Big Brew Beer Festival
March 5: More than 200 beers will be showcased at the Morristown Armory during tasting sessions at noon and 6:30 pm. (VIP tasting session at 5:30 pm.)
bigbrewnj.com
Beers on the Boards
March 19: The annual Point Pleasant Beach festival at Martell’s Tiki Bar includes two tasting sessions at 12:30 & 6 pm.
beersontheboards.com
Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
April 8-9: The 11th annual Celebration of the Suds at the Atlantic City Convention Center includes the inaugural Hops Trot, a 5K Run and bar crawl, and three tasting sessions over two days.
acbeerfest.com
Inaugural Trenton Homebrew Festival
April 9: Pale Ales Homebrew Club hosts a local club contest inside the historic Roebling Wire Rope Factory, Trenton.
paleales.org
Red Bank International Food & Beer Festival
April 24: Formerly the Red Bank International Flavour Festival, this fundraising festival hosts musicians on multiple outdoor stages.
rueevents.com
Beer BBQ Bacon Showdown
May 21: A face-off of bacon-loaded tastings with beer samplings to wash it down at Lewis Morris Park in Morristown. 1-5 pm.
njbeerbbqfest.com
Atlantic City Boardwalk Beer Festival
June 25: Visit Harry’s Oyster Bar for tasting sessions at noon and 5:30 pm.
boardwalkbeerfestival.com
New Jersey Beer & Food Festival
June 25: Live music, barbecue and plenty of beer will be on tap in Sussex County at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg.
crystalgolfresort.com