New Jersey Craft Beer Events
For enthusiasts of beer, there’s great news! New Jersey Isn’t Boring has provided a comprehensive guide to Craft Beer Events and Festivals in the state. Explore the titles of the events for direct information links. The New Jersey Craft Beer Events are organized in chronological order.
New Jersey Craft Beer Events 2024:
AC Beer and Music Festival
April 13 & 14
The OG spring festival returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center on Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th, featuring three lively sessions. You’ll get to savor brews from 100 craft breweries, groove to live music from Hot Mulligan, Saves the Day, and Goldfinger. Plus savor delicious grub, explore cool vendors, and enjoy some shenanigans. Don’t forget the fan-favorite HOPS TROT 5K returning on Saturday, April 13th.
Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd , Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $85
MudHen Brewing Co. IPA 5K and Beer Mile
April 19, 6:30 pm
The MudHen Brewing Co. 5K & Beer Mile combines world-class running organized by DelMoSports with the exceptional beer of MudHen Brewing Co. The event offers a flat and fast course with breathtaking views of the ocean. Participants can enjoy the unique experience of running ‘down the Shore’ while savoring world-class beer. The event promises outstanding customer service, fresh air, and open space, along with a unique, closed, and safe course. Runners can expect swag and numerous awards. Race distances include a 5K (3.1-mile) run and a 1-mile run (invitation only). For more information, call 609.849.8908 or visit delmosports.com.
127 W Rio Grande Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: $40
Carlstock
April 20, 12 pm – 10 pm
Bolero Snort invites you to join them for their FIRST ANNUAL – CARLSTOCK – event. Enjoy free admission with access to new, limited edition brews, jam bands playing all day, and fun for the whole family. Indulge in food from PizzAmore, Kona Shaved Ice, and more. Attendees are encouraged to BYOLC (Bring Your Own Lawn Chair) to set up and enjoy the bands in the parking lot. Plenty of parking will be available along the streets free of charge.
316 20th Street, Carlstadt, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
The Beer Run
April 20, 12 pm
Join The Beer Run, where your fellow runners become your drinking buddies! Participants can walk or run a 5K route through a charming historic village and scenic nature trails, concluding at a craft beer festival featuring the finest beer and cuisine in New Jersey. Each ticket includes race registration, 12 small beer tastings, a souvenir glass, and admission to the festival with live music, games, and a variety of food trucks. For those who prefer not to run, festival-only tickets are available. Special designated driver tickets are also offered for those abstaining from alcohol. The event supports local breweries by exclusively purchasing beer from participating establishments and is committed to reducing environmental impact by eliminating single-use plastic.
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $20 – $70
Buy Rite Beer & Wine Festival
April 27, 12 pm – 6 pm
Come and enjoy a day filled with great beer and wine at Mercer County Park. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or a wine connoisseur, this event has something for everyone. Discover new flavors and indulge in your favorite brews and wines from a variety of vendors. All proceeds from this event will benefit Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center Foundation & Sarala Bathena Foundation.
Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road West Windsor Township, NJ
Cost: $50 – $60, $10 DD
Ales on the Rails- Mount Ephraim
April 27, 2 pm – 7 pm
Beer, food, vendors, family activities, music, & more at the annual Mount Ephraim Ales on the Rails event! Local breweries such as: Tonewood Brewing, Bout the Hops Brewing, Red, White, and Brew, Crossroads, Kings Road Brewing, and more! Food trucks such as Dominic’s Tavern, Il Fuoco Dentro, and more! Plus craft vendors, live DJ and bands, free activities for kids… it’s all happening in Mount Ephraim! Hosted by the Mount Ephraim Celebrations Committee, with support from Bobby Ray’s Blackhorse Tavern, Advantage Roofing, Kingsgate Realty, and the Democrat Club of Mount Ephraim.
225 W. Kings Hwy, Mount Ephraim NJ
Cost: Free
Meadowlands Beer Fest
May 4, 5 pm – 9 pm
The annual Meadowlands Racetrack Beerfest, coinciding with Kentucky Derby Simulcast Day on Saturday, May 4th, offers VIP admission at 4:00 pm and General Admission at 5:00 pm, pouring beer until 9:00 pm. Attendees enjoy craft beer and horse racing, featuring live harness racing and the Kentucky Derby simulcast. The festival showcases over sixty breweries and cideries, with fifteen New Jersey breweries as a highlight.
Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Tickets are available in advance for $45 or at the door for $50 for General Admission, and $65 for VIP
Brews & Cruise Car Show
May 9, 5 pm – 8 pm
Cruise into the start of a new season during Haddon Township’s second annual Brews & Cruise Car Show on Thursday, May 9 from 5-8 p.m. along West Park Boulevard & Crystal Lake Avenue. This free family fun event has something for every gear head or casual admirer – restored vehicles from every decade, motorcycles, a beer garden, bands, food vendors, and games. Prizes will be awarded to the top contenders in each category. The Brews & Cruise Car Show is sponsored by Brewers Towne Tavern. All proceeds from the show’s registration will go to LEAD – Haddon Township’s Law Enforcement Against Drugs initiative. The Brews & Cruise Car Show is FREE and open to the public.
Crystal Lake Ave, Haddon Township, NJ
Cost: Free
6th Annual Brew by the Bay
May 11, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Seafarer will host the 2024 Brew By the Bay on Saturday, May 11th, with a rain date of May 12th, from 12-5PM. The event will feature tastings on the waterfront, with tickets priced at $40.00, including seven 4oz. tastings and a pint of your favorite craft beer. Additional tastings can be purchased for $3 each at the event. Participating breweries include Artis Brewery, Birdsmouth Beer, Grin Brewing, Jersey Cyclone Brewing Company, Last Wave Brewing Co., Ross Brewing Co., Twin Lights Brewing, Wild Air Beerworks, and Yale Brewery, with each brewery showcasing two styles of beer. Attendees can also enjoy live music, fire pits, and food available for an additional fee.
The Seafarer, 1 Atlantic St. Highlands, NJ
Cost: $40. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://highlandsnj.wufoo.com/forms/z1t6t2nb0tmmyy5/ or on the day of the event. Tickets are non-refundable.
NJ Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown
May 18
Details coming soon!
AC Beer and Music Festival
July 13
Details coming soon!