NJ Spring Beer Festivals and Events to Look Forward to!

This season is a perfect time to visit and support your local breweries and brew pubs! There are plenty of fun events going on from this weekend throughout Spring. Be sure to put these New Jersey Spring Beer Festivals and Events on your Calendar!

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New Jersey Spring Beer Festivals and Events:

Crafts and Drafts at Lone Eagle Brewing Spring Edition – March 31st
Neighboring the Stangl Factory Farmer’s Market and Arts Gallery is Lone Eagle Brewing. This craft brewery features a 12 tap bar downstairs, a loft with a private bar upstairs, and a garden patio. During the event, try the First Place Winner of the 2017 AC Beer Fest for best IPA, “The Maiden Flight West Coast Style IPA” while catching Sunday football on the big screen. FREE TO ATTEND!
Date: Sunday, March 31st, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 44 Stangl Rd, Flemington, NJ
Cost: Free

Central New Jersey Girls Pint Out Kick Off Event – April 5th
Join the Central Jersey Girls Pint Out chapter as they kick off their chapter on April 5th 2018 at Hailey’s Harp-cade in Metuchen, NJ. From 7PM-10:00PM. Join Craft Beer girls like yourself as we meet new people, discuss event ideas, and all things Local Craft Beer.
Date: Thursday, April 5th, 2018 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Address: Hailey’s Harp-cade; 15 Station Place, Metuchen, New Jersey
Cost: Free to Attend

Beers on the Boards – April 7th
Craft beer from over 40 breweries. Gourmet all-you-can-eat buffet.
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018; 2 Sessions
Address: Martell’s Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $55, $25 DD

Annual MS Beer Tasting Benefit – April 14th
Annual benefit featuring craft beer and spirits from many supporting breweries like Jerrys Vodka, Federal Distilling, Two Roads Brewing and more to support Multiple Sclerosis. Take a jab at winning one of many amazing raffles courtesy of Turning Point restaurants, Adventure Aquarium, New York Jets & Giants, Wagner Seahawks and more ,or the big 50/50. Enjoy some great food and entertainment.
Date: Saturday, April 14th, 2018; 3pm – 8pm
Address: Edison Township Meml Post 3117; 53 National Rd, Edison, New Jersey
Cost: $25

Pints For Pets – April 21st
Animal lovers, beer lovers, fun lovers – Join for a day of all three! From noon to 4pm River Horse Brewing Co will be opening their brewery doors to showcase the adorable furry friends from EASEL Animal Rescue League looking for forever homes! In addition to adoptable pets, they will have Tower Dogs, On Point Grub Taco Truck, and Have a Ball FOOD TRUCKS, as well as LIVE MUSIC, a PHOTO BOOTH, pet product vendors, and of course delicious BEER! Bring your own pup and test their smarts on our doggy AGILITY COURSE! 30% of draft beer sales and tours from the day will benefit EASEL, a no kill animal shelter in Ewing, NJ. This is a FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY event!
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2018; 12-4pm
Address: River Horse Brewing Co; 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, New Jersey
Cost: Free Admission

2nd Annual Hopped Up Scavenger Hunt Hackettstown Pub Crawl – April 21st
Begin the event at Man Skirt Brewing, headquarters of the event to check in, pick up your scavenger hunt passport, pen to answer the scavenger hunt questions and wrist band to identify you as a “crawler” to receive discounts on craft beer and food at select locations for the duration of the evening. Set off to three locations and Taphouse Grille, Pasta Grill by Enzo, Jersey Girl Brewing, then continues on into Hackettstown center to visit Czig Meister, Man Skirt Brewing, Marley’s Gotham Grill, and ending at Bea McNally’s where the winners for the scavenger hunt will be announced.
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2018; 12-8pm
Address: 144 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of

Jersey City Brew Fest – April 21st
Harborside’s Waterfront Property will be hosting an eclectic local variety of superbly fermented beer and cider in all styles combining the best elements of a Beer Garden with the staggering array of choices found only at a Craft Beer Festival. Guests will enjoy craft beer samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, Food and Interactive Games.
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2018; 2 Sessions
Address: Harborside Plaza Atrium & Hudson River Waterfront Walkway; 153 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 to $70

Six Flags International Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival – April 21st & 22nd
5th annual food truck festival with food trucks full of delicious treats from all over the world, plus beer! Food Truck area is open from 12 to 7 p.m. each day. Admission to the festival is included with theme park admission or a season pass. Food is available for an additional fee. Entrance to the event is located in Movietown. Discounted theme park tickets will also be available for the day. Discounted theme park admission tickets will be available for the event
Dates: April 21st & 22nd, 2018
Address: Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ
Cost: $37.99

Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Fest – April 22nd
The Annual Red Bank International Beer, Wine & Food Festival is a family friendly, outdoor celebration of International food, music, wine and beer! Twenty of Red Banks finest eateries will be selling specialty International menu items from tented areas throughout the festival! International wines and beers will also be available for purchase. The festival features unique vendors and great live music on multiple stages
Date: Sunday, April 22nd, 2018; 12-7pm
Address: White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: $5 Donation for anyone over 10

Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Skylands Stadium – April 28th
Eat, drink, and be merry at the second annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018! Two great festivals into one HUGE event and it all takes place right ON THE FIELD at Skylands Stadium. This all-day party featuring food, drinks, live music, games, and shopping is fun for the whole family. Children 12 and under are FREE. Parking is also FREE
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 12pm to 7pm
Address: Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Pl, Augusta, New Jersey
Cost: $5 Entry

Westfield Hops – April 28th
Over 100 styles of craft brew beer & cider samples, great music from Stereo junkies, access to great food, vendors, games & merchandise.
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 6pm to 10pm
Address: Westfield Armory; 500 Rahway Ave, Westfield, NJ
Cost: Tickets Get $20 off with Code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING

The Bridgewater Beer Festival – April 28th
The Bridgewater Beer Festival is at it again. They are standing out from the normal Beer fest this year with an emphasis on barrel aged beers and limited releases. Quality over quantity. See Facebook Event for updated breweries!
Date: Saturday, April 28th, 2018; 7pm to 10pm
Address: 775 Talamini Road; Bridgewater, NJ
Cost: $10 to $60

Allaire BBQ & Brew Festival – April 28th & 29th
3rd annual BBQ and Beer Fest, with TWO days of hops and hogs in the village!
A fun day with…

• A Beer Garden
• Award winning BBQ – (menu items priced individually)
• Historic Craft Demonstrations (Blacksmith, Carpentry, Tinsmith, Fiber Arts)
• Food Trucks
• Interactive activities for patrons of all ages at the historic Row House and Blast Furnace
• Unique Crafters
• 18th and 19th century games
• Live music
• Hearth Cooking at the Manager’s House and “baking program” at the Bakery

Experience 19th century industrial community life with our period dressed historical interpreters, while you enjoy the festival! Explore the historic buildings, craft shops, retail stores, and village grounds. Listen to live music and enjoy some good barbecue with family and friends! The Historic Village at Allaire has partnered with Spark Market Solutions to give you a great day in the Spring to get out of the house and have a good time.
Dates: April 28th & 29th, 2018; 11am to 5pm
Address: 4265 Atlantic Avenue Farmingdale, NJ
Cost: $10

Crafts and Drafts at River Horse Brewing Company – April 29th
Marketspace Vendors is re-taking over the River Horse Brewing Company warehouse with over 40 of our unique and talented vendors.
Date: Sunday, April 29th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing Twp, NJ
Cost: Free

TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest – Cinco de Mayo – May 5th & 6th
Save the date (May 5 and 6) for the TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest Cinco de Mayo edition at Tuckerton Seaport! here will be over a dozen food trucks serving up food and fun.
Date: May 5th & 6th, 2018
Address: Tuckerton Seaport, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: $10

NJ Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown – May 19th
New Jerseys only all NJ craft beer & food Fest. Featuring 30 NJ breweries each bringing 4 styles of beer, one of which is rare of specially created for the event. VIP hour with a gourmet beer infused buffet & vip gift. Delicious offering of food vendors featuring bacon & bbq, great music by Street Hassle & vendors. Dogs are welcome to attend. Outdoors. The Best of the BEST!
Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2018; 12pm to 5pm
Address: Lewis Morris Park- Doe Meadow Field; 270 Mendham Rd, Morristown, NJ
Cost: Tickets Get $20 Off with code NEWJERSEYISNTBORING

A Taste of Spring: 2nd Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest!– May 19th
Keansburg Recreation Presents: A Taste of Spring 2nd Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Fest. Join for a great day which will include Food Trucks, A Beer Garden & A Battle of the bands. This family friendly event will also have bounce houses, face painter, sand art and more..
Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2018; 2-8pm
Address: Baywalk East, Keansburg, NJ
Cost: Free Admission

Meadowlands Racetrack Beer Festival – May 19th
3rd Annual Beer Festival @ Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – event is rain or shine. Enjoy great beer, great food, plus watch and wager on the world’s greatest harness racing (post time 7:15 pm).
Festival Highlights:
* All ticket holders have access to samplings, pairings, educational seminars and more.
* 30+ total producers breweries
Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2018; 4:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment – The Backyard; 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $15 to $75

South Jersey Craft Beer, Food and Music Festival – June 2nd
Cat Country 107.3 is proud to be an official partner with South Jersey Craft Beer & Music Festival. Music by local musician and Atlantic Cape graduate Derek Crider who will take the stage with the Derek Crider Band. Other highlights include 10 breweries, food and beer pairings, crafters, a homebrew competition by Eastern Homebrew of Northfield, and much more.
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018; 12pm to 5 pm
Address: Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: $35 for Beer Tasters, $10 Designated Driver. Entry fee includes access to the event and brewery samplings.

Hop Sauce Festival – June 2nd
Hop Sauce Festival is, at its core, a celebration. Some celebrate amazing food and drink. Others celebrate original music. But for most of us, it’s a celebration of people, an inspiring community that enjoys delicious food from a dozen local restaurants, over 50 craft beers, fantastic headlining bands, and all that we have in common.
Date: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018; 11:30 – 6:30pm
Address: Frank Panzone Memorial Park; 9th Street & Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ
Cost: $20 to $100

Handmade Artisan Markets Makers Fest – June 3rd
Join Handmade Art Studios Artisan Markets for our 1st Makers Fest at River Horse Brewing Co. to be held on Sunday June 3rd, 12-6pm. We will be bringing you live artist demonstrations, interactive workshops to spark your creativity, brewery tours, and curated artisans selling their high quality wares. This is a FREE to attend indoor and outdoor event for the whole family! Enjoy a kids art station, food trucks, River Horse & Handmade Artisan Market merchandise to go, BEER, and more! It will be a summer festival not to be missed!
Date: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018; 12PM – 6PM
Address: River Horse Brewing Co; 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, New Jersey
Cost: Free

The Wildwood Beer Fest – June 9th
The Wildwood Beer Fest is a beer tasting event to celebrate the art of locally brewed craft beer. Located in Fox Park, between E. Burk and E. Montgomery Aves in Wildwood, NJ – in it’s 4th year this festival will be equally exciting for the brew aficionado and novice alike. A ticket into the event grants you access to 100+ brews, a commemorative tasting cup, live tunes, delicious food, craft vendors and special exhibits. Beer sampling is unlimited with your ticket, food and merchandise is available for purchase. We do ask that you drink responsibly – know your limits. Entrance will only be permitted to ticket holders 21 or older with a valid ID, no exceptions will be allowed.
Date: Saturday June 9th, 2018 from 12 pm – 4 pm and again from 6 pm – 10 pm
Address: Fox Park, between E. Burk and E. Montgomery Aves in Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Tickets