Best NJ Beer Festivals and Events
New Jersey beer festivals play host to well over 100 major breweries and micro breweries
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.
September 2022 New Jersey Beer Festivals
September 17, 2022; 12PM – 5PM (rain or shine)
Riverfront Promenade
High St. & Pearl Blvd
Burlington, NJ
Website/Tickets
Cost: General Admission is from 1:00-5:00 VIP gets an additional hour with a 12:00 entry to the festival. Early Bird pricing is effective through May 31. Full pricing takes effect on June 1.
This event features live music, food trucks, breweries and more!
Your entry ticket will include unlimited tastings from all participating breweries. band, food trucks and breweries. New this year, they have partnered with Burlington Running Club, who will kick-off the event a 5K race just before the VIP session opens. There are ticket options for runners and their guests. If you are planning to run the race, you can purchase race + festival tickets here.
Saturday, September 17, 2022:10 AM – 5 PM
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-5404
Website
Admission to the grounds is free and free parking is available..
Enjoy craft beers and celebrate South Jersey during this all-day festival that celebrates all things local! Enjoy local food vendors, local artisans, local craft beers and local musical talent. Taps flow beginning at 10am.
September 24, 2022: 12pm - 5pm
Glassboro Town Hall
1 west high street
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Website/Tickets
267-566-0844
Event Cost: Ranges between $10, $50, $60 and $70
This event features over 100 craft beer samplings from NJ and tri-state breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
October 2022 New Jersey Beer Festivals
October 1, 2022: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Rain Date - Sunday, October 2nd, 2022)
Lone Eagle Brewing
Stangl Road (Enter via Route 12 and park at Liberty Village)
Flemington, NJ
Website
Cost: FREE
This event features harvest celebration of our local businesses, farms, and breweries with New Jersey Craft Breweries, live music, farm to festival local foods, craft beer & games for all ages! Bring your own chair.
Saturday, October 8, 2022; from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM* (Rain or Shine, Tents will be used in case of inclement weather!)
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds.
1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Rd
West Windsor, NJ
Website & Tickets
VIP Entry & Tasting beginning at 12PM 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.
Saturday, October 8th, 2022: 12pm to 9pm
Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
Route 166 .
South Toms River, NJ
Website
Cost: Free
There will be lots of food trucks, local craft beers, and entertainment. including a Bounce House, Live Bands, and Local Vendors. Music will be provided by DJ Defib Entertainment, with live band Katfish Lucy, performing in the evening! The grand finale will be Fireworks at dusk. There will also be live Police, Fire, and EMS demo's throughout the day.
Saturday, October 15th, 2022; 1-5PM( Rain date October 16th)
The Seafarer
1 Atlantic St
Highlands, NJ
Website/Tickets
The tasting takes place on the picturesque waterfront of the Shrewsbury River. Tickets are $35.00 and include seven 4oz. tastings and a pint of craft beer in a commemorative pilsner cup. Additional tastings can be purchased at the event for $3. Live music, a costume contest, fire pits and great food.
November 2022 New Jersey Beer Festivals
November 5, 2022 @ 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk
308 Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Website/Tickets
732-899-2424
Cost: All beer and buffet food is included in the ticket price of $60
2 Sessions – 12:30PM-4:00PM | 6:00PM-9:30PM
This event features Craft beer from over 30 breweries! Gourmet all-you-can-eat buffet!
Live music by Matt Baker & The poor Boys Trio
