Cheers to These Amazing New Jersey Beer Festivals!

Best NJ Beer Festivals, craft beer, music, food trucks

Our recommendations for the Best 2024 Beer Festivals in New Jersey.
Features NJ beer festivals with a large variety of beer samplings, entertainment, and food offerings.

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.

February 2025 New Jersey Beer Festivals

Red White Brew Fest, NJ

Red, White & Brew Fest
Saturday, February 15th, 2025
CURE Insurance Arena
81 Hamilton Ave
Trenton, NJ
This President's Day holiday weekend beer festival features over 50 styles of craft beers, wines, and spirits.
There will be free samples, live music from Nine Deeez Nite, Interactive Games, Contests and more

March 2025 New Jersey Beer Festivals

Brewsology Beer Fest, NJ

Jersey City Brewsology
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $65 - $80
The Brewsology Beer Festival will take place at the Liberty Science Center for a one of a kind experience -- a night at the museum! The event will feature dozens of local and domestic breweries, sampling over 150 beers. Attendees will have access throughout the museum including exhibits, science demonstrations and access to brewery reps.

September 2025 New Jersey Beer Festivals

Central Jersey Beer fest

Central Jersey Beer Festival
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds
1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Rd
West Windsor, NJ
This event features a beer tasting festival with over 175 Beers, Seltzers, Wines, and Spirits, live music, and food,
There are no alcoholic beverages for purchases inside the festival, Only as a SAMPLING of many brands to taste, educate, and expand your palate of new beverages.
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