New Jersey Beer Festivals: 2024 Edition
New Jersey beer festivals feature over 100 major breweries
and micro breweries participating in beer samplings
with fun activities, food, and music.
NJ has made a
mark in the beer brewing history of the United States. During the late
19th century, New Jersey was considered to be the nations hub of
breweries and was home to some of the largest breweries in the United
States.
With a large German immigrant population, there were many brew masters
and owners who preserved the style of beer from their homelands. During
the 1880s, there were no less than six breweries in Newark, NJ alone.
In
1935, the G. Krueger Brewing Company of Newark, New Jersey became the
first brewer to market beer in steel cans. In that year, only about 25
percent of beer was packaged in bottles and cans -- the rest was kegged.
Today, however, about 90 percent of America's beer production is
consumed from bottles and cans.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
April 2024 New Jersey Beer Festivals
Brews & Cruise Car Show
April 11, 2024: @ 5 pm - 8 pm
Crystal Lake Pool Complex
W. Park Blvd. & Crystal Lake Ave
Haddon Twp, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This free family event features
a car show with restored vehicles and motorcycles, a beer garden, live music, food vendors and games!
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival
April 12, 13, 2024
The Atlantic City Convention Center
1 Convention Blv'd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Visit their site to learn more
Tickets are $75 plus applicable taxes and fees. Tickets increase to $85 on March 12th.
This event features a celebration of music, brews, breweries where visitores will get to enjoy nearly 400 beers made by over 100+ breweries from across the globe.
The Beer Run 5K Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, April 21st, 2024: 12 - 4pm
The Historic Village at Allaire
4263 Atlantic Avenue
Wall Township, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: from $20-$60
This event features a Run (or walk) 5K through a historic 1800's village and natural trails, followed by a craft beer festival offering some top rated beer and eats. Non-runners can also attend the craft beer festival.
Hammonton International Wine & Beer Expo
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024; 6:30 pm - 10pm
Kathedral Event Center
499 South Egg Harbor Road
Hammonton, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: $75
This event features Wine & Beer tastings (with craft and imported beers), Cheese Samplings, Chocolate Pairings, and Italian Pastries.
Ales on the Rails
Saturday, April 27, 2024: 2 pm – 7 pm
Station Ave. and Kings Hwy,
Mount Ephraim NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Admission: Free
This event, hosted by the Mount Ephraim Celebrations Committee, features pleanty of beer, food, live DJ and bands, craft vendors, and free activities for kids
May 2024 New Jersey Beer Festivals
The Annual Bridgewater Beerfest & Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 4, 2024; 4pm - 8pm
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC)
775 Talamini Road
Bridgewater, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: $15.00 - $60.00
This event held on their beautiful campgrounds features over 40 Beers, Wine Tastings, Live Music, and Food Trucks,
Proceeds from this event will benefit JCC Special Needs programs for children and adults.
Meadowlands Racetrack's Beer Fest
Saturday, May 4, 2024: 5 PM - 9PM ( rain or shine)
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
1 Racetrack Dr.
East Rutherford, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Event Cost: * VIP: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm * GA: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This event features Beers from around the country with DJ, Live horse racing, The Kentucky Derby will also be Simulcast.
Skylands Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, May 4th, 2024; from 12-7pm (Rain or shine)
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: Admission:Admission: $5 (kids under 38" free, $5 Drink Tokens: $5 Sampler Mug: (w/6x 4oz drinks) $10 Kids Drink Bat: $10 / Beer Bat: $20 Rides + Food are additional costs
Free parking
This event features entertainment for all ages. Visitors will get to enjoy the outdoors with delicious food, deserts, specialty drinks, and more. This includes 20+ Food Trucks, 100+ Craft Beers, live music, carnival games, & more
Brew By the Bay Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, May 11th, 2024; 12pm - 5pm (May 12th Rain date)
Seafarer
1 Atlantic St.
Highlands, NJ 07732
Visit their site to learn more
Event Cost: $40.00
This event features a tasting takes on the picturesque waterfront. Visitors will get to enjoy seven 4oz. tastings, a pint of your favorite craft beer and a commemorative pilsner cup (for the first 300 registered). There will be live music, fire pits, and food to purchase.
Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown
Saturday, May 18, 2024; 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mennen Arena Field
161 Hanover Ave
Morris Plains, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Cost: $20, $60, & $90
This festival features 30 New Jersey Breweries with restaurants, food trucks & Chefs, offering a variety BBQ & Bacon creations for purchase. The competition to showcase their culinary skills will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges. The event and music will take place outdoors and under tents.
June 2024 New Jersey Beer Festivals
New Jersey Beer and Food Festival
Saturday June 15, 2024
The Festival Field at Grand Cascades Lodge
Crystal Springs Resort
3 Wild Turkey Way
Hamburg, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This popular festival on the grounds of New Jersey's most luxiourious resort features selections from over 200 beers, ciders & hard seltzers along with an unlimited buffet, live music, and fun activiies with goat races, axe throwing, laser clay shooting, hippity-hop races, lawn games, giant beer pong & more.
July 2024 New Jersey Beer Festivals
The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival: Summer Sessions
Saturday July 13th, 2024: Session #1:12pm to 4pm, & Session #2: 6pm to 10pm
Baderfield
3101 Sunset Ave
Atlantic City, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
The outdoor festival features two sessions with 75 breweries, live music, food , vendors, and of course -- fun.
September 2024 New Jersey Beer Festivals
Glassboro Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, September 21, 2024: 12pm - 5pm
Glassboro Town Hall
1 High Street West
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Visit their site to learn more
Event Cost: $60 GA, and $70 VIP
This event features over 100 craft beer samplings from NJ and tri-state breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
Central Jersey Beer Festival
Saturday, September 28, 2024; 12pm (Rain or Shine, Tents will be used in case of inclement weather!)
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds.
1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Rd
West Windsor, NJ
Buy Tickets: TicketNetwork | TickPick
VIP Entry & Tasting beginning at 12PM with Food trucks and music until 6PM
This event features over 175 beers, live music, food, and 4 hours of Beer Tasting. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and friends and spread out on the grass in the park.
Portion of funds support Local 501C3 Non-profit charities.
