For brew connoisseurs, October means one thing: Beer festivals. Here are some of the season’s must-attend beer events in South Jersey.
Oktoberfest
October 8
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cost: $40 (All proceeds benefit Freedom Center for Wildlife)
Flying Fish Brewing Company
900 Kennedy Boulevard, Somerdale
856-504-3442
flyingfish.com
“Truck”erton Hard Cider Fall Fest
October 8
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Cost: $8
Tuckerton Seaport
120 West Main Street, Tuckerton
609-296-8868
tuckertonseaport.org
Riverfest
October 15
Noon to 10 pm
Cost: Free, though donations are requested; $15 pre-sale admission for beer garden includes souvenir mug and first three beers
Bordentown City Beach
100 West Park Street, Bordentown
609-298-0450
bordentownriverfest.com
Oktoberfest Pub Crawl
October 15
Time: 2 to 8 pm
Cost: Varies; purchase a commemorative mug for $5 and receive beer specials at each location
Haddon Avenue, Haddon Township/Westmont
856-427-7888
haddontwp.com
Beer & Whiskey Festival
October 15
Time: 2 to 8 pm
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Tropicana Casino & Resort
Grand Exhibition Center
2831 Boadwalk, Atlantic City
800-843-8767
tropicana.net
Halloween-Themed Beer Dinner
October 25
7 to 9 pm
Cost: $65
Iron Hill Brewery
124 East Kings Highway, Maple Shade
856-273-0300
ironhillbrewery.com