in Morristown
Our events calendar lists these for the coming days:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, 7:30 p.m.: Toad the Wet Sprocket: Rings – The Acoustic Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St.
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 7:30 p.m.: Croce Plays Croce at Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St.
- Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m.: Folk Project: John McCutcheon with Michael Arthur at Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd.
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon: Morristown Rotary Used Bike and Sewing Machine Collection Drive, Town Hall parking lot, 200 South St.
Check each organizer’s site before you go.
Where to eat in Morristown
For a full meal at a local restaurant, browse MORRLOCAL Dining. MORRLOCAL (also written MorrLocal) is The Pulse USA Morristown’s guide to locally owned restaurants in Morristown, NJ, and the greater Morristown area.
Frequently asked questions
When was Uncorked and Uncapped 2026? It was Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover, NJ.
Who hosts the event? The Arc of Essex County hosts it, and the proceeds go to its programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What was the address? The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936.
How much were tickets? The organizer’s ticket page listed them at $100.
How much did the 2026 event raise? The Arc of Essex County hasn’t published a total.
Is this the same as ArcMorris? No. ArcMorris is the Morris County chapter of The Arc; Uncorked & Uncapped belongs to The Arc of Essex County.
Details for Uncorked and Uncapped 2026 on this page were checked Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, against The Arc of Essex County’s event pages and ticket page.
