New Jersey Beer Events and Festivals
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 2026:
BBQ & Craft Beer Festival
September 5 – 7
The annual BBQ & Craft Beer Festival, presented by Surfside and The Asbury Park Press, returns to Monmouth Park for three more mouth-watering days this Labor Day weekend. Over 40 craft beers, nearly 20 of the area’s top pitmasters, and three days of live music. Sampling goes from 11:30 am- 5 pm. Beer garden sampling tickets are $20 for 10 two-ounce samples, a commemorative glass, and a $2 betting voucher. Purchase tickets in advance at seatgeek.com/monmouth for $24 total (for the beer sampling, racetrack general admission, glass and $2 betting voucher).Day-of ticket sales are cash only for $20 for the beer sampling ticket, glass, and $2 betting voucher. General admission is not included and must be purchased separately at the admission gate. Enjoy live music 12-4 pm all three days. Saturday music by After The Reign. FREE family fun day activities – featuring clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house – on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 pm in the picnic area.
Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ
Bacon, Bourbon and Brews Festival
September 12, 11 am – 8 pm
Get ready for a mouth-watering day of bacon, bourbon, and brews while enjoying live music. It’s an event for the whole family!
Flying W Airport & Resort (N14), 60 Fostertown Rd, Medford, NJ
Cost: $23.18 – GA
Highlands Fall Brew by the Bay
September 12, 12 pm – 5 pm
The tasting will be held on the picturesque waterfront, with tickets priced at $40 and including seven 4 oz. tastings plus a pint of craft beer. Additional tastings will be available at the event for $3 each. Each brewery will offer two beers to sample, and guests can enjoy the scenic views alongside fire pits and cuisine from Cuts & Catch, available for an additional fee.
Seafarer Bar, 1 Atlantic St., Highlands, NJ
Cost: $45
Sippin on Station
September 12, 3 pm – 9 pm
Sippin’ on Station is an annual wine and food festival held every fall in Haddon Heights, NJ. This popular event takes place on Station Avenue and features a lively mix of craft beer, local wines, artisan vendors, and live music on multiple stages. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food trucks and handcrafted beverages, making it a fun community event for all ages.
Station Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ
Cost: Free
Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival
September 18 & 19
Catch live music across three stages, featuring top local Rock, Folk, and Blues bands! Enjoy local food trucks, authentic German eats, a beer tent, and artisan ciders—plus fun activities for the kids.
Medford’s Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ
Cost: Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival
September 19, 10 am – 5 pm
The main athletic event features a flat, fast, USATF-certified 3.1-mile course that starts at the Riverfront Promenade and winds through historic Burlington. It is open to both competitive runners and casual walkers, but participation is capped at 350 runners. Following the race, the event transitions into a craft beer festival held in partnership with Swedesboro Brewing Company and its affiliated taprooms. The festival features draft pours, cocktail mixers, food trucks, live music, and a DJ along the riverfront.
Riverfront Promenade, 110 High Street, Burlington, NJ
Cost: 5K – $40, Beer Festival only $30
Cape May Harvest Brew Fest
September 19, 10 am – 5 pm
Enjoy craft beers and celebrate South Jersey at this all-day festival featuring all things local! Enjoy local food vendors, artisans, craft beers, and musical talent.
Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Garden State Chicken Wings & Beer Fest
September 19, 12 pm – 7 pm
The Garden State Chicken Wings & Beer Fest is taking over Teaneck with an outdoor celebration of local flavors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Held rain or shine outside the Teaneck Armory, the festival pits top New Jersey vendors against one another in a Wing Battle Royale, offering everything from sample-sized bites to full portions across sweet, spicy, and smoky varieties—alongside non-chicken options. Festivalgoers can pair their food with local beer pours, vote to help crown the best wings in the state, cheer on brave participants in a chicken wing eating contest, or drop the kids off at the Ultimate Adventure Zone.
Teaneck Armory, 1799 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ
Cost: $3.85 in advance, $5 at the door; Kids 5 & under FREE
Boonton Brewfest
September 19, 1 pm – 5 pm, Rain or Shine
Get ready to sip and savor at Boonton Brewfest 2026, where you can enjoy a variety of breweries, wineries and distilleries and music in person! This is a 21+ event. Ticket price includes sips from local breweries, wineries and distilleries as well as awesome live music-food is separate.
Canal Side Park (Upper Plane Street), Boonton, NJ
Cost: $70 – $80
Arts Council of Princeton’s Annual Pop-Up Beer + Wine Garden
September 19, 2 pm – 5 pm
The Arts Council of Princeton will provide the local brews, refreshing vino, live music, grill, and games – all you have to do is show up and have a good time! There’s never been an easier – or more fun – way to support your local arts council.
102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: $30-$85 depending on ticket type
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 19 & 20, 12 pm – 7 pm
Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of German, domestic and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic German food, and activities for kids and adults alike.
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ
Cost: $25, kids 6 and under are free
Bolero Block Party Craft Beer and Music Fest
September 25 & 26, 4 pm
The Bolero Block Party Craft Beer and Music Fest is a lively celebration bringing together craft beer enthusiasts and music lovers for a day of fun. Hosted by Bolero Snort Brewery, the festival features a wide variety of local brews, delicious food, and live music that keep the energy high all day long. Guests can enjoy tastings from some of the region’s best breweries while soaking up the festive atmosphere, filled with entertainment, community spirit, and good vibes. Featuring live performances from Gym Class Heroes, Four Year Strong, Head Automatica, Angel Du$t, Major League, and ManDancing!
Bolero Snort Brewery, 316 20th St, Carlstadt, NJ
Cost: $50
Trails, Tails & Ales
September 26, 9 am – 12 pm
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge’s 5K Trail Run & Beer Garden is a much-anticipated event that brings together runners, nature enthusiasts, and community members from across South Jersey to support wildlife conservation. This morning event is the perfect opportunity to get a unique glimpse of our 171 acres of preserved land. Sample beer from 7 different local South Jersey breweries in a beer garden after the run.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford, NJ
Cost: $20 – $40
Glassboro Craft Beer Festival
September 26, 12 pm – 5 pm
This event features over 100 craft beer samplings from NJ and tri-state breweries, live music, food trucks, and more. This year, enjoy live music from Shot of Southern and sample a selection of local wines alongside the brews!
Glassboro Town Hall, 1 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: $55 GA, and $65 VIP
Oktoberfest Weekend and Car Show
September 26 & 27
The Chester Lions Club will host its Annual Oktoberfest Weekend and Car Show this fall, bringing together the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of Bavaria right in the heart of Morris County. This beloved community tradition takes place at Chubb Park in Chester, New Jersey, and invites guests of all ages to enjoy two full days of festive fun. The event features authentic German food including bratwurst, potato pancakes, sauerkraut, and pretzels, as well as a selection of beer and seasonal beverages. Traditional German music will fill the air as guests relax under the big tent or browse through local vendors and activity stations. A major attraction of the weekend is the Car Show, showcasing an impressive collection of antique, classic, and specialty vehicles that car lovers won’t want to miss. Most importantly, proceeds from the event go directly to charitable causes, including local scholarships, medical support programs, and various Lions Club service initiatives.
Chubb Park, 290 W Main Street, Chester, NJ
Cost: $10+
Hackettstown Oktoberfest
September 26 & 27
Ready to kick off the fall season with one of Hackettstown’s biggest town-wide events of the year? Join the Hackettstown BID, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Grand Avenue Tavern, and Man Skirt Brewing as they host events throughout the weekend. This is a FREE event, so grab your friends and family and be prepared to have the time of your life. There will be activities, contests, craft vendors, music, drinks, food, and more! This Oktoberfest is a family-friendly event where vendors will take over Main St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave. for this street-fair-style event. There will be kids’ activities and other non-alcohol-related activities as well.
Downtown Hackettstown(Main St., Valentine St., and Grand Ave), NJ
Cost: Free